PRODUCT FEATURES


16 Reducing risks


The Protek Group’s Simon Middleton takes a look at some of the risks that can lurk within your project build, explaining how you can identify and thereby manage your exposure to risk more effectively


25 A bathroom that


works for everyone


Yvonne Orgill of the Bathroom Manufacturer’s Association offers some advice on designing a bathroom that meets the needs of all ages and abilities


27 Don’t slip up


with cladding CASE STUDY


The construction industry has long recognised the benefits of brick cladding systems – Eurobrick’s Richard Haines outlines how they can benefit self-builds in particular


18 Clearly sustainable


After having their design for a dream home rejected on two sites, a retired couple succeeded in creating a modern, sustainable and highly ‘transparent’ self-build on a site in north Devon


REGULARS 4


News


9 Product Focus


10 Secrets of Success:


When it helps to let the experts decide


14


Interior Inspiration: Kitchen & Appliances


november/december 2017


35 Timber windows –


see the light


Jonathan Hey of Westbury Windows and Joinery offers some tips on getting your windows right


30


Heating & Renewable Energy Showcase


44


Home Styling: Retro bathrooms


47


Stairs, Balustrades & Balconies Showcase


51


Classified & Directory


40 Composite contenders


Charles Taylor of wood plastic specialists Composite Prime discusses the rise of the composite decking trend and how it is helping to drive the


timber industry forward


49 Finding the fibre


for you


Carpet manufacturer Lano’s Gary Alp talks through the different carpet fibres available today, from old favourites to the latest innovations, to help you make the perfect selection for your build


PRODUCTS


PLANNING & DESIGN


FINANCE & INSURANCE


SITE PREPARATION


Building Products & Services 24 Groundworks & Sewage Treatment


BUILDING FABRIC


& EXTERIORS Accessibility


Cladding & Facades


Doors, Windows & Conservatories


Heating & Renewable Energy


Glass & Glazing Timber & Joinery


25 26


34 29


38 40


FIXTURES & FINISHES


Bathrooms & Wetrooms 43 Coatings, Sealants & Paints 42 Fires & Fireplaces


Floors & Floor Coverings 48 Kitchens & Appliances


Stairs, Balustrades & Balconies


www.sbhonline.co.uk


42 13 46


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CONTENTS NOV/DEC 2017


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