PRODUCT FEATURES
34 The key to improving
kerb appeal
Hörmann UK’s David O’Mara explains how specifying the right garage doors as well as entrance doors can enhance the ‘kerb appeal’ of your home
37 Attractive options for
energy-efficient design
Vanessa Howard of Roof Maker explores how taking an ecological approach to design can improve energy efficiency without compromising on aesthetics, looking at rooflights in particular
CASE STUDY
22 Strawberry Fields Forever home
When a couple decided to build their Beatles-inspired ‘forever’ home in a north London suburb, the speed at which their kit home took shape left them suitably impressed. Roseanne Field reports
REGULARS
4 News
20 Ask the Expert:
Setting the standards for structural timber
Mark Stevenson explains how to use structural timber, and why solutions are increasingly likely to be factory-built
15 Secrets of Success:
No. 41 in full swing
Sarah and Andy Ball bring us up to date on their build, which is progressing fast
september/october 2018
12 Interior Inspiration:
Bedrooms
Selfbuilder + Homemaker rounds up the latest bedroom products
46 Home Styling:
Upcycled & unique
Natalie Lockwood says embrace upcycling to add a distinctive feel
51 Fires & Fireplaces
Showcase
59 Classified & Directory
SHOW PREVIEW
17 UK Construction Week/
Grand Designs Live
Grand Designs Live will be back at Birmingham’s NEC from 10 – 14 October as part of UK Construction Week, providing everything self-builders need for their project, under one roof. We preview all the key features
44 The simplicity of SIPs
Paul Newman of Kingspan Timber Solutions explains what Structural Insulated Panels are, and why you should consider using them
55 The joys of
going bespoke
Jon Sillitoe of Burlanes Interiors discusses why self-builders should consider investing in a bespoke kitchen, explaining how it worked out for a family in Chelmsford
PRODUCTS
SITE PREPARATION Building Products & Services
BUILDING FABRIC & EXTERIORS
Air Conditioning & Ventilation 36 Doors, Windows & Conservatories
32
Entrance & Garage Doors 34 Glass & Glazing
Heating & Renewable Energy Insulation
Rainwater & Greywater Products Roofing
Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)
Timber & Joinery
37 38 40
48 41
43 42
FIXTURES & FINISHES Bathrooms & Wetrooms
Floors & Floor Coverings Kitchens & Appliances
Landscaping & External Finishes
Stairs, Balustrades & Balconies
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CONTENTS SEP/OCT 2018
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Coatings, Sealants & Paints 50 Fires & Fireplaces
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