44 52 06 REGULARS


06 Ask the Expert: Delivering low carbon Like a lot of self-builders, you may be looking to stay clear


of fossil fuel heating systems and install a heat pump in your home. But what exactly is a heat pump and how does it work? Phil Hurley of the Heat Pump Association explains


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Home Styling: Make room for relaxation While you may already know how you want your kitchen


and bathroom to look, other spaces in the home such as the living room can be a little more tricky to conceptualise. Interior designer Claire Rendall provides some styling tips


14


Interior Inspiration: Kitchens People use their kitchens for much more than just


eating cooking and eating; they often function as living, entertaining and work spaces. Here are some of the latest products to make your kitchen work brilliantly


83 Classifi ed & Directory


23 Selfbuilder Survey:


Building a low carbon home Self-builders have been actively attempting to build to low carbon emissions levels, long before this year’s Future Homes Standard. We surveyed readers to fi nd out their experiences and lessons for others looking to build sustainably, and the responses can be found in this Selfbuilder Survey


PRODUCT FEATURES 37


Looking into timber Richard Dollar from The Sash Window Workshop discusses what to


consider when choosing wooden framed windows for your home 40


Opening statements As one of the fi rst impressions people get of your home, doors can


give us a sense of the type of people that live there. Tracey Pomfret from George Barnsdale offers some advice on specifi cation


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Seeing the light of day Choosing the most suitable roofl ight for your build can be anything


but straightforward, with a variety of aspects to consider including shape, size, and the materials it’s made from. Here, Paul Trace from Stella Roofl ight offers some practical advice


64 The right balance


When specifying heating and cooling systems for your self-build or renovation project, it’s important to balance style, substance and sustainability to ensure the end result ticks all the right boxes. Greg Cooper from Radiana advises on what to go for


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Laying out the options With fl ooring being the fi rst thing you feel underfoot every


morning, it’s important to consider all factors when specifying a fl oor that works within your home. Here, companies Quick-Step and Abingdon Flooring provide their insights


76 Maintenance in mind


Choosing the right decking material can be the difference between enjoying your outdoor space or spending all your spare time maintaining it. Caroline Birdsall from Millboard, looks at the practicalities of choosing and maintaining a long-lasting decking


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