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CONTENTS SEP/OCT 2023 PRODUCTS


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CASE STUDIES 24


A clean break in Cornwall When professional artists Pippa Young and David Mankin saw a sub-


standard bungalow for sale on the Cornish coast, they decided to leave a lifetime of period properties behind and build a minimalist masterpiece


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Success in Sunningdale Despite a host of unexpected costs, the Cliffords successfully melded


contrasting styles to achieve their dream modernist home 52


A leap of faith Claire and Marco, being renovation novices, were sure they didn’t want a


‘project’ house, but ended up taking a leap of faith to complete a build that transformed their site to realise its true potential


66 Retreating to the city


For many self-builders, the big goal is moving from the city to the country, but a couple from the Scottish Highlands had the opposite aim in building their ‘secret garden’ home in Aberdeen


FINANCE & INSURANCE


SITE PREPARATION Groundworks


STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS Bricks, Blocks & Cement Basements Floors SIPs


INSULATION


BUILDING ENVELOPE Balconies Cladding


Doors & Windows Glass & Glazing


Rainwater Products


HEATING, VENTILATION & SERVICES Air conditioning


INTERIORS Bathrooms & Kitchens Interior Doors


Stairs and Staircases SAFETY, SECURITY & SMART HOMES


LANDSCAPING & EXTERNAL SURFACES Garden Rooms


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