32 REGULARS


08 Selfbuilder Diaries From reserving a serviced plot to moving into a high-


performance home, artin and iobhann reflect on two challenging, rewarding years of self-building on the edge of the Lake District.


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Ask The Expert: Heat pump evolution ames Parer speas to ic lare, product manager at


B, about why air source heat pumps are not the only answer, and how self-builders can benefit from an array of user-friendly smart tech to fine tune their heatings efficiency.


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Home Styling: Choosing a kitchen that lasts ebastian ronowit, founder of he London itchen


ompany explores why material choice is so important when designing a kitchen, deserving the same attention as the overall appearance.


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nteio niation oe fice ith more of us woring from home than ever before, its


increasingly common for self-builders to create a dedicated woring space. ind inspiration in our selection of products, whether your space will be a small-but-functional corner or a full blown home office.


22


NSBRC Masterclass: Passivhaus ith rising energy costs and growing awareness of how


our homes affect our health, Passivhaus is no longer a niche ambition. rom new builds to deep retrofits, this proven performance standard is helping homeowners create comfortable, future-ready homes and the earlier its considered the better the results.


PRODUCT FEATURES 25


Renovation finance unlocked homas cherry at Buildtore explains how Light enovation


mortgages are helping buyers finance uninhabitable homes and unloc the potential of renovation and retrofit.


29


Choosing the right slate teven Pearson at P P explores the importance of


material selection for longevity and why your new homes roof is one area where it doesnt pay to cut corners.


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eaatin act o fiction oe aftery at amsung limate olutions explores the most


common myths around heat pumps and explains how modern systems offer a reliable option for  homes.


57 Wall panels vs tiles


manda ills at aniflo loos at how wall panels compare with traditional tiling in terms of installation time, maintenance and long-term performance.


65


Low carbon heating iall Parin at alor discusses the role of LPG and BioLPG as


a long-standing and dependable heating solution for off-grid domestic properties.


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