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08 Ask the Expert: Protect your project James Parker speaks to Jake Fitness, operations manager


at Self-Build Zone, about why specialist insurance is essential for protecting your self-build project, satisfying mortgage lenders and safeguarding your investment.


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s he er he uure o rero James Parker speaks to Nick Whant, sustainability manager at the NSBRC, about the viability, performance and sustainability of retrofitting properties.


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Home Styling: Maximise your space Jessica Smith of Curated Spaces and Studio Smith Interior


Design shares her top tips for maximising space, improving flow and avoiding costly mistakes during your project.


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Interior Inspiration: Kitchens & Diners Whether you’re designing a space to cook and eat with the


family or for entertaining large groups, find inspiration in our selection of products and fittings for your kitchen and dining spaces.


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NSBRC Masterclass: Planning permission For many self-builders, securing planning permission can


feel like the finish line. In reality, it is something uite different a milestone  significant, yes  but only one step in a longer and often more complex journey.


23 Selfbuilder Survey: Building a Greener Home


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PRODUCT FEATURES 35


Horizontal vs vertical cladding Lisa rosse at Cedral discusses the benefits and design possibili-


ties of horizontal and vertical cladding styles. 49


nderfloor heing deiers Chris Stammer at EAMAs Underfloor Heating UH roup


explains how hydronic water-based underfloor heating delivers thermal comfort, improved air uality and design freedom  and why selfbuilders are ideally placed to make the most of it.


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Preserving character with plaster Neil Turner at Ecological Building Systems explores how natural thermal plaster products can achieve modern thermal performance reuirements without compromising on the original architecture of traditional buildings.


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Understanding light Understanding how light transforms colour is the secret to getting


your paint choices right first time, saving time and money on your project as Kathryn Lloyd at Crown Paints explains.


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Reshaping heating controls with AI Tom Sheppard at IMI Heatmiser explains the role AI plays in the


changing role of heating controls.


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