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Situated near Leyburn in Wensleydale, this characterful farmhouse and barn recently underwent an extensive renovation project including a full set of new timber windows and doors. The original farmhouse was renovated and the attached barn was converted to provide extra living... View Article

When considering materials which will transform and add wow factor to your outdoor space; be it a re-vamped balcony, a newbuild roof terrace, swimming pool surround or garden patio – these are all key features of the design that need... View Article

We’re excited to announce the latest additions to the Vision E-Line range of contemporary luxury electric fires.  The two new appliances join the collection along with a range of new modular furniture options and a chimney breast kit. The elegant... View Article

Architect Gareth Sullivan has turned an awkward plot into an award-winning home. Welsh Slate was specified for the roof of an architect’s challenging but award-winning own self-build for a trio of reasons – its quality, durability and aesthetics. More than 600 Penrhyn... View Article

Imperial Bricks has launched a second brick with its new ‘dual-faced’ finish: the Weathered Burwell Gault. A hard-textured, handmade brick with some golden buff shades and some greys, it’s traditionally seen in Cambridge, Suffolk, and other Southern counties. Imperial’s new... View Article

Mustang® Seamless aluminium gutters are roll formed on site in lengths of up to 30 metres.  It is a unique system with no joints, meaning no leaks, creating a neat, maintenance free product of the highest quality, giving you peace... View Article

Working within restricted space on a new, ambitious social housing development in Barnsley, a fully adoptable stormwater attenuation tank manufactured from Polypipe’s Ridgistorm-XL large diameter pipe has been installed as a key element of a project-wide sustainable water management scheme.... View Article

A former hotel in the Polwarth area of Scotland’s capital is the subject of a complex conversion and reconfiguration project, where Marmox Thermoblocks have been specified by the project consultants to address the critical floor/wall junction within the new extensions... View Article

The heating efficiency of a 1870s three floor semi-detached house in south east London is set to be dramatically improved as a result of the introduction of Spacetherm WL insulation. The challenge of dealing with heating inefficiencies, major heat loss and... View Article

Balconylife cantilever balconies can be manufactured to suit the building or application required with a range of flooring systems plus frameless or use of handrail. This particular project for The Mill @ Loughborough needed a balcony that mirrored the age... View Article

There are numerous supply-chain-related challenges facing the construction industry today, from various points of contact and complex financial protocols to lack of communication and trust. These problems can jeopardise construction schedules through delays and costly overruns. Here, Chairman Heath Hindmarch... View Article

The Wilo-Stratos MAXO offers greater efficiency, connectivity and comfort than ever before. It is the first pump which has an intuitive user interface – that makes installation and operation easier than ever before. The Wilo-Stratos MAXO also redefines system efficiency.... View Article

It’s out with the old and in with the new… Mapei’s Dursilite coatings range offers a fresh array of paint colours, ideal for all types of new build and improvement projects. The water-based paint is suitable for use on different... View Article

The Tea Room at Beamish Museum is the latest high-profile attraction to have its heating system protected with a BoilerMag XT industrial filter. G Roe Heating and Plumbing Services Ltd installed the BoilerMag, as well as three Ideal EvoMax 60kw LPG boilers, in the plant... View Article

AET Flexible Space is the leading authority on underfloor air-conditioning  (UfAC™) with over 25 million sq feet of installations worldwide. We shall be demonstrating the Flexible Space System and Benefits on Stand D7 at the London Build Expo Nov 27-28.... View Article

Leading hinge manufacturer SIMONSWERK will be exhibiting at ARCHITECT@WORK at the Old Truman Brewery on 29th-30th January 2020. This internationally successful salon concept is exclusively aimed at architects, interior designers and specifiers. SIMONSWERK will be showcasing on Stand No. 47... View Article

With open-plan living becoming the norm for many homes, whether it’s a spacious new-build, a period property or a character cottage, selecting the perfect stove to heat more than one area can present a challenge. Now Mendip Stoves has the... View Article

Panels from global fire systems leader, Advanced, have been selected to protect the $18.8billion Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge – the longest open-sea fixed link on earth. A network of 31 ExGo gas extinguishant control panels have been installed as part of... View Article

The trade association Interpave has published a new case study which demonstrates that sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) – including concrete block permeable paving – should cost less than conventional piped drainage, both initially and in terms of maintenance. Interpave’s new... View Article