Sustainable surfaces

Permeable external surfaces provide the starting point for sustainable surface water drainage (also known as SuDS), but concrete block permeable paving offers far more than flood prevention, explains Chris Hodson of Interpave It’s over three years since the Government chose... View Article

Sound advice on architectural glazing

Enhanced acoustic requirements are becoming a commonplace consideration in contract documents, says Mark Hargreaves of Technal, who discusses glazing strategies to mitigate noise and the correct approach to acoustic design As a main element to most buildings, the glazed openings... View Article

Getting to grips with daylighting

Gary Dean of OnLevel UK explores the importance of daylighting in building design and the benefits of specifying glass clamps to help facilitate it Ensuring your home, workplace or recreational space maximises the use of natural light is fast becoming... View Article

Lighting the way to sustainability

William McDowell of Hambleside Danelaw explains how recent innovations in GRP rooflights can help specifiers contribute towards BREEAM and sustainability It is impossible to be unaware of the drive to increase our sustainability in building design. However, many architects are... View Article

Glass built to last

Susan Sinden of ESG Group explains why glass advances make the material one of the most versatile for creating modern, attractive and secure environments Toughened glass was an important development early in the 20th Century – because it shattered into... View Article

Good indoor air quality with HPV

If you build homes which are super-insulated with superior air-tightness, then good indoor air quality with no formal heating system can be achieved with Heat Pump Ventilation. It provides energy efficient heating, cooling, hot water and heat recovery ventilation all... View Article

Bushboard Nuance Collection: Casablanca Classic

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Bushboard’s Nuance collection of luxury wall panels offer high design, excellent performance and easy maintenance; perfect for making a statement in any bathroom. With wall panels becoming the go-to favourite over tiles in recent years, Nuance brings... View Article

Nordic Copper for Architecture

Copper has an unrivalled lifespan, no maintenance and full recyclability. With a melting point of 1083˚C and ‘A1 (non-combustible material)’ fire classification to EN 13501-1, copper is suitable for cladding tall buildings, using appropriate constructions. Low thermal movement makes it... View Article

Get your cladding quality right

John Russell of Russwood explains why using a premium quality timber cladding, along with the right fixing system, is vital to ensure your cladding looks good for the long term The popularity of timber as a cladding material is on... View Article

Be a septic sceptic!

Dave Vincent of Kingspan Klargester breaks down everything that self-builders need to know about the ins and outs of off-mains drainage, from legal issues to the variety of options available Building a home in a quiet rural setting offers the... View Article

Faster foundations for your development

Abbey Pynford’s foundation systems are up to 70 per cent faster than traditional methods. By replacing the need for traditional strip foundations or pile and beam, we can cut weeks from your programme. This is achieved through reduced preparatory works,... View Article

Safe as well as sustainable stoves

Erica Malkin of the Stove Industry Alliance takes a look at the key considerations for self-builders looking to enjoy a wood burning stove in their new home, including recent changes in legislation Wood burning stoves offer a low carbon, renewable... View Article

Quality replacement heating controls

ESi’s ESRTP4 model provides true seven day, 5/2 day or 24-hour programming options, with up to six time and temperature events being available each day. Because these are also available in wireless versions, they can be installed anywhere in the... View Article

Monobloc Therma V R32 awhp – from LG

LG Electronics has added its Therma V air-to-water heat pump to its popular range, operating on the low GWP R32 refrigerant and available in 5kW to 16kW 1Ø and 12kW to 16kW 3Ø, in a wide operating range of between... View Article

Osmo UK enhances existing TopOil range

Osmo UK, the eco-friendly wood and finishes specialist, has enhanced its TopOil product offering with the introduction of three new finishes; White, Terra and Graphite. The TopOil product range now features seven colours, including clear matt, satin matt, natural matt... View Article