Charred wood: The “new” cladding trend

Of all the cladding choices available today, including the modern facade materials, it’s a real testament that the classic charred wood is a re-surging cladding craze. This cladding trend is not without good reason: charred wood has many unique and... View Article

What is Shou Sugi Ban cladding

Timber has been used in the building and construction industry, among many other applications, since time immemorial. For starters, wood is an easy and versatile material to work with. It requires minimal energy both in production and installation compared to... View Article

Home hunters given a boost with Stamp Duty holiday

Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s landmark announcement of a stamp duty holiday until the end of next March is a huge boost for home buyers that will help get people moving and save movers thousands of pounds. The tax threshold for home... View Article

New affordable homes go local in the Isle of Wight

Sovereign Housing Association’s building 24 new affordable homes in Shalfleet, on the Isle of Wight. This 100% affordable rural development will build a whole new community at the site, with 13 homes for affordable rent and 11 for shared ownership.... View Article

Top benefits of fire doors

If you think having a fire door is in itself a great benefit for the people around, you’re wrong! Regardless of what you have read in several online articles, we will guide you through some intriguing benefits of fire doors.... View Article

What to look for in an HMO investment property

HMOs are a profitable business model for professional landlords, but they require careful management. If you are thinking of investing in an HMO, read on for some tips and advice. What is an HMO? An HMO is a house of... View Article

Built-in cooking appliances from Whirlpool UK Appliances Limited

From luxurious penthouses to medium-sized family and starter homes, Whirlpool UK’s four-brand approach ensures housebuilders can offer the most befitting appliances to a range of properties that target distinctive demographics. Whirlpool UK Appliances Limited, parent company to KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Hotpoint... View Article

EOS Launch New Case Study Videos

The team at EOS are proud of their award-winning achievements and to showcase the outstanding projects they have been involved with – have launched a series of case study videos featuring: Advanced Manufacturing Building, University of Nottingham – which will shape... View Article

Exyte Hargreaves Launch New Smoke Control System Solutions

Exyte Hargreaves launch new smoke extract system solutions, taking to market a completely new approach in smoke control with an integral focus on high level customer service. The complete solutions will offer customers the full package from design and manufacturing... View Article

Contemporary alternatives to steel doors

IDSystems range of Building Regulations compliant, thermally-broken aluminium Heritage Doors offer the perfect solution for those replacing Crittall™ style doors on renovation projects or looking to add character to a new self-build home. Designed to match the appearance of traditional... View Article

Instant U-value calculations all day, everyday

Easily identify what thickness of EcoTherm Insulation product you need to meet your project’s U-value requirements. EcoTherm’s U-value calculator is simple to use, easy to tweak and provides an instant U-value. When it comes to thermal insulation, getting U-values right... View Article