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 wood burning stoves in their new home, including recent changes in legislation Wood burning stoves offer a low carbon, renewable and... View Article

Quality replacement heating controls

ESi Controls’ 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... 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

Norcros Pro DPM strengthens floor preparation range

Norcros Adhesives is strengthening its range of paint-on floor preparation products with the launch of Norcros Pro DPM. The product is a solvent-free epoxy-based surface DPM and moisture vapour suppressant, designed for use on concrete or sand: cement screed floors,... View Article

New ‘Airtech Solutions’ app provides a solution in your pocket

Ventilation specialists Airtech has launched its ‘Airtech Solutions’ app to help social housing providers, landlords, installers, and households find the answer to their condensation, mould and radon problems. The app provides users with access to the Airtech brochure, product datasheets,... View Article

Unique Carrara™ from COMPAC. Let there be light

Unique Carrara™ is an exciting new addition to COMPAC’s renowned Unique Collection – a distinctive and elegant range of quartz worksurfaces whose designs have been inspired by the textures, beauty and durability of nature’s rivers, forests, lakes, mountains and landscapes... View Article

Focus on customer care

Now that “Brexit is done”, there is renewed focus by the Government on house builders’ customer care and the New Homes Ombudsman. Get ready for new regulations with NHCC, experts in aftercare management, working in partnership with clients to provide... View Article

Stelrad launches 3D augmented reality app

Stelrad Radiator Group has released a new augmented reality radiator App – Stelrad 3D – to help those choosing Stelrad radiators to envisage them in a real-life setting. The AR Radiator App is free and can be downloaded from the... View Article

Permitted paving

Although a requirement for most new developments, other – often forgotten – planning measures encouraging sustainable drainage (or SuDS) also apply to new or replacement paving around existing properties. They are explained in brand new editions of Interpave’s ‘Permitted Paving’... View Article