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The Chickenshed, which sits atop a verdant knoll overlooking the rolling hills of Monmouthshire, once lived its life as an agricultural structure.

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t’s always a pleasure to go to see the projects that we’ve featured in i-Build and really experience those finer details we wax lyrical about first hand. Not only does visiting augment the fondness of a property’s aesthetics and quirky, unique features, but it also provides an even greater appreciation of everything the owners go through to make their build dreams come to fruition.

Only last month, I had the pleasure of visiting a meticulously-designed conversion and encountered just how much attention to detail went into the design, build and planning of the property, and how the owners, Sue and Nick Peacock, really put themselves into the shoes of the guests that would be staying in the home. The Chickenshed, which sits atop a verdant knoll overlooking the rolling hills of Monmouthshire, once lived its life as an agricultural structure for raising poultry. Today, after the Peacocks saw the potential in the neglected property when they stumbled across the site at an auction back in 2014, it serves as a stunning example of a successful agriculturalto-holiday-let conversion that will, literally, leave you green with envy.

Turn to page 12 of this month’s issue to learn how the couple altered the oncedilapidated building into a modernday masterpiece that, importantly, still nods to its farming heritage.

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Meanwhile on page 20, we travel to the country’s capital to talk to Catherine Finkernagel, Director of architecture and interiors practice Finkernagel Ross, about how she approached the design and re-build of a stylish, luxurious mews property situated within the Holland Park conservation area of west London for a Swedish hotelier. This stunning, elegant project is the perfect ‘muse’ for those looking for inspiration for similar mews home renovations.

Lastly, on behalf of the team at i-Build, our thoughts go out to the innocent people that have been impacted by the needless act of war that is currently destroying lives.

I hope you enjoy this issue. Don’t forget, if you’re coming to the end of your self-build and would like us to feature your home as inspiration for other budding housebuilders, then please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Alternatively, if you’re about to embark on your self-build journey and would be keen for us to document your progress, do get in contact.

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April is final y her , and it’s the perf ct time to star enliveni g your interio s, ready for brighter, warme days and ev ni gs.

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CASE STUDIES

Last month, i-Build’s Editor, Rebec a Kemp, had the pleasure of staying in one of the Wye Val ey’s most insp rational pro e ti s, The Chickensh d. As the name sug est , the once dilap d te build ng lived its previous existenc as a shed for rais ng poultry.

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Catherin Finker agel, Director of Finker agel Ros , explains how she ap roached the design and re-build of an el gant mews pro e ty situa ed with n the Hol and Park conservation are of west Londo , of ering insp ration to those home renovat rs lo king to take on sim lar projects.

M A TERIALS

Phil Cox, Directo of MPA Masonry, focuse on why self-buidr should consider tradionl buildng methods.

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Embarking on a self-build project is stressful enough without the added challenge of navigating a multitude of material options, ranging from new and modish to tried and reliable. However, one thing remains consistent: product selection should be made with your end goals squarely in mind, says Phil Cox, Director at MPA Masonry.

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ertain objectives are consistent in contemporary homebuilding, particularly: sustainability, safety and comfort. While it’s easy to get swept up by the allure of the new, many long-standing building methods tick a lot of these boxes without the potentially eyewatering price tag.

As with most things in life, it’s about striking a balance, combining the best of both approaches, as appropriate, leading to optimal outcomes, or rather, the highest performance home.

So, here, I’d like to explore the merits of achieving this equilibrium and how to accomplish it by incorporating masonry into your future or upcoming build. Equally, I will explore this issue against the bigger, topical picture of sustainable design and why masonry is a much greener choice than you might think.

It’s well known that masonry is one of the best materials for building safe, highperformance houses that last. As concrete is inherently flame resistant and noncombustible, it’s able to withstand extreme heat. In block form, this makes it an ideal structural material, particularly for cavity wall construction. When specified correctly in line with Approved Document B, it can achieve a sealed chamber for insulation, reducing risk further.

Additionally, when correctly pointed, masonry is highly effective at preventing moisture penetration and resulting damp.

With an increasing number of flooding events expected over the next few decades, these materials also guarantee structural stability in the floors and walls of a property, reducing the risk of structural damage or, worse, collapse.

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Beyond safety, you’ll also want assurances that supply chain issues and material shortages won’t delay your build. Currently, this is a major global issue, putting considerable strain on building product imports. However, once again, masonry comes to the rescue.

It’s estimated that any active site in the UK is only 40 miles from a masonry manufacturer or merchant. Furthermore,

New Building Regulations are imminently coming into effect, making safety a primary and critical consideration for anyone involved in residential construction, selfbuilders included. Any material used within a build has to have passed rigorous testing, in addition to attaining other standards that demonstrate if a component is structurally robust.

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the raw constituents for UKmanufactured masonry are regionally excavated or sourced locally to the manufacturing facilities. This means plentiful stocks, which can often be drawn off on demand.

This small supply chain also offers sustainable benefits, as less shipping inevitably means a lower carbon footprint. This is something that cannot be said about largely imported materials.

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Masonry has myriad sustainable attributes too, and eco-conscious self-builders can rest assured that considerable investment has been made into producing blocks in a more circular way. Many of the most recognised brand names in the industry are dedicated to using aggregates in blocks that are 100% recyclable at the end of use, reducing pressure on excavating virgin resources.

There is also intensive research being undertaken into utilising waste materials in concrete products. PFA (pulverised fuel ash) and FBA (furnace bottom ash), by-products of the steel industry, are finding a new lease of life as replacements for a portion of the already small amounts of cement used in block production.

In the bigger picture of a build, masonry can help optimise modern sustainable approaches.

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As changes to Part L of the Building Regulations take effect, requiring a 31% decrease in new home emissions, the thermal performance of construction materials is vitally important.

In the first instance, you should consider implementing a costeffective and proven structural system, such as the cavity wall. This will make considerable savings in the short- and the long-term, with the budget freed up to be spent on other key structural elements and detailing.

To achieve the most efficient cavity wall for the best value, masonry, combined with high-performance mineral insulation and tripled-glazed windows, will help reduce emissions and deliver a comfortable property.

having the required thermal mass to soak up solar gains. Combining this with passive HVAC can help maintain optimal temperatures throughout the year. Going further, PSD encourages designers to consider orientation to optimise PV panel output and solar gain. Along with resulting in a greener property, this reduces utility bills for the owner/occupant, creating tangible, long-term value.

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Specifying masonry alongside passive solar design (PSD) further helps to ensure optimal fabric performance and thermal consistency, regardless of the season.

PSD is a system approach that enables a building to reap passive solar benefits during winter, allowing solar gain through windows, warming the building’s fabric and reducing demand for artificial heating. It dovetails nicely with the increasing move to incorporate photovoltaic (PV) solar panels onto a building’s structure.

Heavy materials, like masonry, are a perfect fit for this construction style,

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With the environment and climate change as driving forces behind alterations in construction and wider society, passive design and a fabricfirst approach are here to stay.

I’ve only just begun to outline the potential of combining tried-andtested structural elements with modern design approaches and sustainability elements. However, what’s clear is that masonry, one of our most prolific and reliable building materials, remains relevant in the age of green design and construction.

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RURAL RETREAT

From chick to chic Last month, i-Build’s Editor, Rebecca Kemp, had the pleasure of staying in one of the Wye Valley’s most inspirational properties, The Chickenshed. As the name suggests, the once dilapidated building lived its previous existence as a shed for raising poultry. Fast forward to 2022, however, and the striking property leads a very different life.

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ollowing some architectural imagination from award-winning practice Hall & Bednarczyk and homeowners Sue and Nick Peacock, The Chickenshed is far from the neglected structure it was when the couple stumbled across the site at an auction back in 2014. Today, daylight floods the openplan interiors through the floor-to-ceiling glazing, highlighting modern farming notes that root this building to its agricultural past. Together, its design, luxury mod cons, attention to detail and surrounding acreage of woodland all make The Chickenshed the ideal location for a restful holiday home. Here, Sue talks to us about how the property shifted from an old, rickety poultry barn to the ultimate rural retreat.

“We had already undertaken a couple of pretty big restoration projects – one when we lived in London, and the other when we moved out of the city to Monmouthshire in 2007. The renovation of our home, Veddw Farm, introduced us to some amazing local architects (Martin Hall and Kelly Bednarczyk of Hall & Bednarczyk, in Chepstow) and equally impressive local contractors, Rob MacCormac and his son, Rich, in Abergavenny (Manylion Construction).

“The site of The Chickenshed is 15 minutes away from home, on the lane that we drove along four times a day, taking our, then, children to and from school in Monmouth. One day in 2014, there was an auction sign up, so we looked to see what was for sale, and we found the site with the old poultry barn up for auction – with the benefit of planning permission that Hall & Bednarczyk had obtained for the vendors. However, the consent was for the property only to be used as a holiday let because of the amount of reconstruction that was going to be required. This was ideal for us, as we didn’t want a second home, and we wanted to build something that would encourage visitors to Monmouthshire and provide benefits for local businesses.

“We hadn’t known anything about the property before we saw the sign, but we immediately loved the plans and drawings that Martin and Kelly had produced, so we decided to bid at the auction. The auction was a bit fraught (aren’t they always?), but we managed to get the property, albeit for a bit more than we had planned to spend. And once we got it, it was straightforward to have Martin and Kelly as the architects and Rob and Rich as the contractors.

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“The first issue that we had to address was that what we were going to build was intentionally only going to be a holiday let, where people might stay for a few days or a week. So, we wanted to maximise the number of guests to eight but make all four bedrooms pretty much the same size: there was no point in having a master bedroom. Equally, queuing to use the bathroom is no fun on a weekend away, so we wanted to make sure there were plenty to go around. We ended up with two en-suites and a large family bathroom shared between the other two bedrooms. And, finally, there was no point in having loads of clothes storage space (wardrobes and chests of drawers), because who I BU I L DmAPR I Lm**

brings a huge amount of clothes for a few nights’ stay? The result was hanging rails and underbed drawers in each of the bedrooms.

“Secondly, the overall design language had been pretty much set by the planning application. It was the usual clean design from Martin and Kelly, with lots of glass (which came from Velfac) and a mix of cedar and corrugated cladding (which came from Onduline) that reflected the shed-like quality of the original structure. It was all intended, after a bit of greying and weathering, to disappear into the landscape, which we think it has done very well.

“Thirdly, because this was going to be a holiday let, intended to be as fully

occupied as we could make it, it needed to have resilient and easily-maintained finishes. So, we installed a polished concrete floor throughout from Lazenby, the bathrooms were all simply tiled and fittedout with white Duravit sanitaryware, and the walls are easily touched up or redone with white paint.

Similarly, we deliberately kept the kitchen and furniture repairable and straightforward: a sturdy white kitchen from Bulthaup (the same as we have at home), beds, dining table and benches handmade by Rob Barnby (Barnby Design) in Hay on Wye, and sofas and chairs from Hay Design.

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merit at all. It was just a softwood poultry barn, probably built by the farmer in the 1950s with a kit of parts or after a trip to the timber merchant. But we had to convert it, rather than replace it according to the planning permission; albeit we were permitted to have a new foundation, concrete block floor, a laminate structure, walls and a roof.

And that raised an almost philosophical question about what we were going to retain as part of the conversion, which proved to be an issue later on.

“As we’ve said, we used local architects and contractors, who did a great job. Unfortunately, when we bought at auction, we hadn’t known that one local parish councillor was very much

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against planning permission being given. And, even though it had been granted, and even though it hadn’t been given to us, he dogged the whole construction project, regularly taking pictures of what was being done and making complaints to the Monmouthshire planning department. At one stage, we were told

by Monmouthshire that, because we had demolished too much of the original structure, we no longer had any planning permission at all. That was a worrying time when we thought we might have spent a lot for a field. Fortunately, we believe that in the end, the planning officers and the county councillors understood and appreciated what we were trying to do. After making a new planning application, everything was put to rights on the condition that the roof trusses from the old poultry shed be included as part of the structure of the new building, and they are the green painted trusses that you see in the photographs.

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are great fans of cedar cladding; we have it at home as well as at The Chickenshed, and it has weathered to a lovely grey finish. No maintenance is required, and the wasps love it for nest building (which means we have to keep an eye out for those).

The Velfac windows (which we also have at home) are great too; double-glazed, powder-coated aluminium in whatever RAL colour you fancy, no maintenance, and available in any number of combinations of windows/ doors. The only issue we’ve had is that the sliding doors onto the terrace have a little hidden catch, so we send guests a very short video showing them how to find it and open them without a struggle. And the Onduline cladding was perfect as it came in a dark grey colour (which we wanted) and is much quieter than tin when it rains; there’s nothing worse than being kept awake by a noisy corrugated tin roof.

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“Whilst the exterior was intended to be very much resonant of the old poultry shed, we wanted the interior to be clean and simple – almost Scandi. I think many of us would love to live a more simple, clutterfree life, but it’s virtually impossible with a family home; there’s always stuff. But when you go away, you can leave that stuff behind and, hopefully, enjoy a property where the space doesn’t intrude on what you are doing (such as enjoying time with family and friends) or on what you are seeing (such as the lovely views across to the Black Mountains).

Indeed, we felt that was appreciated by the judges when the building was awarded the RIBA Wales Small Project Award in 2017.

“We don’t get to ‘visit’ The Chickenshed all that often, as it’s pretty busy with guests, but very occasionally we have stayed for a night and (I know we would say this, wouldn’t we?) we have really loved it. Obviously, we find little things that need doing. Overall, we really like the space and how it can be used by groups of family and friends. In the summer, it’s just lovely to have the doors open onto the terrace from the living room and enjoy the evening light and sunset to the west.

“Also, we’ve never had anyone local (other than the errant parish councillor) say a bad word about The Chickenshed. I think people like its design, and also like what we were trying to do by bringing a bit more ‘high-end’ self-catering accommodation to Monmouthshire.

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were still lots of places with granny’s old sofa covered with a throw. Now, with Canopy & Stars and Sawdays and other travel agencies, there is a super choice of excellent, architecturally-interesting places to stay nationwide. And we think that is a good thing. Why should people have to travel to Germany or Italy to stay in buildings that are intended to have some architectural merit? And, why should exciting places in the UK be limited to ‘Grand Designs’, where huge amounts of money get spent on what are often vanity projects?

“The actual build process was perfectly manageable and pretty stress-free. If we do another project (and my husband, Nick, is always on the lookout for one), then I think we would research more carefully what objections had been raised in the planning process; it only takes one motivated objector to make life pretty tricky. That said, I think we would do another project. The real difficulty nowadays is finding one.

“The best guidance for other renovators and self-builders is to get good advice from architects and contractors who you trust and get on with. A building project takes a long time, from planning to completion, so it’s vital to have good relationships. Yes, there can be a few tense meetings when something goes wrong, but with goodwill, everything gets worked out in the end.”

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hen specifying products for your build, there are so many advantages to be had when you uncover every single benefit of the technology you’re investing in. Understanding the true capabilities not only ensures you don’t ‘double up’ on technology but can also protect your budget and the environment when you make the best possible decisions. This ethos is especially important when considering your heat source which, when combined with the right system, can enhance energy efficiency whilst also creating a healthier and more comfortable indoor environment.

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When selecting a renewable energy source for your property, seeking out its wider capabilities is a good way to understand if it will fulfil every need – and you may also discover some lesser-known benefits. One option you may be looking into is a heat pump.

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Heat pumps are designed to move thermal energy from one environment to another, and in either direction. This allows the heat pump to effectively bring thermal energy into an occupied space to provide heat, but it can also be set in ‘reverse’ to take the heat out of the building and, in turn, cool the room.

In the case of an air source heat pump (ASHP) for heating homes, the system absorbs heat energy from the outside into the cycling refrigerant.

The heat pump turns the refrigerant into a gas, compresses it and then condenses back into a liquid again, which generates heat energy. This process allows the ASHP to bring thermal energy into an occupied space for heating and hot water. Then, during the warmer months, with some heat pumps, you can simply reverse the process when cooling is required.

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There are a few options available, but none are able to deliver as many advantages as radiant cooling systems. An invisible alternative to energy-guzzling traditional air conditioning, a radiant closed-loop hydronic (water-based) ceiling system passes cold water through the pipes within each ceiling panel. As heat always travels to colder areas, any heat radiated from objects and the rest of the room is absorbed.

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When 70% of the ceiling surface area is fitted with ‘active’ radiant ceiling panels, the result is a highly-desirable ‘3D cooling’ effect, with no hot or cold spots within a room. This is achieved whilst also being kinder to the environment as the system uses water as the basis of transferring heat. As water is more efficient than air at carrying temperature, typically radiant systems are 50% more efficient than air conditioning.

Due to the radiant energy transfer method, the system is silent running and allows you to cool or heat an environment without the draughts, noise or the dehumidifying effects associated with traditional air conditioning. This not only provides the ultimate thermal comfort for everyone to enjoy, wherever they are situated in the room but also greatly improves air quality as there are no blasts of air which, especially if recirculated, could also spread virus particles around and dehumidify the atmosphere.

Another crucial benefit of radiant ceiling panels is at the build stage,

especially when it comes to ease of installation and sequencing. In the same way as traditional plasterboard is fitted, radiant cooling panels are quick and easy to attach directly to the ceiling frame. The system will also reduce the number of trades to coordinate at site as there’s no need to sequence hot works or handling of ozone-damaging gases – helping to keep your build on schedule.

Once in place, maintenance is also minimal when compared to costly air conditioning servicing.

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When coupled with an ASHP, radiant cooling systems work with a heat pump in the same way they would with underfloor heating. Instead, the pipes are in the ceiling and can provide both radiant cooling and heating. As water can carry 3500 more times energy than air, the dynamic duo – ASHP and radiant cooling tech – can also lead to an energy saving of between 20 and 40% when compared with air conditioning.

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This not only provides lower costs but also lower CO 2 emissions of the same amount, between 20 and 40%. Radiant systems can also maximise the heat pump efficiency because it can run consistently at a higher temperature compared to air only systems, as radiant cooling runs typically at 10°C rather than the 7°C required by traditional systems.

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Th e p e r f e c t ‘ m u s e ’ f o r a mews house project

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International architecture and interiors practice Finkernagel Ross has designed a newbuild property situated within the Holland Park conservation area of west London just north of Kensington High Street and south of Holland Park Avenue.

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The client had a vision that sat well with our core work and values. It helps that it’s a lovely mews in a beautiful part of town, too.

The client’s brief required more space than the original building possessed. To accommodate everything, the property would have had to be extended upwards in the form of a mansard roof and downwards in the form of a basin. That, coupled with reorganising each of the remaining floors, meant that it was easier to rebuild the property from scratch, which is what we did.

with Finkernagel Ross’ hotelier client, who decided that now was the time to take a parttime leap to new adventures in London. The ideal property didn’t need to be spacious – it just needed to feel large, and if it was centrally located with easy access to all that London has to offer, that would be welcomed too.

Here, Catherine Finkernagel, Director of Finkernagel Ross, explains how she approached the project and offers inspiration to those home renovators looking to take on similar projects.

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Our client is a hotelier from Sweden. The vision was for open, airy and light aesthetics, which were also calm and natural.

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Finalising the design brief with our client is a process that takes many weeks and months but starts with a very detailed questionnaire that we ask them to answer. The questions range from the very practical to the very emotional.

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12 weeks approximately. In all, the project took three years, from start to finish. However, that included statutory permissions and delays due to coronavirus, the latter of which was a considerable challenging aspect to the project and build.

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Our client had a very strong vision of what they wanted.

Natural materials and simplicity were key.

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Costs did go up, but mainly due to delays on site and material costs increasing.

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Considerable experience in this type of project meant that we were able to navigate our client through the mundane, but necessary, statutory issues – like planning, fire escapes, waterproofing, sprinkler systems and temporary structures – and give them a three-bedroom home that is light, bright and, most importantly, spacious in feel. Understanding how I BU I L DmAPR I Lm**

the house would be used allowed us to refine the efficiency of the layout so that doors and corridors were a thing of the past and all of the space could be enjoyed and used to its maximum potential.

The original brief was to refurbish the building, but it quickly became apparent with the addition of a new basement and top-floor (mansard roof) that the project would be more cost effective and quicker to construct as a new build.

These two additional floors have transformed this property into a spacious and bright home inclusive of three bedrooms, two bathrooms, one WC, two receptions, a kitchen and a dining room, and the home now feels much bigger than it actually is - much the same as a terraced house but in half the space.

New features, such as floor-to-ceiling French doors, sash windows and

light shafts along with Juliet balconies, allow more light to enter the property and contribute to a front facade with proportions that are much more refined and pleasing to the eye. The conservation area status of the property means that the external materials chosen had to be in keeping with the surrounding neighbourhood, but the reclaimed brick provides an elegance to the property – as well as tied the property once again back to the maker of the mews, William Scott – not seen before with the light lavender render.

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They love it and welcome the improvement of the landscape of the mews.

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and open layout and simple material pallet. The master bedroom is my favourite room. The French doors offer a grandness to the space, and the room’s proportions are such that you would never know it’s a mews house until you step outside.

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Go for it. If you hire the right professional who will guide you to your dream home, then you have nothing to lose.

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This didn’t apply to this project, but modular construction and offsite fabrication are huge contributors to saving time.

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Building a home is an aspirational milestone for many. As such, self-builders often start their project with strong thoughts about how things should look and come together. But, with so many new construction technologies on the market, Tom Cox, Technical Director at Pasquill & Saint-Gobain Off-Site Solutions, explains why self-builders shouldn’t be daunted by the idea of replacing traditional building methods with the use of modern offsite approaches.

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ccording to a recent survey by the National Custom and Self Build Association, 32% of people said they were interested in designing and building their own home. But with costs ranging from an average of £1000 to £3000m², there are a lot of important decisions that need to be made to keep a project on track and in budget.

Offsite manufacturing simply takes elements of the construction process into a factory, where they are manufactured to meet your exact needs. This can mean everything from individual components which plug into a traditional build, all the way to full fabrication, where your build is delivered ready with the fixtures and fittings. They are then shipped to site and installed, in what is typically a much quicker process.

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time. Now, this mainstream approach has filtered down to become much more accessible for self-builders too.

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Using off site in your self-build can allow for more structured costs that are less likely to fluctuate throughout the project. Moreover, as the structure can often be one of the most expensive parts of a build, components such as wall panels, floor cassettes, joists and trusses can bring together large sections of the house in a controlled manner. And while there are ‘off-the-rack’, standard-sized options for these products, the potential for bespoke pieces that create a unique home – without breaking the bank – are endless.

And thanks to design technologies, you can see a 3D render of your bespoke component – for example, your bespoke roofing structure – before it’s ever been built. This visualisation allows you to make any last-minute changes and revisions to ensure you’re getting a product that is technically and aesthetically as you want it to be.

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In attrition, the offsite approach can offer many benefits when it comes to scheduling a self-build.

With traditional construction, there are so many variables to consider and manage that a project timeline is often only a rough guideline. One postponed deadline due to something like unfavourable weather has a knock-on impact on the rest, creating a domino effect that leaves the whole project moving slower than you’d hoped. Offsite manufacturing does a lot to remove that uncertainty, with clear deadlines for design, manufacture and delivery, which can all be agreed upon and adjusted in advance.

In terms of the quality, one important thing to ask yourself is if you want your home to be built to a higher standard in a controlled factory environment or on an open building site exposed to the elements. Offsite manufacturers work within controlled processes governed by third-party auditors to ensure robust, repeatable quality is at the heart of the products they produce. This provided customers with the assurance that what they order is what they get.

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Using the offsite approach also allows for better use of timber without the need for expensive joiners on site. The benefits of using timber in a self-build are vast. It’s more affordable, easier to work with and inherently more lightweight than its modern counterparts.

It’s also simpler to transport and handle, providing even further cost and time savings for your project.

With sustainability such a big focus for many, it’s important to remember that timber buildings have a reduced carbon footprint, the raw materials act as a carbon sink, locking in greenhouse gases.

While building elements created using timber are capable of providing high levels of thermal performance and airtightness, this helps to reduce a building’s carbon impact and provides a comfortable, warm home. Timber is also aesthetically pleasing, tapping into a growing trend for biophilic home designs that seek to increase the ‘feeling of nature’ indoors through natural materials, light and space.

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This 16-sided self-build home is heavily influenced by traditional Celtic crannogs and sits on the bank of Loch Lundie, combining traditional style with modern construction methods. Pasquill was involved from the project’s earliest stages, providing a full design service along with manufacturing and delivery of the roof trusses, delivering on time and on budget.

The design employs a grass roof system helping the building blend into the landscape. The roof comprises 39 bespoke mono trusses and 13 raised tie mono timber trusses, connecting to a steel ring beam in the middle. Each truss was manufactured off site before coming together to create a vaulted section above an open-plan living area to create a more spacious room, while the central atrium has a glass roof to flood the building with natural light.

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Converting damp basements and building below ground is becoming popular with self-builders and developers. Before deciding on waterproofing solutions, understanding approaches to waterproofing is the first step.

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Waterproofing or structural waterproofing is a general term used within the industry that covers methods and treatments to describe waterproofing any structure.

Structural waterproofing is a necessary step for any structure below ground level. It should always be assumed that groundwater is expected to rise against any structure below ground or partially below ground at some point during its service life.

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Water is continually moving through the environment – this is referred to as the water cycle. Water evaporates from the oceans and seas, condenses into clouds and then falls on land surfaces as rain, which eventually flows into rivers and back into the sea. One aspect of the water cycle is groundwater.

Some part of the precipitation (water that falls from the sky, this could be rain, drizzle, snow, sleet, hail, etc.) that lands on the ground surface infiltrates into the subsurface.

Where the water continues down through the soil until it reaches rock material that is saturated; this is groundwater. In this process, surface water becomes groundwater.

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A water table is an underground boundary between the soil surface and the area where groundwater saturates spaces between sediments and cracks in rocks. Water pressure and atmospheric pressure are equal at this boundary.

Water tables can, and should, be expected to fluctuate. Whenever construction takes place below the water table, the presence of water in the soil increases the pressure placed on subgrade walls and floors. Strategies for dealing with all sources of groundwater, surface/flood water should contribute to the achievement of the project.

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British Standard 8102:2009* (Code of practice for Protection of Below Ground Structures Against Water from the Ground) describes three types of waterproofing; they are Types A, B and C. Type A (barrier) protection: provides protection against water ingress, which is dependent on a separate barrier system applied to the structure Type B (structurally integral) protection: provides protection against water ingress which is provided by the structure Type C (drained) protection: provides protection against water ingress into usable spaces, which is provided by the

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incorporation of an appropriate internal water management system.

There is a wide range of products used for structural waterproofing. Most systems and materials are covered by British Standard BS 8102. While there are many types of waterproofing materials, not all of them are equal. It is worthwhile to learn as much as you can about the waterproofing material you are planning to use before investing your time or money.

As mentioned previously, there are three ‘Types’ of waterproofing solutions.

Types A, B and C can be used as a standalone solution or in combination; if two forms of waterproofing are required, the second most crucial factor is the Grade of the waterproofing solution.

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BS 8102:2009 Code of practice for the Protection of Below Ground Structures Against Water from the Ground defines three Grades of basement: Basic utility: (car parking, plant rooms [excluding electrical equipment], workshops) Better utility: (workshops and plant rooms requiring drier environments than Grade 1) Habitable: (ventilated residential and commercial areas).

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Establish use – both current and future flexibility Site survey and exploratory works Design proposals to define the type of construction, watertightness class and thermal performance Detailed design of waterproofing, integrated with structural design.

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a structure. This is also a key consideration when refurbishing or extending basements since movement between existing and new structures must also be anticipated.

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In short, no one solution fits all. The best solution will be the best design approach to that project. The most appropriate solutions should involve variables such as the method of construction, whether the construction is new or retrofitted, standards and codes, ground conditions, contaminates, water tables, along with the end-use of the structure. One of the most key factors that significantly influences the selection of waterproofing solutions is the right design approach. The best basement waterproofing solution will be the most appropriate solution to that project.

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Building Regulations and Approved Documents are a great resource. They cover areas such as fire escape routes, ventilation, ceiling height, damp-proofing, electrical wiring and water supplies. Along with offering general guidance on the performance expected of materials and building work so that projects comply with the Building Regulations and practical examples and solutions on how to achieve compliance for some of the more common building situations. They also lay standards for drains, protection against the ingress of water and protection against contamination, including methane and radon gas.

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For building warranty purposes, the services of a waterproofing specialist should be engaged for the construction of basements, floors and other structures that are constructed partially or entirely below ground, where the passage of moisture into the building must be prevented.

If you are developing a property and intend to sell it, rent it or refinance it, you will need a Building Warranty or a Professional Consultant’s Certificate (PCC). Mortgage lenders will only lend on a property if it is covered by an approved warranty policy.

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At times when every available space in the home matters, making the most of the room you have is a must for everyone. When going down is easier than a loft conversion, a basement or cellar can be a great way to increase the space and value of your home.

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Brett Harding bought one of the lovely old properties that line the winding streets of Quorn, Leicestershire, intending to renovate and modernise the property completely. As the builders got started, they found an old cellar with a coal chute. Brett saw this as an amazing opportunity to not only make a characterful feature of his cellar but also a light source to flood the whole of the room with light.

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Coal cellars are great for storing coal, but they can be dark spaces without natural light, and they certainly weren’t designed for living in, even in Victorian times. To make the cellar habitable and comfortable for everyday living, it needed natural light, and a rooflight was the obvious answer.

Having previously been filled with concrete, Brett knew there were lots of hidden potentials, not just with extra space but also the chance to add an extra quirk to a historic building by making the most of the coal chute.

But this chute was surrounded by a brick wall, and the rooflight needed to be made to fit the exact measurements as well as abut the brick wall. Wanting to make the most of the light available, Brett wanted a glazing option with the frame on the outside and minimal intrusion on the light coming in.

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Designed to enable natural light to flow into the inner areas of a house that can be left dark when an extension is added, Roof Maker’s new Abutment Rooflight can be installed seamlessly against walls at a pitch of 5º to 15º – eliminating the requirement for a gap between the wall and rooflight.

Roof Maker’s unique patented cushioning technology moulds into the crevices of walls that may have small imperfections or rough textures, significantly reducing the risk of water ingress. The Abutment Rooflight is the ideal solution for period properties that have aged or imperfect finishes to the brickwork, which previously proved difficult for contractors to achieve a perfect installation.

The rooflight can be made to measure the exact dimensions of the aperture, which means that Brett could maximise the amount of precious natural light coming into the cellar. The abutment feature of the rooflight suggested that the rooflight can sit right up to the wall, without the need for the usual half-metre gap between the wall and the rooflight.

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The result is one very happy teenage daughter with her basement bedroom, with warming sunlight shining in rather than a dark corner of the cellar. A gloomy cellar turned into a lovely, practical room. To further modernise the space, Brett and his daughter have surrounded the room with coloured LED lights, which can be seen from the street and has become the talk of the village as they emit a multi-coloured glow long into the night. Even on an overcast day, there’s an abundance of sunlight beaming into the room, and a crisp white coat of paint around the chute well helps to draw the light down the old coal chute and into the room.

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The Abutment Rooflight has transformed the space for Brett and gives his family a new room that adds a distinctive statement and story to the property – keeping a unique piece of history for the building and adding to its character.

Thanks to a neat wall around the exterior of the rooflight and the tunnel of

light, Brett’s daughter benefits from natural light while she’s studying for her exams in the peace and privacy of her own space. Brett said: “I think it was one of the best things I did.

It’s definitely added a lot of value to the property, and it’s made a real difference to the house.”

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EaDsIyYolutionso f ro y urgardenroom You might be wondering what exactly a garden room is? Garden rooms are a relatively new phenomenon, having burst onto the scene in recent years and steadily gained popularity. They’re often dismissed as ‘posh sheds’, but a garden room can be more than that. Sheds often run the risk of needing replacing due to the elements, but garden rooms are a whole different game. Cheaper than loft conversions and home extensions, garden rooms offer a cost-friendly method of expanding your home, with the brilliant added bonus that many of them come in easy-to-build DIY packs.

Essentially a cosy micro-extension of your house, these sturdy, quirky little insulated rooms bring your home into the outdoors. They’re versatile, sophisticated and can be adapted into pretty much any DIY project of your dreams.

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Because garden rooms are so versatile, there are hundreds of different ways to make use of them. From home offices to hair salons, we’ll explore how you can get the most out of your amazing new build and turn your garden room into a bespoke and stunning space just for you.

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Are you working from home but struggling to escape the chaos of family life? Maybe you’re a full-time freelancer looking for your own space separate from your house, so you can feel like you’re coming home from work at the end of the day? Whatever the reason, a garden room could be your solution. Unlike sheds and summer houses, garden rooms are fully insulated and often come with double glazing, so you can have a comfortable work-from-home space all year round, even in the coldest of winter months.

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It sounds too good to be true, but with a little DIY, a garden room can even be converted into a cosy little bar. From sunny evenings sipping cocktails alfresco to winters by the fire with mulled wine, with some themed accessories, bar stools and, of course, a bartop counter, your garden room just needs a few creative tweaks to become your garden bar.

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If you’re in the beauty industry and want the convenience of working from home, you’re in luck; converting your garden room into a hair salon is quick, easy and cost effective. Once you’ve installed the electrics, there are a few salon staples you can get creative with. Think punchy accent walls, beauty posters and, of course, a DIY mirror wall, so your clients can admire their fresh cut whilst they also admire your stunning garden room.

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Your own vertical veg plot

Whether you’re an experienced gardener with a green thumb, or you’re simply looking to grow some veg from home for the first time, a vertical veg plot installed on the side of your garden room is a fantastic option. All you’ll need is a sturdy trellis or some hanging wall planters, and you’re good to go.

Plants, like tomatoes, grapes and beans, are perfect for this kind of project, since they’re natural climbers.

Aesthetically pleasing and eco-friendly to boot.

Creative feature walls

From bold patterns to natural wooden panelling, a feature wall can help tie up your garden room’s look and give it that unique finishing touch. You could create depth and contrast with darker colours, make your own homely gallery wall of family photos, or let your creative juices flow by painting your very own mural! You can also tailor your feature wall to fit the theme of your garden room; think rustic exposed brick for a garden room pub or bright statement colours for an at-home salon. The choice is up to you, so let your imagination run wild.

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We all know that sustainability is more important than ever these days. Think your humble garden room can’t make an impact? Think again!

Sustainability starts small; it only takes one person doing their bit to inspire others to make a positive impact on the environment. This could start in your very own backyard with some budget-friendly vinyl guttering and a couple of rain barrels. Once your rain barrel is full, you can connect your hose and set to work watering your plants; a supersustainable solution for those dry summer months.

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Want to work out from the privacy of your own home? Beat the costly gym membership fees by creating your own practical and productive gym right in your own backyard with just a few easy steps. Treadmills and cross trainers can be easily installed; just make sure your garden room ceiling is nice and high to optimise your workout space.

We’d also recommend using sturdy laminate flooring and using a variety of hooks and zip ties to keep those pesky electrical cords out of the way.

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So, now you know about just some of the many creative ways to use a garden room, it’s time to start thinking about how to give your garden room some character. The possibilities really are endless, but if you’re feeling especially crafty, here’s some inspiration to make your garden room really stand out from the rest:

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The exterior design of your garden home is just as important as the interior. You can help your garden room blend into your backyard with earthy tones, or you could go in the complete opposite direction and give your garden room a splash of vibrant paint to make it really stand out. The choice is yours, and there are hundreds of options available on the market, so your garden room will be truly unique to you.

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So, now you know all there is to know about garden rooms, what are you waiting for? Once your new space is installed, you can get as creative and crafty as you want. The possibilities are simply endless. Now, go forth and DIY your way to the perfect garden room.

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opaint w H panelgirot gandcli Wood panelling or cladding can quickly make a home feel warmer and more comfortable. Whether you are looking to elevate your space or upgrade a dated room, adding a touch of paint is a relatively easy way to freshen up a tired-looking decor without spending huge amounts. Here, Lick, the wall paint and interior design expert, explains how to breathe new life into panelled or clad areas of your home.

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imply choosing the right colour or shade for your space can go a long way in updating your home’s interior appearance and atmosphere. From beating the winter blues to inspiring positivity and wellness, colour psychology plays an important role in our lives.

With society needing healing in the post-pandemic world, this 2022, people will be gravitating towards natural and nurturing colour schemes.

Hugging pinks and warming terracotta reds, paired with grounding beiges and delicate neutral hues, will make a comeback for their calming and comforting qualities. These colours are easy on the eye, easy to use in any room and, most importantly, easy to pair with almost any decor. This palette will work wonders in anxietyinducing spaces, such as your home office. Pink and terracotta’s earthy, grounding elements can help soothe stress and clear a busy mind.

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has been a little more complicated in the past two years, so embracing nature by incorporating green hues on your walls will feel almost like an act of rebellion. Green walls paired with indoor plants or natural materials and leaving the windows bare will allow maximum light and verdant views.

Professional paint application is just as important as the colour you choose, but this can easily be done with a little bit of patience and time. Whether you’re a DIY expert or a total newbie, here is a foolproof guide to a professional-looking paint job:

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Using the right tools for your painting project will save you time and effort.

Here is what you absolutely need to get started: Paintbrush and paint roller Wood filler and 100- to 150-grit sanding paper Painting tray Painter’s masking tape for painting clean lines Dust sheet to protect floor and furnishings Paint primer and colour paint.

Before starting, check how much paint you need. Not all paints are the same, so doublecheck on the tin label. As a rule of thumb, a 2.5l water-based paint will paint up to 30m². Simply multiply the surface length by height in metres to get the square metres.

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The key to a seamless finish lies in the prep.

Clear away any furniture and other objects from the walls to give yourself ample painting space.

The last thing we want is to get splatters or splodges of paint on your interiors; these cannot always be avoided after all.

Use a putty knife, filler and sealant to cover any cracks or knots in the wood if you are working with solid wood panels. Unless you want to completely cover the panelling, remember to account for the grooves in between panels when using filler.

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After your filler has dried, sand down all surfaces with a 100- to 150-grit sandpaper. This step is crucial for a smooth texture and professional finish.

Regardless of what type of panelling you are dealing with, the next step is to clean your surface from dust and any other grime that might prevent the paint from adhering.

Lastly, use painter’s masking tape to cover any sockets, switches and skirting boards in the area.

It is important to line up the edges of the tape with precision to avoid a lopsided paint job.

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Using a roller, apply a smooth and even base layer of mist coat (70% water and 30% paint). You can skip the mist coat if the panelling or cladding has been painted before. Work into smaller crevices using the tip of your paintbrush. Leave to dry for a few hours before starting to paint.

Don’t skip this step. A good primer coat removes the risk of cracking paint when drying and gives a vivid, consistent finish to your surface, especially if you’re painting over a darker colour.

Keep in mind that if using untreated wood panelling, it is strongly suggested to protect the wood with an appropriate primer. This is key to preventing it from becoming the home of little critters. Taking time to apply a suitable wood primer will also save you painting time as primed wood will absorb less paint.

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Start by stirring all your paint thoroughly for an even texture and pigmentation. Use a paintbrush to tackle the edges and corners. Load enough paint to cover the brush halfway up the bristles. Tap your brush on the side of the can and get rid of any excess paint before brushing on your panelling.

Don’t get tempted to do all the edges and grooves first, then let the paint dry before switching to painting with the roller. Doing so might make your grooves and edges more pigmented than the surfaces you painted with the roller.

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Leave the first coat to dry for a couple of hours before applying another coat. Most panelling shouldn’t require more than two coats of paint.

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Remove the tape from the wall whilst the second coat is still drying. Leave the wall to dry for at least 24 hours, then remove any dust sheets to reveal your brand-new wall feature. Once your paint is all dry, uncover your furniture and get decorating. That’s it: you have professionallypainted panelling and a new welcoming room.

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LEGAL & BUSINESS NEWS SHOW PREVIEW: GRAND DESIGNS LONDON | 30TH APRIL-8TH MAY 2022

Grand Designs Live returns to ExCeL London in 2022 One of the UK’s premi ev nts for h mebuild ng, renovation a d aMy 2019. oHsted by TV Pres nter and esign ur Kevin cMCloud, Grand Design Live wil run over ni e days from 30th April to 8 h aMy 20 .

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he show is set to include exciting new exhibitors and features, which will join the long-running favourites that have made it popular with the many thousands of visitors who have walked through the doors during its 17-year history. Whether you want to build or renovate your own home or simply redecorate a room, you’ll find plenty of brilliant ideas and inspiration at Grand Designs Live.

New for 2022 is Green Living Live, an entire area of the show that will be dedicated to showcasing eco-friendly products and services from companies that put sustainability at the very heart

of their business. It will include exhibitors with expertise covering all aspects of the home and personal transport. You’ll find products such as eco building materials, insulation, heating and renewable systems, furnishings and electric car-charging equipment. Plus, championed by Kevin McCloud, you can find a selection of the most innovative eco ideas in the Kevin’s Green Heroes feature, which is a perennial favourite with visitors looking for groundbreaking, planet-friendly products. The Green Living Live Theatre and Advice Hub is devoted to sustainability issues where you can discover how to make

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your home eco-friendly. You can enjoy talks and panel discussions from experts on topics such as how to plan an eco-build or refit a house, as well as get advice tailored to every project.

Always popular is the Ask an Expert arena, where you can book to discuss your build and renovation plans on a one-to-one basis with specialists in architecture, construction, finance, interior design and more. The Grand Theatre is an entertaining and informative platform where you can hear from the likes of Kevin McCloud, Kunle Barker and various ‘Grand Designers’. And you won’t want to miss the Room Sets, where designers get the chance to display their creativity in overcoming an interior design challenge set by the organisers of the show. Finally, The Upcycling Hub is the place to find designers who are experts in turning objects and materials into beautiful furniture. You’ll even be able to buy or commission handmade pieces, as well as gain an insight into their craft through live demonstrations.

With the dedicated Build, Kitchens & Bathrooms, Gardens and Interiors sections, there is more to look forward to than ever before at Grand Designs Live in 2022.

NEWS SHOW PREVIEW: CLERKENWELL DESIGN WEEK | 24-26TH MAY 2022

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here is much excitement around CDW 2022 and its return to the design calendar since the 2019 edition, which welcomed 34,185 attendees and over 300 exhibiting brands.

2019 included leading names like Established & Sons, which debuted works from renowned designers Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec and Konstantin Grcic. Stellar Works launched the Crawford Collection by up-and-coming Australian Designer Tom Fereday. At the same time, Thonet celebrated 100 years of Bauhaus at CDW with new interpretations of side tables

by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.

This year, CDW’s festival route has been extended to include Charterhouse Square, which will see Orticolario’s Delenimentum installation taking centre stage. The gigantic version of the legendary Adirondack Chair created in 1903 by the Designer Thomas Lee is a playful and photo-worthy addition to this show.

Visitors can expect a show full of the latest designs, innovations and creative ideas, plus installations celebrating the fascinating history of Clerkenwell, as well as hundreds of design-led fringe events, pop-ups, workshops, talks and showroom presentations. Once again, CDW will host a series of discussions in Spa Fields by leading designers and architects tackling topical and newsworthy issues.

Across EC1, there will be nine exhibitions in both purpose-built and historical venues, all showcasing a curated mix of leading brands and emerging talent covering furniture, lighting, textiles, surfaces, accessories and product design from around the world.

New for 2022 is Covered, sponsored by RAK Ceramics, an exhibition dedicated to

interior surfaces. Forming part of a new festival location in Charterhouse Square, Covered will display the best in surface design and material innovation. Also new for 2022 is Contract, where visitors can view the latest products for commercial interiors. Clerkenwell’s subterranean House of Detention, which was previously a prison in the mid-19th century, will showcase Light + Rising Stars, where a host of new and upcoming designers will exhibit alongside leading lighting brands. Pop, the former cold-store turned nightclub, will be essential to visit hosting brand activations and immersive experiences throughout the three days of CDW.

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Each year, CDW Presents showcases specially-commissioned, site-specific street spectacles across Clerkenwell. In a partnership that has spanned five years, CDW will, once again, collaborate with Scale Rule to present the NextGen Design Pavilion. This year’s design concept for the NextGen pavilion exemplifies human impact upon the earth and, in turn, humankind’s responsibility to protect and shape it for the better, a highly topical issue following COP26 in 2021.

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Growing in synergy over the 11 editions of the festival, Clerkenwell has flourished as one of London’s creative hotspots. From CDW’s humble beginnings with less than 40 participating showrooms back in 2010 to over 115 confirmed for 2022, this year’s show is truly bigger than ever before.

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CDW’s exhibitions are hosted in distinctive spaces around the area linked by a route running through the centre of EC1.

There are nine exhibitions, each with a different curatorial focus, ranging from cutting-edge international design to emerging talent, lighting, luxury interiors and the best British design.

After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, there is great enthusiasm and excitement among creatives in the area about the new edition of CDW and the return of the pink trail.

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LEGAL & BUSINESS PRODUCT GUIDE ADVERTORIAL: BLANCO | OMNIE | SETCRETE | BUSHBOARD | TARMAC

A game-changer amongst smart taps – the drink.hot EVOL-S Pro

Forget tiles.

Think wall panels with new decors from Nuance

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athroom surface expert, Bushboard, has extended its awardwinning collection of Nuance wall panels with the launch of 11 new decors. The additions have been designed to reflect changing interior trends and meet the demand for natural-looking bathroom wall solutions without the need for complex tiling. The new decors enhance the brand’s existing ranges – Nuance, Nuance Designer, Nuance Acrylic and Nuance Vanity Worksurfaces – offering a wide choice of mix-andmatch designs that can be used as a countertop for sit-on basins or to create shelving for towels and accessories. Inspired by nature, Nuance offers five on-trend categories that combine the realistic appearance of stone, marble, wood, travertine and quartz with textured finishes that look just like the materials they have been crafted to represent. Latest introductions include the stone-inspired Lumiere and Light Portland panels, plus Cirrus Marble and Doux Lime Quartz, which are also www.bushboard.co.uk/nuance replicated as vanity 01933 232272 worksurfaces. sales@bushboard.co.uk

nique to the market is BLANCO’s new easy-to-

use, four-in-one watersaving boiling water tap, the drink.hot EVOL-S Pro. Boasting the revolutionary EVOL rotary dial, allowing you to set precisely the amount of filtered boiling or filtered cold water you choose. The drink.hot EVOL-S Pro is a stunning semi-professional mixer tap in a stainless PVD steel finish, which delivers standard hot and cold water with two spray options via the mixer lever on the right. The unique EVOL-S rotary control and measuring dial lets the user select cold filtered or true-boiling filtered water and then set the dial to deliver the exact amount of water required; an intuitive touch control initiates the flow.

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Welsh housebuilder opts for OMNIE onestop shop solution

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n award-winning housebuilder, which

develops small sites and sells serviced plots to self-builders, is close to completing the development of two dozen high-specification homes near the Welsh coast, having chosen renewables specialist OMNIE to supply a complete underfloor

Tarmac supports Band of Builders garden makeover for woman whose dog detected her cancer

heating package, including LG air source heat pumps. The two dozen three- and four-bedroom homes at Pludds Meadow, located in the town of Laugharne, 12 miles south of Carmarthen, have been built by Salem Construction, part of Sancler Property.

OMNIE provided full drawings and specifications for each plot, indicating the layout of its Staple and TorFloor UFH arrays across

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armac has teamed up with Band of Builders, a national charity for tradespeople, to help transform the garden of a South Shields woman whose dog alerted her to ovarian cancer. The landscaping project was supported by the team from Tarmac’s cement business and saw half a dozen voluntary tradespeople landscape Tess Robinson’s garden to make it a more peaceful and relaxing space for her to continue her recovery from chemotherapy. These volunteers – part of the Band of Builders community – offered their time and expertise to ensure Tess could benefit from a newlyrenovated garden. Garry Gregory, Packed Products Director at Tarmac, said: “It’s an honour to work with Band of Builders yet again. The impact this charity has is immeasurable, not only to the industry but also to families and real individuals like Tess. This will be the 23rd project to date, and we hope to be involved in many more to support tradespeople up and down the country.” www.tarmac.com

Setcrete High Performance recommended for smoothing underfloor heating screeds

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etcrete High Performance floorlevelling compound is recommended

for smoothing flooring screeds that contain underfloor heating systems before installing a floorcovering. The levelling compound can also be used to encapsulate meshmounted wire underfloor heating systems installed over screeds and well-fixed timber (plywood) subfloors. Its fibre-reinforced formulation ensures the compound will retain its integrity throughout the warming and cooling cycles of the heating system, ensuring that the super-smooth surface it delivers will remain intact and uncompromised during the lifetime of a flooring installation. The levelling compound is suitable for use over absorbent and non-absorbent subfloors, including sand/cement and concrete screeds, as well as granolithic, terrazzo, epoxy and polyurethane resins, ceramic and quarry tiles.

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PRODUCT GUIDE ADVERTORIAL: GIRA

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remote plot of land, a rather tight budget, and a young family’s dream of their own home – this was the starting point for the House in the Hollow, a unique project that has captivated thousands of followers on Instagram (@thehouseinthehollow). It all started with the birth of Gareth and Lindsey Boyd’s son, Archie. They soon realised they would need more space once he became a toddler. As an Architectural Technician, Gareth had always dreamed of building his own house – which came in handy, considering that the couple only had a budget of £160,000.

The Boyds put their house on the market in August 2017 to fund their self-build, which meant they needed to finish their new home as quickly as possible. They were looking for a rural site with plenty of space for Archie and their dogs, Buddy and Ivy. Luckily, Gareth found the perfect property a few months later.

Located in the countryside of County Antrim, Northern Ireland, the plot included a driveway, a preinstalled waterpipe and an electric pole in reach; enough for Gareth to get to work. The couple envisioned an open floor plan with a spacious kitchen, dining and living area at the centre of their home. Sustainability was also a major concern. Apart from using natural materials and finishes, they wanted to keep the building as energy efficient as possible.

For the finishing touches on their walls, the Boyds installed Gira Esprit switches in linoleum-plywood. The aesthetic immediately caught Gareth’s eye with its simplicity and attention to

detail, combined with natural materials. The switches have a stylish and contemporary, yet understated, appeal – exactly what he was looking for.

They come with an optional push-button operation for integration into the smart home. The surrounds are fully compatible with sensors in the Boyd’s home so that all the thermostats and humidistats look alike. In fact, the switches tie in so well with the rest of the interior, they look as if they have been made for it.

Jacob Muijnck, Managing Director at Gira UK, says: “Building your own home is a hugely rewarding project and something many people aspire to do, so we were delighted to offer our award-winning Design Lines to the selfbuild market. Sustainability is a huge consideration for us throughout our business, including our product development. We are always keen to promote intuitive technology so that as many families as possible can have the utmost comfort and full control of their environment through using our switches, sockets and smart home systems. Designing with future needs in mind is critical for a self-build family home, so Gira has a range of options for Design Lines, including linoleum, stainless steel, aluminium, chrome and even glass. Our Gira Esprit linoleum-plywood range unites two natural materials that have always been popular with architects and designers, as well as proving robust and versatile.” www.gira.com 0203 936 8090 sales@gira.com

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LEGAL & BUSINESS PRODUCT GUIDE ADVERTORIAL: THE SASH WINDOW WORKSHOP

Traditional, energy-efficient timber windows installed in Wiltshire

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lthough the window frames were still in relatively good condition, the customer wanted to upgrade their windows to be double glazed to be more energy efficient than their existing single-glazed windows. Therefore, when The Sash Window Workshop’s sales surveyor met with the customer, they provided a quotation to manufacture and install new double-glazed sashes into the existing window frames.

Before deciding whether to proceed with the work, the customer visited the workshop to see how the windows are crafted and examples of windows currently being made for other customers. They then decided to proceed with the work, and a second survey was arranged to confirm the measurements before the order went into manufacture.

After the work was completed, the customer was very happy with their windows, commenting: “Thank you all so much for all the kindness, hard work, craftsmanship and patience you have all shown in making and installing our new windows. Excellent product and stressfree installation. We feel very lucky to have such beautiful windows!”

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The Sash Window Workshop has over 25 years’ experience manufacturing, installing and draught-proofing timber windows and doors across London and southern England. The company also offers a supply-only service for new timber windows and doors nationwide.

The Sash Window Workshop manufactures traditional timber sash windows, casement windows, bifold doors, French doors, front doors and single back doors. It provides a range of services, including complete replacement, installing new sashes into existing frames, secondary glazing and draught-proofing. What’s more, it manufactures all its new timber windows and doors from its workshops in Berkshire to ensure that the new joinery meets the high standards expected.

Customers are welcome to visit for a tour of the workshops by prior appointment.

The timber window and door specialist has worked on various period properties, from small, onebedroom flats in central London to large mansions and prestigious properties, such as Oxford Wildlife Trust and St James’ Palace. Where necessary, The Sash Window Workshop can also

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comply with conservation area and listed property requirements.

The Sash Window Workshop understands the importance of providing excellent customer service, highlighted by the fact that around half its orders every year come from existing customers or recommendations. The Sash Window Workshop is an awardwinning company and is proud to be a Which? Trusted Trader. It is also FENSA and FSC certified.

The company recommends using Accoya timber, which comes with a 50-year anti-rot guarantee due to its durability and stability. The Sash Window Workshop offers a wide range of glass, finishes and ironmongery options to meet your requirements. All its materials are chosen to give the best possible performance, combining minimum maintenance with maximum lifespan.

Are you looking for timber windows or doors for your project? To find out more or obtain a free quotation, contact The Sash Window Workshop via the below details. www.sashwindow.com 01344 868668 info@sashwindow.com

The new Ultimate 2

In hindsight we wouldn’t have called it the Ultimate.

Because we just made it better.

High Heat Output ‘Screed heat diffuser’ improves contact with the pipe, which has a higher heat output and faster warm up than typical low build-up castellated screed systems, as well as minimising thermal striping.

Ultimate 2 High Performance Panel

Impressively thin 18mm highcompressive strength insulation provides an excellent substrate for the 9mm thin levelling screed, giving an overall system height of just 27mm – including insulation.

One panel Unique pattern minimises hand-routing and eliminates the need for separate ‘straight’ and ‘loop’ panels.

Generic Low Build Up Screeded Panel

Peel & Stick 50% faster to install with our self adhesive panel. Simply peel and stick to the subfloor and pour the levelling screed over.

Pre-Primed Pre-primed at the factory to save you time and cost.

Got a project in mind?

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