Home Designer and Architect - December 2022

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MICHELMERSH BRICK HOLDINGS PLC GROUP

Michelmersh Brick Holdings PLC Group owns seven market-leading premium brands, Blockleys, Carlton, Charnwood, Floren.be, Freshfield Lane, Michelmersh and Hathern Terra Cotta.

Michelmersh remains at the forefront of industry innovation being the first UK clay product manufacturer to offer intui tive Building Information Modelling files, hosted on its dedicated platform bimbricks.com. Michelmersh also conducted the World’s first 100% Hydrogen fired clay brick trials in a feasibility study named HyBrick, to complement its innovative decar bonisation strategy.

The Group’s products can be used in a wide variety of contexts; excelling with sensitive conservation requirements and complementing contemporary designs to form inspiring architecture. With substantial experience in both traditional and modern prestigious schemes, the team offers a research and development service that is yet to be rivalled. We evolve the design alongside your conceptual ideas and onto the bespoke forms and blends that you desire.

Britain’s historic trust in clay brick buildings has meant that there are thousands of retrofit oppor tunities within the UK. Studies indicate that 87% of today’s buildings will still be in use in 2050, meaning retrofitting properties is vital to reaching our net zero carbon targets. Adapting previous buildings with recent innovations is cost-effective, and sustainable and when partnered with sustainable products such

as clay brick, properties can enjoy incredible longevity. Homes that adapt their previous materials allow themselves to fit perfectly within their environment and are ideal for protected areas while enjoying essential benefits such as increased thermal capabilities and improved functionality.

In Rugby, 57 aerial masts and a radio station are the genesis for the beginning of a new town, centred around the recently finished Houlton School. Houlton School by Van Heyningen & Haward (VHH) is the successful retrofit of a collec tion of historic, grade 2 listed radio station buildings. Its cost-effective evolution into a thriving, sustainable secondary school comes through the careful integration of the previous buildings and by choosing to use products that fitted soundly within the pre-existing vernacular.

Adapting the original framework to today’s standards was a job that took years to come to fruition, careful application of steel frame and the restoration of the original brickwork has meant that the two main listed structures, Transmission Hall and Power Hall will become a place of learning for generations of students. Clay Bricks provided by Michelmersh were vital to the resto ration of the project, where they were used to ensure the structures could be repaired and retained rather than rebuilt from the ground up. Throughout the project, various elements of the building’s industrial past have been retained, with arched windows and high ceilings to ensure that the history of this nearly century-old building is revered, but not overpowering compared to its newly instated modern sensibilities.

Jimmy Choo, New Bond Street has used Hathern Terra Cotta’s incredible artistry to reinstate its original terracotta façade. During a previous re-fit, the original ceramic pilas ters, and arch, which were badly damaged and in need of replace ment, had merely been covered over. Only a few arch soffit units were able to be rescued, leaving nearly 100 indi vidual sections which

Houlton School - Image credit: James Brittain

Tresillian Court

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required complex handmade fabrication. The recent refit has ensured the storefront will be viable and capable of drawing people in for decades.

To offer immaculate and intricate detailed units, Hathern Terra Cotta’s sculptors had to execute each replica casting using the only photo available of the original façade. This project entailed the replacement of the shop front, both pilasters and most of the Arch units. Quadriga Ltd, the Installation Contractor, carried out the site survey and provided shop drawings which enabled Hathern’s designers to produce decorative arch models. These models were then approved allowing sculptors to commence with the ceramic reproductions. In total, Hathern Terra Cotta provided 32 different types of units including pilaster plinths and quoins, fluted column blocks and the main arch units. Highly skilled sculptors proceeded to make a model of the decorative arch voussoirs based on a ‘Jester’ theme, which required two different designs for the Jester block. This unique refit has enabled the storefront to blend perfectly in with its neighbours, the clay products decorating the building tell a valuable story of attention to detail and honouring the area.

Alma-nac’s “House-within-a-house” is a fantastic example of a two-storey building retrofitted to adapt to new challenges. In a testament to the benefits of rebuilding, this is the third regeneration of the property. The initial street suffered bomb damage during World War 2, and it was eventually rebuilt into nondescript properties in the 1950s. These mid-cen tury precursors were adapted into the current project, which gave the property a bespoke, modern facelift that compliments the surrounding buildings’ traditional London brick. 12,670 Michelmersh Floren Polaris bricks were used in the project to provide an economical and thermally efficient shell to the orig inal building, which is nestled inside the outer struc ture. Elements of the project that may have ended up in a landfill were reused where possible and the combination of reused concrete and the brick skin means an increase in thermal efficiency that could save 4 tonnes of Carbon a year. This incred ible dedication to reusing materials has meant a restrictive budget could be used to its fullest extent. House-within-a-House won the “Individual Housing Development” in the 2021 Brick Awards, judges praised its complementary nature to the area without “trying to mimic the naturally aged material”.

Renowned for quality clay products, Michelmersh offers clients a bespoke service, including hand made blending and high standards of quality assurance. Each item is carefully tailored to exact specifications for the perfect finish and lasting durability. The Group’s products combine tradi tional strength and high achievement of modern standards to ensure that we are building for the future. We are proud of how we are shaping and leading the brick industry.

As the Group strives to reduce its carbon emissions and environ mental impact, it seeks to create biodiversity net gain, improve employee wellbeing, and embrace technology innovation across the business, creating value for all its stakeholders.

There are a wide variety of potential projects that Michelmersh propose to embrace, highlighted on the road map below to achieve net zero. These will include a wider roll-out of more energy generation and resource-efficient produc tion methods, alternative new technologies or fuel switching, such as but not limited to hydrogen or biomass or more electri fication through renew ables, with the addition of carbon capture, use & storage. From the first approach of reduction to pursuing alternatives, we will only look to offset any emissions at the end of this analysis, focusing diligently on trans forming the trajectory of our ‘in control’ emis sions first and foremost. Michelmersh is dedicated to ‘Shaping Genuine Sustainability‘ .

For outstanding reliability, unparalleled workmanship and high performance that meets any requirement, you have come to the right team. The Group’s timelessly authentic, warm, earthy, natural bricks give character to any build. We ensure that your development will command the character and charm that it deserves when using our products. Our clay units are specified up and down the country, issued for both public and private sectors and across a multitude of profiles, from schools and hospitals to theatres and offices. This is why it is our responsibility to offer a wide cross-section of colours and rich textures to meet all your needs, fulfilling the most stringent of planning requirements. We combine unbeatable quality in volume productions that profes sionals can rely on, with support and logistics that beat the competition.

www.mbhplc.co.uk

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sealAnts, paints, chemicals

He sees the UK market remaining robust over the next 12 months with the need for more effective insulation and sealing solutions of windows and doors becoming a rapid priority in the design, specification, new build housing and wider commercial construction sectors.

Refurbishment of existing housing stock is also expected to support growth in 2023, says Andy Swift, as retrofitting sealing solutions can be a more effective way to achieve greater energy efficient homes rather than building new properties. Indeed, national housing associations such as Broadacres Housing Association and Gateshead Housing have been upgrading their current stock with new door and window installations sealed by foam tapes.

In the modular sector, house designers will continue to invest in new ways to deliver low carbon structures, which use sustainable technologies such as foam sealant tapes to secure measurable airtight, acoustic and thermal sealing benefits.

Andy Swift said with energy rated and conservation products at the forefront of design and building regulations, there has to be ‘discernible’ growth for air tightness and thermal sealing products.

“With 25% of the heat leaking from around windows will be paramount for all in the construction and building sectors to effectively seal around the window to wall gap,” he said. “Millions of people will struggle to heat their homes and stay warm, but through the use of modern foam sealants to create a thermal and airtight seal around the window, the amount of heat loss around frames is significantly reduced, helping to save energy costs.”

MMC (modern methods of construction) will gain further traction as 2023 unfolds, which will lead to the continued integration of foam tapes with the more traditional methods of building, enabling developers to bring forward projects more expediently, Andy Swift said.

He added: “Retrofitting properties with products like Winframer, Vario SD and BLOCO ONE becomes a direct focus for property developers and housing associations and is a cost-effective way to insulate existing properties very quickly. As they say the greenest home is one already built. It just needs proper retrofit insulation.”

House building to higher air and thermal standards remains a priority, Andy Swift said - and is a message that will continued to be pushed in the coming months to architects and other property specifiers: “There are effective products out there to ensure that airtightness and thermal efficiency within buildings should never be overlooked or ignored - it’s a matter of designing in these products.”

For further information please visit iso-chemie.co.uk

Main Image: A full set of large format painted swatches for specifiers

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NEW EARTHBORN PAINT SWATCHES

Now, interior designers looking to specify an environmentally friendly paint will have access to a full set of 84 Claypaint swatches, comprising all 72 classic col ours and the 12 Modern Country colours created in collaboration with Country Homes & Interiors. The full set of paint swatches comes in a beautiful, eco friendly display box to keep them safe.

Each swatch is a generous 16cms x 15cms and has been individually painted with real Earthborn Claypaint so you and your clients can see exactly what you’re getting when you order.

Placing the swatches around your cho sen space will show your clients how the light affects the colour at different times throughout the day. 100ml sample pots are of course also available.

Claypaint is a highly breathable paint with a luxurious ultra matt finish for interior walls and ceilings. It goes on like a dream, often requires fewer coats than conventional emulsions, is virtually VOC free and gives off no horrible smells.

When designing or building a new space, you want to bring each room into use as as soon as possible. Painting the newly built walls is often the last step in a long process that you want to be finished.

Using paint with a high level of breath ability means that moisture doesn’t become ‘trapped’ beneath the surface of the paint.

Using a non-breathable paint can lead to damp walls, causing the paint to bubble, peel and eventually blow com pletely and contribute to a harmful living environment.

The easiest way to ensure you’re cre ating a sustainable, environmentally sound specification is to check the paint is Ecolabel approved.

Earthborn paints have achieved this demanding standard, which covers every aspect of a product’s manufac ture, use and disposal. Because they are virtually VOC free, they do not give off any toxic emissions, so rooms can be brought into use more quickly and are much healthier for the building and its occupants.

Earthborn is introducing a new approach to paint colour choices. Making major design decisions based on a small colour card chip can be difficult.

Above: Crocky Road has been used on these walls, combined with the turquoise of Milk Jug and White Clay on the woodwork.

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CHOOSING THE RIGHT SUSTAINABLE WOOD FINISH

Consumers today are more conscious than ever about the sustainability credentials of the products they buy and use. There is a clear trend for switching to more sustainable and environmentally friendly products. That’s why so many people turn to Osmo when looking for a wood finish, as it’s not only high-quality, durable and easy to maintain, but it is also made from sustainable ingredients.

A Sustainable Solution

The foundation of Osmo wood finishes is based upon purified and refined natural resources which are carefully harvested into natural oils and hard waxes. Osmo products contain natural vegetable oils to help nourish the wood and retain flexibility. Depending on the product, they might include: linseed oil, sunflower oil, soybean oil as well as thistle oil. The interior range of hard wax oil products also contains natural plant waxes carnauba wax and candelilla wax, offering wear resistance and repellency. Furthermore, our extensively cleaned pigments have been approved for use in the food industry.

Choosing the right finish

Osmo’s mission is to preserve the natural beauty and durability of wood with only the highest quality and environmentally friendly products. Products made from wood; from flooring to furniture, are made from organic matter, so will continue to need nourishment to ensure the product stays in the best possible condition, both aesthetically and structurally. Our advice is to make use of a high-quality finish, full of natural

ingredients to complement the woods properties. This will ensure that the wood continues to breathe and respond well to environmental conditions, removing any possibility of cracking or and blistering.

FSC© Certification

Osmo supports sustainable forestry and works diligently to ensure that the origin of timbers used can be proven. To help improve, and with our natural resources in mind, Osmo has taken on the high standard of FSC©certification for certain products. In choosing an Osmo product, you can be reassured that the product is not just good for wood, but good for the environment too.

For more information on Osmo and its range of environmentally friendly and sustainable products and finishes, call Osmo UK direct on 01296 481220 or alternatively visit www.osmouk.com.

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ROWEN HOMES ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW PAINT RANGE IN COLLABORATION WITH BLEND

Luxury interiors brand Rowen Homes has dropped their new paint range, with 5 neutral shades to fit perfectly in each of their glam neutral schemes, from a cooler grey scheme to warm neutral shades, there is even an off-black colour for a statement room.

The glam homeware brand has collaborated with fellow North East based business, Blend to bring the stunning shades to life, each in a scrubbable, flat matt finish that is perfect for interior walls and ceilings. Each shade has been carefully hand selected by the Rowen Homes’ interior design team, to create the perfect selection of neutrals.

In-house interior designer, Rosie McDonnell, comments;

“We have had so much fun creating our new paint range, it’s amazing to finally see the collection brought to life. Since Rowen Homes launched, we have always had customers asking for paint recommendations, so we decided it’s time to launch our own. Our customers are used to Rowen Homes quality, so we went with a superior, scrubbable paint, in the 5 gorgeous neutral shades

that our customers know and love, to sit perfectly in each of our coveted collections.”

Rowen Homes launched in 2020, and have since amassed a huge following of loyal customers and fans, over 1 million across their social platforms, who gain interior inspiration from the brand’s dreamy home content. The announcement of the paint launch was inspired by the 100s of comments they receive from their customers every week asking for paint ideas.

Jamie, customer experience team leader at Rowen Homes, comments;

”We are so excited to announce our paint launch, as it’s been eagerly anticipated by our customers. We offer a personal shopping experience here at Rowen Homes, hand picking products to suit our customer’s dream schemes - so the introduction of our paint collection will help bring the full look together!”

Each colour from the collection is available as a reusable peel and stick sample, which is sprayed with the paint to ensure an accurate colour, perfect for trying out the paints in different rooms and lighting without leaving any mess or marks!

Customers are already snatching up samples,

hoping to find their dream paint colour to fit their rowen homes rooms.

“I just ordered samples in linen and white sands! EXCITED!!!!” One instagram commenter wrote.

The Rowen Homes x Blend paint collection is available to shop now, starting from £45, with peel and stick samples retailing for £1 each. Shop the paint collection now at rowenhomes.com/ collections/paint.

TRADELINK TACKLES ENHANCED PART L WITH NEW INSTALLER-FRIENDLY

SMART ALITHERM 400

Tradelink, the UK’s leading supplier of doors and windows to the trade has moved to address the latest tightening of the Building Regulations, by adding the Smart Alitherm 400 system to its range of aluminium solutions; suitable for commercial contracts as well as new build and refurbished residential properties.

Offered in flush or chamfered styles and with a wide choice of colours as well as hardware options, the Smart Alitherm 400 is also the first thermally broken aluminium system on the market to feature the manufacturer’s pioneering co-extruded glazing gasket. This means the quick-glaze beads are supplied with the gaskets post-extruded into the profile, speeding up the fitting process as they are simply tapped into place on site.

The excellent weather and thermal performance of the windows is matched by that of the matching Smart Alitherm 400 doors, which are available in both single and double as well as open-in or openout configurations.

Smart Alitherm 400 can also be combined with Smart’s designer door panels and the company’s range of standard door furniture, including colour-matched lever handles and the Quantum range of stainless steel hardware, to create elegant and contemporary entrance doors.

The Divisional Head of Special Projects for Tradelink, Stuart Walker, comments: “The Smart Alitherm 400 is an advancement on the 300 system and responds to the latest changes in the

Building Regulations’ Part L making it possible to meet the enhanced requirements.  So now with the new standard offering you can achieve a U-value of 1.6 W/m2K and an ‘A’ energy rating without upgrading to triple-glazed units.  This means it meets the new, limiting value for new build work as well as the energy rating for replacement projects.

“Having the gasket already integral to the extrusion definitely offers a time or labour-saving benefit to the installer and brings aluminium back in line with UPVC alternatives.

The combination of better thermal performance and improved installa tion characteristics, as well as the excellent security and stylish appear ance, makes the Smart Alitherm 400 an attractive proposition for our trade customers serving the commercial as well as residential sectors.”

The Smart Alitherm 400 range of doors and windows is available with a lead time of three to four weeks while, across its production base in Cambridgeshire, Tradelink has been investing in increased stockholding to ensure its operations are more resilient and can keep up with cus tomer demand.

For further information, please visit www.tradelinkdirect.com

7 REASONS DESIGNERS AND ARCHITECTS CHOOSE FORMICA® LAMINATE FOR DOORS

When it comes to choosing materials for door applications, there is no shortage of options. But only Formica® Laminate offers a powerful mix of performance, endurance, hygiene and long-term value. That combination of benefits is why Formica® High Pressure Laminates (HPL) are so well regarded across the design and construction industries.

Nina Bailey, European Design Lead at Formica Group, says: “Doors are not only functional fixtures to close off spaces – they are a key part of the overall interior design and can often be the finishing touch to creating a crisp and refined look.“

When you choose Formica laminates for your door applications, you enjoy:

1. Impressive toughness. All Formica laminates are highly resistant to stains, impact and scratches – making them ideal for busy areas or high-touch surfaces such as doors or work areas.

2 . Long-lasting performance and beauty. Formica laminates can be installed with the confidence that they will maintain their quality and aesthetic appeal for many years to come offering better life-cycle value than lower-cost alternatives.

3 . Inherent hygiene. All Formica laminates are inert, so they don’t promote bacterial growth. You don’t have to worry about specialist cleaning materials, either. Warm, soapy water is all you need to keep your laminates in perfect condition.

4. Moisture resistance. The surfaces of our laminates are non porous. A well fabricated door with sealed edges can be used in washroom and changing room settings, without fear of imminent damage or degradation.

5 . Cost-effective production and easy fabrication. Formica laminates are lightweight and easy to cut to size. To ensure optimised door design and to provide maximum efficiencies in conversion, saving time and reducing material wastage, four different sheet sizes are available: 2150x950mm, 2350x950mm, 2350x1300mm and a large general 3050x1300mm sheet size.

6 . Natural product textures. State-of-the-art textures can be incorporated into the laminate manufacturing process, instantly changing the look and feel of the final product. Linewood, Puregrain and Naturelle are favoured surfaces for wood decors while Matte58 is a timeless classic for colours.

7. Extensive aesthetic choices. The Formica Doors Collection includes 20 new wood decors. Additionally, a large selection of

120 plain colours are available, including 15 new colours offering the ultimate flexibility in creating an eye-catching feature door. Sheet-tosheet consistency minimises the risk of non-matching doors across an installation.

View the full Formica Doors Collection today at www.formica.com.

SECURE IN THE KNOWLEDGE

Burglary is common in the UK - a new break-in occurs every 106 seconds –that’s 34 burglaries per hour, 817 per day. There’s a one in 43 chance of your household being burgled.

With the colder, longer, darker nights, we especially start thinking about home security and keeping down our energy bills – a particularly important consideration during the current cost of living/ energy crisis.

Crittall Windows, the pioneer of iconic steel frame window manufacture for almost 180 years, says its advanced steel framed window, HomelightPlus ticks all the boxes for making your home more secure and helping keep down costly energy bills.

“The ‘eyes of the home’, windows play their part in home security and potential energy savings,” says Russell Ager, managing director of Crittall Windows . “Factors like security and energy savings are key

factors when deciding which windows are best for your home. You can put your mind at rest and significantly save on costly energy bills by choosing high quality, well designed, stylish steel windows.

“Look to the innovation in window frame development. For example, our re-engineered HomelightPlus range of residential windows is the 21st Century enhanced version of the original Standard Metal window first made by our company during the 1920s. It brings new-look styling and window profiling, plus higher energysavings, performance, and enhanced security.

“Whatever the type or size of your property, it’s an authentic ‘like for like’ steel window. Peace-of-mind is reassured through an improved,

robust, security multi-point locking option tested to the Enhanced Security PAS 24 standard - so the window is especially secure. With higher energy-saving accreditations, the window is thermally improved to meet Part L of Building Regulations by achieving either a Window Energy Rating (WER) Band B or a U value as low as 1.0w/m2k.”

For additional energy efficiency, HomelightPlus windows include double weatherstripping, and feature larger, high performance, double glazing units which, coupled with minimal profile sizes, achieve excellent Window Energy Rating standards. These features provide year-round comfort ensuring this bespoke modern steel window retains heat during cold winters, and controls heat in the summer, whilst also generally reducing noise levels.

Image credit: Burgess Architecture.

Easy to replace, HomelightPlus windows replicate the original Homelight Standard Metal window with modular, multi-light construction and comes with fixed, top or side hung including projecting options.

While its even slimmer ‘timeless’ frame profiles and sight-lines, present a light delicate feel inside and out, creating a welcome sense of airiness and space. To maximise daylight, the window’s design incorporates larger areas of glass than any other window of a similar size.

Quality-made, galvanised steel windows like this will last over 60 years.

They are competitively priced, economical to maintain long-term. While being Polyester powder coated ensures a consistent, even,

coating, not requiring redecoration for 25 - 30 years.

The window is available through the nationwide network of Crittall Specialist Partners in a choice of styles (including true divided glazing bar options) and as part of the Crittall Contemporary Colour Collection in 46 colours, plus different colours can be specified for internal and external surfaces. The steel window frames can match – or contrast with - your interior décor.

Do it in style

Mr Ager adds: “When choosing window frames for your home, carefully consider the style and material. They have a dramatic impact on the look – personality - of your home.

“Even affecting its value. It’s important that the windows chosen match its style, contemporary or traditional. Installed appropriately, quality steel windows can enhance a property.

“It’s not worth spoiling the look of a property for the sake of a cheap installation. Ensure you install the window brand it says it is - only the original, genuine, make. As a top brand in the marketplace and as the original steel window company, our steel windows, doors and screens are often imitated but never matched.”

More Crittall Windows info

Visit www.crittall-windows.com; t: 01376 530800; e: hq@crittall-windows.co.uk

Image credit: Endymion House / 246 Photography.

ASSA ABLOY OPENING SOLUTIONS EDUCATES THE INDUSTRY WITH FIRE DOOR GUIDE

To make the start of Fire Door Safety Week, ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland is urging those involved with the specification, installation, and maintenance of fire doors to educate themselves by reviewing its comprehensive Fire Door Guide.

Brian Sofley, Managing Director at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions, explains: “We understand the pressure the industry feels to deliver services faster than ever, at the lowest price point possible. However, this could potentially lead to specification errors with fire safety products, causing ongoing installation and maintenance issues.

“As fire doors are one of the most important safety features in a building, the impact that this can have can be devasting, and in some instances mean the loss of life.

“That’s why we are looking to impart our extensive knowledge on this subject this Fire Door Safety Week, and ultimately help to make buildings safer now and in the future – aligning with the objectives of the Building Safety Act 2022, which we wholeheartedly support.”

As well as providing access around the property, fire doors are a critical part of the fire compartmentation requirement. New regulations being introduced to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (Fire Safety Order) contain a requirement for responsible persons in buildings above 11 metres in height to provide additional safety measures.

This includes things such as providing occupants with fire safety instructions and information on the importance of fire doors. Responsible persons will also be required to undertake annual checks of entrance doors and quarterly checks of all fire doors in common parts.

Brian adds: “Our Fire Door Guide has been created to offer guidance on specifying, installing, maintaining and inspecting fire certified doorsets in residential and commercial buildings, and we hope that it can help raise industry standards and provide greater awareness.

“We pride ourselves on our end-to-end approach and being a helping hand at every stage of the journey. From fire door specification using BIM software Openings Studio™, right through to installation and ongoing maintenance and inspections, our team is here to assist in every capacity.”

As part of its commitment to fire door safety, Door Group provide a fully comprehensive inspection which can be carried out every three, four, six or 12 months to suit specific requirements.

Following inspections, Door Group offers detailed reports containing advice and recommendations on necessary improvements, with the knowledge that identifying any potential issues that could impact safety and product performance can be lifesaving.

If any issues do occur, a tailored repair proposal is issued to include anything from replacement doors to a regular maintenance program. Door Group inspectors are BRE-certified and will ensure that all fire doors inspected meet all necessary standards and regulations.

To download and read the Fire Door Guide, go to www.assaabloy.com/uk/en/stories/whitepapers.

For more information on ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions, please visit https://bit.ly/2YnuyTt.

Clean and contemporary looks with slimmer sight lines – unlike traditional PVC-U windows.

Advanced engineering technology – achieves the new A++ Window Energy Rating and a 0.7 U-value.

Sustainability as standard – manufactured using 50% recycled material.

Saves money – costs up to 50% less than equivalents.

W20 DOOR SCREEN STREAMS LIGHT WANDSWORTH KITCHEN EXTENSIONS

A Steel Window Association member company has created a large and elegant screen which forms the entire end wall to a new kitchen-dining room for a private residence in the desirable London Borough of Wandsworth.

Perla Windows worked in close cooperation with the building contractor, TA Prestige Construction, and the client’s architect MAP Architecture to design, manufacture and install the 5.5 metre wide, 3.5 metre tall screen. This was fabricated using the timeless W20 steel sections, which closely match the appearance of earlier steel frames often seen in warehouses and other old properties.

Finished in RAL 7009 Green Grey and glazed with Krypton-filled 20mm IG units, which also use warm edge spacer bars to help reduce heat loss, the opening lights and three doorsets feature high performance weather-stripping. All the ironmongery was sourced with an antique brass finish from Carlisle Brass.

The founder of Perla Windows, Nick Vassilopoulos, commented: “This is our favourite project to date, featuring an unusually large screen for a private home that incorporates a double door and single doors as well as fixed lights - all in a lovely grey colour, with cool ironmongery.”

Jessica Meech, Architectural Assistant at MAP Architects, added: “We were impressed with the communication from the Perla team and their work on assuring that the site survey was accurate and delivered on time (even during the pandemic!)  Perla worked very well with the contractor on site and were quick to respond to building control queries. We loved both their work ethic and the excellent design and finish of the product and very much look forward to working with Perla again!”

Members of the Steel Window Association cover the whole of the UK to serve all sectors of the construction industry, including hotels, retail, residential and high security applications.  The SWA has an on-going programme of product development which has seen its Technical Committee carry out testing on new thermal-breaks and fire doors for internal use; while its collective buying power is helping to mitigate price rises and maintain the supply chain.  In addition to the widely specified W20 systems, customers can also choose from the W40 and W50 frames, amongst other options, or access services for the repair and restoration of older steel windows in heritage situations.

For further information on the Steel Window Association or if you’re interested in becoming a member, please visit www.steel-window-association.co.uk

HAMWORTHY HEATING INTRODUCE NEW TYNEHAM HEAT PUMP TECHNOLOGY TO ITS RANGE

Hamworthy Heating, trusted British manufacturer and supplier of commercial heating and hot water products, is set to celebrate the future of heating with the launch of its first ever monobloc air source heat pump range, the Tyneham, designed to meet UK efficiency requirements in commercial applications.

In line with the latest uplift of Building Regulations’ ‘Conservation of fuel and power: Approved Doc ument L’, which state that non-do mestic buildings should be moving to low-carbon heat sources, the launch of the new Tyneham Heat Pump range plays a key role in decarbonisation.

Heat pumps are simple and effi cient appliances that extract heat energy from the environment and upgrade it to heat for central heat ing and hot water requirements. By taking “free energy” from the air via a refrigerant cycle they generate heat without releasing any carbon emissions. Furthermore, with fewer moving parts to go wrong, they have a long-life expectancy with reduced service and maintenance costs.

The new Tyneham heat pump range from Hamworthy offers superb operational reliability, excellent quality, and outstanding perfor mance. One of the smallest com mercial heat pumps on the market, the new product offering from Hamworthy Heating features a co-efficiency of performance (COP) rating of up to 4.85, to provide effi cient, low carbon heating.

The seven models in the range boast six nominal outputs of between 14 to 70kW, which can also be cascaded to achieve higher outputs in larger installations. Incorporating inverter controller compressor to accurately match the heat demand, RG32 refrigerant also maximises low global warming potential.

Quiet running and featuring a mon obloc design, all components are conveniently housed in the main unit which is compact and light weight for ease of commission and installation.

Available to purchase with variable options such as, flexible hoses, anti-vibration feet, externally mounted control units, and sin gle-phase units, Tyneham air source heat pumps can also be combined with Hamworthy modular boilers for a hybrid heating system.

Experts in its field, Hamworthy Heating has a huge breadth of experience in commercial heating. Kevin Potter, Hamworthy Regional Sales Manager comments: “With decades of commercial heating experience behind us, we understand

the importance and value in finding ecologically efficient solutions, now more than ever. As heat pumps play an important role, we’re proud to be adding our new Tyneham range to our innovative product offering”.

Hamworthy Heating has a strong reputation in the commercial heating and hot water market with exceptional technical and after sales support. Designed with ease of service in mind, Hamworthy Heating also provide a range of servicing options and training to ensure you get the most out of products.

For more information, please contact Hamworthy Heating on 01202 662 552 or by email at sales@hamworthy-heating.com or go to: www.hamworthy-heating.com

BATHROOMS

Looking back on this year we have experienced the same logistical challenges that have wracked the country. It has only been our longstanding policy of stockholding that has meant we were able to supply without delay. This has been especially challenging with the local courier strikes which has put a lot of pressure on our office and warehouse staff. A challenge they have risen to admirably.

As always, the Sussex Range is manufactured from 100% stainless steel including our recently expanded Black Edition range of powder coated rails

We have certainly seen increased demand for our satin finished rails as well as the black edition.

As we move forward into a period of uncertain economic and political times more and more people are coming round to the durability and sustainability of stainless steel.

Our customers don’t want to go to the expense and disruption of fitting out their bathroom to then 2 years down the line find an inferior mild steel rail rusts, leaks and they then need a complete re-tile when the replacement isn’t dimensionally identical to the original. This is not only costly to the pocket but the planet as well.

Stainless steel is 100% recyclable, and manufactured from over 90% recyclable material.  It does not rust, flake or corrode. It is the sustainable, durable choice.

We source all of our rails ethically and take our social responsibility seriously, from our sourcing, to our manufacture, to our charity initiatives. With that in mind we have contributed widely to various charities and emergency appeals and continue our spay and neuter campaign for stray cats and dogs abroad. The suffering this prevents is unmeasurable.

We offer 3 formats of rail throughout the range: Electric, dual fuel and central heating only and we offer both a polished and satin finish as well as the Black Edition Range and a large selection of unique to us complimentary accessories for that final touch.

The cornerstones of our business are quite simply quality, stock holding and ultimately customer service.  The three work hand in hand

Wishing you all health, stability and prosperity in 2023

As we reach the end of another year, we would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our customers all the best for this and every festive season and thank them wholeheartedly for all their support in 2022

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UK BATHROOMS PARTNER WITH DURAVIT

The partnership will see Duravit collections such as ME by Starck, D-Neo, Duravit No.1, Vero and DuraSystem be available from UK Bathrooms.

UK Bathrooms, the UK’s leading online store for premium bathroom products, has announced an online partnership with luxury bathroom brand Duravit.

The partnership will see Duravit collections such as Me by Starck, D-Neo, Duravit No 1, Vero and DuraSystem be available from UK Bathrooms.

‘We are delighted to announce our online partnership with Duravit and look forward to a long and rewarding relationship’ said Graeme Borchard, Managing Director at UK Bathrooms.

‘From working with renowned designers such as Philippe Starck to creating unique and beautiful products Duravit are a leading global brand. Duravit’s environmentally friendly production technologies and meticulous quality control results in durable and highly functional products, often setting standards and always seeking new levels of efficiency, convenience and hygiene,’ he added.

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OBSIDIAN’S DESIGNERS

REACH FINALS OF NATIONAL AWARDS

Two designers from Cheltenham-based Obsidian Interiors, have reached the finals of the Designer Awards.

Alison Evans and Lynsey Rowe’s designs caught the eye of judges at the prestig ious national awards, which recognise the best interior design work across the country.

Obsidian Interiors, situated on Fair view Road in Cheltenham, is part of the family-owned Bence Group, founded in 1854.

Interior designer Lynsey Rowe, who has worked for Obsidian for over four years, is a finalist in the ‘Bathroom Designer of the Year – Under £15k’ category, for her design of a bathroom under the eaves of a Victorian terraced home in Cheltenham.

Lead designer and showroom man ager Alison Evans, who joined Obsid ian in 2016 is a finalist in the ‘Super Lux Project Design - Bathroom’ category, having created a luxury ensuite bathroom in an Edwardian family home in the town.

Lynsey said: “A huge amount of work goes into projects like this, so it is really rewarding to be recognised by the Design Awards. Social media has led many people to believe a project is as simple as a quick makeover and a ‘before and after’ shot, but it’s so much more. At Obsidian we pride ourselves on taking the time to really get to know our clients, asking about their likes and dislikes, their tastes, what they need the space to do and of course, making sure our design is in keeping with the rest of their house.’

She continued: “In this case, my clients were renovating their entire house so rather than use our own installation team, I worked directly with their contractors. As the bath room was in the loft of the house, there was a lot of technical work involved, from making sure I chose tiles that need minimal amounts of cutting, to getting the grout lines and the heights of the cabinets right and ultimately making sure the patterns and textures I chose worked in the scale of the relatively small room. My clients said they wanted something a bit different but were nervous about doing anything too drastic; I asked them to trust me, which they did and I was allowed to be really creative which, as you can see, achieved a great result which they, and appar ently the judges, loved.”

Lynsey’s client said: “I love it. It’s really different for me because everything in the rest of the house is very neutral, but my husband and I both wanted to go a little bit crazy and quirky with the bathroom in the loft and we’re thrilled with the results (in fact it is the only room in the house that we both love.) We didn’t do any amends to Lynsey’s design for the room at all; she asked us to trust her and we are so glad we did. When peo ple see photos, the bathroom in the loft is always the one they comment on; everyone loves the tiles. We really hope Lynsey wins the award, she did such a great job for us and we’d be thrilled for her if she won.”

Lead designer Alison Evans was working with a couple who’d recently added a new two-storey extension onto their large Edward ian house in the town, which included a brand-new master bed room, master bathroom, dressing room and ensuite bathroom. The brief from her clients was that they wanted the bathroom to be a showpiece but to retain the original character of the period house. To ensure continuity, Alison carried the Edwardian cornicing and skirt ing through from the original house into the new bathroom, which also housed his and hers showers, sinks and toilets. A stud wall was installed at the entrance to form a feature wall with a free-standing bath and

Alison used book-matched porce lain tiles on the walls, revealed by slide-back pocket doors. The effect was luxurious, light and airy.

Alison said: “I really enjoyed work ing on this project, mindful not only of the client’s brief for a luxurious, show-stopping space but also ensur ing we kept the Edwardian features. My clients wanted double sinks, showers and toilets so there was quite a lot to fit in. I installed a stud wall to help break up the space. They were nervous about the use of too much pattern but when I asked them to trust me they did and were delighted with the finished look.’

Alison’s client said: “‘We knew we wanted our new bathroom to be a showstopper but apart from that we didn’t know what styles or colours we wanted. Alison spent time getting to know us and finding out what we liked and didn’t like, then put forward lots of ideas. Our master en-suite now

really has the wow factor we were hoping for. I wouldn’t hesitate to rec ommend Alison if you are looking for quality and individuality.”

Alison continued: “I have spent 25 years designing homes for clients across the Southwest; when a client gives me free rein like this, it gives me the opportunity to create something really special. The bathroom is light, opulent and spacious and the view from the master bedroom gave us the showstopper effect we were looking for. Ultimately, I design rooms for my clients, not to win awards, but it’s very flattering when one is recognised in this way; I am very grateful to the judges for choosing Lynsey and I as finalists in the Designer Awards and we look forward to seeing them at the finals on 25 November 2022 in London.”

To find out more about Obsidian Interiors visit their website at: https://obsidian-interiors.co.uk/

PIEMME 3D CERAMICS: THE COLOR THAT FURNISHES THE HOUSE

Brick structures for the new Homey collection

The new Homey collection by Ceramiche Piemme is a true design tool not just for bathrooms, but for many other applications. This “brick” reliefs effect wall tile is available in multiple colors and finishes.

Designed for walls application in the size of 30x60cm (9.5 mm thickness), this 3D structure in porcelain stoneware is characterized by a material that creates a dynamic effect, that gives designers a great potential to express their creativity and designs ideas.

This thin stripe relief is available in four (4) glossy colors (White, Mustard, Green, Blue) and four (4) matte finishes (White, Powder, Clay, Gray) and they are inspired by the warm tones of pure clay material. These colors are the

perfect solution to create an enlarge effect in any room of a residential or a commercial application.

The collection is also available in a porcelain stoneware, floor tile in “ton sur ton” shades, in four (4) sizes: from the large 120x120 cm and 60x120 cm, to 60x60 cm, and a 10x60 cm stripe, that can also be laid in a fish bone pattern.

HOMEY STRIPES (3D)

• Colored body fine porcelain stoneware

• Colors: Glossy (White, Mustard, Green, Blue); Matt (White, Powder, Clay, Grey)

• Size: 30x60 cm

• Thickness: 9.5 mm

EASY BATHROOMS LAUNCHES THE TREND-SETTING

‘CHARLIE’ MARBLE TILE COLLECTION

A splash of marble in the bathroom is one of the hottest trends in bathroom design, with the timeless classic firmly cemented as one of the must have surfaces of 2022 and into 2023.

While often considered too expensive and high maintenance, tiles that replicate the beauty is one way to achieve all the opulence without any of the drama.

Easy Bathrooms new ‘Charlie’ marble hex tile collection, which marries the beauty of marble with a trendy geometric shape, allows housebuilders to replicate the beauty of marble at a fraction of the price. Available in three striking shades of brown, blue and grey, the printing process imitates the intricate beauty of marble veining.

Made from porcelain, the tiles are extra sturdy and are suitable for

use on walls, floors, areas with high levels of moisture and can be used outside. The tiles also feature a matt finish which means they are antislip, perfect for main bathrooms. As the tiles are made from porcelain, they don’t require any special maintenance or upkeep, and don’t damage easily.

RRP £53.68/m2

Tile Size 290mm x 258mm

For more information, visit www.easybathrooms.com

ABODE LAUNCH NATURALÉ WATER FILTER TAP BIG CONSCIENCE. MINIMAL IMPACT

This month Abode, leading designer and distributor of quality kitchen taps and sinks, Pronteau hot water taps, bathroom taps and showering solutions uphold its commitment to green living, with the launch of its brand new eco-conscious Naturalé 3 IN 1 Water Filter tap.

Truly a tap for the ages, the new Naturalé 3 IN 1 Water Filter Tap is designed to deliver fresh, cold filtered water alongside your regular domestic hot and cold, to present a green tap solution for the modern kitchen with a big conscience and minimal impact to the environment and home energy use!

The beauty of the new and exclu sive Naturalé 3 IN 1 tap is its ability to deliver fresh, filtered whenever you need it, so you can reduce your reliance on single use plastics with out compromising on style. 100% contemporary by design, Naturalé features a conical tap body that naturally tapers to a narrow spout with soft, smooth angles in a series of durable, high-quality finishes. An ergonomic, teardrop-style single lever handle effortlessly controls the water with cold start valve integration, which helps to reduce the home’s energy wastage. To reduce water wastage the Naturalé features a 5Lp/m flow limiter which can help households save by using up to 97% less water per minute without a drop in pressure!

A simple twist of the FSC®-certified Beechwood timber handle gives instant access to crystal clear, filtered water and is sourced from responsibly managed forests, so you can enjoy the benefits of quality raw materials while becoming part of the solution to plastic pollution. Made of the

Naturalé 3 IN 1 Water Filter Tap

Matt Black AT2197

Key Features:

• Contemporary conical design, which is timeless and unique thanks to the teardrop beech accent

• Luxurious European finish with high quality metal construction throughout

• Cold Start Handle to limit unnecessary energy use

• Water saving technology, limited to 5L/ min to reduce wastage

• Easy to change, easy to fit, high quality carbon and resin scale filter & installation pack: - part of The Filter Recycle Scheme, a free of charge service by Abode offering its customers extra peace of mind by ensuring redundant filters are recycled at the point of the product’s end of life.

• Supplied with flexible tail pipes for fast and simple fitting

• Reduces a user’s reliance on single use plastic water bottles

• FSC Approved natural wood filter handle Naturalé 3 IN 1 Water Filter Tap Brushed Nickel AT2196

finest components and precision engineered, you can be safe in the knowledge that the new Naturalé 3 IN 1 Water Filter Tap by Abode, delivers on style, performance, and quality as standard.

The company’s ongoing thirst for green innovation is helping to shape every stage of the new-prod uct development process. Maximal on style and minimal on impact, we designed Naturale to meet the pressing needs of the UK kitchen market that right now, is demand ing functional beauty which also protects our world’s most precious, natural resources. By introducing greener alternatives like our latest 3 IN 1 filter tap Naturalé, we are helping our customers to take more control of their water supply, cut energy and waste, help to save the planet and ultimately, encourage better hydration for optimal health

and wellbeing in the home. The tear drop lever is simple to use and the filter is easy to replace, making Naturalé a must-have addition in the kitchen where fresh, filtered water is in high demand.

Leanne Adamson, Marketing Manager at Abode adds, “We have already showcased a prototype model of Naturalé at the Healthy Home Show at Westfield London in May 2022, which was curated by leading biophilic design expert, Oliver Heath. To now officially bring the Naturalé 3 IN 1 Water Filter Tap to market and be able to positively impact our customer’s homes and lifestyles is a great achievement for our brand and business. We are really proud to be able to offer a water-saving, energy efficient, eco-conscious tap which is designed for both homeowner and planet.”

Measuring 369mm tall, the new Naturalé 3 IN 1 Water Filter Tap by Abode brings the very best in green living to UK homes and is availa ble to buy now. Available in three finishes - Matt Black, Chrome and Brushed Nickel – Naturalé is made of the finest components, which are all covered under a five-year warranty.

For further info, please contact Abode: t 01226 283 434 e info@abodedesigns.co.uk w www.abodedesigns.co.uk

ANITA BUYS INTERIOR DESIGNED READY TO GO SHOW HOME APARTMENT

She was delighted when she was shown the exclusive gated development of Osborne House in Sunningdale, Berkshire, built by award-winning house builder Kebbell.

Why were you looking to move?

“I am Polish but was recently living in Columbia but because of my job I needed to move back to Europe. I chose the UK to be my base, but I regularly travel across Europe. Whilst living in Colombia I came to the UK for one day to see prospective houses. Knight Frank took me to see Osborne House and I immediately liked the development and the apartments.

“I am a single person who doesn’t have the time to decorate and furnish an apartment and I loved what the interior designers had done in the show apartment, so I decided to buy that one with all of the fittings and furniture as well. We negotiated a deal, I placed an offer and it was all very convenient. Apart from that one day at looking at apartments, I could do all the rest from abroad online or on the phone. It was all super-efficient.

“Because I travel a lot I didn’t need the apartment immediately, so I then rented the apartment back to Kebbell to continue to use as a show apartment for six months. When I moved in, the sales team were there, and they were very helpful in accepting my parcels and belongings when I was away and helping me set up the house and utilities. Kebbell’s customer service access, responsiveness and support have been very good.”

What were you looking for in your new home?

“I needed to move because of my job but I really wanted a lovely garden, privacy, to enjoy a green landscape and peace and quiet in the country. I like the feeling of country life living. I need to easily commute to London two to three times a week and I enjoy the lovely shops and restaurants and the outside lifestyle. I also have friends in the area but the most important thing for me was that the apartment was furnished and fully decorated and interior designed so it was easy, ready to go and without hassle to move in. I also really loved the bathroom design!”

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CFO, Anita Szarek, came to the UK for one day from Columbia and tasked herself to find a new, luxurious apartment to use as her base whilst she travelled around Europe for work.

CAPITALRISE AND LDNFINANCE STRUCTURE AN £8.5M LOAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A LUXURY HOUSE

ON THE WENTWORTH ESTATE

• Borrower plans to build an exclusive detached house on the Super Prime residential location

Prime property specialist finance company CapitalRise has provided funds for an £8.5m loan to cover the acquisition and development of a detached 13,000 sq. ft house on the private and exclusive Wentworth Estate in Virginia Water.  The deal was introduced via James Palmer, Associate Director at LDNfinance.

The new-build detached house on this exclusive plot has an estimated sales price of £16m upon completion, and will be set over three floors on a one-acre plot. The site is considered a premium address and it is very well positioned on the ‘main island’ of the Estate, only 350 yards from the Wentworth Golf Clubhouse, one of UK’s most exclusive golf clubs.

The Property comprises of five ensuite bedrooms plus staff accommodation, with a large subterranean element comprising exceptional leisure facilities –

including a swimming pool, gym, spa, wine room, cinema, and games room.

CapitalRise continues to structure innovative, bespoke financing to meet demand from prime property developers looking for value-added funding solutions for developments in London and the Home Counties.

This particular deal follows 12 months of significant growth for CapitalRise, as it continues to enable prime developers to facilitate the growth in demand for luxury developments. CapitalRise’s experience and breadth of knowledge in understanding this sector made them the ideal lender to partner with.

Katy Katani, Director at CapitalRise, said: “We are extremely proud and delighted to be working on one of the most impressive developments in the Wentworth

Estate, backed by such exceptional developers. We are well known for funding loans for property projects in Prime Central and Outer London, but have also been assisting developers to deliver properties in the Home Counties for many years – a region where we continue to expand our remit. We worked very closely with LDNfinance to construct a tailored package for the client, and we look forward to overseeing the progress of the development.”

James Palmer, Associate Director at LDNfinance, said: “When arranging finance for our client, we knew CapitalRise fitted the brief in our search for a lender who specialises in high-value, multi-million-pound loans. With extensive knowledge on prime property stock, Katy and the rest of the team were able to tailor a facility that best suited the client. They were delighted with the outcome, and we look forward to many prosperous years ahead working with CapitalRise”

CLEVER STORAGE AND ENERGY SAVING OPTIONS FOR THE BATHROOM

Whatever the size of your bathroom who can say no to additional storage space? The Niva Bath from Vasco, is a steel designer radiator that only uses 4 litres of water ena bling it to provide a rapid and powerful heating source plus additional storage space, discretely hidden behind the radiator.

The radiator is set 325 mm further away from the wall, than a traditional radiator. This distance allows more than enough space for fitted shelves, perfect for towels and other accessories plus a rail where shirts and robes can be hung to be aired or warmed before use.

The radiator is available in 55 colours, whilst the shelves are available in standard in black (RAL 9005), or white (S600) so this practical radiator ticks every box in terms of interior design, sustainability, style and of course storage.

The Niva Bath is just one of the extensive ranges of steel designer radiators and accessories from Vasco each providing the perfect ambient temperature for any room.

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ECO FRIENDLY HOUSE SIGNS

Imagine the beauty and elegance of slate, without having to dig up our precious planet to get it. Circular&Co. eco-friendly house signs are made from 100% recycled plastic, with the finished product having the timeless appearance of a slate house sign. A classic dark grey colour base material, which is extremely hard-wearing, so much so we offer a lifetime guarantee.

We carefully engrave your sign using top of the range machinery at our production facility in Perranporth, Cornwall. Each sign is then carefully finished by hand, ensuring every sign is crafted to perfection. We are a small dedicated team of crafts men, who are absolutely commit ted to delivering consistent levels of excellence and quality through out our house sign range.

We often work with architects, building contractors and developers to pro duce custom signs for large scale hous ing and develop ment projects, sup porting excellence in design choices, and delivering quality signs at scale, with a speedy turnaround.

Our house plaques are designed to withstand the elements. Made with high quality manufacturing pro cesses and handcrafted in the UK, we use a unique, robust material made from recycled plastic plant pots for our House Signs. This mate rial is tough and durable, providing a crisp finish on an elegant dark grey base colour. These Sustaina ble House Signs are UV protected to withstand the elements, arrives with a lifetime guarantee and is fully recyclable at the end of its life. This gives our plaques the benefit of being tough, durable and UV pro tected, making them perfect for use all-year-round. Order with standard or hidden fixings to securely fasten to your wall, and enjoy your sign that was made to last, and built to be reborn.

Durable & UV Protected Sustainable House Signs for Your Home.

Personalised Eco Friendly House Signs & Plaques

Our sustainable personalised House Signs and plaques can make your cosy abode stand out on the street, or bring some quirkiness to your outer walls. Available with multiple finishes and fonts, we can create a personalised sign that reflects your home’s character and style.

Sustainable House Signs made from recycled content.

At Circular&Co. everything we do is with a sustainable future in mind. Our aim is to help people live a waste-free life, starting from the moment they set foot on the doorstep. Our bespoke House Signs are made using recycled plastics –removing the need to dig up or waste natural resources that are traditionally used for signage, such as slate. Our products are a sleek, durable and sustainable alternative to conventional signage solutions.

Design Your Eco Friendly Bespoke House Sign Today

Our standard range has a collection of signs including house numbers, names, addresses and a combina tion of all, across single, double and triple line layouts.

We also can provide a totally cus tomised sign, designed and made to your bespoke requirements. Whether you live in a house, flat or countryside cottage, Circular&Co. Personalised House Signs are the perfect addition to your living space. Our designer will work with you on finding the perfect font type and graphic layout for your sign, provid ing visual mock-ups prior to manu facture, to ensure 100% customer satisfaction.

Dispatched within 10 working days, our UK made Eco House Signs are the perfect solution with a quick turnaround to deliver sleek, mod ern signage faster. Find a sign that matches your aesthetic and get started today. Our standard range is available to view online, and we will be more than happy to work with you on bespoke or largescale orders.

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