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JUL/AUG 2018
An open andshut case
The challenges of opening up a listed propertywith an extension, plus the practical reasons to
choose sliding over bi-fold doors
selfbuilder+homemaker
Taking the longroad to successAchieving their self-build inrural Hampshire became asaga for the Curnow-Fords
9GREAT WAYS TO
GET MVHR RIGHTA leading supplier of Mechanical Ventilationwith Heat Recovery looks at why it’s the hotnew trend to keep air-tight homes healthy
PLANNING | FINANCE | DESIGN | CONSTRUCTION | PRODUCTS | INTERIORS
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PRODUCTS
REGULARS
25LondonHomebuilding &Renovating ShowShow Preview
50Showcase: Pools, Spas &Decking
51Classified & Directory
CONTENTS JUL/AUG2018
SITE PREPARATIONBuilding Products & Services 24Groundworks & SewageTreatment 24
BUILDING FABRIC & EXTERIORSBi-folding & Sliding Doors 28Bricks & Blocks 27Building Products 27Doors, Windows &Conservatories 33Garage Doors 35Glass & Glazing 35Heating & Renewable Energy 34Insulation 36Rainwater & Greywater Products 36Stonework & Cast Stone 41Timber & Joinery 42
FIXTURES & FINISHESBathrooms & Wetrooms 42Coatings, Sealants & Paints 43Floors & Floor Coverings 43Kitchens & Appliances 44Landscaping & External Finishes 45Pools, Spas & Decking 49Smart Home Technology 45Stairs, Balustrades & Balconies 48
CASE STUDY
15A country sagaWhen they finally moved into their grand timber-framed home inthe heart of the Hampshire countryside, it was the end of a longroad for the Curnow-Fords. Roseanne Field reports
PRODUCT FEATURES
29The rise and rise ofsliding doorsIDSystems’ David Clarke explainswhy self-builders should lookbeyond bi-fold doors whenchoosing a glazing option for alarge opening
39Designer gutteringIt might not seem that significant,but guttering can have a bigimpact on the look of your home.Nigel Stokes of steel gutteringmanufacturer Lindab explores the options to ensure you get a rainwater system that’s right for you
41Keep it naturalLee Dunderdale of Bradstonedelves into the plethora of hardlandscaping materials fordelivering a dream garden, andexplains why natural stone is theperfect choice
47High end, high techIon Smith of Cyberhomesdiscusses how smart hometechnology can be seamlesslyincorporated into luxury home designs
48Making stairsgrand againJarrod Matthews of JarrodsStaircases is passionate about the potential to elevate staircasesto an art form. He explains whycreating the perfect staircaseshould be a priority, not anafterthought
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8Interior Inspiration: Bathrooms & wetrooms
12Ask the Expert: Breathe easyChristian Rehn answers yourMVHR questions
23Secrets of Success:Open to ideasA very open extension in Barnes
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What is the first thing we do these days when we want to find outinformation about anything? Answer – do a Google search. (In case youwere wondering, a quick Google reveals that its unusual name is
derived from ‘Googolplex’, an impossibly large number in mathematics.) Talkingof which, Google is now thought to have around 2.5 million servers globally.
Despite the mind-boggling coverage, who knows the veracity of the info youare getting when you, for example, Google double-glazing U-values, or how toinstall your own rainwater harvesting? Some, or a lot might be (although I hate
to quote Trump), ‘fake news’. You might see a couple of posts on a message board from those who havedone what you’re interested in doing, but these are likely to be very context-specific. PR-polishedinformation will also be plentiful, and potentially highly valuable – available from any number of companywebsites, however this also often needs to be taken with a pinch of salt. The devil is, as ever, in the detail.
Sometimes, the only answer is to go and see the products, and talk to their suppliers, in the flesh. Luckilythe self-build market is well-served for good quality events across the year, wherever you happen to live.From Wadebridge to Glasgow there are regular chances to get the practical tips you want, as well as theinfo on sensible self-build techniques which you might not get anywhere else. The events tab onSelfbuilder + Homemaker’s website homepage (www.sbhonline.co.uk) is a good place to start – also whynot try www.selfbuildportal.org.uk, as well as of course our regular Diary below. Happy surfing!
James Parker
Cover image © IDSystems | Harvey Norman Architects |Andrew Hatfield PhotographySee page 29
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JUL/AUG 2018
An open andshut case
The challenges of opening up a listed propertywith an extension, plus the practical reasons to
choose sliding over bi-fold doors
selfbuilder+homemaker
Taking the longroad to successAchieving their self-build inrural Hampshire became asaga for the Curnow-Fords
9GREAT WAYS TO
GET MVHR RIGHTA leading supplier of Mechanical Ventilationwith Heat Recovery looks at why it’s the hotnew trend to keep air-tight homes healthy
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NEWS
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT COURSE4 AUGUST, SWINDONwww.nsbrc.co.uk/project-management-courseMY ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME11 AUGUST, ST NEOTSwww.potton.co.uk/coursesTHE DESIGN PROCESS EXPLAINED17 AUGUST, ST NEOTSwww.potton.co.uk/courses
HEAT & ENERGY ECO WORKSHOP18 AUGUST, SWINDONwww.nsbrc.co.uk/eco-workshopsRIGHT TO BUILD EXPO6 SEPTEMBER, FAREHAMrighttobuildtoolkit.org.uk/expos
SELFBUILD & DESIGN SOUTH WEST8 - 9 SEPTEMBER, EXETERselfbuildanddesignshow.com/southwest DESIGN & BUILD WORKSHOP15 SEPTEMBER, SWINDONwww.nsbrc.co.uk/design-and-build-workshopSELF BUILD COURSE15 - 17 SEPTEMBER, SWINDONwww.nsbrc.co.uk/self-build-course
LONDON DESIGN FAIR20 - 23 SEPTEMBER, LONDONwww.londondesignfair.co.uk
HOMEBUILDING & RENOVATING SHOW21 - 23 SEPTEMBER, LONDONlondon.homebuildingshow.co.uk
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NEWS
The National Custom & Self BuildAssociation (NaCSBA) has announcedfour new dates for its ‘The Right to BuildExpo: Unlocking the potential of Customand Self Build’. These will be held in Fareham on
6 September, Cambridgeshire on 4October, Warrington on 1 November andLeeds on 29 November. The expos, presented by NaCSBA in
partnership with the Right to Build TaskForce and Wood for Good are designedto help the self- and custom-build sectorgrow by sharing details of the latestcommunity-led housing projects.
For more information visitrighttobuildtoolkit.org.uk/expos
Planning permission granted for London’s largest affordableself-build project
What’s been hailed as the largest low costself-build housing project yet in Londonhas been granted planning permission. Lewisham Council approved the plans
for the 33 home project, and constructionis expected to begin in late 2018 or early2019. The scheme is set to cost £8.6m andwill be built on a one acre site in Ladywell. The project has been initiated by an
800-strong local community organisation,the Rural Urban Synthesis Society (RUSS). Over the last few years RUSS has workedclosely with Lewisham Council to progress the scheme to this stage. The houses built will range from one to four bedrooms. Of the new properties, 14
will be available on a shared equity basis, 12 will be shared ownership, and five willbe for social rent. The remaining two homes will be shared and see a total of sixrooms offered for affordable rent. The properties have already been reserved forlocal people who meet the project’s affordability criteria. RUSS has worked in partnership with Lewisham Council to facilitate the site on a
250 year lease. The land will be held in a Community Land Trust so the homes willbe valued based on the value of just the building and not the land. The residentshave had the homes designed so they are simple and cost effective to build. It isalso proposed that they will do some of the construction work themselves. These factors mean that residents are predicted to be able to buy a 25 per cent
stake in a typical one bedroom home from £77,500. The monthly rent on the homewould be £429 (reduced by £104 per month because of the resident’s contributionto the building work). A three bedroom home is anticipated to cost £141,000 for a25 per cent stake, with a monthly rent of £763, reduced by £208 per month.
NACSBA ANNOUNCES FOURNEW RIGHT TO BUILD EXPOS
The Construction Products Associationhas teamed up with RIBA Publishing toproduce up-to-date guidance for peopleundertaking loft conversions.The RIBA says the “easy-to-use”
handbook will prove valuable toarchitects, builders and homeownerslooking for knowledge on best practiceand compliance with BuildingRegulations. It brings together crucialinformation for self-builders in a simpleguide, covering some of the mainconsiderations for a loft conversionincluding fire safety, windows, stairs,doors, and insulation.
The book is available to buy on the RIBABookshops website for £30 – to orderyour copy visit www.ribabookshops.com
CPA & RIBA RELEASEHANDBOOK FOR LOFTCONVERSIONS
After successfully passing throughParliament, reforms to the RenewableHeat Incentive (RHI) regulations havecome into effect.Impacting both the Domestic and Non
Domestic RHI schemes, the reformsredress payment eligibility and introducenew policies covering metering of heatpump performance, tariff guarantees andshared ground loops, as well asextending the RHI’s budget managementmechanism until the end of 2020/21.
For more on what the reforms mean forground source heat pump installers andowners, visit www.sbhonline.co.uk andsearch ‘RHI reforms’.
RENEWABLE HEAT INCENTIVEREFORMS PASSED
Construction Insure is warning homeowners that the cost of extending theirhouses could rocket due to Brexit, as a lack of skilled foreign workers causesinsurers to increase the price of premiums. Industry experts from the company say high stamp duty rates and house
prices have made home improvements more popular than ever. But with morethan 120,000 EU migrants currently working in UK construction – many in skilledpositions – the firm says that the building industry is bracing itself for a possible“shockwave” if European workers choose the leave the country post-Brexit. Mark Herbert of Construction Insure claimed that the loss of thousands of
skilled workers from the industry will increase risks for construction firms,leading to an inevitable increase in insurance costs. These costs are likely to bepassed onto consumers along with other cost hikes as builders scramble toplug skills gaps. He said: “The UK construction industry relies heavily on EUmigrants, particularly in London and the south east.” Herbert continued: “Many of these EU workers are employed in highly
skilled roles and many in the industry are bracing themselves for the possibilityof a huge skills gap if these professionals decide, or are compelled, to leaveBritain following Brexit. What many in the industry fail to realise is that such anevent would also have huge ramifications for their insurance costs as providersfactor in the increased risks such skills gaps would present.” Research by the Construction Industry Training Board, IFF Research and the
Institute of Employment Research at Warwick University, found one third ofcompanies in the construction industry currently employ foreign workers.
House extensions to costmore after post-Brexit skillsgap widens, firm warns
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Selfbuilder + Homemaker rounds up some of thelatest on-trend bathroom products, whether you’regoing for a traditional look or something modernand contemporary
INTERIOR INSPIRATION:BATHROOMS& WETROOMS
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31. Featuring a bold, modern design, the Brook 2 from Waters Baths of Ashbourne would make the perfect addition to both contemporary and classic bathrooms alike. Part of the luxuryi-line collection, it features a slim profileedge of 20 mm, leaving more room forthe ultimate soak.www.watersbaths.co.uk
2. The new Velar shower enclosure fromFrontline Bathrooms is crafted using thelatest technology, with a black framed effect that has been digitally ingrainedonto the panel, providing the look of a framed enclosure without the maintenance or need for seals. It’s perfect paired with a black slate showertray for an industrial-inspired aesthetic. www.frontlinebathrooms.co.uk
3. GROHE’s SmartControl shower systems deliver intuitive showeringthanks to the stylish three button interface and simple operation. It allowsmultiple outlets to work simaltaneously,from head showers to hand showers.GROHE offers a concealed design andbehind-the-wall installation, transformingand maximising your space.www.grohe.co.uk
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BEFORE A DRIPBECOMES A FLOOD.DETECT TO TAKE CARE WITH GROHE SENSE.
The new GROHE Sense monitors humidity and temperature, detects leaks and instantly alerts you. grohe.co.uk
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Selecting sanitaryware just got simplerAbacus Bathrooms leads the trend forpared-back, naturally beautiful design in2017 with a new line-up of crispsanitaryware. Part of the brand’s Pure &Simple Collection, the sanitaryware range isdesigned to provide the core building blocksfor multiple bathroom styles. Offeringbathroom retailers exceptional designflexibility, the sanitaryware portfolio is splitinto two distinctive styles. ‘Pure’ boasts astrong geometric line - perfect for thoseseeking an urban, contemporary look. For a
softer dynamic, there is ‘Simple’, which is still modern but has a gentlycurved silhouette with subtly classic overtones. The geometric and curveddesigns of Pure and Simple can also be successfully worked together.
www.abacus-bathrooms.co.uk
Design full circleRoman Limited has launched its stunningVictoriana glass design collection. Victorianastyled Bathrooms have strongly come backinto fashion and Roman is delighted tolaunch the Victoriana glass design. Thisstylish period design coordinates beautifullywith classic sanitaryware and tiles. The printis a white etch colour fired into the glassduring the toughening process. This islaunched on key hinged door, wetroomPanel and bath screen products withinRoman’s Decem range for the premium
market and adds a sophisticated finishing touch to any period bathroomdesign. The Victoriana is a very British design and is not only well-knownand popular in the UK but also internationally.
www.roman-showers.com
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Take it easy with Sikaceram Fix & GroutLet Everbuild – A Sika Company take the hassle out of tiling withSikaCeram® Fix & Grout; a ready mixed waterproof wall tile adhesive andgrout for use in bathrooms, showers and kitchens.
Coming ready mixed and ready to use straight from the tub, SikaCeram®
Fix & Grout is incredibly easy to apply with none of the mess associatedwith traditional powered products, and as it can be used as a grout aswell as an adhesive, there is no need for two separate products savingvaluable time and money.
Non slip with very high bond strength, Sika Ceram Fix & Grout is ideal foruse on vertical surfaces and can be used for all ceramic tiles includingporcelain, vitrified tiles and mosaics. Available in three handy sizes; 750g,1.5kg and 3.5kg, SikaCeram® Fix & Grout dries to a brilliant white finishwith the high quality anti-mould formula ensuring that the product stayswhite for years to come.
For more information contact Everbuild by calling.
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VISIONARY DESIGN, SUSTAINABILITY WITHOUT COMPROMISE.The perfect synthesis of innovative design and sustainability without compromise: this visionary pair of buildings by designer Alfredo Haeberli is a brave concept for how we might live in the future. See and feel it today. www.baufritz-sh.co.uk.
MY SIGNATURE.BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED.ALFREDO HAEBERLI, DESIGNER
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With new build propertiesrequired to be increasinglyairtight to meet Building
Regulations Part L – ‘Conservation of fuel& power’, it is important to considerventilation for your self-build property.But with so much choice on the market,where should you begin?
WHY DO I NEED TO VENTILATE MYPROPERTY?Without modern ventilation included in anew build you will end up with an airtightbox which cannot breathe, resulting instuffy, warm, poor quality indoor air andcondensation and mould forming bothon the surface and within the fabric of thebuilding. However, by installing effective whole house ventilation you can preventthis by reducing humidity, filtering outpollen and pollutants from outside airand introducing clean, tempered air. Thiswill result in your home having goodindoor air quality, making it a healthierplace to live.
WHAT TYPE OF VENTILATIONSHOULD I INSTALL?We recommend mechanical ventilationwith heat recovery (MVHR) as the bestsolution for new build properties becauseyou can control humidity, CO2 andindoor air quality. MVHR is increasinglythe ventilation system of choice for newbuild projects as it is a controlled way ofventilating a whole property.
DO I NEED A VENTILATION SYSTEMDESIGN?Yes! MVHR systems need to be properlydesigned to ensure you buy a correctlysized unit for your property. If an MVHRunit is oversized or undersized, it won’tprovide efficient, effective ventilation.When it comes to designing the system,contractors will need to be familiar withthe range of technologies available, as
well as having specialist knowledge ofthe equipment or software programmesto correctly calculate the pressure in thesystem over a given length of ducting.This can be quite daunting for
contractors who are unfamiliar withventilation system design. Luckily, thereare design services available, such as thefree service we offer, which can help self-builders and contractors by designing theventilation system for their project.
WHAT TYPE OF DUCTING SHOULDMY CONTRACTOR USE?We recommend radial ducting, since it is easy and quick to install and minimisesair leakage so that the fan performs as it is designed to. Traditional plasticductwork is arduous to install and is easyto fit incorrectly, resulting in restriction to airflow and undue stress on thesystem. Semi rigid radial ductwork is acost effective, simple alternative. It isideal for self-builds since it’s flexible butrobust and is much quicker and easier toinstall, with a Stanley knife the only realtool needed.Simple installation means fewer
mistakes, resulting in an airtightinstallation and improved systemperformance, and a plethora ofaccessories are available to overcomeany issues that may occur. Radial ductingcan also be used in Passivhaus projects.
HOW IS THE VENTILATION CONTROLLED?Traditionally MVHR is often boosted usingbathroom lighting but not every bathroomvisit is for a shower or bath, and sosystems can boost unnecessarily. Ourpreferred option for control is an in-duct‘humidistat’ – an efficient, cost-effectivecontrol method which is fitted in theducting and triggers the boost airflow ratewhen humidity rises. A manual switch inthe kitchen means the system can beeasily boosted when cooking.
DO I NEED BATHROOM ANDKITCHEN FANS?No. MVHR is a whole house ventilationsystem which means you won’t need afan in the bathroom or kitchen. You do not need trickle vents either, and youdon’t even need to fit an extractingcooker hood – just fit a recirculatingcooker hood since an extractor cookerhood can reduce the efficiency of theMVHR system.
IS MVHR EXPENSIVE TO RUN?Not at all. Generally speaking small andmedium sized units cost around £20 ayear – larger units up to £40, dependingon individual tariffs. An MVHR unit fittedwith an in-duct humidistat allows thesystem to run very efficiently since it runson ‘trickle’ most of the time and only runson ‘boost’ when needed.
IS MAINTENANCE REQUIRED?The only maintenance needed is a filtercheck every six to 12 months to see ifthey need changing – the MVHR systemhas a filter indicator which lights up oncea filter is dirty. Changing a filter is easyand just involves opening the flaps of theMVHR unit, pulling out the filter,changing it and closing it back up.
IS MVHR NOISY?The key to this is good system designand installation. As long as MVHR hasbeen designed, installed andcommissioned correctly it will not benoisy. When on the MVHR unit is so quietthat it should not be heard. On boost itmight be heard where it is sited,although boost is only necessary duringshowers, baths and cooking so it shouldnot disturb anyone.
Christian Rehn is national design andproject manager at leading UK-based venti-lation manufacturer National Ventilation
Christian Rehn of National Ventilationanswers your questions about the nutsand bolts of installing MVHR ventilationsystems to provide good air quality inincreasingly air-tight homes
Breathe easyASK THE EXPERT
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Awinding, narrow lane leads to Peter andDebbie Curnow-Ford’s home in the smallvillage of Bramshott, Hampshire. The five-
bedroom Potton house – which measures 374 m2 internally – has a traditional style whichfits perfectly with its rural location and despiteits substantial size, sits comfortably in the 2.6acre plot. As you might expect, finding the ideal location
for such a substantial house was no mean feat.“It took us over a year to find this project,”recalls Debbie. The idea of building their ownhouse had been in the couple’s minds for someyears – they first considered it back in the late1990s. “We saw a piece of land, but theeconomics were not quite right,” says Peter. In the end, they took on a major renovation
project on one of two 1780s Grade II listedgate lodges. However, 10 years later they wereleft with virtually no choice but to sell it. Theowners of the new build property at the otherend of the drive which the lodges were on haddecided they wanted to purchase both lodgesas well and made Peter and Debbie an offerthey “seriously couldn’t refuse,” says Debbie. This force of circumstance led the couple back
to the search for their ideal home. “Everyproperty we went to view, we came away with alist of alterations, extensions and modificationsthat would have cost in excess of a couple ofhundred thousand pounds,” Debbie explains.“We were dragging this poor builder around,and in the end he said ‘with the money you’relooking to spend why don’t you just build yourown house?’”
TAKE TWONaturally they were apprehensive, given that thelast time they considered self-build, the “wheels
fell off”. Nevertheless they began looking forprojects and Debbie made contact with a‘reverse estate agent’ who helps people findsuitable properties. He was already searching inthe area for another client so couldn’t officiallyhelp them, but had a property of his own that hewas looking to put on the market that hethought would suit what they wanted to do. “Itwas just fortuitous we ended up with this,”Debbie says.One of the main attractions of the site was
that it came with existing planning permission todo an extension to the 1950s bungalow thatoccupied it. The bungalow was an added bonusfor Debbie in particular, who had agreed to do aself-build on the condition that she “didn’t haveto live in a caravan!” However, Peter and Debbiewere less than impressed by the existing plans,but looking back discovered almost everyonewho had owned it in the last 15 years had put ina planning application – one of which was for anew build. It was at this point they called in Potton –
specifically Sean Adams, who at the time workedas planning and self build consultant for thecompany. He covered the south east, takingexisting Potton plans and designs and adaptingthem to suit clients’ requirements. They usedone of these unbuilt designs as a starting point,making four months of changes before pressurefrom their buyer and their own concerns overlosing the plot forced them to decide to go forit, “on the basis we were fairly confident wecould get what we want,” explains Peter.They acquired the site in January 2011, did a
When they finally moved into their grand timber-framed home in the heart of the Hampshire countryside, it was the end of a long road for the Curnow-Fords. Roseanne Field reports
A COUNTRY SAGACASE STUDY
RIGHT The driveway leading up to thehouse and garage/office block,where the bungalow once sat
Peter Curnow-Ford:Knowing we hadplanning and not beingable to find a builder
LOW POINT
One of the mainattractions of the site was that it camewith existing planningpermission to do an extension to the1950s bungalow thatoccupied it
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pre-application in February to make sureeverything would be OK, before submitting thefinal application in May and getting approval inAugust. “It wasn’t too drawn out, but there werea couple of make or break moments,” Petersays. They had taken the plans round to show
neighbours before submitting the application,and no-one had any issues – or so they thought.Once the application was in, one neighbourobjected because the office above the garagewould overlook her swimming pool. Peter jokes:“We did point out that there are no windowsfacing their property!” Nevertheless, the fact anobjection had been submitted – even though itwas dismissed – meant they were assigned a newcase officer who had to start going through theplans from scratch. They then realised there was a problem around
how the planners were measuring theirdimensions. “We were trying to tell themeveryone in the housebuilding industry measuresinternal dimensions, but they were doing theexternal ones,” explains Peter. Taking thesemeasurements put their property over East HantsDistrict Council’s maximum of 400 m2. “We hadtwo choices, we either put in a change or stick toour guns, wait for it to be refused and know that
we would win on appeal,” says Peter. “But thatwould have added 12 months to the timeframeplus meant additional costs.” They submitted a revision, separating the gym
and garage/office block from the main house –both were originally to be attached, but inhindsight this “actually looks a lot better,” saysPeter.
AN UNEXPECTED HALTAfter gaining approval, they undertook all theusual necessary surveys before beginning thehunt for builder in September 2011. What theydidn’t anticipate was that this would take a year,and they weren’t ready to start work untilNovember 2012. “The challenge we had was weweren’t local to this area,” says Debbie. The builder they had taken round with them
previously was based too far away, while othersfell through for various reasons – one upped theprice when they were ready to proceed, andanother was reluctant to let Debbie and Peterhave any involvement from a projectmanagement point of view. Eventually they found someone and began
work in what Peter describes as “an extremelywet winter.” The bungalow sat right at the frontof the plot so they had to completely dig out the
Peter: Watching thetimber frame go upDebbie: Seeing thebungalow being crushed.I hated that bungalow!
HIGH POINT
ABOVE LEFTThe family kitchen/breakfastroom at the back of the housewas the key element drivingthe design
LEFTThe master bedroom and its ensuite
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The Potton Show Centre is a must-visit for all aspiring
all tastes. From traditional designs to an open-plan barn
Our show homes have been inspiring self-builders for over
changes. Now, with the introduction of the Right to Build Act in 2016 and the growing interest in self and custom build, the show centre is more popular than ever. With over
centre of its kind in the UK.
being revamped with an on-going programme of refurbishment to ensure
In 2015 the Gransden show home
doors.
The show centre is home to our acclaimed Self Build
You can explore our Product Centre which includes a range of doors, windows and staircases, and also learn
Opening times and address:
(Last admission 30 minutes prior to closing)
Potton Self Build Show Centre
www.potton.co.uk/showhomes
now reopen following full
refurbishment
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area where the new house would sit. “We had totake all the topsoil off, store it at the back andtake all the muck away – truck loads of it,” Petersays. “It was so wet we had an 18 tonne diggerhere that was sinking.” Despite Mother Nature’s best attempts and a
slight delay while they waited for a concretepump, they managed to get the beam and blockfoundations finished by January 2013. InFebruary the timber frame was put up by Potton,who supplied all the materials and crew for thejob and completed it within two months. By April 2013 they were ready to start on the
roof, exterior work and first fix, which went onlonger than they anticipated and took them toSeptember. “We bumped into a bunch ofthings,” explains Peter. “We had to stop doingthe rendering for three weeks because it’s self-coloured and you’ve got a small window interms of the temperature you can do that in.” Peter and Debbie took longer deciding on the
right heating and hot water system. They visitedseveral self-build trade shows before eventuallydeciding on underfloor heating upstairs anddown. They also wanted to make sure they hadenough hot water to supply the home’s fourbathrooms. They looked at various systemsincluding ground source but the capital cost wastoo high, given that they also found gas downthe road and therefore brought that up to thesite. Explaining the system they eventuallydecided on, Peter says: “We’ve got a 500 litretank in two parts – low temperature at thebottom, high at the top. Low does theunderfloor heating, and high does the hotwater.” The tank has various inputs: Peter andDebbie have connected solar thermal – whichPeter says is “brilliant” – and the gas boiler. It
also has the potential for solid fuel. The process of installing the underfloor
heating also caused some issues. The wayPotton build means the first floor system has tobe installed from underneath, but Peter recallsthat the plumbers initially objected, saying they“don’t do work above their head”. He says ittook about two or three months to get a ‘yes’from them.
HYBRID DESIGNPeter and Debbie’s house was somewhat of ahybrid of three Potton homes which, say thecouple, has consequently led Potton to offer agreater range of bespoke house designs. “Thethrough-room – the family/kitchen/breakfast/utilityroom at the back of the house, was the initialdriver behind the design,” says Debbie. The house had been designed to follow a
‘heritage’ template, which meant having structuraltimber posts in all the rooms – something theyweren’t keen on. Sean looked over the plans andsaid they could use the construction from anotherdesign but keep the ‘heritage’ design’s style,leaving them with just two structural posts in thekitchen area and a beam that they wanted tokeep. “It’s almost a SIPs design,” Peter explains.“We’ve got the timber frame, all the insulation butnone of the compromise.”They also borrowed a feature from a barn that
Potton were working on which Sean took them tosee, installing a semi-vaulted ceiling in the masterbedroom as opposed to a full A-frame, which theywere reluctant to include in case their cats woulduse it as a climbing frame! Peter also found ituseful to visit the barn as it allowed him to “seethe construction methods and understand how allthe services are run”.
LEFTThe more formal living room isat the front of the house
FACING PAGEThe master bedroom looks outover the garden and features a Juliet balcony
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The house is rendered, over blockworkdownstairs – which also features a false brickplinth – and upstairs over stainless steel lath.“We wanted a render because it’s Hampshirecountry style,” says Peter. The house boasts a total of five bedrooms,
three of which include ensuites – although theloft has been “prepped” should future ownerswish to convert it to create a sixth and seventhbedroom and add another bathroom. Themaster bedroom, which features a south facingJuliet balcony, sits within its own suite whichincludes an ensuite with his and hers sinks plus awalk-in wardrobe, and a separate staircase thatleads down into to the family room. Downstairs, guests are welcomed into a large
double-height entrance with the stairs at theback leading up to a partially-galleried landing.
To the left are the formal dining and livingrooms, while to the right the hallway leads to asmall reading room and through to thekitchen/living family area. Before making the big decisions, Peter and
Debbie took their plans to a few local estateagents and asked for advice on what to includeand where to hold back on spending, and whereto splash out. “It was quite specific,” saysDebbie. “An English oak painted kitchen andGerman or Italian sanitaryware, all white. No onecan be offended by white!” Deciding on a kitchen took six months and
involved several companies, despite theirrelative flexibility on the style. “The only thing Iinsisted on was all the corners were rounded,”says Debbie. Sticking with the Hampshirecountry theme, they tried to source as many
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products as they could locally, and the grey‘leathered’ granite worktops came from “10 milesdown the road.” They used the same tilesthroughout the kitchen/family area and hall,running alternating glazed and matt finish onesin the kitchen/family area, creating acheckerboard effect.
As part of fulfilling their planning consent theyhad to install 10 per cent renewables, and 75 percent of the lighting had to be LED or equivalent.They have a smart lighting system installedthroughout the house. “The technology was easyto get,” says Peter. “Getting somebody toprogramme it was a lot harder!” They alsoinstalled up/down lighters outside which arecomputer-controlled so that they switch onautomatically based on when the sun sets.
The back garden is on two levels, and thecouple enlisted the help of a landscape designerto help with basic ideas, although they did all theplanting themselves.
THE FINAL OBSTACLEWith the first fix work completed aroundSeptember 2013, second fix began in Octoberand was completed by March 2014, with Peterand Debbie moving into the house in April.However, unfortunately their journey didn’t endthere. “The builders were contracted to dismantlethe bungalow,” explains Debbie. “They’d startedoff great, but by this time, they were doing moreproperty development so we’d find the sub-contractors were being dragged off to do that. Sothe bungalow stood outside the front door until
the following year.”Eventually Debbie managed to convince a hard
landscaping firm to dismantle the building andthen do the driveway. They removed thesanitaryware and windows, before pushing theroof through and the walls in, leaving a pile ofrubble. “Instead of lorry-loading all that away,they crushed it and made it the foundation forthe drive,” Debbie explains. “We recycled thebungalow as far as we could.” They alsoreinstalled its woodburner in the living room.
Challenges Peter and Debbie experiencedthroughout the project included adhering toBuilding Regs – “a continuous sticking point”, andthe fact that some of the trades “leave youdespairing!” But despite the odd frustration, thecouple have visions for their next project – and it’squite a contrast. “It would be glass, steel andconcrete,” says Debbie. It would also be smaller –they admit they want to downsize within the next10 years. “People often ask why we built such abig house,” Debbie says. “The plot lent itself to afamily house – it was built as our home, but it wasalso built as an investment.” �
LEFTThe gym building sits adjacentto the house’s carefullylandscaped garden
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The owners of a terraced house in leafy Barnes, in the London borough of Richmond, turned to
Hogarth Architects when they wanted torefurbish the property, but at the sametime fundamentally enlarge their livingspace. However achieving the right design in this Conservation Area wouldbe a test for architect and client.The finely-designed and award-winning
two-storey extension provides a doubleheight internal space which opens outonto the large garden, flooding the interior with copious natural light. Substantial motorised sash glazing maximises the views out. The extension is clad in striking dark
fibre cement panels which sit well withthe existing glass extension to the prop-erty, while offering a contrast. Within theproperty, a beautiful bespoke contempo-rary metal staircase with Dinesen timbersteps provides access to the newly refurbished and extended basement; theheart of the home with family sitting area,kitchen and media room. The finishingtouch to this highly desirable property isa new gym/play room in the garden, alsoclad in fibre cement.
THE ARCHITECT’S VIEWArchitect on the project (and practicefounder) Ian Hogarth commented on hischief design approach for extensions:“All our work is typified by a desire to always bring in light and space, and forthe result to be practical whilst giving ajoyful feeling.” He adds: “much of our
work is about bringing the 21st centuryinto 19th century housing stock.”The client’s demands were exacting:
“They wanted something crisp and contemporary as a foil to the historichouse,” and this in tandem with the planning restrictions meant that “thejourney was not for the faint hearted.”He adds: “Muniza had a very clear
vision for what she wanted for her family.However with the building being listed,many of her ‘opening up’ ideas werenever going to be approved. Whilst wewere very keen, I had to tell her honestly,she was choosing a very difficult path,and her architectural dream would beeasier to realise in another property!”He says that her “quiet resolve” meant
she was determined for her family to stay in this location, “so if the design hadto flex, then so be it.” From an initialmeeting it took four years to get on site.“The difficulties surrounding the building’s listing were even more than we had warned, and it is fair to say whenwe eventually found our way through it,the clients were exasperated and the relationship strained.” He adds that the planning department didn’t help:“Whilst we are fairly used to intransigentplanning departments, this one almostexhausted all parties’ resolve.”He asserts that planning officers may
have little experience but wield “hugepower, little responsibility and timescalesare not something they like to concernthemselves with.”After several years of discussion,
plus an appeal, and the client contactinglocal councillors, the architects were able to have access to “an experiencedand knowledgeable” Senior Conservation Officer and eventually got a negotiated consent.
Hogarth says: “It was hard to explainthis prolonged scenario to our clients,and our whole relationship had to beslowly rebuilt.” However he admits:“Through these dark days Muniza neverlost her resolve. Many conversationsended with a mutual agreement that aswe were not attempting to cross theMediterranean in a leaking inflatable; rel-atively speaking, our shared problemswere modest.” “Together we made the most of
the planning consent we got, and whilst compromised, the overall vision remained. The design development progressed with Muniza and our seniorstaff, with me popping up at tricky moments to broker and assist in some of the decisions.” He concludes: “This was relatively easy
as Muniza’s vision never changed, andshe had the skill of being able to expressher aesthetic needs in language we couldpick up on.” Despite a host of issues, including
budget and programme challenges towards the end, this determined part-nership of client and architect produceda finished result that both parties areproud of.
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I-Joist assembly line building completedStructural work is now complete on the new 3,000m2 I-Joist assembly line buildingat James Jones & Sons Ltd in Forres. Thenew line will see JJI-Joist productioncapability more than double from the 7.5Million lineal metres per year the sitecurrently produces to a potential 20 Millionlineal metres a year. Globe Machine aresupplying the new I-Joist line andcomponents will arrive on site in the comingweeks. Once commissioned, the new lineshould alleviate any concerns the UK
construction industry might have over I-Joist supply due to on-goingBrexit negotiations, with the world’s most advanced assembly line beingon UK soil.
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Ancon honoured at third Royal ReceptionAncon has been honoured at a Royalreception to celebrate its success in the2018 Queen’s Awards for Enterprise – thethird Queen’s Award for the company. It wasa very proud moment for the two Anconrepresentatives who share over 50 years’service and have played important strategicroles in the company achieving andmaintaining UK market leadership and itssignificant international growth. Ancon’slatest Queen’s Award comes as a result ofexpanding into advanced composites, with
the successful introduction and on-going development of the ultra-lowthermal conductivity Teplo range of basalt fibre wall ties, which improvethe energy efficiency of masonry construction.
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Winner of Dulux academy challengeBarrie Thompson, a professional decoratorbased in North London won the 2017 Dulux Academy Design and DecoratingChallenge. Run in partnership with Grahamand Brown, wallpaper supplier partner toDulux Academy, entrants were asked tosubmit their own wallpaper design and takepart in an installation challenge. Barrieexplained “This competition has been avaluable experience and I have since takenadvantage of the courses available at theDulux Academy, including Mural Effects
and Feature Walls, which has given me the opportunity to develop myindustry knowledge and really enhance the technical expertise I can offermy clients.”
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Expert advice at the ExCeLThe London Homebuilding & Renovating Show returnsto London in September, with essential advice on handto help visitors build their dream property
According to the UK Land Registry,most of the publicly owned landavailable for new homes will be
registered by 2020 to boost housingdevelopment. To help equip and upskillconsumers intent on taking matters intotheir own hands when it comes tocreating their dream home, The LondonHomebuilding & Renovating Show isreturning to ExCeL. The event willprovide practical help and adviceto those who want to progress with theirproperty ventures.
The show will offer self-builders andrenovators the chance to discoverinnovative products from over 360specialist brands that will be exhibiting.Visitors will also have access to over 45free seminars and masterclasses, andmore than 750 advice sessions.
The event will be filled with free adviceon any issues a self-builder or renovatorhas, and will host a multitude of resourcesfor every project. In addition, self-builderswho have gone through the buildingprocess will be available to talk to on site.
Consumers can hold 15-minutediscussions with celebrity TV propertyexperts on the Saturday of the event.Charlie Luxton, sustainable architecturaldesigner and presenter of Channel 4’sBest Laid Plans, will be talking about ecoliving, new architectural ideas and homesof the future. Julia Kendell, interior designexpert for BBC’s DIY SOS The Big Buildand ITV’s 60 Minute Makeover, will beassisting visitors who are looking totransform their houses through stylish andresourceful interior designs.
Attendees who would like to discusstheir building plans with an array ofproperty experts will benefit from the Ask the Expert area inside the AdviceCentre. Here visitors will be able to holdfree consultations with eight residentialproperty specialists via interactivesessions. The experts on hand includeMichael Holmes (chair of the NationalCustom & Self Build Association anddirector of content and product
development for Homebuilding &Renovating), Bob Branscombe (charteredsurveyor and builder), Chris Reeves (legalexpert and a chartered builder andlawyer), and Mariana Pedroso (interiordesign expert and architect). Also presentwill be Allan Corfield (self-build expert),Sally Tagg (planning expert), and MarkStevenson (managing director at Potton &Kingspan Timber Solutions).
In the Advice Centre, visitors canexplore the Ask the Builder area and meetmembers of the Federation of MasterBuilders. The Ask the Architect area willbe welcoming over 15 experiencedarchitects from the Royal Institute ofBritish Architects (RIBA) to assistconsumers in achieving their dream home,maximising their budget and developing
solutions to improve their quality of life.Sally Tagg will be on hand at the
Planning Clinic to answer visitors’questions on how to obtain planningpermission. There will also be livepresentations in the Tricks of theTrade section hosted by experiencedtradespeople who’ll be laying bare up-to-date information on how to savemoney on everyday DIY jobs.
The mobile app will provide visitors witha personalised experience, guiding themthrough their day. This will includeinformation on all the features at theexhibition and an interactive timetablethat will display the times and locations ofall seminars and masterclasses, as well asalerting the user to any exclusive offersfrom exhibitors.
The London Homebuilding & Renovating Show takes placeat the ExCeL, London from 21 - 23 September.For more details and to buy your tickets visithomebuildingshow.co.uk/london or call 0871 231 0824
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Self-Build Zone provides Site Insurance and liability cover for anyone starting new building works, as well as coveringany existing structures on site.
Our Approved Inspectors can facilitate all survey services you may need during the build or for the warranty provision. On completion, Build-Zone can provide you with a 10 Year Structural Warranty.
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Connecting Cross-Laminated TimberTo support the growing use of cross-laminated timber (CLT) in the UK and Europe, one of the leading connector manufacturers SimpsonStrong-Tie has released an updated version of its ‘Connectors for CLT’catalogue. Featuring a host of new products including heavy duty anglebrackets, hold-down connectors and structural screws, this editionrepresents a complete set of solutions for the assembly of CLT buildings,as well as steel and chemical mortar products designed specifically toconnect the entire structure to concrete. Sales Director, Jon Head explains: “We have drawn together a hugevariety of products from across our European operations to produce acomprehensive range of performance tested connectors and fasteners toenable CLT constructions from floor to ceiling – the CLT designer needlook nowhere else”. To further support the design and construction of CLT structures, SimpsonStrong-Tie also has a team of engineers based at its manufacturing plantin Tamworth, offering technical support and assistance. The new brochure can be downloaded from the Simpson Strong-Tie UK website.
01827 255600 www.strongtie.co.uk
Building your ‘lifetime home’ made easyBuilding your own home can be an exciting, if somewhat, dauntingexperience that requires careful research. Tony Wright considered anumber of different approaches when looking for materials that would besuitable for his ‘lifetime home’. Tony wanted both a robust build and easyto use materials, which led to his decision to specify the Thin-Jointmethod of construction. Tony decided to use a combination of H+H HighStrength Jumbo Blocks and H+H Standard Grade Blocks with CelfixMortar, designed specifically for use as part of H+H’s Thin-Joint System.This was Tony’s first time using the Thin-Joint System. He said: “I certainlyliked using the products and found it relatively easy to build with them. Iwas also able to use up ‘offcuts’ from the aircrete blocks throughout theproperty – I found it very easy to cut the blocks on site.” H+H provides itsThin-Joint System as a combination of aircrete blocks with Celfix Mortar,producing masonry with a 2mm joint rather than the standard 10mm,speeding up the build process and reducing thermal bridging. The system combines 100mm aircrete blocks with cement-based CelfixMortar rather than traditional sand:cement mortar. If you are interested ingetting involved in self-building, contact the H+H Sales Team.
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When discussing the strengths of and demand for glazingsolutions it’s important to
remain unbiased, as all options have theirown merit. At IDSystems, what we havewitnessed over the last three to four yearsis a change in the market for glazing to fill large openings on extensions,renovations and self-build homes – andslim framed sliding doors have been atthe heart of the change.
WEATHERWhere once upon a time bi-fold doorswere a must have for any aperture of over four metres, now those embarkingon major projects are faced with adecision to make. Historically bi-fold orfolding doors have been a moreprevalent product in Europe. The appealof bi-fold doors comes from the ability to completely open an aperture, creatinga seamless link between house andgarden. It is therefore easy to understandwhy they have more of a heritage inEurope where the summer weather isgenerally warmer.
With the weather we have in the UKbeing more mixed, any glazing optionthat is incorporated into a design is likelyto spend far more time each year closedthan open, and as such bi-fold doors arenot always the ideal solution.
With significantly narrower frames andthe possibility to include larger panes ofglass within each panel of the door,sliding doors have the appeal of lookingbetter closed, making them more suitedto the British climate, especially wherethe size of the opening is even wider andeven more so where the home enjoys thebenefit of a particularly appealing view.
Traditionally the issue has been findingthe compromise between appearanceand performance, but thanks todevelopments in technology it is nowpossible to have larger (and thereforeheavier) sealed glass units of up to threemetres wide while still ensuring the doors
are easy to move.Architects and homeowners have
embraced the developments in doortechnology to create stunning, innovativeand eye-catching projects with larger andlarger openings. These projects havemade their way into magazines and TVprogrammes, which in turn has drivenfurther demand. This demand has
brought new suppliers and manufacturersinto the market that has driven the rate ofproduct development even further.
COMPROMISEWith sliding doors perfect for maximisingthe views out of a home and floodingrooms with natural light, there is atemptation to think they are the perfectsolution to any design dilemma.However, as with any product they docome with compromises.
The biggest trade-off with sliding doorsis that unless you are going to fit thedoors on an extended track to open intoa pocket, you are always going to lose anelement of the opening to the fixed panelbehind which the remaining panels slide.
This trade-off is most keenly felt whenthe openings are smaller and it is why
Sliding doorshave the appealof lookingbetter closed
IDSystems’ David Clarke explains why self-builders should look beyond bi-folddoors when choosing a glazing option for a large opening
The rise and rise of sliding doors
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there will always be a place for bi-folddoors or French doors for smalleropenings. The cut-off point betweensizes is not set in stone, but in ourexperience the larger the opening isbeyond four metres, the more slidingdoors with narrower frames come intotheir own, while the smaller the openingthe more bi-fold doors or French doorsare chosen.
One element that needs to beconsidered that is not always clear at thepoint of specification is the logistics andcosts involved in installations. With slidingdoors featuring larger panels thelikelihood of lifting equipment oradditional manpower being required onsite increases which can push up the costsinvolved. With smaller more manageablepanel sizes, logistics are always more
straight forward with bi-fold doors.The most important piece of advice
we offer customers, whichever systemthey are considering is to see the doorsin person and to try them out forthemselves. The old adage of ‘you getwhat you pay for’ could not be more truein the glazing industry, and whether youopt for a sliding door or bi-fold door youwant to ensure the system you haveinstalled in your home doesn’t just lookgood, it also works perfectly time aftertime, year after year.
David Clarke is marketing coordinator atIDSystems
The larger theopening isbeyond fourmetres, themore slidingdoors come intotheir own
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SmartSecure Showcased by Grabex WindowsGrabex Windows featured the FUHR 881 fully motorised multipoint doorlock, supplied by Carl F Groupco, on its stand at the 2018 Grand DesignsLive London event. Considerable interest was shown in the innovative lockthat was displayed with Carl F Groupco’s SmartSecure fingerprint andremote key fob access control options on Grabex’s timber door.
The FUHR mulitronic 881 is at the heart of Carl F Groupco’s SmartSecuresolutions - when the door is closed, all locking points, including thedeadbolt, lock automatically driven by a dual motor to engage and securewithin three seconds of closing. The FUHR 881 integrates with allSmartSecure access control options including the fingerprint and remotekey fob access displayed by Grabex at Grand Designs.
Returning to Grand Designs for the ninth time, Grabex Windowspresented a wide range of glazing products manufactured at its factory inOrpington. Carl F Groupco is an established supplier of hardwareincluding FUHR mechanical and electronic door/window locks for Grabex’saluminium, uPVC and timber range of windows, doors and conservatories.
01733 393330 www.carlfgroupco.co.uk
A sliding door kit you can install yourselfInstalling a pocket sliding door can seem like a daunting prospect. The reality is it is a lot less complex than you’d think. Scrigno have nowproduced a pocket door kit that’s intuitive and easy-to-assemble whilebeing great value for money.
A stand-out feature of the kit is that a single unit can be adjusted to fit avariety of standard UK door widths. Installation is simple and accuratethanks to the ‘snap-together’ positioning system and pre-marked sizeguides. If a double sliding door system is desired; this can be achievedeffortlessly by uniting two single door kits. All the necessary accessoriesare included in each kit.
The kits are designed for wooden doors that are 35-44 mm thick and upto 100 kg in weight. The kits aren’t limited to just wooden doors, a glassconversion kit is available that allows you to fit a stylish glass door that’sbetween 8-10 mm thick.
For more information visit our website.
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Schiedel launch the ScanFire OpusSchiedel Chimney Systems, incollaboration with Firepower Ltd., havedesigned a new minimalist inset systemfeaturing the Opus Tempo 70i stove within ahighly insulating pumice-based frame andchimney. This one-stop solution forarchitects and designers allows a real fire tobe specified for any new build, with thechimney and installation design workalready done.
This design also won the Best Flueing and Ventilation category at Hearth and Home in Harrogate 2018.
For more information please contact Schiedel by calling.
0191 4161150 www.schiedel.co.uk
Keeping the burglars out with steel windowsDifficult to force because of the inherentstrength of their frames, steel windows arenot liked by burglars. One of the bestdeterrents to a prospective thief is thetraditional ‘cottage’ style steel window,divided into small frames, with interlockedsteel glazing bars. The strength and securityof steel windows and doors is increasedthrough the use of appropriate hardware.Steel Window Association membersprovide locking devices, locking handles,concealed bolts and mortice deadlocks.
Locking handles are also supplied for existing installations to provide thehighest levels of security. Locking handles are also supplied for existinginstallations to provide the highest levels of security.
www.steel-window-association.co.uk
Selfbuilders incorporating Phantom ScreensJoin the growing community of selfbuildersincorporating Phantom Screens in theirbuild project. If you’re installing large doorsets or adding a glazed extension, you’llimprove the living experience with solar andprivacy screens. More glass means moreexposure to sunlight and a greater need forprivacy and solar control. Phantom Screensblock up to 97 per cent of harmful UV raysand reduce glare, while retaining views andconnections with the exterior landscape.Our remote-control powered screens are
available in single spans up to 12m wide and can be linked to weathersensors and home automation systems. Please call or visit the website formore infomation.
01778 560070 www.phantom-screens.co.uk
Gaia’s UFH can benefit everyoneWhen specifying heating in domesticproperties, underfloor heating (UFH) isincreasingly seen as the system that offersthe levels of energy efficiency and comfortrequired. In design terms, UFH provides theadded benefit that, unlike radiators, it doesnot have an impact on interior aestheticsand layouts. This leaves just one perplexingissue; whether to opt for a wet (hydronic)system or an electric system. Both offeradvantages and disadvantages. Whetherwet or electric, UFH systems offer
extraordinary levels of comfort to users and perform equally well. For further information on Gaia Climate Solutions, please call or visit their website.
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Garador’s retractable up & over doorsDelivering safety, security and years of trouble free service, Garador’ssteel Up & Over garage doors have long been a top favourite across theUK. Unlike canopy Up & Over garage doors, retractable doors aredesigned in such a way that they are really easy to automate with anelectric operator.
Retractable gearing means the door panel opens on horizontal tracksrunning back into the garage. They can be easily automated with aGaraMatic electric operator so the homeowner can open their garagedoor by pressing a button on a hand transmitter.
GaraMatic operators are expertly engineered to ensure fast and smoothopening and the hand transmitters incorporate bi-directional radio signalswhich are heavily encrypted for high security. Garador’s retractable Up &Over doors also come in a wide choice, of designs, colours and finishes.A video explaining the advantages of Garador’s retractable Up and Overdoors is available on Garador’s YouTube channel or you can find out moreinformation by calling.
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Farmhouse of the futureA contemporary farmhouse in rural Kinross-shire, Scotland has achieved theperfect balance of aesthetics and energyefficiency with the help of the KingspanTEK Building System. Situated between thenatural beauty of Loch Leven and theLomond Hills, Lomondmuir Farmhouse wasdesigned by architect Scott Strachan andconstructed by THCL as a “turn-key”building contract using the Kingspan TEKBuilding System. The Building Systemcomprises high performance Structural
Insulated Panels (SIPs). Their OSB/3 facing and unique jointing system alsoprovided an airtightness value of just 2.39 m3/h/m2 @ 50pa, less than halfthe level of air loss permitted for a naturally ventilated dwelling.
01544 387 384 www.kingspantek.co.uk
Panasonic pump efficiently heats renovationThe restoration of a Grade II listed 17th
Century barn in Broxted, Essex ablydemonstrates the strengths of Panasonic’sAquarea air source heat pump by supplying hot water and heating to thestunning property via under floor heating.Energy specialists, Eco Installer, completedthe installation of two 16kW PanasonicAquarea T-Cap three-phase heat pumps.Panasonic’s Aquarea is a reliable,sustainable, intelligent and extremelyefficient heating and hot water solution.
The Aquarea T-CAP (Total Capacity) maintains heating capacity, even whenthe outdoor ambient temperature is cold – maintaining 16kW of heatingdown to – 15°C outdoor temperatures.
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Wide soffit just got woodgrained!Freefoam Building Products are delighted to announce the addition of four beautiful woodgrain finishes to its Wide 605mm Soffit Range. The wide General Purpose Board is becoming a popular choice on many contemporary house styles, and has been added to the range aspart of Freefoam’s continuing support of our customers servicing theHousebuilder. Available in a choice of Rosewood, Light Oak, Black Ashand Anthracite Grey the woodgrain finish allows for a fully coordinatedroofline. The Freefoam woodgrain range is manufactured to last usingRenolit Exofol MX foil that features Solar Shield Technology, a technologyto provide built in UV protection, to reduce heat absorption, temperaturebuild up and expansion. These properties allow Freefoam to offer a ten year guarantee on all woodgrain fascia and soffit. House builders areincreasingly using colour to bring style and definition to developmentsand utilising colour elements as a cost effective way to add acontemporary feel to house and apartment developments. Freefoammade a commitment to colour right at the start of this trend embracingnew ways of manufacture and ensuring that colour and woodgrain faciaand soffit are available across the entire range.
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Yeoman Rainguard rainwatersystems have played a part in therefurbishment of one of Potton’s
show homes. The Milchester, a QueenAnne style, 3,000 square foot home,was one of the original show homes to be sited at The Potton Self BuildShow Centre, based in St Neots, backin 1992.
After many years of service, it wastime for The Milchester to under-go arefurbishment, both inside and out tomodernise facilities whilst retaining themuch-loved traditional feel throughoutthe property.
With this in mind when it came to replacing the rainwater systemPotton chose gutters and downpipesfrom the Yeoman Rainguard XLAluminium range. Installed were 125 x100 MOG profile gutters along with 75x 75mm square downpipes finished in adurable and stylish black texturedpowder coating.
Yeoman Rainguard XL Aluminiumrainwater systems offer the benefits of amodern system - easy installation, longmaintenance free life cycle, recyclablematerial - partnered with the look andfeel of traditional gutters anddownpipes, well suited to the exteriordesign of The Milchester show home.
Terry Mahoney, Marketing ProjectManager at Potton commented “Wehave worked with Yeoman Rainguardfrom the early years of the Potton SelfBuild Centre at ST Neots. Not only dothey have an excellent choice ofproduct to suit the show homes from anaesthetic point of view but one that canstand the test of time.
Yeoman Rainguard has been used onvarious houses at the centre supplyinga range of rainwater goods includingAluminium, GRP and Zinc systems, the
latest project being the completeremodelling of our flagship show home“The Milchester”.
Over the years Yeoman haveprovided many of our self-build clientswith an excellent level of customerservice with both product and serviceand we believe they are the perfectpartners for us as market leaders in theself- build industry.”
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Afunctioning rainwater system isessential to a building, but as avisible feature on the exterior of
the property it is important to selectproducts which complement the designaesthetic of the project.
COLOURGuttering suppliers now offer a largerange of colour options meaning you can make a choice to suit your owntaste. Lindab recommends taking intoconsideration the colours of the otherbuilding materials being used and pickinga colour which will either match orcontrast with key elements. A bold colourcould be selected to stand out against a white rendered facade. For example anexact RAL 7016 anthracite grey colourcould be chosen to match window frames.
Metallic finishes reflect light and can beused to add opulence while earthy tonessuit muted schemes. Steel rainwatersystems are often used for contemporarydesigns but a heritage-style colour orclassic black option can provide atraditional characteristic. Don’t be afraidto ask suppliers for material swatches tobe sure that you are happy with the wholecolour pallet for the exterior of yourproject, and take into consideration that aRAL colour reference may look differenton different materials.
SHAPEThe profile or shape of guttering can lenditself to particular design styles. Custom-designed profiles can be made in castiron or aluminium which is a good optionif an exact match for an ornate shape isrequired for a restoration project. Readilyavailable rectangular or box guttering is amore affordable way to create atraditional look on a new project. Astandard half round gutter shape istypically the most cost-effective option. A beaded front can add a twist to arectangular or half-round gutter to addinterest without huge increases in cost.
For projects where the roofline itself iscurved, guttering solutions are limited.Radius gutters can often requireexpensive tooling for production. Cleverly
designed brackets are available fromsome gutter suppliers which allow straightgutters to be installed on convex or‘concurve’ facades without the need forspecialist equipment.
MATERIALRainwater goods are typically made withmetal or plastic. A number of aspects mayinfluence your decision for one materialover another not least, price. Thoughplastic products have a lower initial cost,metal systems with much longer lifeexpectancy can offer better value andsome metal systems such as steel requirevery little additional initial investmentover a good quality plastic system.
It is important to consider thecolourfastness of plastic systems and thedurability of paint used on metal systems.When opting for a painted metal system,we recommend looking for a surfacecoating which is UV stable and scratchresistant. Alternatively, unpainted metalsuch as copper or galvanised steel canmake an attractive design feature of aguttering system.
Natural metals change appearanceover time creating an elegant effect whichis sympathetic to the environment andworks well with other materials, such aswooden cladding, which also weathers.Advances in material technology haveprovided new strengthened materialcompositions for galvanised coatingswhich means unpainted metal systemsnow offer improved corrosion resistance,making a natural metal appearance amore attractive proposition.
If the look of an unpainted metalsystem is appealing, but you want theextra protection that a painted coatoffers, a metallic paint finish in silver,anthracite and copper-like colours is agood compromise.
Once the rainwater is collected by thegutters it’s important to consider disposingof it in a sustainable way. Manufacturersusually offer a free of charge designservice to help size the gutters correctly forthe shape and size of the roof and makerecommendations for pipe positioning.These decisions will determine the
rainwater capacity of the system and areimportant to avoid overflow.
At design stage you should consideradding a collection device. A water buttcan be useful and is an environmentallyfriendly way to care for your garden whilesaving money. Most manufacturers nowoffer rainwater diverters which can bebuilt into the pipe stack to simplifyconnection to a water butt.
Water damage from a poorlyfunctioning rainwater system can reallydamage the kerb appeal of a property.Purchasing high quality products from areputable supplier and making certainthat the system is installed according tothe manufactured instructions isimportant to prevent this. You shouldexpect well designed goods to carry afunctional warranty of 10 years or more.
Nigel Stokes is building productscommercial manager for Lindab
It might not seem that significant, but guttering can have a big impact on thelook of your home. Nigel Stokes of steel guttering manufacturer Lindabexplores the options to ensure you get a rainwater system that’s right for you
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Newdigate Builders are a
successful building company,who have been in business
for over 30 years and is owned by Dave Coventry. Dave has always had a dream to buy
some land a build his dream home. His dream became a reality when hepurchased some land and built andexpansive six bedroomed property,complete with basement, garage andsun rooms.Dave is an existing customer of ARP,
so was aware of the quality of productsARP have in their portfolio. Dave hasseen first-hand how UPVC can fail andwanted the best possible materials forthe rainwater system on his new home,so he got in touch with Nigel Hancock,Area Sales Manager for ARP.Nigel visited site and carried out a
full site measure, taking into accountthe roof size and material to ensure that
the system selected would deliver thedesired result. Nigel then quoted for125 x 100 Sentinel Deepflow Gutterand 76 mm Colonnade SwagedRainwater Pipes. As this was a new build, Dave wanted
the gutter and downpipes to blend inwith the stone accents used in thebuilding of the property. ARP have theirown in-house polyester powder coatingfacility and matched the colour to thestone being used in the build.Dave Coventry Managing Director
of Newdigate Builders said: “ARPprovides a quality product at anaffordable price”Aluminium products are ideal for
self-build properties such as this, asaluminium is one of the most widelyavailable elements in the world, it isnon-corrosive, long lasting and requireslittle maintenance. Being fullyrecyclable, it can be further recycled
once it reaches the end of its useful life and unlike the plastic alternative,will last for many years, giving home-owners the peace of mind of a qualityproduct.
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When it comes to building yourown house, garden landscapingoften becomes one of the last
jobs on the list. However, despite theunpredictable British weather, Brits arespending 37 per cent more time in thegarden than five years ago, so the demandfor outdoor space which can be effectivelyutilised for various personal preferencessuch as relaxation, family time orentertaining, is on the rise. What’s more, awell-landscaped garden can add anywherebetween five to 20 per cent to the value ofa property, so it’s worth spending thatextra bit of investment to create a well-designed garden.
The way you choose to design thegarden should be a reflection of yourpersonal style. You can incorporate yourindividual tastes, but it’s important to besensitive to the style of your house too.There are a multitude of hard landscapingproducts available on today’s market, withmaterials ranging from porcelain, concreteand natural stone.
Each of these materials offers anabundance of colours and finishes, so it isimportant to choose the right product foryour project. Porcelain provides an elegantfinish, and is hard wearing, scratchresistance and low maintenance, whileconcrete is strong, durable and offers analmost endless choice of colour andtexture.
NATURAL STONENothing quite matches the inherent beautyof natural stone as each paver is differentfrom the last with variations of colour andtexture determined by nature overthousands of years. Natural stone isincredibly strong and hard-wearing, and atBradstone we go to extra lengths to sourceonly the finest quality stone which boastslow water absorbency. This means it has agreater resistance to weathering, making iteasier to maintain and therefore, will looknaturally beautiful for even longer. SmoothNatural Sandstone, for example, can giveyour patio a touch of exclusivity. The rangeis beautifully distinctive with its superb
colour and veining variations, offering avariety of options for self-build projects.
NATURAL STONE WALLINGIf you want to have a co-ordinated lookwithin your garden, Bradstone’s newNatural Stone Walling Slips are a quickand easy solution to transform a bland,uninspiring wall. With six options tochoose from, the Walling Slips can beadded to any structurally sound backingwall, whether it’s concrete or brick, usingBradbond® adhesive. The result? A stylishbackdrop for either planting orentertaining which adds shape and textureto the garden without making any
structural changes.
DESIGN & INSTALLATIONWhen it comes to designing and installingyour hard landscaping, we would alwaysrecommend using a Bradstone AssuredInstaller. With a nationwide network ofprofessional garden and drivewayinstallers, they will be able to offer adviceand design inspiration for your self-build.We also offer a 10 year guarantee on all ofBradstone’s products, when installed by anAssured Installer, for total peace of mind.
Lee Dunderdale is product manager atBradstone
Lee Dunderdale of Bradstone delves into theplethora of hard landscaping materials fordelivering a dream garden, and explains whynatural stone is the perfect choice
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How do you give an old woodfloor a fresh new look? TheSwedish floor-care company,
Bona, has come up with a new conceptto inspire homeowners to renovate andupdate the look of their floors. It’scalled Bona Inspiration and it consistsof five stylish looks that reflectemerging trends - all developed incooperation with Swedish trend analyst,Cay Bond.Renovate or replace? It is an
agonizing decision for manyhomeowners. Floor styling with BonaInspiration offers a unique solution. It gives consumers the best of bothworlds by delivering fashionable new looks – everything from brushedand oiled finishes to pale lacquered or dark rustic looks - without the cost or environmental impact replacing the floor.The concept was developed in close
co-operation with the renownedSwedish trend analyst, Cay Bond. Caybelieves that a home showcases your
personal identity more than anythingelse. “The floor has an incrediblyimportant role to play in this, and acleverly restored floor can change a room and a home dramatically,” she says.Guided by Cay’s eye and expertise,
the new range offers visual effects thatare in line with emerging trends.Moreover, homeowners are notrestricted to making minormodifications to their existing floors.They can also create a brushed and
oiled effect where none existed before. Bona’s Product Manager, Patrik
Mellnert, sums it up neatly: “By usingBona Inspiration to style your floors,you can do magic with an existing floorin just a few hours.”• The concept includes the NordicShimmer range, with its four stylishvariants that capture the tranquilNordic spirit.• For a choice of three rustic looks tobring out your inner garden, chooseGarden Atmosphere.• In contrast, New Modern is a stylefor comfort and self-expression thatgoes beyond trends and traditions.• Malibu Dreams is the essence ofCalifornia: warm and welcoming,free-spirited and rustic, but above all chic.• Finally, there is Touch of Grace forwhen you want to keep a hecticlifestyle calmly grounded.
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Adhesive & sealant is THE DOG’S B*LL*CKSEVO-STIK has introduced THE DOG’SB*LL*CKS - a new, all-in-one adhesive andsealant with advanced hybrid SMPtechnology that sticks and seals virtuallyanything, anywhere, even in the wet.THE DOG’S B*LL*CKS combines a highstrength, multi-purpose adhesive and aflexible, anti-mould sealant in a singlecartridge. It’s solvent free, overpaintableand can also be used for gap filling, roofrepair, or as a decorator’s caulk. Suitable foruse on most building materials indoors and
out, THE DOG’S B*LL*CKS is waterproof, UV resistant and is available insix colours, including Crystal Clear. For more information please contactEVO-STIK or visit their website.
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EVO-STIK launches new Adhesive FoamEVO-STIK has added to its foam rangewith the introduction of a new, fast curingPlasterboard Adhesive Foam. Available inhand held or gun applied options, theadhesive foam will stick plasterboard,insulation board and expanding polystyrenequickly and easily, with minimal mess orwaste. It can also be used to bond mostcommon building substrates includingstone, concrete, brick, metal and wood.With no mixing required prior toapplication, the adhesive foam is tack-free
in as little as eight minutes and offers the additional benefit of noisereduction up to 61dB, as well as improved insulation. The PlasterboardAdhesive Foam forms part of EVO-STIK’s comprehensive foams range.
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Seamless surfaces achieved with Osmo UKJGDecorator was contracted to renovateand refresh a composite oak kitchenworktop and shelving area in a family home.Thanks to its hardwearing properties andaesthetically pleasing finish, Osmo UKPolyx®-Oil was the ideal choice torejuvenate the high traffic surfaces. Thekitchen has a classic countryside look to it,so the client requested a natural finish thatwouldn’t distract from design of the room.Due to Osmo UK finishes being very viscidand containing both oil and wax, the wood
absorbs the finish to provide a smooth surface, resulting in the extra levelof sanding not being required. Once dried, the finish achieved a rich semisheen, completing the country kitchen look.
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Protect furniture with paints from TeknosProTeknosPro’s Futura Aqua 20 was used byJan Jankowski from JJ Painting Services,a professional painter and decorator witha focus on kitchens and indoor furniture,to protect his customers’ furniture. Thehomeowners requested a coating fortheir furniture that was not only visuallyappealing; they also wanted protection from wear and tear. Futura Aqua 20 was the perfect choice. Futura Aqua 20, is asemimatt paint specially designed for useon furniture. Jan Jankowski prefers to use
TeknosPro products instead of others across the coatings market becausethey are more durable than other water-based paints in the industry and,as a result, are able to give an excellent finish.
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Formica Group launches kitchen adhesiveFormica Group has launched FormicaLifeseal®, a waterproof sealant for kitchenworktops. Available from kitchen studios,and with kitchen installers and DIYenthusiasts in mind, the premium adhesiveprovides a high strength bond for laminateworktops and can be used to join upstandsand splashbacks for a seamless finish.Odourless and solvent free, Formica Lifesealcreates a waterproof seal between surfaces.Its UV stability means that even with sunlightcoming in regular contact with your worktop,
the colour of the adhesive will not fade. Available as a clear sealant, thereare an additional 21 colours to complement all Axiom® by Formica Group,Formica® Prima and Formica Infiniti™ Worktops kitchen decors.
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Keller kitchen creates a contemporary lookHaving lived in their large duplex apartmentfor three years, Leigh and David Campbell-Wan decided to reconfigure their kitchenand the adjoining living room to create anopen plan layout. The couple was delightedto discover the opportunities that KellerKitchens provides when creating highlycustomised and contemporary designs.Leigh was keen that the units should be discreet and slick and look more likefurniture than a conventional kitchen. With this in mind, she chose the Keller
GL3000, an ultra matt handleless kitchen in carbon. The handleless designruns not just horizontally but also vertically with the rail colour matched.The result is clean, pure and perfectly contemporary.
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Need help with your wooden fl oor?For new installations or renovations – speak to your local Bona Certifi ed Contractor!
At Bona we are passionate about wood fl oors. Our range of oils and lacquers have been used worldwide for nearly a century to protect and fi nish beautiful wood surfaces.
To help you prolong the life of your fl oor, we’ve trained a network of wood fl oor specialists in the use of our dust-free sanding system and high performance coatings.
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Kährs ash flooring design chosen for property renovationAward winning architecture and development company Design Storey have specified a Kährsash wood floor design for their Cotswold property renovation project in Chipping Campden. The project, which appeared on Channel 4's Best Laid Plans, celebrates the mid-century and Arts & Crafts heritage of the house.Occupying a large corner plot, the property was re-designed to make the most of its aspect and orientation. Design Storey switched the focus of the house by removing the single garage andreplacing it with a contemporary single-storey kitchen, dining and living area, where Kährs' ash wood flooring runs throughout the open plan design. As a result of the renovation, the 1950's househas been revitalised as a contemporary four bed home, with a modern yet practical interior. The project has been shortlisted for Design through Innovation in the 2018 RICS Awards, whichshowcases the most inspirational initiatives and developments in land, real estate, construction and infrastructure.Kährs' range includes a selection of sustainable ash wood flooring designs, ranging from on-trendlight grey hues to classic warm, natural beige shades. The designs feature in Kährs' new 2018 DesignStories brochure, available at any local Kährs dealer, or by request.
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Unique style from BLANCOBLANCO’s latest pendant extraction hooddesign adds a little unique style to themodern kitchen. The Cube Pendantextraction hood (BW2500) is extremelystylish offering four levels of extraction toreduce cooking vapours quickly withambient lighting. The Cube Pendantextraction hood is fitted with aluminiumfilters which are dishwasher safe and hassoft touch controls. With a width of 40cm,2x2.5W LED lights and a carbon filter toprotect the cooker hood from grease, the
contemporary Cube Pendant extraction hood is suitable for hanginginstallation within any sized kitchen. Available in two colours – Black andWhite – the hood retails at £580 exc. VAT.
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Bespoke home entertainment roomsWith their extensive libraries of music, moviesand box sets, streaming services such as Tidal,Spotify, Netflix and Amazon Prime have created arevolution in our homes. Loud & Clear designsentertainment rooms that bring the music andmovies to life. Loud & Clear’s bespoke music,cinema or media rooms enhance the homeentertainment experience by placing thecustomer right at the heart of the performance.Loud & Clear has been designing, supplying and
installing bespoke home entertainment spaces for over twenty years. Loud& Clear prepare a detailed specification covering the technical aspects ofthe project, and then suggest mood lighting, an acoustic room treatmentand a control system. They can also advise on the aesthetics of the room –even providing guidance on fabrics, furnishings and colour schemes.
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It’s not that many years ago that smarthome technology was available only tohigh-end luxury homes; but walk into
any high street technology shop andyou’ll find shelves full of ‘smart devices’ ataffordable prices. While these Internet ofThings (IoT) devices might be great forthe DIY-er who has the time on theirhands to get them working (those ‘plugand play’ claims don’t always ring true)are they also the best and most securechoice for someone building a luxuryhome today?When you’ve invested in your dream
home, you want to ensure that all thetechnology in it works reliably, is easy touse, and doesn’t need any understandingof computer networks to keep going.That’s where a home technologyprofessional is invaluable. By designingand installing the right cableinfrastructure you can ensure that yourtechnology works reliably now and hasthe ability to be upgraded in the future asnew technologies emerge.High street stores will tell you that
‘everything is wireless these days’ andtherefore you don’t need to run cables.But that’s just not true. The bandwidth ofa cable (how much data you can senddown it per second) is vastly greater thaneven the best Wi-Fi available. Wi-Fiperformance quickly tails off the furtheryou are from the nearest access point andwith construction methods like foil-backed plasterboard, Wi-Fi is fighting thelaws of physics to provide decentcoverage. Our simple rule is, if a device isgoing to be in a fixed location then run acable to it – free up your Wi-Fi to provideconnectivity to just the devices in yourhome that have to be mobile.
HIDING TECHNOLOGYSo your architect has designed you a beautiful building and your interiordesigner has created amazing livingspaces within your home – are you goingto spoil that by putting technologyeverywhere?That’s the beauty of a custom-installed
smart home solution. Firstly, the majorityof the equipment isn’t in the livingspaces. Most of it will be located indedicated equipment racks in a plant
room; using that cable infrastructure todistribute the data to the various devicesaround the home.Sure, speakers have to be in the living
spaces as you’ve got to be able to hearthem, but they too can be very discreet.In-wall and in-ceiling speakers take up nospace in the room and grills can be colourmatched to the décor. It’s even possibleto have speakers that are plastered over.Of course certain devices, such as the
TV, need to be on display in order to usethem, and with the demand for everlarger screens they can have a big impacton a room. That doesn’t mean that it hasto be on show when not in use though.There are numerous ways to ‘hide’ TVswhen they are switched off. A TV cansimply turn into a mirror when not in useif that suits the room layout; or a piece ofartwork can automatically unfurl in front ofthe screen. More elaborate solutionsinvolve using motorised mechanismseither to move the TV itself and hide it inbespoke cabinetry or move it to a moreinconspicuous location; or you can havemotorised panels and sections of wall thatcompletely disguise there is even a TV inthe room when it isn’t in use.
HIGH RESOLUTION AUDIOEveryone is familiar with the drive forimproving TV resolution. A few years agothere was the switch to digital, then toHD and now we’re moving to 4K Ultra HDand it won’t stop there. Yet since thepopularity of the iPod, many havebecome accustomed to poor quality,highly compressed audio. Thankfullythat’s changing as it is now possible tocombine both convenience and quality insound. There’s good choice available inthe quality of in-wall/in-ceiling speakersavailable from respected audiophilecompanies and other premium ‘Hi-Fibrands’, so they are no longer acompromise in sound quality.The cable infrastructure allows you
to move large amounts of data around so you no longer have to choose formatslike MP3 or AAC to keep the file sizessmall. In fact it’s now possible to have‘better than CD quality’ audio in everyroom in the home. High-resolution audio(typically 24-bit, 192 kHz as opposed to
CD’s 16-bit 44.1 kHz) is readily availablefor all genres of music. To appreciate thisquality everything in the audio chainneeds to support hi-res audio: source,amplifiers and speakers. Arrange a demoand hear the difference.For media rooms and home cinemas
sound quality is improving there too. New surround sound formats like DolbyAtmos introduce more speakers into theroom, including ‘height channels’ in theceiling to completely immerse you in themovie’s soundtrack. These additionalspeakers can all be hidden from view,using false walls and ceilings made fromacoustically-transparent fabrics.
EASE OF CONTROLWith an IoT devices solution you’ll havean app for the lighting, a different app forthe heating, another one for your musicetc. What started out as convenience ofhaving everything controlled on yoursmartphone soon becomes confusionaround trying to find the right app. Withan integrated home control system, suchas those from Savant Pro, Control4 orCrestron, all your home’s technology iscontrolled from a single app. There mayalso be wall-mounted touch screens andother remotes to ensure control is alwaysat your fingertips. Once all your technology is ‘talking to
each other’ – that’s when your home canbecome truly smart. Open a window whileyou’re at home and the intruder alarm willautomatically tell your heating system toturn off the heating in that room – just oneof hundreds of possibilities.
Ion Smith is director at Cyberhomes
Ion Smith of Cyberhomes discusses how smart home technology can beseamlessly incorporated into luxury home designs
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Ioften refer to the space where thestaircase sits as the ‘forgotten room’.While architects and designers have
long been fascinated by this method ofmoving from one level to another, it’s only recently that people embarking ontheir own self-build projects areacknowledging its importance, in terms offunctionality and design. The problem with many staircases is that
they have been literally ‘plonked’ with littleregard for the space in which they sit, oraesthetics generally. They are often anafterthought; something that’s been hastilyput together after the house has beendesigned or renovated. The end result is afunctional piece of furniture that reallydoesn’t ‘go’ with the rest of the home. Try and look at your home and the
space with fresh eyes. Think of yourstaircase as the heart of the home, ratherthan just a functional piece of furniture.If you have a look or style you love,
make sure your staircase fits in with that;be bold, be creative. Think of your newstaircase as a work of art. From thesculptural to the traditional and ornate,it’s possible to create beautiful staircases,regardless of how much space you have.
THE FIRST STEPWhen my wife and I built our home, wedesigned and built it around the staircase,which is the focal point of our hallway. Wewanted a traditional look and feel, inkeeping with the area and the house’sarchitecture, with the staircase as acentral feature. We wanted somethingthat you could see beyond, from the frontdoor right through to the garden, whichgives a feeling of space. We also wantedto be able to walk around it.It’s grand yet homely, and as practical
as it is elegant. With four children and adog, we also needed plenty of storagewithout compromising on the feeling of
light and space, so we incorporatedstorage into the design via four angledcupboards on either side of the stairrakes. Beauty and functionality aren’tmutually exclusive. As well as enablingyou to get from one floor to another, yourstaircase should have a ‘wow’ factor.
FROM RESEARCH TO DESIGNStaircase design and installation is aspecialist field, so do your researchregardless of whether you want to do ityourself, or employ a company to do it foryou. If you plump for the latter, look for acompany that specialises in staircases andoffers a turnkey service, as well as theability to oversee the entire process. Ask for a designer to visit your home so
they can look at the space you want yourstaircase to sit in. It’s also a good idea tocreate a ‘mood board’ of the kind ofdesigns you like – what kind of finish youwant, the purpose of your staircase (asidefrom the obvious!) and the configurationthat best suits your home and lifestyle. Do you want to create a feeling of
space and light? Do you want to be ableto walk around the staircase? Do youwant it to incorporate storage space? Thelatest technology has allowed staircasespecialists to develop clever innovationssuch as demountable balustrades – agood option for narrow spaces – curvedflights for impossibly tight corners, andstairs with hidden storage, all withoutcompromising on aesthetics. Cantilevered staircases are becoming
increasingly popular, especially for clients for whom space is at a premium.A staircase seemingly floating from onelevel to the next not only creates afeeling of light and space, but it alsoallows the staircase to become an artform in its own right. We recently carried out work on a ‘kite
winder’ staircase, whereby bespoke
wrought iron spindles have been madefrom floor to ceiling in height, thus linkingthe ground to first floor and creating aspindle ‘wall’ – a clever design statementwhich allows light to flood through.The devil is in the detail, as they say, so
it’s vital that all measurements are preciseto the millimetre. Floors and walls maylook plumb to the naked eye, but theyrarely are. Each element of your newstaircase will have been ‘cut to fit’ so eventhe tiniest degree of difference can affectthe look and fit of your new staircase, andhow it sits. It’s a technical process, butdoing your research beforehand will helpensure your new staircase fits like aproverbial glove.
THE SAFETY FACTORYou’ll also need to make sure that yournew or refurbished staircase meetsBuilding Regulations. These cover a raftof potential issues from the spacebetween the treads to headroom. Britishregulations are stricter than manyEuropean and American ones, so whatmay be accepted in other countries willnot necessarily be passed in the UK. Ifyou’ve fallen in love with a staircase yousaw on a recent trip to LA, you may needto make some tweaks before youreplicate it at home. Of all the pieces of furniture in your
home, your staircase is the piece that’sused the most. Therefore, it needs to bebeautiful, timeless and of course safe. Ithas a job to do, but your staircase shouldalso be something that makes you feelproud every time you set foot on it.
Jarrod Matthews is a fellow of theInstitute of Carpenters and foundedJarrods Staircases with his wife Sherelle
Jarrod Matthews of Jarrods Staircases is passionateabout the potential to elevate staircases to an artform. He explains why creating the perfect staircaseshould be a priority, not an afterthought
Making stairsgrand again
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Flight Design consultantsFlight Design specialise in the design andinstallation of architectural features such as staircases, balustrade and bridges. Weundertake work for both residential andcommercial projects, working with architectsand interior designers, as well as privateclients. Working with a wide range ofmaterials, we look to stretch the boundariesof both material and design, to producefascinating structures. Every installation isbespoke, and carefully built to yourspecifications. We work closely with you
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