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Six benefits of residential MVHR systems

Paul Williams, Product Manager at Domus Ventilation All homes, old and new, need effective ventilation to maintain a healthy and comfortable living environment. As our awareness of indoor air quality... View Article

The role of roofscapes

Nick Boulton at the Trussed Rafter Association says that with calls for faster and better housing delivery continuing to shape the sector, making practical progress relies on involving specialists. The... View Article

John Lewis scraps housebuilding programme

The John Lewis Partnership has announced it is withdrawing from its Build to Rent property business, citing a fundamental shift in the economic conditions that underpinned the venture when it... View Article
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Product & Supplier News

Setcrete Creates Base for Great British Summer

MKM Stoke branch manager Paul Hodgkiss used Setcrete Exterior levelling compound to deliver a flawlessly smooth base that will withstand exposure to the worst of the British weather for a garden dome at his Nantwich... View Article

The Original Game‑Changing Loft Door

For 15 years, the GL250 has redefined airtight loft access. Discover why housebuilders still trust the original market‑leading design for outstanding performance. Fifteen years after launch, the Manthorpe GL250 Loft... View Article

Rural living reimagined

This unique barn conversion combines traditional character with contemporary design. Expansive panoramic glazing and thoughtfully positioned windows draw natural light deep into the home while celebrating its architectural form. Check... View Article

Complete Wetroom Protection with Marmox

Reliable, efficient, and adaptable wetroom solutions for modern developments Wetrooms are increasingly popular in modern residential developments, offering open-plan accessibility, contemporary appeal, and flexible layouts. For developers and builders, delivering... View Article

A staple component in homes since 1966!

MDF is a staple component in most homes; the panel product has been around since 1966 when West Fraser’s CaberMDF was introduced to the building market. It can be sawn, drilled, shaped, and routed cleanly... View Article

BAL Waterproof 1C passes EAD certification

BAL Waterproof 1C – the one-coat ready-mixed waterproofing system – has received EAD certification for use on NHBC-approved housebuilding sites. In January last year, NHBC the UK’s leading provider of... View Article
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