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Stunning and sustainable structural timber homes

It’s never been more important to build sustainably. Timber benefits from being the only organic and naturally renewable material, whilst minimising energy consumption during construction.

Award-winning Frame Technologies offers three unique TechVantage systems. These are at the forefront of structurally insulated panel technology, delivering exceptional energyefficient buildings. All three have the capability to exceed Building Regulations, achieving superior levels of insulation and creating eco-homes that meet Passivhaus standards if required.

Tel: 01544 267124 Web: www.frametechnologies.co.uk

The National Self Build & Renovation Centre is open six days a week

The UK’S award winning permanent venue for independent homebuilding advice & support has helped over a quarter of a million visitors create their own dream home.

With a packed timetable of events, workshops and courses, there’s always a reason to visit! The National Self Build & Renovation Show is our largest event, and next takes place on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th May. Held over two days and featuring an unrivalled line up of exhibitors and experts, on hand to share their advice, this is an unmissable event. Alongside 200+ exhibitors within the NSBRC’s ‘Trade Village’, the ‘Professional Services Hub’ is the place to go for independent, expert advice from a range of specialists including project managers, architects, planning consultants and many more.

The show is the perfect opportunity for you to be inspired, gather information and talk to genuine experts who will be delighted to help answer your questions and offer advice. If you are considering a new build, renovating a tired property or simply looking to create new space then we will have talks, tours and advice tailored to you.

Don’t take our word for it, here are a couple of reviews from our previous show:

★★★★★ “Exceptional. One year in to finding land as an aspiring self-builder, the quality of in-person training, and ready access to professionals at the centre is beyond brilliant”.

★★★★★“Fantastic to meet expert traders that are passionate and knowledgeable about their products and the environment and are willing to help fill in the gaps! We had a positive and helpful day out and came home inspired”.

Tel: 0345 223 4455 Web: www.nsbrc.co.uk

Snug Fit

Individual style is in and creating a snug room is a great way to show it – says Crittall Windows. “An impactful way is to be inspired, be adventurous – be you,“ says Russell Ager, managing director of Crittall Windows, a pioneer of bespoke steel frame window manufacture for almost 180 years. Creating a cosy snug room is a great way to show individuality and very in vogue. While the nature of a snug is to make it comfy, clever use of glazing via internal steel screens, doors and windows ensure light is let in. They look stylish, without compromising warmth and cosiness. Matching combinations of Crittall’s minimal profile windows and Innervision internal glazed steel screens with sliding or hinged doors are bespoke and designed for modern living, providing a light and airy sense of space.

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