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EDITORIAL
Welcome
As this inspiration-packed issue of Build It incorporating
REGULARS
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JOAKIM BOREN Sensitive & sustainable This new home
Courtyard house
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Self build plots in Cheshire
A new1,500-home bespoke garden village development in Handforth,
UK house prices cool
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Energy efficient homes more likely to retain value
According to a survey from the Royal Institute
need to know
Benefits of installing a water conditioning system
product news
Great shopping ideas for your custom home project
3 of the best METAL ROOFS
1 Tile form roofing sheets in graphite grey,
interiors notebook
Brighten up your home using soft pastel shades to infuse a gentle pop of colour
FIND YOUR DREAM BUILDING PLOT
PlotBrowser.com is a 100% free-to-use plot and property finder, packed with 1,000s of home building opportunities. Here’s a taster of the fantastic self build plots, renovation properties and conversions currently for sale near you
NINE PLOTS & PROPERTIES IN SCOTLAND
LOCATION Leadburn, Scottish Borders GUIDE PRICE £140,000 to
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How to achieve the exposed ceiling trend
George Bradley, director of Bradley Van Der Straeten, explains how to make a feature out of your ceiling with structural timber
REAL-LIFE HOMES
CONSERVATORIES & SUNROOMS
Extending your home with a conser vatory or sunroom will add vital living space and allow you to enjoy the garden no matter the weather. With good design, these rooms can add real value, providing multifunctional zones filled with natural light, often without need for complicated planning applications. Lucy Keech shares some inspirational examples
LABOUR OF LOVE
Suzanne and Steve took a hands-on approach to building their contemporary timber frame house in rural Suffolk
Worth the wait
After stretching their budget on a new home, Ed and Nicola Dolman had to bide their time before transforming the property into the house of their dreams
KEEPING A LOW PROFILE
Adam and Raema Lyon have chosen three cladding materials for their contemporary timberframe home on a sensitive site in Orkney, designed with minimal impact to the site and environment
RENOVATION & BUILDING
Part 2 Upgrading the fabric
From addressing airtightness and insulation to maintaining adequate ventilation, Alan Tierney reveals the best eco updates you can make to the structure of a period property
Are SMART thermostats worthwhile?
Are smart thermostats the ultimate home energy-saving gadget? Jennifer Grimble investigates if they’re worth the investment
THE BENEFITS OF INSTALLING INTERNAL GLAZING
Want to balance natural light and openness with the ability to zone off parts of your home? Origin’s Victoria Brocklesby explains how to make the most of new internal glazing systems
16 WOW FACTOR FLOOR TILE IDEAS
Be inspired by this handpicked selection of beautiful flooring, including porcelain, ceramic, terracotta, vinyl and stone tiles
PLANNED VENTILATION how to create a healthy home
Rebecca Foster explains why welldesigned ventilation is critical for a comfortable house with a fresh internal living environment
TIMBER SPECIAL
10 AMAZING TIMBER FEATURES IN YOUR HOME
Emily Batesmith shares inspiring ideas for where wood details can make a striking impact on both the look and f unctionalit y of your bespoke home project
WHY BUILD WITH TIMBER?
From quick build speeds to design flexibility, Rebecca Foster outlines the key benefits of this popular construction system
BESPOKE BUNGALOW
Find out how Scandia-Hus drew on the serene surroundings to design and build a stylish contemporary home in Kent
FUTURE PROOF FAMILY HOME
Turner Timber Frames provided the highly ef ficient kit for this low-maintenance new build house in East Yorkshire
3 STEPS TO A SUCCESSFUL TIMBER SELF BUILD
Make sure your project goes smoothly with the Structural Timber Association’s guide to choosing the best build system and supplier for your new home
BUILDING WITH SIPS
Discover the basics of this modern construction technique and how it could benefit your build
AWARD -WINNING DESIGN
SIPs was the perfect choice for this striking project, which is set in an exposed coastal location with fabulous views
BENEFITS OF OAK FRAME
One of the few structural systems to be lef t on show once your project is complete, oak framing can produce a truly indiv idual home
UNFORGETTABLE OAK
Discover a home so meticulously designed and detailed that one Build It Awards judge declared they wanted to move into it!
INSULATION OPTIONS FOR TIMBER FRAME
Simon Orrells, managing director at Frame Technologies, answers your questions about choosing the right insulation for your new timber frame self build
BENEFITS OF TIMBER WINDOWS & DOORS
Offering plenty of character and strong eco credentials, there’s a long list of advantages to using wood in the construction of your home’s window frames and entryways
TIMBER CLADDING
Timber cladding is a popular external finish that works on a variety of projects, from rural renovations to ultramodern self builds, but which style will suit your home?
TIMBE R-CLAD BARN CONVERSION
Using Brimstone poplar timber cladding helped these self builders to create the sustainable eco home they were after
TIMBER FLOORING QUICK GUIDE
Wooden flooring can make a timeless statement, adding character, functionality and durability to your home, says Sander Tel
TIMBER OUTBUILDINGS
Characterful and convenient, timber outbuildings can be a practical solution to a lack of space or an alternative to an extension
STUNNING STAIRCASE DESIGNS
Timber is a timeless choice when it comes to picking the material for your stairs, lending itself to endless opportunities for creating a functional yet innovative flight
EXPERT HELP
USING BRICK CREATIVELY
Think brick’s simply a traditional, one-dimensional solution? Think again. Opinder Liddar sets out the innovative ways you can use it in your next project
PLOT HUNTING A CHECKLIST A CHECKLIST
When looking to undertake a self build, finding the right plot (or any plot) can be the number one challenge. Julia Riddle advises on how you can ease the process and find your dream site
BACK TO BASICS SELF BUILD INSURANCE
Protect your plot, build and finished property by getting the right cover in place, says Self-Build Zone’s Jake Fitness
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