Direct Flues

STOVAX GAZCO

http://www.stovax.com

UFH super geeks

http://www.ufh.co.uk

DOWSING & REYNOLDS

http://www.dowsingandreynolds.com

FISHER & PAYKEL

http://www.fisherpaykel.com/uk

EDITOR’S LETTER

CLAIRE LLOYD has been a member of the

MEET THIS MONTH’S EXPERTS...

TIM PULLEN Tim is an expert in sustainable

ALIWOOD

http://www.aliwood.co.uk

Homebuilding & Renovating Winter Show

http://www.homebuildingshowwinter.vfairs.com

COMPLETE OAK HOME

http://www.thecompleteoakhome.co.uk

Self build boost

Government launches Right to Build review to increase the number of people building their own homes in England by Jack Woodfield & Amy Reeves

Self-build & renovation

Pressed for Time Some homeowners are struggling to find

idealcombi

http://www.idealcombi.com

MEET THE INTELLIGENT HEAT PUMP

David Hilton reviews a new heat pump which may look different, but is taking efficiency to a new level

STUDY bed

http://www.studybed.co.uk

Bathrooms

55% of people prefer a relaxing bath over the

ecoHaus

http://www.ecohausinternorm.com

WE’RE 30!

Homebuilding & Renovating is celebrating three decades helping self-builders and renovators build their dream homes

Healthy homes start here

Airflow are proud to be sponsoring and supporting Homebuilding & Renovating’s 30th Anniversary, especially during the Year of Self-Build. Here we look at Airflow — past, present and future

CARPENTEROAK

http://www.carpenteroak.com

The perfect gift for just £29.99*

https://www.magazinesdirect.com/hbrxmas

ADDING SPACE & VALUE

IMAGE: NEIL DUSHEIKO ARCHITECTS PHOTOGRAPHER TIM CROCKER PART

FEDERATION OF MASTER BUILDERS

https://www.fmb.org.uk/hbr

WELSH OAK FRAME

https://www.welshoakframe.com

JACKODUR

https://www.jackon-insulation.co.uk

SELF-BUILD INSURANCE

https://www.selfbuildzone.com

PROTECTING YOUR SELF-BUILD PROJECT

ABC+Warranty

https://www.architectscertificate.co.uk

ASK THE EXPERTS

Whether you’re lighting a beamed ceiling, renovating original windows or plastering a gaping hole, our team of experts can help

NIBE

The latest INDUSTRIAL WALL LIGHTS

Pooky’s Nelson Wall Light (£147) is made from

Rose collection

https://www.sashwindowsuk.com

Beginner’s guide to self-build

A FAMILY HOME This self-build was designed for

Proctor Group

https://www.proctorgroup.com

Deacon Sandys

https://www.deaconsandys.co.uk

Black Steel Doors

https://www.blacksteeldoors.co.uk

Choosing a build route

Self-build is a broad church — you needn’t lay a single brick if you don’t want to!

mvhr

Total Air Quality Ltd.

https://www.CHAS.co.uk

WARWICK BUILDINGS

https://www.warwickbuilding.co.uk

UK BATHROOMS

https://ukbathrooms.com

VERSATILE INSURANCE

https://versatileinsurance.co.uk

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN RENOVATING SASH WINDOWS

Hardwood sales

https://www.HARDWOODTIMBERSALES.COM

GEORGE BARNSDALE

https://www.georgebarnsdale.co.uk

StairBox

https://www.StairBox.com

FLEMINGHOMES

https://www.fleminghomes.co.uk

chelmer heating solutions

https://www.chelmerheating.co.uk

STOVAX GAZCO

https://www.stovax.com

BIODIGESTER

http://www.biodisester.com

CLEMENT

https://www.clementwindows.co.uk

BAMBOO FLOORING COMPANY

https://www.bambooflooringcompany.com

Machine Mart

http://www.machinemart.co.uk

HD SERVICES LTD

https://www.hdservicesltd.co.uk

CDI

https://www.cdi-icm.co.uk

Eurostove

https://www.eurostove.co.uk

FLOORING DOORS 2 U

https://www.flooringdoors2u.co.uk

Bromleighs

ACCA

https://www.vatrepayments.co.uk

Websters Insulation Sprayed P.U. Insulation and P.U. Cavity Injection

https://www.webstersinsulation.com

Worcestershire Caravan Sales

https://www.worcestershirecaravansales.com

OAK BEAMS

https://www.antiquebuildings.com

Arridge Garage Doors

https://www.arridgegaragedoors.co.uk

TeleBeam

https://www.telebeam.co.uk

SOLID OAK DOORS

https://www.bespokehardware.co.uk

BROUGHTONS

https://www.broughtons.com

UK STAAIR PARTS

https://www.ukstairparts.co.uk

THE SELF BUILD LOAN FUND

https://www.selfandcustombuild.co.uk

CVC Direct

https://www.cvcdirect.co.uk

TYE ARCHITECTS

https://www.tyearchitects.com

BRITISH IRONMONGERY

https://www.britishironmongery.co.uk

SECONDS & CO Insulation

https://www.secondsandco.co.uk

Architect Designed Kit Homes

https://www.hebhomes.com

FLOORS of STONE

https://www.floorsofstone.com

CABER HOUSE

https://www.caberhouse.co.uk

Oak Design Co.

https://www.oak-designs.co.uk

ORLESTONE OAK

https://www.orlestonoak.co.uk

OLLERTON Rugs & Carpets

https://www.ollertonrugsandcarpets.co.uk

Snickers WORKWEAR

https://www.snickersworkwear.co.uk

asba

https://www.asba-architects.org

prowarm

GREEN HOMES AWARDS

https://www.greenhomeawards.com

Next month

Signing OFF...

What the Homebuilding team have seen, recommend and love this month

the underfloor heating store

https://www.underfloorheatingstore.com

prowarm

Homes

Inspiring self-build, renovation, conversion and extension projects from across the UK

Characterful ADDITION

Phil and Claire Baker have sensitively renovated and extended a dated 1960s bungalow that sat on their dream plot in the Cotswolds — turning it into a charming family home

Klöeber

https://www.kloeber.co.uk

ECLISSE

urban front

http://www.urbanfront.co.uk

Continal

http://www.ufh.co.uk

Coastal EDGE

Mark and Daniela Randall’s desire for a beach bolt-hole became an inspirational design that took half a decade to realise

GRAF

https://www.grafuk.co.uk

osmo

https://www.osmouk.com

Charlton & Jenrik

https://www.charltonandjenrik.co.uk

BURTS

https://www.burts.co.uk

THE BUILD

BEFORE: A PLOT WITH POTENTIAL DURING: STARTING ON

units online

https://www.unitsonline.co.uk

Protek

https://www.protekselfbuild.co.uk

lateral thinking

Effie Dracou has transformed a neglected Edwardian flat in London. Here, she talks to Amy Reeves about renovating and extending to create a light-filled, modern home

JUST ROOF LANTERNS

https://www.justrooflanterns.co.uk

Dreadnought TILES

https://www.dreadnought-tiles.co.uk

THE BUILD

BEFORE: A DATED CONSERVATORY BEFORE: TIRED INTERIORS DURING:

Making an ENTRANCE

Two simple extensions changed how David and Elizabeth McKenzie live in their much-loved Cornish family home

dru

https://www.drufire.com

Pineland

https://www.pineland.co.uk

Continal

https://www.ufh.co.uk

OAK HILL

https://www.oakhillflooringltd.co.uk

“We’re finally able to make a start”

Katharine White and her partner Liam McCullough are back on track with their renovation of a Georgian house after being knocked off schedule earlier this year

SURFACE 360

https://www.surface360.co.uk

Amazing TWO-STOREY EXTENSIONS

From sensitive additions to contrasting design, two-storey extensions are often a cost-effective way to increase space. Take a look at these beautiful houses to get inspired for your project

SPECTRUM

https://www.spectrumarchitectural.com

ID Systems

https://www.idsystems.co.uk/theedge20

KLARVINDU

https://www.klarvindu.co.uk

OAK WRIGHTS

https://www.oakwrights.co.uk/homeclinic

“Onto the insulation and heating”

Charlie, Helen, LB and Craig are selfbuilding side by side in Herefordshire. This month, LB explains how they tackled the insulation and laid the underfloor heating pipes themselves

Terzetto

https//www.terzetto.co.uk

CORSTON

https://www.corston.com

2021 VIRTUAL HOME DESIGN AND PLANNING CLINIC

ECONO LOFT

https://www.econoloft.co.uk

FUTURE HOMES

We’re celebrating 30 years of Homebuilding & Renovating with a look at what the next decade might hold for our homes…

Welcome to the future...

PASSIVHAUS AND BEYOND

theben

BUY BRITISH BRICK

Now! aluminium bi-folding doors

https://www.nowaluminium.co.uk

FUTUREPROOF YOUR HOME

From sustainable materials to smart lighting, design and build experts reveal the emerging priorities for self-build, renovation or extension projects in 2021… and beyond

OAKWRIGHTS

https://www.oakwrights.co.uk

HEAT RECOVERY VENTILATION SYSTEM

https://www.markheatrecoverysystems.co.uk

Scandinavian Homes

https://www.scandinavianhomes.com

Bespoke Garage Doors

https://www.rundumuk.co.uk

CHARGING INTO THE FUTURE

It won’t be long before more homes feature charging points for the new wave of electric vehicles. David Hilton looks at how you can futureproof your home for the years ahead

Machin Mart

BUILDING OUT WASTE

Over the coming years we’ll all be finding ways to build less wastefully, says experienced self-builder Mark Brinkley — and that starts right at the design stage

DIG FOR YOUR FUTURE

Kornichr

https://www.kornichr.co.uk

ROBBENS SYSTEMS

https://www.underfloorheating.co.uk

Is rainwater our next big renewable?

With water shortages a regular feature of life even in our rainy country, rainwater harvesting is fast becoming a popular choice with self-builders and renovators, says green building expert Tim Pullen

Rain Water Harvesting Limited

https://www.rainwaterharvesting.co.uk

Expert advice

All the information you need to ensure that your project is delivered on time and on budget!

BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO RENOVATION

PART 15:  Restoring original features

SIPS @CLAYS LLP

https://www.clays.com

Glosford SIPS

https://www.glosfordsips.co.uk

SIPCO

https://www.glosfordsips.co.uk

5 things you need to know about SIPs!

For a low-energy, airtight home that gives you freedom in the design stakes, structural insulated panels, known as SIPs, could be the construction system to choose. Here’s why…

SAF BUILD

ECO KITS HOME

https://www.norscot.co.uk

stairparts online

https://www.stairpartsonline.co.uk

PART FOUR:I ICHALLENGING PLOTS:I UNLOCKING POTENTIALI

Mark Stevenson continues his series on how to get the ideal plot with a discussion of sites that might be more attractive than they first appear — particularly when it comes to price

SipsEcoPanels

BUILD TOGETHER WITH AAB

https://www.AAB.BUILD.com

Finishing your build with a FLOURISH

When the end is in sight, it’s tempting to rush things, but snagging, obtaining the final certificates and building control sign off all need to be seen to before you can truly say you’re done. Builder Andy Stevens explains what you need to know

border oak

https://WWW.borderoak.com

FURNESS BRICK

https://www.furnessbrick.co.uk

Frameless Glass Structures

Lorkins Contracts Ltd

https://www.lorkinscontractsltd.co.uk

LAKELAND TIMBER FRAME

https://www.info@lakelandtimberframe.co.uk

BEAUTIFUL AND DURABLE CLADDING

SSQ

https://www.ssqgroup.co.uk

REPLACING AN OLD OR DAMAGED SOCKET

Not many electric jobs are safe to DIY, but if you’ve made sure the power is off, then changing a plug is one

ME AND MY MORSO

https://www.morso.co.uk

Do I need threephase electricity?

If you’re thinking of moving towards an all-electric home with heat pumps, PV panels and charging more than one car then yes, you might want to consider investing to futureproof your supply, says David Hilton

SpiralUK

https://www.spiral.uk.com

Design

Advice, ideas & inspiration for your self-build, renovation or extension project

Extending a PERIOD HOME

Follow architect Lydia Robinson’s design ideas to bring dated layouts into the 21st century

The Traditional Verandah Company

htpps://www.ttvc.co.uk

Rega vent

SPA

https://www.spalaminates.co.uk

Robeys

https://www.robeys.co.uk

Stairkraft

https://stairkraft.co.uk

Farmhouse Flagstones

https://www.farmhouseflagstones.co.uk

SLIDING DOORS

Thinking of introducing a sliding door or two into your new self-build or extension? Architect Tara Gbolade recommends that you weigh up key areas such as energy efficiency, size, cost and materials before placing your order

ROCKET DOOR FRAMES

https://www.rockrtdoorframes.co.uk

Statement CHIMNEY BREASTS

RAINGUARD

https://www.rainguard.co.uk

Pre-build essentials

Here are some of the key things you need to consider before ‘going on-site’ with your build

osmo

https://www.osmouk.com