Which type of glass should you use for your conservatory?
One of the many decisions you need to make when adding a conservatory to your home is deciding the type…
Are solar panels worth the money?
Solar panels have garnered a reputation for being expensive, due to their high cost a few years back. Since then,…
How to build the ultimate low maintenance home
If you have decided to self-build and create your dream home, one thing you want to avoid is ending up…
How to design the ideal conservatory
Thinking carefully during the design stages can help you create a conservatory that is used constantly throughout the year, making…
3 Reasons to Make Sure Your Conservatory is Properly Ventilated
Poorly designed conservatories can end up being uncomfortable spaces for a number of reasons and one of the key things…
What is a Sustainable Roof?
Providing an exact definition for a sustainable roof can be tricky because ‘sustainable’ means different things to different people (although…
Designing the ultimate fire safe home
Typically, fire regulations will test equipment and materials with the purpose of saving lives rather than the property. Structures are…
Are solar panels effective in the UK?
With large parts of the UK often filled with cloudy skies throughout the year, you may feel that installing solar…
Can a conservatory ever be thermally efficient?
One of the main concerns of homeowners wanting to add a conservatory to their home is whether it will be…
Do you need planning permission for a stable block?
Whatever the reason you’re planning on having horses, it’s likely you’ll need planning permission to build a stable block on…
Does metal roofing rust?
Metal roofing is a great modern material that provides the longest lifespan for the typical roof. Metal roofing can be…
Can You Heat Your Home Using Solar Power?
Renewable energy has come a long way in recent years, but with around 40-50% of the average home’s energy usage…