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Blockwork extension

A Guide to Blockwork

ByMark Brinkleypublished

While timber frame enjoys a lot of hype in the self-build market, masonry has not yet had its day. Mark Brinkley weighs up the options
New Insulation Saves Households £200 Per Year on Gas Bills

New Insulation Saves Households Nearly £200 Per Year on Gas Bills

ByJack Woodfieldlast updated

Homeowners have benefitted from savings of £1.15bn per year having installed new insulation between 2009-2019
Roof trusses

Roof Structures Explained

ByMark Brinkleypublished

There are more ways than ever to build a roof structure – some quicker and easier than others. Mark Brinkley explains the various options, including the flat, curved, panellised and trussed roof variations
Man cutting insulation material for building construction

New ‘Great British Insulation Scheme’ Could be Announced Before Winter

ByJack Woodfieldpublished

Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants a new £1bn insulation scheme set up to help vulnerable households lower their energy bills
A farmhouse painted white with a tile roof in a countryside setting

How to save energy in a period home without ruining its character

ByAlison Walllast updated

Our experts tackle the historic homes versus energy efficiency debate, looking at how to make improvements to your home at different budgets, from £200 to £20k
insulating windows

Insulating Windows: 10 Easy Ways to Keep Your House Warm

ByNatasha Brinsmeadpublished

Insulating windows should be top of your priority list if you want to keep your house warm and cut your energy bills — we show you how to do it
two men calculating u-values in house

What is a U-value and how are they calculated?

ByPaul Testapublished

只是一个u的值是什么?与实现最高的possible levels of sustainability and performance for our homes now more important than ever, understanding this term is vital for all homeowners
Self build house with gravel driveway

How to Choose a Construction System

ByClaire Lloydlast updated

Choosing what to build your house or extension out of is a key part of the build process. Here we highlight the considerations you’ll need to make before making your decision
The satellite image of the thermal insulation of homes in Leeds

How thermal imaging from space could be used to see where your home is leaking heat

ByJoseph Mullanepublished

A pilot scheme shows how an aircraft can reveal which homes are poorly insulated so households can improve their carbon footprints and reduce energy bills
A well-designed garage can free up vital space in a property

What is the best way to heat a garage?

BySam Webbpublished

The type of heating you need depends on the way you use your garage. We explain the options
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