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We have an orangery built open plan onto the existing kitchen. The base is 75mm concrete over 75mm celotex insulation board. The new floor is to have electric UFH which is to be laid directly on top of the concrete. Then ceramic floor tiles. I’m worried this will not be cost/heat efficient but the builder […]
The roof of your house will be one of its most dominant features, and the roof design, shape and style will be principally dictated by three things: the planners, your budget and what you want to use it for. Your design and build company or architect will suggest roofing materials, so decide early on if […]
Conversion projects can be an amazing route to a new home for those after a dwelling with real character, history and charm. And, there are plenty of opportunities out there from derelict barns to empty industrial buildings. But how can you take your project forward? Of course, there are plenty of practicalities to consider when […]
Seeing as Andy Righelato had only ever visited Cornwall twice, it was a massive leap of faith for him to purchase a property in St Ives. “The headland setting above a huge sandy bay was so spectacular that I put in an offer immediately. The house itself was rundown and needed a complete overhaul,” says […]
Vincie and Bernard James – BJ – Abbott were fed up with residing in the crowded south east and longed for a change of pace. “We married in 1995, when both of us were living in Surrey,” says Vincie. “We’d extended our house significantly but had it in mind to find a plot one day, […]
When Simon and Jane Crowther bought a bungalow in Fowey, Cornwall, nine years ago, they planned to do something with the old timber chalet at the bottom of their steep, clifftop garden. Both properties had outstanding sea views, and initially, Simon considered extending the chalet. This plan gradually evolved into the decision to demolish it […]
Insulating a cavity wall is a pretty simple concept – slip a little thermally-resistant material into the gap between your walls’ masonry leaves and you’ll reduce heat loss in your home. But getting the right product for your project involves careful thought. Cavity wall insulation (CWI) can be in the form of slabs or sheets […]
After spending 18 months doing up their home in Cheltenham, builder Harry Antonious and his partner Catherine Hews spotted a chalet bungalow for sale. After driving past the property, Harry was immediately drawn to it, and asked Catherine to come and see it, too. The couple approached the house agent, who told them it had […]
Having made the decision to relocate from London to the West Country, Chris and Laura Mead spent several months house-hunting without success. They hoped for a comfortable, period dwelling in a convenient village location, close to Laura’s family in Devon. “We just couldn’t find the right thing,” she says. “A lot of places felt quite […]
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