Types of Sound Insulation Build
Types of Sound Insulation
We all crave returning from a busy day of work to our own quiet sanctum that is our homes. Unfortunately, the reality of living in a busy...
Bluffers guide to builders’ jargon – Part 2Build
Bluffers guide to builders’ jargon – Part 2
The construction industry, like all industries, is awash with jargon and we thought it might be useful to put together another list of the...
Wall FinishesBuild
Wall Finishes
Gone are the days when a discussion, or in this case a blog post, about internal wall finishes would go no further than listing the various...
Natural Light - RooflightsBuild
Natural Light - Rooflights
Roof lights explained
Natural light is one of the most desirable and valued qualities in the home. When embarking on a building project,...
A Grand Design BasementBuild
A Grand Design Basement
There are lots of reasons why customers are looking to dig down to create new space. The most typical layout we come across incorporates a...
Outdoor Patio AreasBuild
Outdoor Patio Areas
So the sun has come out early this year, just in time for us to start discussing BBQs and outdoor areas. Over recent years, we have found...
Build Control - Should you be afraid?Build
Build Control - Should you be afraid?
For the unfamiliar embarking on a new project Building Control can be an intimidating concept, an unexpected level of authority and an...
Concrete vs Timber FloorsBuild
Concrete vs Timber Floors
Concrete vs Timber Floors
There are 2 types of floor construction used in the building industry today; these can be classed as either...
Polished Concrete the new build trendBuild
Polished Concrete the new build trend
The commercial world and public spaces has seen polished concrete as a popular floor choice for many years. More recently it's reached the...
Understanding Different Paint FinishesBuild
Understanding Different Paint Finishes
When embarking on the daunting task of decorating your home it is important to understand the difference between paint finishes. Choosing...
Boiler SystemsBuild
Boiler Systems
What type of boiler system do I need?
With the constant development of building technologies, there is a greater range of options than...
Project Brief: To convert and extend a family house to make the maximum use of the space within the kitchen and garden.
The ground floor at Broadgates Road had previously been extended but the extension had split the kitchen with the dining area and cooking spaces on different levels. The...