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EDITOR’S LETTER

Extending a semi-detached house is one of the most popular projects you can undertake, which perhaps isn’t that surprising once you consider that it’s the most common type of housing stock across the country*. Typically offering space to the side and rear of the property, as well as the option of converting the loft space, there are so many opportunities to turn what can often be a run-of-the-mill property into something specific to you and your needs. Our in-depth guide to adding space and value to a semi-detached house on page 104 offers plenty of inspiration to get those creative ideas flowing. For the majority of extension and renovation projects (semi-detached houses included), glazing will play a key role in the overall look and feel of the space, as the…

EDITOR’S LETTER

British Gas launches Home Health Check service New research from British Gas has found that Brits are confused about tackling energy efficiency in the home. Polling UK homeowners, the energy giant found that a whopping 74% find it difficult to tell just how much energy they are wasting around the house. So to help homeowners become smarter about energy efficiency and consumption, British Gas has launched a Home Health Check service. Designed to help homeowners establish the energy efficiency of their property and identify areas for improvement, the service costs just £99 and will require a British Gas expert to visit the home to assess it over the course of an hour. The specialist will look at the home’s heating system and analyse how well it’s running, use thermal imaging…

THE NATIONAL Homebuilding & Renovating

GET TWO FREE TICKETS NOW! Simply visit national.homebuildingshow.co.uk/showpreview to pick up two free tickets worth £36* This jam-packed show, running from 21–24 March 2024, will provide you with the building blocks to kick-start your project and guide you on your way to a successful project. There’s a wealth of information and ideas on offer – all of which are included free in your show ticket – so read on to learn about what’s on offer… SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE There’s nothing like being at a live event to hear our inspiring speakers live on stage, get tailored advice for your project and see, touch and compare the latest products in person. And that’s just part of what you can do at our National show this year. Building a house or renovating…

THE NATIONAL Homebuilding & Renovating

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REAL PROJECTFUTUREPROOFED NEW BUILD TIMELINE HOMEOWNER Sally Robinson LOCATION Northamptonshire PROJECT New build HOUSE TYPE Detached, two-storey, five-bedroom house SIZE 298m² BUILD ROUTE Builder and subcontractors BUILD TIME 20 months BUILD COST £820,000 VALUE £1.35 million + After Sally Robinson’s husband Paul was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in 2015, the couple were suddenly presented with new and enormous challenges, one of which was that their historic family home was highly unsuitable for someone who would inevitably become increasingly disabled. “As a listed 16th-century thatched cottage, with many different levels and narrow doorways, it simply wasn’t possible to make all the adaptations we needed,” says Sally Although they were reluctant to move away from the Northamptonshire village where Paul had lived and farmed all his life, particularly at such…

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Radical rethink

NAMES Antony and Jenni Bulley OCCUPATIONS Retired LOCATION Wiltshire PROJECT Contemporary replacement build PLOT COST £340,000 in 2018 BUILD COST £260/ft² WORK BEGAN March 2020 BUILD COMPLETED April 2021 Until they stumbled across a plot with plenty of potential, Antony and Jenni Bulley hadn’t even considered taking on a build project.“We didn’t have a plan and we were even thinking of downsizing, but then this plot became available via auction,” says Antony, who along with wife Jenni, had never self-built before. “I’ve seen the opportunities, but I’ve also seen the pitfalls,” he says. But the couple felt it was their “last chance to do such a large project”. CONFRONTING THE RISK The project itself was a risk from the beginning. The site they found included a pair of derelict workers’…

Radical rethink

HOMEOWNERS Jaymeen and Neelam Patel LOCATION Beckenham, Bromley PROJECT Refurbishment and extension of a Victorian semi-detached villa BUILD TIME December 2017 to March 2019 BUILD COST £384,000 (excluding kitchen and appliances) For 12 years, Jaymeen and Neelam Patel happily lived in their three-storey Victorian semi-detached villa in Beckenham, but with a growing family, they were eventually faced with the choice of either moving house or improving and futureproofing their current home. “We’ve always liked the house and the area, plus there’s off-street parking and good train connections,” says Jaymeen. “But for a five-bedroom Victorian house it had a small, cold and draughty kitchen. And we needed more bathrooms in the house. There were only two toilets — one on the top floor and one on the ground floor and nothing…

Framing the view

TIMELINE HOMEOWNERS Alison and Colin Fayle LOCATION Fife, Scotland PROJECT Oak-framed extension HOUSE TYPE Detached three-bedroom 1990s house SIZE 220m² BUILD ROUTE Architect and oak framing company BUILD TIME Nine months HOUSE COST £299,000 in 2007 BUILD COST £114,000 VALUE £450,000+ Alison and Colin Fayle considered 17 different properties when they planned to relocate to Scotland from London with their two children, but the only house which Colin refused to go and see was the one they ended up buying. “It was a very ordinary looking building from the outside, smothered in pebbledash and with concrete roof tiles,” recalls Alison. “Colin wasn’t keen at first when we spotted it online, but then we saw the hilltop setting surrounded by beautiful trees and countryside. And the fact that the village is…

Framing the view

Homes on brownfield plots

Modern oak frame Carpenter Oak provided the green oak frame for this wow-factor home, designed by Roderick James Architects. The house sits on land previously occupied by a piggery and an orchard, hence its brownfield classification. Obtaining planning permission to build on the site wasn’t straightforward, due to the lack of a town plan that covered the surrounding area. To help them navigate the process of getting consent, the owners hired a professional planning consultant who cited the land’s previous purpose to deem it brownfield, and therefore suitable for development. This contemporary home is the result. A green oak frame forms the skeleton of the house, which is wrapped in a structural insulated panel encapsulation system. Natural stone cladding is paired with horizontally laid red cedar boards to clad the…

Homes on brownfield plots

The A to Z of self-building

A Architect Your choice of architect should be able to translate an effective design into your personal style and be someone you feel comfortable working with. RIBA (The Royal Institute of British Architects) has a useful Find an Architect tool to help you search. Alternatively, ask around for recommendations and check social media for local architects showcasing their work. Look in the area of your plot for any new homes you like and talk to the owners. A local architect might be friendly with the planning authority and may be able to recommend local builders they have worked with. Be sure to view any of their projects before taking them on and ask if you can speak to previous clients, too. B Building Regulations Building Regs are a set of…

The A to Z of self-building

How much does a new front door cost?

BUILD COST CLINIC When it comes to your home, the front door holds a pivotal role that goes beyond mere aesthetics. A well-chosen front door is not just an entry point; it’s a statement, a guardian and a vital component contributing to the overall functionality and appeal of a home. Your front door serves as the first impression visitors have of a property. Beyond the initial visual impact, it plays a crucial role in security, energy efficiency, and the overall ambience of a home. Back in the 1970s there was pretty much just one single choice for a front door and that was timber. These days the choice has expanded to the very popular and budget-friendly uPVC as well as steel, aluminium, composite and solid hardwood. From the cars we…

How much does a new front door cost?

A BUILDER’S VIEW TOP TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL PROJECT

There are so many things you can put in place to have a successful project — most of which you need to do before the project starts. It’s never too early to get fully organised as the hard work you put in during those early stages should mean less stress later on. This whole topic serves as a major part of the talks I do at Homebuilding & Renovating Shows up and down the country each year, so I’m well versed to give you my top 10 tips. 1 DO YOUR RESEARCH I can’t stress how important it is to carry out research on your builders and tradespeople before you employ them. With various social media platforms to find them on, there is no excuse. As trades, we use these…

A BUILDER’S VIEW TOP TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL PROJECT

EXTENDING A SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE

Around 60% of the UK population live in semidetached houses* so it should come as no surprise that extending a semi is one of the most popular projects undertaken by homeowners keen to make the most of their properties. Semi-detached houses have so much going for them when it comes to building an extension, particularly compared to terraced houses, yet often their full potential isn’t reached. “There needs to be more glamour in the name semi-detached,” says Robert Wilson, principal architect at Granit Architecture + Interiors. “Far from the image of suburban enclaves of vegetable growers following the good life, semis are excellent for creating a large, spacious home.” ASSESS WHAT YOU ALREADY HAVE Take a good look at what you already have (as well as what you want to…

EXTENDING A SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE

What to do if you breach your planning permission

Getting planning consent for a new home or extension can be such a joyous moment. I still absolutely love it every single time I get a permission through for my clients, and they, of course, are even more overjoyed than I am. This is particularly true when it’s taken months of delving into detailed planning policies and trudging through the treacle that is our planning system to get there. Hopefully your planning consultant will have guided you to success without too many scars, but don’t let the joy of that achievement allow you to relax too much. One of your next jobs is to make sure your new building or extension meets the details approved by the planning permission that has been issued. If you don’t stick to those details,…

What to do if you breach your planning permission

From extensions to loft conversions, including roof glazing in your design will help fill your space with natural light and brighten central rooms that can become dark and gloomy when homes are extended. “Apart from functional benefits, rooflights and roof lanterns add aesthetic value to any property as well as creating a visually stunning focal point in both traditional and contemporary interiors,” says Ian Bousfield, marketing manager at Korniche. “By utilising premium materials such as aluminium frames and thermally efficient double and triple glazing, they have revolutionised the way we design and incorporate extensions into our homes.” The latest technology means that frames and sightlines have become narrower with innovative options for contemporary circular and dome shapes. Architectural glazing now often features ultra-sleek ‘up and over designs’ where structural glazing…

Whatever your build project, optimising light is likely to be high on your agenda. Whether it’s part of a glass wall, or positioned above bifold or sliding doors, adding a glazed gable will not only bring more natural light in, it will capture a scenic view or give you a better visual connection with your garden. HEAT AND GLARE To prevent a room from becoming too hot, you might want to consider solar-control glass or special coatings that work by absorbing and reflecting heat. They also help filter light to reduce glare. “Tracking the sun is a major consideration when designing your gable glazing, as heat and light are a valuable commodity, but overheating can be a real issue and is now acknowledged by the relatively new Part O…

6 OF THE BEST BIFOLD DOORS

SHAPED FORM Ideal for a bay window, this large curved Solarlux Highline bifold door from ecoHaus has slim sightlines and a panel height of up to 3.5m. POA COOL COMBO Two Sunflex SF75 eco doors from IDSystems have been used in the window and door configuration shown above. From £2,160 per panel including installation. MODERN AESTHETIC IQ Glass’s ultra slim frame aluminium bifold doors can open up to 90% of an elevation. Priced from around £1,100/m 2 including installation. TIMBER DESIGN Kloeber’s KustomFold made-to-measure wooden bifold doors are available in solid engineered softwood, hardwood or oak. From £2,685 for a two-panel bifold. ADDED SECURITY Origin’s bifolds can be specified with the company’s eight-point locking system, which is PAS 24 compliant and Secured by Design accredited. From £1,440 per…

6 OF THE BEST BIFOLD DOORS

How to design a self-build house

You might have plenty of ideas of what you want your new house to look like and you may know what you do and don’t like in terms of house styles, but actually coming up with a design can be a pretty complicated task that can seem a little overwhelming to begin with. Our useful checklist explains the main considerations you’ll need to take into account and explains those factors that will influence the kind of house you end up with. Spending the time getting the details right in these initial phases will set you off on the right path to creating the home you’ve always dreamed of. WHO WILL DESIGN YOUR HOME? One of the first and most important decisions you will need to make at the beginning of…

How to design a self-build house

HOW TO BUILD A HOUSE PART 10: ACHIEVING WEATHERTIGHT

The final stage of achieving weathertight and protecting your home from the elements is the installation of the windows and doors, followed by the completion of the cladding. This month, I’ll take a look at the key issues relating to both elements so that you can make sure your project is built well. WINDOWS AND DOORS Of all the products bought by self-builders, windows and doors are among the most expensive. If you’ve ever visited a Homebuilding & Renovating show, you’ll soon realise why — slim sightlines and funky functionality means windows and doors are now uber-cool and a high-performance product with U values capable of being well below 1.0 W/m2K. Despite the improved performance that windows and doors now offer, in terms of the envelope, they’re still the weakest…

HOW TO BUILD A HOUSE PART 10: ACHIEVING WEATHERTIGHT

ASK THE EXPERTS

VERTICAL TILING Can you use roof tiles for cladding? Tiles used for vertical tiling or hanging tiles are the exact same tiles as standard plain clay roof tiles and have been used in this way for centuries. They were originally used to keep the rain out on wattle and daub walls, but as building methods and materials changed, they went on to become popular in adding visual interest and detail to the design of a building, particularly during Victorian times and with the Arts and Crafts movement. Today we see plain clay vertical tiling most often used on dormer cheeks and gable ends, also on first-floor walls, where they can create an attractive visual aesthetic on modern timber frame and block buildings. Sometimes a tile in a different colour is…

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Q What is a thermal bridge?

Have you ever found yourself wondering what a thermal bridge is? It’s an important question in the world of energy efficiency and the answer plays a critical role in keeping your home warm and cosy. Think of thermal bridging as the uninvited guest that slips through your insulated walls, impacting your building’s temperature regulation. The culprits? Areas such as wall corners, windows, doors and the junctions where your ceilings and floors meet. When insulating a wall, it’s crucial to understand that thermal bridging can counteract your efforts if not properly addressed. But don’t worry, this article is here to guide you. Let’s delve into the nitty-gritty of thermal bridging and explore effective solutions to keep your property comfortable and energy efficient. WHAT IS A THERMAL BRIDGE? Let’s start by demystifying…

Q What is a thermal bridge?

Beautiful farmhouse kıtchens

ARCHITECTURAL MOODBOARD As kitchen styles go, a farmhouse kitchen is a constant favourite. With its relaxed, informal feel and because it can be tailored to suit all kinds of design preferences, contemporary included, this is a look many homeowners are after. Designing a kitchen is exciting but can be a little overwhelming due to the sheer choice of products – units, worktops, appliances, flooring and lighting – available. Deciding on the look you want should be one of the first steps you take as once you have a firm idea of the looks you like, selecting the right fixtures and fittings becomes much easier. “A farmhouse kitchen errs on the side of being a relaxed concept, rather than formal kitchens that can lack personality,” says Richard Davonport, managing director at…

Beautiful farmhouse kıtchens

Biomass boilers are now being seriously considered by some homeowners — particularly those off-grid who are looking for an alternative to gas and oil boilers. But how is biomass fuel made and is it really a ‘green’ sustainable alternative? It’s worth remembering that humans have always used biomass energy — right from before recorded history. The wood fires used by early humans for cooking and keeping warm were the first forms of biomass energy. Subsequently, following the industrial revolution and now in the present day, biomass is used for fuel to generate electricity and to power machinery. What’s more, biomass boilers can be used to heat an entire house as a viable alternative to gas and oil boilers. USING BIOMASS In essence, biomass boilers generate energy by burning living or…

Self-build for beginners PART NINE CHOOSING A BUILD ROUTE

Most self-builders agonise about how they’re going to get their new home built — worrying that costs will spiral, or they’ll regret choosing a bad builder. This article explains the options available and how to make sure your preferred build route suits your circumstances. Choosing the right build route really is key to a successful, smooth-running build and, in turn, reduces the chances of a stressful build. As such, it pays to give this decision considerable thought from the outset. There are four main choices when it comes to building a home: ● You can literally build it yourself, although most people don’t have the time or inclination to do so. ● Alternatively, you could self-manage and employ trades/subcontractors to do the work on your behalf. ● Using a professional…

Self-build for beginners PART NINE CHOOSING A BUILD ROUTE

A bright future

The creative owners of this east London home tasked Unknown Works with adding space for their young family, with a layout that could be adapted for hosting parties and intimate gatherings. The cramped and dark ground floor needed to be better connected to the rest of the house, as did the large rear garden. The practice chose to use cross-laminated timber (CLT) as a flexible, cost-effective, sustainable building technology, designing a kit of prefabricated structural panels in Spruce CLT, which were assembled on site in just four days. The panels were insulated, coated in textural render, and painted a bold banana yellow. The staggered design – which is a response to the site’s planning constraints – allowed the architects to include a cook’s herb garden by the kitchen. Skylights bring…

A bright future

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