We invite you to read our articles about building a house. We write all the advice below ourselves, drawing on our knowledge and experience. When we need more expertise, we invite craftspeople with both theoretical and practical knowledge to contribute. Unlike a typical blog, there is no place for sponsored articles here. We go beyond the basics, sometimes share insider knowledge and show what happens behind the scenes in the building industry. We want the information presented here to be accurate and accessible. If you have an idea for an article or would like to learn about something, contact an expert.
18.10.2018
Quality is a concept first defined by Plato as “a degree of excellence”. In his time, it was a philosophical concept, and it has remained so to this day. Numerous debates have established only that…
12.10.2018
Many factors affect a window’s thermal insulation. These include the number of panes, the gas filling between them, window size, pane thickness, profile thickness, the number of chambers in the…
09.10.2018
Windows for single-family homes come in a wide range of models, and the choice of colours can leave any client spoilt for choice. There is plenty to choose from. We are not restricted to fitting…
27.09.2018
What does roof tile frost resistance testing involve?Frost resistance testing aims to reproduce how roof tiles behave during freezing and thawing cycles. It should reflect the natural effects of the…
26.09.2018
Building a house or carrying out a major refurbishment often feels like a bottomless pit. Sometimes we have to give up the solutions we dreamed of. What can we do when our finances force us to choose…
25.09.2018
Thermal transmittance is one of the most important criteria when choosing windows for your home. It describes their thermal insulation and directly affects your home’s heating bills. I will explain…
10.09.2018
We now know what catches clay roof tile manufacturers have included in their warranty documents. The article below looks at warranties for concrete roof tiles.This is part of the article A few words…
06.09.2018
The roof tile warranties most commonly compared are certainly those for clay tiles. This is a premium product, and naturally we expect above-average quality.This is part of the article A few words…
16.02.2018
Choosing a roof covering is one of the more difficult decisions when building a house, especially when durability and warranty cover are our main criteria. Roof tile manufacturers promise warranties…
