Product Reviews

The latest product reviews from the UK housebuilding product manufacturers and suppliers

Renewables, regulation &‘rithmatic

May 1, 2011 Product Reviews

The renewables sector is an industry growing in importance as Building Regulations take housebuilders closer to Code level six. Andrew Leech considers the latest products in this new industry

Flooring systems

April 1, 2011 Product Reviews

Floors form part of the thermal envelope which housebuilders are keen to get right as part of the delivery of lower carbon homes. Kevin Stanley reports on the flooring systems which help achieve the goal of thermal efficiency. He also looks at what else is new in the sector

Windows and doors

April 1, 2011 Product Reviews

The doors and windows industry seems fully equipped to deal with Part L, with some companies going beyond the present regulations. Suzie Mayes looks at the products, as well as other factors concerning the sector this year

Timber frame

March 1, 2011 Product Reviews

Timber frame is helping industry achieve a cost effective build and good design, as well as those all-important carbon reductions. Andrew Leech looks at the latest moves in the sector and notes the industry’s response to the challenges of fire safety on timber frame sites

Finance

March 1, 2011 Product Reviews

Lenders are re-entering the development finance market but on very specific terms, Suzie Mayes finds. For those developers seeking finance for their schemes, location, house type and, of course, cash are key

Logical living

Jan. 1, 2011 Product Reviews

Kevin Stanleytakes a detailed look at the kitchen and bathroom industries, reporting on the trends housebuilders should look out for this year. He also considers the latest in sustainable products and materials

Drainage

Dec. 1, 2010 Product Reviews

With the floods of recent years and in response to this the Flood and Water Management Act, sustainable drainage systems are being championed as the soon-to-be mandatory solutions to the problem. Suzie Mayes speaks to the experts who can help

Garage doors, doors and windows

Nov. 1, 2010 Product Reviews

Across the spectrum of materials, Andrew Leech finds that thermal efficiency, security, aesthetics and performance are the most important ingredients of today’s windows, doors–and garage doors as well