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Allan Corfield23.7.20247 min read

A Guide To SAP Assessments For Your Self Build

How do we ensure the homes we build are truly low-energy? The answer is using The ...
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Allan Corfield18.7.20247 min read

Do I Need A Contract Administrator For My Self Build?

The journey of a self-build is fraught with many complexities and challenges from ...
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Allan Corfield16.7.20247 min read

8 Ways To Maximise Natural Light And Views In Your Self Build Home

The location of your plot is one of your self-build’s most important features. It’s where ...
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Allan Corfield2.7.20245 min read

How Do I Choose A Construction Method For My Extension?

Thinking about extending your home? We don’t blame you. With the cost of land and build ...
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Allan Corfield26.6.20246 min read

How To Prevent Thermal Bridging In Your Self Build Home

As the importance of energy-efficient home construction gains momentum in the UK, the ...
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Allan Corfield18.6.20246 min read

9 Benefits To Building A Passive House

The Passive House Standard is sweeping the self-build industry, and it’s clear to see ...
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Emma Corfield17.6.20245 min read

The importance of lighting in your home design

Ambient lighting provides overall illumination for a room and is usually achieved through ...
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Allan Corfield11.6.20244 min read

Private Building Control or Local Authority Building Control?

In the United Kingdom, building regulations are the crucial documents that ensure your ...
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Allan Corfield30.5.20247 min read

7 Questions With Self Build Expert Allan Corfield

In the summer of 2015, we sat down with our director Allan Corfield to discuss where the ...
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