Free Guides

These self-build guides, from Homebuilding and Renovating magazine, are designed to provide quick and easy-to-use reference on a variety of self-build and renovation topics for anyone interested in finding out more about building their new home or taking on a major renovation project. Full of great advice, examples and key supplier infomation, these free-to-view online magazines are a must read for any self-builder.

 

 Suppliers' Guide to Heating & Ventilation

Suppliers' Guide to Heating & Ventilation
This all new suppliers' guide to Heating and Ventilation is designed to provide a quick and easy-to-use reference for anyone interested in finding out more about adding new heating solutions to their self-build or renovation project.

 

The Smart Homes Suppliers' Guide

Smart Homes Suppliers' Guide
A complete guide to all aspects of smart homes, home automation and home entertainment, this free-to-view online magazine offers insight and expert advice on central control systems, lighting and more, plus lots of useful information from suppliers and installers of smart home technology.

Doors, windows and conservatories suppliers' guide

Doors, Windows and Conservatories Suppliers' Guide
This free-to-view online magazine includes lots of great advice on how to choose and place doors and windows in a new-build, as well as lots of useful information from suppliers and makers of doors, windows and conservatories.

Timber frame and structural systems suppliers' guide

Timber Frame & Structural Systems Suppliers' Guide
For anyone interested in finding out more about timber frame, this guide includes a look at the evolution of timber frame, as well as two timber frame case studies from previous issues of Homebuilding & Renovating magazine. Plus lots of useful advice from timber frame companies and suppliers.

 

More free guides coming soon...

 

#1

Floor Screed

Oliver Smith (not verified)
Tue, 12/04/2011 - 09:45
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I have a wet screed concrete floor covering an underfloor heating system that was put down about 5 weeks ago & I am planning to have an engineered wood floor installed, hopefully in a couple of weeks. With the exception of it obviously needing to dry, is there any specific requirements in the underlay or the engineered wood that is necessary when fitting on top of a screed floor?

Thanks

#2

Oliver, I've re-posted your

Samuel Joy
Tue, 12/04/2011 - 10:05
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Oliver,

I've re-posted your question in the forum where you're more likely to get a response. The link is http://www.homebuilding.co.uk/forum/heating-and-plumbing/floor-screed-uf....

Sam Joy (Online Editor)

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