Mark Brinkley Mark is the author of the ever-popular Housebuilder’s Bible and an experienced builder. He’s just finished his latest self build. Grid List Latest articles by Mark Brinkley A Guide to Blockwork By Mark Brinkley While timber frame enjoys a lot of hype in the self-build market, masonry has not yet had its day. Mark Brinkley weighs up the options ICF: Insulated Concrete Formwork Guide By Mark Brinkley ICF has been the next big thing in walling systems for a long time. Mark Brinkley discovers that it’s much more than ‘the Lego of build systems’ Wet Plaster or Dry Lining? By Mark Brinkley What’s the best way to finish internal walls and ceilings? Mark Brinkley looks at the main options and their cost — and explains how to make the right decision for your home Guide to Choosing a Driveway By Mark Brinkley A welcoming driveway sets the tone for the rest of your home. Mark Brinkley and Tim Pullen explain how to get it right Self Build Warranties By Mark Brinkley There is a lot of confusion amongst self builders surrounding the concept of warranties — what are they and how do they differ from Building Control? Roof Structures Explained By Mark Brinkley There are more ways than ever to build a roof structure – some quicker and easier than others. Mark Brinkley explains the various options, including the flat, curved, panellised and trussed roof variations How to Choose Pocket Doors By Mark Brinkley Pocket doors are a great solution for open plan spaces and small rooms alike, but the key to getting a pocket door right is all about what’s going on behind the plasterboard Flat Roofs: A Handy Guide By Mark Brinkley Flat roof structures offer numerous advantages, from design and material options through to cost. But is it the right option for your project? Internal Walls: Stud or Solid? By Mark Brinkley What options do you have for the internal walls of your self build, and how do you choose? And, how do you check whether an existing wall in your renovation is loadbearing or not? We answer these questions and more How to Build on a Sloping Site By Mark Brinkley A look at the technical and structural implications for homes on a sloping site. Includes advice on costs, drainage, stilts and basements Previous123Next Homebuilding & Renovating Newsletter Get the latest news, expert advice and product inspiration straight to your inbox. Receive news and offers from our other brands? Yes No Receive mail from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors? Yes No Thank you for signing up to Homebuilding. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. Most Read Most Shared 1 Wayfair Sale: Save up to 41% on Lighting 2 Planning Reforms Reportedly Face Backlash From Conservative MPs 3 Renewables Industry Calls for Green Homes Grant to be Extended 4 Cheap Bathroom Suites: Our Guide to the Best Budget Buys 5 Mortgage News: Doing Your Research is Pivotal to Access Deals, Building Society Warns 1 Wayfair Sale: Save up to 41% on Lighting 2 Planning Reforms Reportedly Face Backlash From Conservative MPs 3 Renewables Industry Calls for Green Homes Grant to be Extended 4 Cheap Bathroom Suites: Our Guide to the Best Budget Buys 5 Mortgage News: Doing Your Research is Pivotal to Access Deals, Building Society Warns Our sponsors
A Guide to Blockwork By Mark Brinkley While timber frame enjoys a lot of hype in the self-build market, masonry has not yet had its day. Mark Brinkley weighs up the options
ICF: Insulated Concrete Formwork Guide By Mark Brinkley ICF has been the next big thing in walling systems for a long time. Mark Brinkley discovers that it’s much more than ‘the Lego of build systems’
Wet Plaster or Dry Lining? By Mark Brinkley What’s the best way to finish internal walls and ceilings? Mark Brinkley looks at the main options and their cost — and explains how to make the right decision for your home
Guide to Choosing a Driveway By Mark Brinkley A welcoming driveway sets the tone for the rest of your home. Mark Brinkley and Tim Pullen explain how to get it right
Self Build Warranties By Mark Brinkley There is a lot of confusion amongst self builders surrounding the concept of warranties — what are they and how do they differ from Building Control?
Roof Structures Explained By Mark Brinkley There are more ways than ever to build a roof structure – some quicker and easier than others. Mark Brinkley explains the various options, including the flat, curved, panellised and trussed roof variations
How to Choose Pocket Doors By Mark Brinkley Pocket doors are a great solution for open plan spaces and small rooms alike, but the key to getting a pocket door right is all about what’s going on behind the plasterboard
Flat Roofs: A Handy Guide By Mark Brinkley Flat roof structures offer numerous advantages, from design and material options through to cost. But is it the right option for your project?
Internal Walls: Stud or Solid? By Mark Brinkley What options do you have for the internal walls of your self build, and how do you choose? And, how do you check whether an existing wall in your renovation is loadbearing or not? We answer these questions and more
How to Build on a Sloping Site By Mark Brinkley A look at the technical and structural implications for homes on a sloping site. Includes advice on costs, drainage, stilts and basements
