Why safety, strength and solar gain will all determine what glass you need for a glass extension If you're wondering what glass do I need for a glass extension, we explain what types are best to make sure they're fit for purpose and will meet your needs I'm a building expert and am often asked 'what are the best ways to insulate your home?' Here's my top 6 recommendations The best ways to insulate a home mean choosing the right materials for maximum efficiency. Building expert, Mark Stevenson, shares his top tips 12 oak frame porch ideas that are pretty, practical and can be sized to suit Pretty as a picture, oak frame porch ideas can add a sense of rustic charm while providing practical cover from the weather Latest about structure Timber frame construction: Everything you need to know By Mike Cruickshank, Mark Stevenson last updated 28 June 23 Timber frame construction is one of the best options for self builders wanting speedy build times and a beautiful, energy efficient home. We explain all to help you decide if this is the right route for you How much does a new roof cost to build in 2023? By David Snell last updated 15 June 23 In this guide we look at how much a new roof costs to construct, breaking down the likely figures for building the roof structure. We also give some expert tips on which type of roof will be best for your project and how to cut build costs What is a vaulted ceiling and how do you create one? By Natasha Brinsmead published 31 May 23 Vaulted ceilings make a striking architectural statement, increasing the sense of space and light in a building. We look at how they are constructed and their pros and cons Complete guide to sash windows: Styles, costs, pros and cons By Melanie Griffiths last updated 11 May 23 Sash windows have a charm all of their own — elegant, stylish and characterful. However, understanding how to restore or replace them is not always straightforward. Our guide explains everything you need to know What is a party wall? Plus what to know before carrying out building work By Natasha Brinsmead published 25 April 23 Just what is a party wall? We explain how to identify one so that you know when you might need to inform your neighbours of any alterations you plan on making Types of roof tiles explained: How to choose the best roof tiles for your home By Mark Brinkley, Natasha Brinsmead last updated 20 April 23 Struggling to decide between types of roof tiles? We're here to explain all your options, from eco-friendly choices to contemporary materials right through to some tried-and-tested classics What is a composite window and what are their pros and cons? By Natasha Brinsmead published 12 April 23 Exactly what is a composite window and is it the right option for your home? We take a look at how they differ from other windows, their pros and cons and how much they cost Internal wall insulation: What are the Pros and Cons? By Tim Pullen last updated 28 November 22 Internal wall insulation can improve your home's thermal efficiency and reduce your heating bills, however, if it's not specified carefully, it can cause issues too How to ventilate a room without windows By Natasha Brinsmead published 28 November 22 Knowing how to ventilate a room without windows is key to keeping air quality in the space healthy and preventing issues such as damp. We take a look at the best methods Insulating concrete floors: Why and how to do it — plus retrofit options By Natasha Brinsmead published 22 November 22 Insulating concrete floors to the required standard will help cut your energy bills as well as make your home feel more comfortable overall — but how is it done? We asked the experts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives Get the Homebuilding & Renovating NewsletterBring your dream home to life with expert advice, how to guides and design inspiration. Sign up for our newsletter and get two free tickets to a Homebuilding & Renovating Show near you.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES15 things that will make your house renovation look cheap – plus what to do instead, according to renovation experts2Are your windows at risk from burglars? How to maximise home window security to keep your possessions safe3The UK must ditch imported solar panels and build its own, industry experts say4How first-time homebuilders found a winning formula and created their lifelong dream home5Josie Gibson turns West Country home into eco smallholding in new TV series Our sponsors
Timber frame construction: Everything you need to know By Mike Cruickshank, Mark Stevenson last updated 28 June 23 Timber frame construction is one of the best options for self builders wanting speedy build times and a beautiful, energy efficient home. We explain all to help you decide if this is the right route for you
How much does a new roof cost to build in 2023? By David Snell last updated 15 June 23 In this guide we look at how much a new roof costs to construct, breaking down the likely figures for building the roof structure. We also give some expert tips on which type of roof will be best for your project and how to cut build costs
What is a vaulted ceiling and how do you create one? By Natasha Brinsmead published 31 May 23 Vaulted ceilings make a striking architectural statement, increasing the sense of space and light in a building. We look at how they are constructed and their pros and cons
Complete guide to sash windows: Styles, costs, pros and cons By Melanie Griffiths last updated 11 May 23 Sash windows have a charm all of their own — elegant, stylish and characterful. However, understanding how to restore or replace them is not always straightforward. Our guide explains everything you need to know
What is a party wall? Plus what to know before carrying out building work By Natasha Brinsmead published 25 April 23 Just what is a party wall? We explain how to identify one so that you know when you might need to inform your neighbours of any alterations you plan on making
Types of roof tiles explained: How to choose the best roof tiles for your home By Mark Brinkley, Natasha Brinsmead last updated 20 April 23 Struggling to decide between types of roof tiles? We're here to explain all your options, from eco-friendly choices to contemporary materials right through to some tried-and-tested classics
What is a composite window and what are their pros and cons? By Natasha Brinsmead published 12 April 23 Exactly what is a composite window and is it the right option for your home? We take a look at how they differ from other windows, their pros and cons and how much they cost
Internal wall insulation: What are the Pros and Cons? By Tim Pullen last updated 28 November 22 Internal wall insulation can improve your home's thermal efficiency and reduce your heating bills, however, if it's not specified carefully, it can cause issues too
How to ventilate a room without windows By Natasha Brinsmead published 28 November 22 Knowing how to ventilate a room without windows is key to keeping air quality in the space healthy and preventing issues such as damp. We take a look at the best methods
Insulating concrete floors: Why and how to do it — plus retrofit options By Natasha Brinsmead published 22 November 22 Insulating concrete floors to the required standard will help cut your energy bills as well as make your home feel more comfortable overall — but how is it done? We asked the experts
