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Choosing external finishes
Window styles and configurations
May 17, 2022
Matching the window to the house has a huge impact on the overall success of the design, both inside and…
Incorporating dream architectural features with Keystone Lintels
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Creating Architectural Features using steel lintels – Ciaran McAliskey, Keystone Lintels
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Crafted Stone
May 6, 2021
Does your stonework need some TLC? Crafted Stone is here to repair, replace, or extend your stone walls and surrounds…
Design: External appearance
November 10, 2020
External appearance - Self-build advisor John Corless argues it's still best practice to design from the inside out, but runs…
Ep 20 – Guide to stone cladding
September 17, 2020
Episode 20: Building your home with stone usually means building a cavity wall with the external leaf solid stone. This…
Exterior Finishes: Charred Timber
March 19, 2019
Shou Sugi Ban, or charred timber, can provide a contemporary finish to your self-build both inside and out. Also known…
Roofing types and methods
March 7, 2019
The roof element of your build will require careful thought and consideration, from shape and side to roof covering; find…
External wall coverings
August 12, 2012
The external skin of a building must have four essential characteristics: durability, resistance to moisture penetration, uniform weathering and an…
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