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How much does it cost to build a house?
This has never been an easy question! In the current building market this question is becoming more difficult to answer. This article...
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Jun 7, 20221 min read
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Heat pumps. An alternative to gas boilers?
This 10-minute article by David Hilton, writing in Homebuilding and renovating magazine provides some valuable information and dispels...
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May 2, 20221 min read
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Reducing the environmental impact of your home.
There are plenty of product in the self build market on offer to reduce the environmental impact and running costs of your home. Eco...
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Apr 23, 20221 min read
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How much does an extension cost in 2022?
A really informative article from Michael Holmes of Homebuilding and Renovating magazine, including what to expect in terms of build...
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Apr 23, 20221 min read
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Extending your property or making internal alterations? Consider a retrofit at the same time.
With energy prices escalating there is no better way to reduce future heating bills than improving the thermal performance of your...
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Feb 7, 20223 min read
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Free heat from the sun. Capturing sunlight
Modern buildings with good levels of airtightness and insulation can benefit more from solar gains than older buildings that are less...
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Dec 21, 20213 min read
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Costing a project.
when costing a project it is important to understand the following; if the data entered is incomplete or inaccurate, the results will be...
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Dec 17, 20213 min read
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The staircase as design feature
A staircase can provide the opportunity to provide a dramatic space linking floors. A well considered design adds interest and provide...
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Dec 17, 20213 min read
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Air quality in low energy buildings.
A well written article in the RIBA Journal on air quality in Low energy buildings, by Justin Bere. Air quality in Passive Houses | RIBAJ...
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Dec 3, 20212 min read
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New website
Welcome to the new look Carvell Associates website. We hope you enjoy using the site as much as we have making it!
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Oct 27, 20211 min read
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