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August Trade Village Newsletter 2024

Our Trade Village is home to over 200 permanent exhibitors, chosen for their respected, relevant offerings and their knowledge of the self build and renovation community.

Read on for this month's news and highlights from the Trade Village...

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Dreadnought Tiles: British made roof tiles with over 200 year history

Your choice of building materials has a big impact on the eventual value of your self build and a beautiful clay roof will add value and bring lasting character. 

Dreadnought Tiles have been making traditional Staffordshire clay tiles and roof fittings at their factory in the Midlands for over 200 years.

Manufactured with the same shape and natural variable tones as centuries ago, these tiles have a timeless aesthetic for both restoration projects as well as modern architectural homes. 

Come and see their range at the Centre or get in touch with one of their specialists.

You can find Dreadnought Tiles in the Roof Zone & Brick Library at the Centre.


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Palmer + Partners Architects meet Bio Diversity Net Gain

Here at Palmer + Partners Architects we have been specialising in residential architecture for over 15 years, working with our clients to understand their needs and bring their aspirations to life.

Look at our latest Passive Standards home to receive planning approval. Follow the below link and our social media platforms where we delve into how the change in planning legislation surrounding bio-diversity net gain has informed the design of this project.

You can find Palmer + Partners at Stand 218 in the Trade Village.

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Ecohaus Windows and Doors: trusted experts in high performance glazing for self builds

ecoHaus Windows & Doors are highly regarded amongst builders and clients alike for their expert knowledge and installation of high performance windows and doors in self build projects.
Discover how triple glazed sliding doors, opening out to a stunning vista, helped one Cornish new build achieve net zero.

ecoHaus provided not only a quality product, but also a professional service, from start to finish. Support was always on hand, and a complicated install was ultimately made to appear easy.” Dig Mattholie, DIG Architects.

You can find ecoHaus Windows & Doors at Stand 130 in the Trade Village.

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ClearView™ Gable End Blinds from Appeal Home Shading: Insulation & shading without spoiling your view

Traditionally shading gable-ends meant billowing curtains or blinds with guide wires. However this motorised ClearView™ blind solution allows effortless control of light, temperature and privacy at the touch of a button.

The Honeycomb Energy Saver fabric reduces heat gain by up to 78%, keeping things cool and comfortable.

Retracting fully when not required, without unsightly guide wires, ensures that both the outside view and the stunning look of the gable can still be enjoyed.
You can find Appeal Home Shading at Stand 166 in the Trade Village.


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Scandinavian Homes: Introducing our new ‘Minihus’ range of log buildings

Looking for an annexe / gym / office / sauna?
Check out our new Minihus range and our other garden buildings.

Sustainable Scandinavian design, eco-friendly, and ideal for self build, your log garden building will be custom-designed to suit your needs.

Supplied as a comprehensive kit, including pre-cut log external walls, double-glazed windows, doors, and an optional internal framework with cladding (to allow insulation on the inside). Just imagine yourself sitting on the terrace on a warm summer evening!
See an example of the wall structure of our log buildings in the Wall Structures Zone at the NSBRC.
You can find Scandinavian Homes in the Wall Structures Zone at the Centre.

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Westminster Stone Win ‘Best Paving’ in Ideal Home Garden Awards 2024

Westminster Stone are very proud to have won ‘Best Paving’ in the 2024 Ideal Home Garden Awards for their British made Stonecast paving.   

This Award stands as a testament to the company’s commitment to excellence in outdoor design and product innovation. This specific category recognises paving solutions that not only enhance the appearance of a garden but also prioritise functionality, durability and suitability for various garden styles.

Winning this competitive award indicates that our paving has impressed a panel of design experts and is considered to be at the forefront of the outdoor design industry.

You can find Westminster Stone in the Outdoor Living Zone & Veranda Wall Display at the Centre.

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Level Access Lifts: Elevate Your Build with a Discreet Lifting Solution

Upper floors, split levels or even single steps become more difficult to overcome as we get older or if we encounter mobility issues.

So, it makes good sense to consider future proofing the home that you are pouring your heart and soul into, by designing in a discreet lifting solution.

Find out more when when we'll be at the Centre for the next Market Day on Friday 13th September!

For a free consultation, please contact us by using the button below. You can find Level Access Lifts at Stand 132 in the Trade Village

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Scandinavian Trading: Introducing Beha Raw - An Electric Smart Heater designed to be painted!

With a heat-resistant front panel you can paint this heater to be an eye-catcher with a contrasting colour or make it 'invisible' by painting it with the room’s colours. Or use it 'raw', just as it is. Your Style Your Choice!

Beha Raw comes with the renowned Beha quality, functionality and technology but with Beha Raw you create a room that is not only comfortably heated, but that you mould into your interior design and style.

Contact us on info@scandinaviantrading.co.uk or 01932 645050 for more information.

You can find Scandinavian Trading at Stand 197 in the Trade Village, in the Finishes Zone & in the Renovation House.

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NSBRC attends Employee Ownership Conference 2024

On 26th & 27th November, we attended the EOA Annual Conference hosted at the Telford International Centre. Harvey, Amanda, Kirsty & Katy joined 864 EO sector business leaders, employee owners & professional advisors from over 300 companies for this unique event (the UK’s largest employee-ownership gathering), which offered 2 days of learning, inspiration and networking.

Self Build & Renovation: Live! - Episode 5 - '10 Years of Employee Ownership'

In 2024, we celebrated 10 years of being Employee Owned! This is a milestone we're incredibly proud of. Employee Ownership is the cornerstone of our culture and ethos at the NSBRC, so we wanted to take this opportunity to reflect on this achievement, and what it means for us - and for you!

In this episode, our Self Build & Renovation: Live! series host Chris Dawes (Visual PR) is joined by NSBRC team members Harvey Fremlin, Managing Director, Katy Ashcroft, Content Marketing Manager, and Phil Wilson, Business Development Manager, to discuss what EO is all about, what this journey has been like for our business, and how it benefits our employees, our visitors and our partners.

NSBRC Aspirations Survey 2024

Each year The National Self Build & Renovation Centre produces a survey in partnership with the National Custom & Self Build Association (NaCSBA).

The 2024 survey marks our fourth edition and was completed by 721 people. This data provides a detailed view of those planning to, or currently undertaking substantial homebuilding projects.