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August Trade Village Newsletter 2025

Our Trade Village is home to more than 200 permanent exhibiting partners, selected for their reputable and relevant services and their expertise in the self build and renovation community. Join us at upcoming events to meet our friendly exhibitors and explore their fantastic stands during your next visit!

Keep reading to discover the latest offerings at the NSBRC...

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Dreadnought: Bringing Individuality to Contemporary Design

Founded in 1805 in the West Midlands, Dreadnought Tiles is renowned for the fine quality, durability, and traditional aesthetic of its plain clay rooftiles.

They are the only manufacturer to produce natural clay colours the age-old way, solely by controlling the kiln atmosphere, and their subtle reds, brindles, and Staffordshire blues cannot be replicated using modern stains and pigments.

Made from exceptionally durable Etruria marl clay, these tiles become even more characterful over time.

Whilst much sought after for restoring older properties, Dreadnought plain clay tiles add tremendous value and individuality to contemporary self-builds.

www.dreadnought-tiles.co.uk | sales@dreadnought-tiles.co.uk

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

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Ultrapanel: Now at the NSBRC!

Designed to meet the needs of today and the demands of tomorrow -Ultrapanel next generation SIP systems offer a faster, smarter and more sustainable way to self-build.

Ultra-Versatile: Can be used to construct external, internal walls and roofs – to form the complete superstructure of a next generation self-build home.

Ultra-Fast: Arriving onsite pre-fabricated ready for rapid assembly by our in-house installers, Ultrapanel delivers up to 40% faster build times than traditional methods.

Ultra-Value: Combining structural support and insulation in one precision-engineered panel, achieves up to 8% savings over traditional open-panel timber frame systems.

Ultra-Performance: Supports net-zero goals with outstanding U-values and airtightness levels, making it a robust and future-proof solution.

You can find Ultrapanel at Stand 84 in the Trade Village.

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ROCKWOOL® insulation delivers energy-saving benefits to the ‘Worst House on the Street’

A renovation project featured on Channel 4’s Worst House on the Street (16 April 2025) has demonstrated the energy-saving potential of ROCKWOOL® stone wool insulation.

Friends Bradley Dodic and Billy Parsons took a fabric-first approach to modernise their 1930s semi-detached home in Exhall, Warwickshire, resulting in improved thermal comfort, enhanced acoustics and a marked uplift in energy efficiency.

Faced with rising energy costs and a house in need of complete renovation, the pair prioritised insulation as a core component of their build strategy.

Click the button below to read more about this case study.

You can find ROCKWOOL at Stand 176, Walls / Structures Zone, Roofing Zone & in the Renovation House.

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Sunshield: Transform your Home with Sustainable Sun Control

Improve your living space with our sustainable external louvres, the perfect blend of style, functionality, and energy efficiency.

Designed to manage daylight, reduce glare, and control heat from the sun, they also add a striking architectural feature to your home.

Our louvres meet Building Part ‘O’ Regulation standards for overheating, and are manufactured to the highest quality. With a sleek aesthetic and full view-through, every system is tailor-made to fit any window size or shape – including apex glazing.

Click here to see our recent installations

You can find Sunshield at Stand 83 in the Trade Village.

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Stay cool with the stylish new Climate 7000i from Worcester Bosch

Goodbye sticky summer days, stuffy nights and overheating while working from home. Hello year-round comfort, refreshing cleaner air, and a better night’s sleep. Cool, right?

The all-new Climate 7000i from Worcester Bosch is the smartest air conditioner in our range, providing the ultimate indoor coolness. Available in sleek black or white and offering superior energy efficiency with an A+++ rating for cooling and heating, it’s a must have in any busy home.

To check out our full Climate air conditioning range click below and discover how our products can benefit your build or renovation.

You can find Worcester Bosch on Stand 50 in the Trade Village.

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Aperio Audio Visual: Home Entertainment and Smart Control in Perfect Harmony

At Aperio Audio Visual, we design and install exceptional home cinemas, media rooms, and whole-home audio systems that blend high performance with elegant design.

Whether you’re looking to upgrade your Wi-Fi, automate your lighting, or create an immersive Dolby Atmos cinema, we tailor every project to your lifestyle. Our expert team handles everything - from design through to installation and support - ensuring a seamless experience.

We’re proud of our reputation for quality, discretion, and the personal touch.

You can find Aperio Audio Visual in The Potton House & Professional Services Hub.

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Maintenance Free Garden Rooms – from Nordic

Nordic Garden Buildings offers a practical solution for those seeking a stylish, maintenance-free outdoor space. Their range of garden rooms,  summerhouses, and garden offices.

They are crafted from the best quality PVCu meaning you won’t need to worry about painting or upkeep. Each building comes with a reassuring 10-year warranty, and the price includes both installation and a concrete base -removing the usual hassle of groundwork preparation that adds stress and £1000s to the cost.

With an impressive array of styles and colours, there’s plenty of scope for personalisation to suit your garden and taste. Nordic Garden Buildings provides a straightforward, long-lasting way to expand your living space outdoors.

You can find Nordic Garden Buildings at Stand 65 in the Trade Village and in the Outdoor Living Zone.

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Latest articles


NSBRC Joins Northcot Brick to Mark 100 Years of Traditional Brickmaking

In 2027 the NSBRC will celebrate twenty years of serving the self build community, and (knowing Team NSBRC) we will no doubt be celebrating that milestone. But, we have been blown away by our exhibiting partner Northcot Brick, who this month, are marking a centenary of traditional brickmaking!

A trusted name since 1925, and known for their rich colours, character and craftsmanship, Northcot Brick continues to be the choice for stunning self-builds and heritage projects alike.

UK homes at the centre of net zero push, says Parliamentary report

Retrofitting homes is vital for the UK to meet its 2050 net zero target, according to a new report by the Energy Security & Net Zero Committee.

Four in five homes that will be occupied in 2050 have already been built. With that in mind, the report highlights retrofitting homes as one of the most impactful strategies to cut emissions, reduce energy bills, and enhance living standards across the country.

Read the full report here, or take a look at the summary below…

NSBRC Featured on BBC1’s Politics South

We’re pleased to share that the National Self Build & Renovation Centre was featured on BBC1’s Politics South on Sunday 29th June.

The programme, hosted by Peter Henley, explores current political issues across the South of England. In this episode, our MD Harvey was invited to discuss the importance of energy efficiency in our homes - a topic that’s becoming ever more critical as we face more extreme weather conditions and rising energy costs.