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December Trade Village Newsletter

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

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


Made in Oak

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Traditional Oak framing is a centuries old technique that is ever more relevant to construction today with quick build times, thermally insulating properties, and visual appeal.

At Made in Oak we only source sustainably grown timber for our builds. Building in timber reduces your project’s carbon footprint with materials that are fully recyclable at end of life.

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Our Wiltshire workshop is powered by 100% wind and solar energy.

Find out more.


SUNSHIELD’s Tiltable External Louvres – Perfect For Apex Glazing

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External louvres are a sustainable window shading solution that enhances living space, reduces energy consumption and adds a WOW factor to your home design. Our stunning louvres are practical and sustainable; creating an effective solution for managing daylight, avoiding glare and controlling heat from the sun. Our louvres meet the Building Part ‘O’ Regulation requirement for overheating standards, as well as being manufactured with top quality. 

With a beautiful aesthetic design and a complete view-through, our louvre systems are completely tailor-made, therefore applicable for any window size and shape.

See recent instalments here.


Ventmann: The most elegant air diffusers are now within your reach

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Ventmann gypsum diffusers are a modern, 100% seamless alternative to standard plastic or metal air diffusers.

Thanks to their innovative construction, they are very easy to install and paint, integrating perfectly into your ceiling and giving beautiful results every time.

Want to see for yourself? Check out our display at Stand 209, where you can see them up close and learn more about how they can elevate your new build. Or find them already installed at the renovation house.  

With Ventmann diffusers, air has never been so elegant.

Further information here.


Comfort Matters with Green Building Store’s new windows and door range

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Green Building Store believes you thrive in the places where you experience comfort that’s why it’s launched its most energy efficient windows and doors range ever. 

The new range introduces a slimmer frame whilst maintaining dual compression seals for achieving high airtightness standards. By improving the very fabric of your building and making it more energy efficient and a healthier place to be, the new range of windows and doors will make a discernible difference to the comfort of your home by keeping it warm during the colder months and cooler during the summer.

The new range can be viewed in person at the NSBRC and online here.


Cupa Pizarras - Cupaclad

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Slate cladding provides the natural solution for new costal self-build project

CUPA PIZARRAS’ CUPACLAD 101 Logic was recently installed as part of a striking new-build project, located in Aberystwyth, Wales. The natural slate cladding was chosen because it could complement the coastal surroundings as well as provide outstanding resistance to the harsh weather conditions.

The site was purchased by homeowners, David and Shirley who looked to extend the pre-existing bungalow but after finding significant issues with its structure, opted instead to erect a new build on the same plot. To read the full case study, please click here

Find further information here.


Interior Design by KINDLY

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We are thrilled to be exhibiting at the NSBRC.  We help our clients create beautiful interiors that fulfil their everyday needs and enhance their well-being.  
Working alongside your architect and contractor, we offer a bespoke interior design service for new build homes and refurbishments, including specifying material finishes, space planning, kitchen and bathroom design, lighting, furniture and soft furnishing solutions.

Adding KINDLY to your team will help you face the many challenges ahead with added confidence. Using our expertise in holistic, functional and sustainable design we can help you to avoid expensive mistakes and create a home that is truly bespoke.

Find out more.


Ablectrics: brand new company video

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In this video we review all the products and services we offer. From lighting design to electrical wholesale. If you are embarking on a new build or renovation we would love to hear from you and can ensure you get the best out of your electrics and lighting.

Check out our new feature video to find out more about us and the great range of products we supply.

Watch the video here.

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April Trade Village Newsletter 2025

New Partners & Upgraded Stands Edition

We are proud to introduce some of our newest exhibitors and fresh, upgraded stands at the Centre. Our partners are experts in self build and renovation, and are highly engaged in this community. Visit our upcoming events to meet them and explore their amazing displays!

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

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Seize the Moment: Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Self Build Your Dream Home

We received this blog from longstanding exhibitor, Fleming Homes and found the piece inspiring, and wanted to share this with you. We hope this offers encouragement as you embark on your homebuilding project.

"Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin. Beginning makes the conditions perfect." Alan Cohen*

Alan Cohen's quote captures a powerful truth that’s particularly relevant to self-building. When the housing market feels uncertain, when interest rates continue to feel elevated in comparison with the record lows of 2020-2021, or when material prices fluctuate, it’s tempting to put the brakes on our plans - to hold off until things calm down.

The Homebuilding Centre Limited - now majority owned by its employees!

Since 2014, our award-winning visitor centre (The National Self Build & Renovation Centre / NSBRC) has been owned and operated by ‘The Homebuilding Centre Limited’, an employee-owned business. We welcomed our first visitors to the NSBRC in 2007 and, eighteen years on, we remain the UK’s only permanent exhibition centre designed specifically to meet the needs of individual self-builders, renovators and home improvers.