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May Trade Village News

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...

Click here to view the full list of NSBRC exhibitors


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Extending product life is essential for sustainable buildings

Recently, GreenCoat® reached the highest levels in the new UV and RC corrosion standards (prEN 10169:2022). The new Ruv5 class and RC5+ corrosion class use the same testing methods as previous classes, but testing times are extended.

Curious to see the new classes in action?

One example is the Longhouse, Netherlands designed by Rick Eijsbouts from Architecten Studio-pls and supplied by SCH Holland BV. It features a roof in matt appearance made from GreenCoat Pural BT to create sharp lines for a very graphical house.

GreenCoat Pural BT offers the highest RC5+ corrosion and Ruv5 classification (in matt appearance) for extended product life, which has already been confirmed by SSAB's GreenCoat® guarantees.

Read more about the Longhouse, Netherlands

Find more information in our GreenCoat® technical datasheets


SPC Heat Cloud – the only heating emitter you need!

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Heat Cloud is the latest and most energy efficient heat emitter currently available and is the most compatible with heat pumps.
Heat Cloud sits within the building’s sub-structure, behind plasterboard ceilings or walls, without reducing the ceiling height or room dimensions and is invisible to the occupants.
With rapid heat up and cool down times, Heat Cloud provides the controllability and the compatibility required for use with heat pumps. With a 20% saving on energy bills compared to underfloor heating, why would you not choose Heat Cloud?

FIND OUT MORE


NEW Victoria Heater

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  • A revolution for electric heating
  • Controllable with a smartphone and
    compatible with Alexa.
  • Ideal Storage Heater Replacement
  • Supplied and installed
  • Supplied & Installed by GB Electrical
    15 Years Warranty

Contact Farho for a quote - FIND OUT MORE


Handmade Rooftiles available within 8 – 10 weeks

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With current conditions extending lead times for many roof tiles suppliers, you can still get the best handmade tiles delivered to your nearest retailer or site within eight to ten weeks.

We also have delivery-ready stock of many of our most popular collections for period restorations, or to enhance the appearance and value of prestige developments for discerning self-builders. 

Click below to visit our website for a brochure, for free samples or to contact our friendly team of experts.

Remember, few things in life are as important as the roof over your head, so choose Lifestiles - Tiles for life.

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We Make Ventilation Design Easy - EnviroVent's Ventilation System Design Service 

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Our Projects Team takes the hassle and complication out of ventilation system design, by providing a dedicated and bespoke design service enabling us to easily convert your requirements into a quote quickly and hassle free.

We have a dedicated in-house team of professionally trained CAD designers who work closely with our technical team to ensure the right product is specified and that airflow rates are met and building regulations are adhered to.

They can support you with your ventilation project and have extensive experience in new build and refurbishment projects for both residential and commercial applications.

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Book your place at the Self Build seminar with Allan Corfield Architects!

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This seminar - hosted by ACA and delivered by top industry experts - will prepare you for your Self Build journey. 

The one-day seminar is offered on two upcoming dates (Saturday 9th July and Saturday 8th October) at the NSBRC.

Course registration (£80 per person) includes lunch, refreshments, a full day of expert advice and opportunities for individual consultations. Some of the topics discussed at the seminar are:

-               Finding and assessing land
-               Funding and protecting your project
-               Your project team and the design process
-               Project Management and cost control
-               Future home standards and construction systems
-               Renewable heating design
-               MVHR design
-               Virtual Reality demonstration
-               And more!

FIND OUT MORE AND BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE


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Latest articles


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.

March 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...

VIEW THE FULL LIST OF EXHIBITORS AT THE NSBRC

The National Self Build & Renovation Show: Friday 31st Jan - Sunday 2nd Feb 2025


Create your perfect home at The National Self Build & Renovation Show! Join us for three days of an unrivalled line up of exhibitors and experts on hand to share their advice, this is an unmissable event for anyone thinking of self building or renovating their home.

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