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May Trade Village Newsletter

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.

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

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Tapco Roofing | TAPCO ELITE ROOFING AWARDS 2026

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Are you the proud homeowner of a new TapcoSlate® or DaVinci Select Shake roof during the past five years? Perhaps you saw the Tapco® Roofing Products originally at NSBRC and then asked your roofer to install them on your home’s exterior.

If that’s the case, contact your roofer and suggest he enter the Second Annual Tapco® Elite Roofing Awards Program! This contest is open through July 15, 2026 for roofers to enter for free. Contact your roofer today and make your home an award-winner!

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Cupa Pizarras | Natural Slate That Performs

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Looking for a roofing or façade material that delivers on both performance and appearance?

CUPA PIZARRAS natural slate offers a proven solution for residential and commercial projects.

With over 130 years of expertise, our slate provides exceptional durability, low water absorption, and a lifespan of over 100 years. Whether you’re working on a traditional roof or a modern façade using CUPACLAD®, natural slate delivers a clean, premium finish with long-term reliability.

Trusted by architects and developers worldwide, it’s a low-maintenance, sustainable choice that adds real value to your project

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Ablectrics | Keep up with us on socials

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If you want to get the best advice and lighting design tips please check out our new YouTube channel. We post short design guides helping you understand how to light a room and achieve the best results.

All our videos are made by an award winning professional lighting designer. They are aimed at helping developers and self builders. If you want to arrange to come in and speak to Fraser himself, in the Bristol showroom he also offers a free 1 hour consultation and will ensure your lighting is well designed and created the best look.

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Good Energy | A better way to power your home

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Could you generate more of your own electricity with a bespoke solar system? Good Energy have helped thousands of households move towards greater energy independence, lower bills, and less exposure to price spikes.

This spring, you can unlock a faster payback period with their limited-time offer. Use code SPRINGSOLAR to get two free panels*. Includes: expert installation, 25-year warranties and ongoing 5★ support.

*Terms and Conditions Apply, please to the Good Energy Website for more information.

Start with a FREE solar design


MBC | Timber Frame Factory Open Day Saturday 20th June 2026

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MBC Timber Frame are hosting an exciting Factory Open Day on Saturday 20th June 2026. Whether you’re a self-builder or an architect, with or without planning permission, this is a great opportunity to learn more.

Join MBC to discover how high-performance, passive timber frame homes are designed and manufactured. Enjoy a guided factory tour and explore the windows and doors showroom. You’ll also have the chance to speak with their expert team and gain valuable insights for your project.

Choose from two sessions:

Morning: 9:30am–11:00am

Afternoon: 12:00pm–1:30pm

Book your place today via the MBC Timber Frame Website

Book your place today!


Gartec | Platform Lift with Half-Height Solves Restricted Headroom for Full Home Access

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Limited headroom on an upper landing is common in homes with a pitched roof and sloping eaves. For this Aston Rowant project, Gartec integrated an Aritco HomeLift Access into an unused cupboard footprint and specified a half-height gate at the upper level to suit the reduced clear height.

The result supports safe, step-free movement between floors without compromising the home’s layout. With over 30 years’ experience, we support self-build and renovation projects from early advice through to installation and aftercare, helping you plan dimensions, positioning and compliance with confidence.

Thinking about a platform lift for your home? Read the full case study to see what’s possible.

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Ecological Building Systems | Building Better Across Retrofit and New Build

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Founded in 2000, Ecological Building Systems supports Building Better across the UK and Ireland through a fabric-first approach to sustainable construction. Working across both retrofit and new build projects, Ecological specialises in airtightness, windtightness, insulation and moisture management systems designed to support long-term building performance.

Combining high-performance sustainable building solutions with expert technical guidance, CPD training and practical support, Ecological works closely with architects, contractors, installers and homeowners to help deliver healthier, low-energy and durable buildings that are designed to perform long term.

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Meet the Team: Career Journeys at the NSBRC

The following blog was written by Evie Pearce, work experience student, during her time with the NSBRC team. This reflects the research and effort they put into their placement, and we're pleased to share it with you.

In this blog, I will be asking five of The NSBRC’s team members various questions about their careers and the rewards they get from them, their journey to get to where they are now, the advice they would give to younger individuals and what they would be doing if they weren’t working in the job titles they have now.

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CarbonLite Retrofit: Why go beyond Building Regs?

The Association for Environment Conscious Building (AECB)'s CarbonLite retrofit standard creates a measurable pathway to make existing homes more comfortable, healthy and efficient.

We sat down for a chat with the AECB's Tim Martel in the Retrofit Zone, to explore how CarbonLite works and what it means to use a 'Performance Based Standard' like this to plan and track your project.

April Trade Village Newsletter

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 & events at the NSBRC...

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The National Self Build & Renovation Show: Friday 9th & Saturday 10th October


Create your perfect home at The National Self Build & Renovation Show! Join us for 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.

The National Self Build & Renovation Show