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September 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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Techno Metal Post | Revolutionise Your Construction Sites with Our Helical Piles

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Techno Metal Post has specialised in helical piles for foundations for over 30 years. Our network covers the whole of France and is expanding in Europe, enabling us to react quickly and maintain a close relationship between the customer and the installer.

Techno Metal Post designs and manufactures its own piles. The installation robots are compact, lightweight and remotely controlled, which means they can be installed discreetly, without massive concreting and without disturbing the subsoil, while respecting the ecosystem. Techno Metal Posts are reversible: they can be unscrewed at any time, leaving the ground as it was before the work was carried out.

All construction projects require foundations, and our Techno Metal Posts meet this need.

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Multipipe | Achieving Net-Neutral Energy: A Self-Build Success Story

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How do you build a high-performance home that achieves net-neutral energy use?

Dive into our latest case study showcasing an inspiring self-build project powered by advanced underfloor heating and multi-layer composite pipe solutions. Discover how careful system design and top-tier materials came together to maximise thermal efficiency and sustainability.

Whether you're planning your own eco-friendly build or looking for expert design inspiration, this project proves that long-term energy savings don't have to compromise on comfort. Read the full case study to explore the build today!

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Sunshield | Take Control of Your Glazing Before You Build

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Big windows, apex glass, and soaring ceilings make a self-build look incredible - but without early solar planning, your dream home can quickly turn into a greenhouse.

Sunshield’s custom motorised external louvres stop up to 99% of heat gain before it even touches the glass. You get easy glare control, a sleek architectural finish, and full Part O overheating compliance, all while keeping your views intact and your rooms comfortable year-round.

Made to fit any custom shape, size, or style.

Planning your build? Let's talk shading early.

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Fleming Homes | Kick-start your self-build at the NSBRC Show, Friday 9th - Saturday 10th October

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If your self-build is currently a folder of clippings and some Pinterest pins join us at the NSBRC on 9th -10th October for a complimentary 45-minute design consultation.

Sit down with architectural designer David Loomis to talk through your plot, brief, budget worries, and rough ideas - you'll leave with a clearer sense of what's buildable, where costs sit, and a real next step.

Bring your plot postcode or title plan, sketches, photos, and a rough budget if you have one. Don’t worry if it’s mostly still in your head - that’s what David is there for.

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out!

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The Unico System | Future-Proof Your Home with Smarter Climate Control

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As colder months approach, homeowners are looking for ways to reduce energy use while staying comfortable. The Unico System offers a 3-in-1 solution for heating, cooling and ventilation, providing year-round climate control alongside advanced air filtration.

Designed for modern UK homes, Unico can help remove pollen, pet hair, pollution, odours, germs, mould, viruses and bacteria, all while remaining discreet within your interior.

Working alongside renewable technologies such as air-to-air and air-to-water heat pumps, Unico provides an efficient approach to heating and cooling. Whether you’re building, renovating or upgrading, it’s comfort designed for the future.

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Sustique | Two Display Kitchens - Up to 45% Off

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We’re pleased to announce a new partnership between Total Home Environment and Fleming Homes, bringing specialist MVHR expertise right from the start of the self-build design process.

Fleming Homes’ clients can therefore benefit from a bespoke MVHR design developed alongside their timber frame, helping to ensure ductwork and services are properly planned before construction begins. This will ensure a smoother process on site, avoiding costly changes and helping to maximise MVHR performance, as it will be designed around the individual home and the client’s needs.

Two specialist teams - one joint approach to creating healthy, comfortable energy-efficient homes..

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Kilmory House: a live case study with self-builder Peter Neville

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Join Peter and Total Home Environment at the NSBRC October Show to hear his journey towards energy-efficiency and the decisions that shaped this stunning modern hillside home, built amongst the treetops!

Peter wanted to get as close to Passivhaus standards as practically possible, so he utilised a timber frame structure, high levels of insulation and triple-glazed windows, which assisted in minimising his home’s heating demand, providing the foundations for year-round comfort.

Total Home Environment designed, supplied and installed an HPV Series and HPW 300 heat pump ventilation system, which provides heat recovery ventilation, efficient space heating, comfort cooling and domestic hot water. Working quietly in the background, the system brings fresh, filtered air into the home whilst maintaining comfortable indoor temperatures and a healthy environment year-round.

Peter will give you a realistic view of his self-build journey and why he chose heat pump ventilation. He’ll also share how he prepared to have the HPV Series installed and what it’s like to live with.

Total Home Environment will explain how the system works, what makes a home suitable and what’s involved in the design and installation, with time for your questions.

Whether you’re planning a self-build or exploring heating and ventilation options, join us for practical insights and a homeowner’s first-hand experience.

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Planning to Self-Build or Renovate? 5 Top Tips Before You Start | With Georgina Burnett (AKA The Home Genie)

Planning a self-build or major renovation? Before you start choosing paint colours, ripping out bathrooms or getting builders through the door, there are a few things I’d strongly recommend doing first.

I’ve renovated, styled and worked on enough properties to know that the projects that run most smoothly aren’t necessarily the ones with the biggest budgets - they’re the ones where the homeowner has thought ahead.

Because when you’re in the middle of a renovation, there will be things you didn’t expect. There will be decisions you need to make quickly, deliveries that don’t arrive, costs that change and, inevitably, the odd moment when you wonder why on earth you started.

So, here are my five top tips for getting yourself organised before the work begins.

NSBRC Aspirations & Motivations Survey 2026

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

The 2026 survey marks our sixth edition and was completed by 415 people. This data provides a detailed view of those planning, undertaking, or having recently completed substantial homebuilding projects.

August 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...

VIEW THE FULL LIST OF EXHIBITORS AT THE NSBRC

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.

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