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Structure

Many elements of structure make up the home, including doors, floors, walls, roofs, foundations and windows. This handy guide helps explain all these elements and more.

Choosing floors: comfort vs. convenience?

Choosing floors and floor coverings is often a matter of finding a sensible balance between comfort and convenience.   Comfort versus convenience? Try to pick floors...

Suitability – floors for different areas

Different floors are suitable for different locations. Read about how you can make the best match between your floor and your room. One of the...

Choosing floors: colours, texture and brightness

The texture and design of your floor can do more than help control heat. To some extent, it'll also determine how effectively daylight is...

Recycled materials in flooring

Consider using recycled materials in your floors for a more environmentally friendly and cost-saving solution. Read on to find out more.   Using recycled materials for...

Heat dissipation and thermal mass

Dense concrete floors easily absorb a great amount of heat - which is great in some climates, but far from ideal in others. Find...

Carpet and underlay

Carpet can add colour and warmth to your home, as well as a comfortable, forgiving surface on which to walk. What are carpets made of? Carpet...
Sprung floor

Sprung floors

Sprung floors are designed with a bit of give and bounce, and are ideal for gyms, dancefloors or similar areas.   Sprung floors are suitable for...

Raised floors

Raised floors are used when a gap is required between the floor surface and the sub floor, normally for the purpose of wiring or...

Glass and acrylic floors

A glass or acrylic floor, when designed and installed tastefully, can add a sense of luxury and class to your home.   Glass flooring can be...

Balcony floors

Because of their exposure to the elements, balcony floors need to be particularly durable and weatherproof.   Balconies have different flooring requirements compared to your standard...
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