Thatched Roof – Straw or Reed?

The use of reed or straw in a thatch roof has always been a topic of hot debate, but with even different thatching associations now arguing as to whether a relaxation in the rules for listed buildings is required, the issue for period home owners is more confusing than ever before.

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Solar power, green energy for the home

For homeowners with a south facing roof or wall, one of the most obvious ways in which energy can be conserved and money saved is by harnessing the su... Read more

Insulate your home and let it breathe

Energy efficiency in a Period House may sound like an oxymoron, but with global warming a major issue and minor annoyances such as the ongoing threat ... Read more

Maintaining your period home in France

If you're one of the many Brits with a property in France then you maybe interested in Joe Laredo's book, Renovating and Maintaining Your French Home.... Read more

Listed building is the perfect eco home

Turning a two hundred and fifty year old listed building into a modern day mansion is no easy feat when you're looking to combine what was once a stat... Read more