In recent years we have reassessed our indoor and outdoors spaces, making them more inviting, liveable and aesthetically pleasing than ever before. And, though we are now able to welcome friends and family into our homes again to celebrate the festive season, home owners are still utilising their garden and yard spaces, increasing their indoor/outdoor living footprint. Clearly the mercury has dropped but here’s how you can make some easy alterations to your outdoor space to create a cosy Winter entertaining space.

Cladding is a popular option to give homes a wow-factor finish that is hard-wearing, long lasting and low maintenance. But remember, when planning your cladding project, it’s very important to consider ventilation.

Contemporary houses are prime for combining materials - glass and concrete, stone and brick, wood and plaster, etc. Fibre cement cladding has also become part of this trend.

WFH is the abbreviation EVERYONE knows. Just a few short years ago it would have attracted blank stares but these days everyone is doing it. And while there are a multitude of advantages to WFH – working from home – it has put our living space under immense pressure. What do you do if there simply isn’t room for desks and chairs and office equipment – not to mention all extra storage space you will need?

A recent Cedral survey revealed that the majority of us hanker after country cottage style homes, with a nostalgic eye on the past and a pull towards nature. Almost a third of our respondents said they favoured the cottage look, beating luxury modern homes and traditional Georgian/Victorian style properties into second and third places respectively.

What you need to know about changes to BS 5250 - the code of practice for control of condensation in buildings

New UK research reveals that one third of homeowners are put off home renovations for fear of hiring a rogue trader.

Cedral cladding is the perfect complement to a range of building materials; see our inspiring projects to find out how to get the best results.

Fibre cement is a durable building material. But how is it made and what is it used for? Discover what Cedral has on offer.

Roof insulation protects your home. Cedral helps you decide which options are the most suitable for you.

Durability, design, weight, weather resistance, cost, sustainability… Which roof solution scores best?

Your facade makes or breaks the look of your home. Cedral gives you inspiration for modern designs. You are only limited by your imagination!