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The Building Centre sell a range of guidance publications produced in house and by other organisations. Please choose from the list below which series you are interested in. To order, tick the item and click 'Add to Basket' at the bottom of this page.

 

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EG1 - Sound Insulation - Floors & Ceilings

With the increase of environmental noise invading our homes, these guides are a must for anyone needing to re-establish a more peaceful living space. The guide includes details of manufacturers & suppliers of relevant products, guidance documents, advisory organisations and much more.

 

£6.00 |


EG2 - Sound Insulation - Walls, Doors & Windows

With the increase of environmental noise invading our homes, these guides are a must for anyone needing to re-establish a more peaceful living space. The guide includes details of manufacturers & suppliers of relevant products, guidance documents, advisory organisations and much more.

 

£6.00 |


EG3 - Self Build

Packed with comprehensive information essential for those embarking on building their dream home, avoiding the pitfalls. It contains details of manufacturers, suppliers, land finding agencies, mortgage providers, as well as useful associations, books and publications.

 

£6.00 |


EG4 - Loft Conversions

Takes you through the loft conversion process, explaining the relevant building regulations and giving comprehensive information on suppliers of products and materials which meet those requirements. The guide also contains details of advisory organisations and guidance documents.

 

£6.00 |


EG5 - Glass in Buildings

Exhaustive directory of manufacturers and suppliers of the most innovative glass products to create the most imaginative interiors, including glass blocks, tiles, stairs, furniture and much, much more.

 

£6.00 |


EG6 - Heating: Energy Efficient Boilers

Essential reading for anyone evaluating heating systems, whether proposing to upgrade an existing system, or intending to install a brand new one. The guides include details of manufacturers & suppliers of relevant products, guidance documents, advisory organisations and much more.

 

£6.00 |  Out of Stock*


EG7 - Heating: Underfloor Heating

Essential reading for anyone evaluating heating systems, whether proposing to upgrade an existing system, or intending to install a brand new one. The guides include details of manufacturers & suppliers of relevant products, guidance documents, advisory organisations and much more.

 

£6.00 |


EG8 - Decking

A great overview of the decking products available in the UK, crammed with information on manufacturers, suppliers, advisory organisations and books.

 

£6.00 |


EG9 - Green Building - NEW

Ideas, products and contacts for building the ecologically friendly way - everything from recycled materials to natural energy products. Build the 'Green way' to save the planet and make long term monetary savings too!.

 

£9.00 |


 

 

 

 

 

 

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Responding to the overwhelming demand for home improvement information, The Building Centre has published its series of 'Essential Guides'.

 

Each project specific guide has been designed to provide all home improvers and DIY'ers with up to date data on the latest product suppliers and manufacturers, together with information identifying key consultants, advisory organisations and helpful publications.

 

The 'Essential Guides' provide a quick reference to those highly specific subjects on which The Building Centre is frequently consulted.

 

* If you require an out of stock item, please call 020 7692 6213 to find out when the item is likely to become available.

 

Other publications available:

 

Essential Guides

Information Sheets

BRE Digests

BRE Information Papers

BRE Good Building Guides

BRE Good Repair Guides

Georgian Group Guides

British Standards