The Vario by VELUX Chronicles

Expanding your home via an extension is an exciting time and one that often turns a house that’ll do for now into a dream “forever home”. But these projects aren’t cheap and costs can spiral out of control if you don’t approach them in the right way.

Here we explore some of the fundamentals for managing an extension budget and making sure you get the most bang for your buck. 

Renovating or extending?

Extensive renovations or home extensions are big projects and you can ensure yours goes more smoothly by using our “pre-flight” checklist.

We’ve put together a list of essentials that will help you to make sure you have everything in place for a successful project.

How do I get my extension project off the ground and what to choose between traditional and design & build contracting?

The guide explains the true value of an extension and of the healthy homes concept, the stages of building an extension or a new house, everything you need to know about planning permissions for extensions, how to find the right professionals for your project.

If you’re looking to improve your home, then you’ll need to make sure you don’t miss what’s above your head. You might take it for granted but your roof is an integral part of your home, not just from an aesthetics point of view but also a safety and security one as well. Interior designers call your ceiling the 5th wall, and for good reason!

So, to help you pay more attention to what’s above your head, we’ve crafted this ultimate guide to new roofs in 2021 and go through how to assess what’s there, various constructions and materials and how you can upgrade and get the most out of your roof when it comes to replacing or renovating it.