insideKENT Magazine Issue 23 - February 2014 | Page 125

INTERIORS

INSPIRING DREAM HOMES AT

Build It Live!

WHETHER BUILDING A HOME FROM SCRATCH OR UPDATING AN EXISTING HOME, THE BUILD IT LIVE!
SHOW AT GLOW BLUEWATER ON 22nd AND 23rd FEBRUARY 2014 IS THE PERFECT PLACE TO GET SOME
PRACTICAL TIPS, EXPERT ADVICE AND PLENTY OF INSPIRATION FOR YOUR NEXT HOME PROJECT. BUILD
IT LIVE! WILL APPEAL TO ALL THOSE PROPERTY LOVERS OUT THERE FROM SELF BUILDERS TO HOME
RENOVATORS AND ANYONE WANTING THEIR PERFECT INDIVIDUAL HOME.

Now in its second year, the show has some
exciting new exhibits for visitors to see including:
The Naked House
Designed to show a section of a new build as it
comes together after ‘1st fix’ – giving a fascinating
insight into how things are installed from ICF
blockwork (insulated concrete forms) and
underfloor heating, to the roof trusses and floor
joists.

Plotsearch Zone
Will give access to Plotsearch, the UK’s premier
live online database plus a gallery of current
available plots of land in the South East.
Self Build Academy
Offers taster sessions of Self Build Academy
training courses delivered by Potton, which is
designed to give essential knowledge for all self
builders.
Exhibitors will be showcasing some of the best
solutions on the market for building your own
home, adding more space to your existing
property or fitting a new stylish kitchen or
underfloor heating system. The range of exhibitors
will include some of the best known names in
home building and renovation including ScandiaHus, Wunda Group, Potton and Kloeber. Other
exhibitors, including Total Kitchens by George
Rose, will focus on how to put the wow factor
into your interior finish.

Alternative Self Build Techniques
There will be new live demos from ‘The Centre
for Alternative Technology’ to inspire self builders
on the merits of green building, energy
conservation and renewable energy generation.

As well as finding practical solutions, visitors can
see and touch thousands of innovative and
traditional products and gain independent one
to one advice from a team of experts who can
help answer questions about your next project.

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Visitors can also attend any of the eight free
seminars and workshops which are designed to
offer advice on every aspect of a building project.
Head to the ‘Ask Our Experts’ lounge to talk to
experts who will be offering free practical and
impartial advice on any part of a project. It is
advised to arrive at the show early to book your
slot as this area is one of the most popular at
the show.
Opening times: Saturday 22 February 10am to
5pm, and Sunday 23 February 10am to 5pm.
Tickets £12 per person

www.builditlive.co.uk