1. Orbit Homes: highlights from a partnership of 35 years.

    …collaborated with. “If you’re not customer focused, with reliable, good service, then you don’t get any work in this industry. It’s that simple.” While A&L and Orbit shared similar beginnings—each…

  2. ComfortSmart Series

  3. SJD Homes Making Net Zero Affordable

    …says. “Achieving sustainable housing isn’t that hard, but achieving it and making it affordable, that’s the magic.” – Simon Dunstan, SJD Homes. The aim for SJD Homes is sustainability at…

  4. Celebrating four decades of A&L.

    We’re incredibly proud to announce that 2020 marks the forty-year anniversary of A&L. Four decades of A&L. That’s no mean feat. There’s a huge amount that goes into 40 years…

  5. A&L in 2020.

    …long-term partnerships with well-respected builders, like Orbit Homes. Across their own 40-year history, Orbit have developed a strong reputation for quality, care, and integrity. We’re proud to continue collaborating with…

  6. How is a home actually rated for energy efficiency?

    …reality, the current process for establishing an energy rating calculates a home’s heating and cooling requirements—referred to as ‘mechanical heating and cooling loads’—and has far less to do with ‘add-on’…

  7. Ways to reduce your double glazing spend when you’re on a tight budget.

    …of ‘zones’ and the way different household rooms are categorised in an energy report. Basically, an ‘unconditioned zone’—like a garage, bathroom, or laundry—is a room without any mechanical heating or…

  8. Why building compliance is more crucial than ever (and how to protect yourself)

    …associated with stalled projects can be significant. Extreme cases of non-compliance can result in deregistration, disciplinary action, or even criminal charges. For homeowners: If you’ve purchased a home that is…

  9. What is a window reveal?

    …pre-primed, which eliminates the need for pre-coating. Finger Jointed Pine: A knot-free, pre-primed paint grade timber, joined end-to-end using a finger joint system. This joining method ensures timber offcuts can…

  10. “We always look to improve, that’s the hallmark of this team”

    …have relationships with A&L that have lasted over 10, 15, even 20 years. What makes A&L a good partner? A.W.: “The most important thing is that word; ‘partner’, not client…