These naturally insulating beads, offered in a choice of six profiles, are supplied in a natural finish and are available from stock in 3-metre lengths.

Mighton says Accoya ® wood is a perfect material from which to manufacture windows and components as it is naturally insulating, Class 1 durable and dimensionally stable. Its stability means that coatings last longer and require less maintenance.

Accoya ® wood is FSC ® certified and C2C Gold sustainability certified and shown through independent testing to be carbon

negative when used in the manufacture of windows. Beads are especially prone to failure and those manufactured in Accoya ® have shown to offer significant gains in durability compared with alternatives.

Mighton’ s Accoya ® Beads and coatings are available online now and will be included for the first time in the company’ s catalogue. For a free copy, email sales @ mighton. co. uk or telephone 01223 497097.

Avant Homes has chosen the Masterdor Craftsman range of solid, engineered timber doors to make a welcome entrance for homeowners in more than 1,000 newly built homes.

The large housebuilder is well-known for its innovative approach to design and specification with products like bi-fold doors, fully integrated appliances and choice of flooring and furniture included in the cost of the home as standard.

Over the past year Masterdor, a subsidiary of the Synseal Group, has manufactured 1,100 Craftsman doors which have been installed into new homes the length and breadth of the country, including sites in Milton Keynes, Derbyshire, Yorkshire and up to Midlothian in Scotland.

The team at Avant Homes carefully chose a handful of doors from the 27 styles available and handpicked a few of the 21 stunning colours to offer their customers choice while still ensuring homes remain in keeping with planning regulations.