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7 Ways to Tell if you Need New Windows in 2022

Tuesday, 19 April 2022

How do you know if you need new windows? Maybe it’s obvious if you’ve moved into a property with ancient single glazing, or maybe it’s more subtle. It’s probably wise not to wait until you feel an icy gale whip through the living room, though.

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The Energy Saving Benefits of Replacement Windows

Thursday, 10 March 2022

The cost of heating our homes is on the rise. This means that many people are thinking about ways to optimise the energy that their homes consume. One way to do this is through insulation, and the energy saving benefits of replacement windows are a key part of this.

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Best choices for windows in 2022

Monday, 21 February 2022

Thinking of new windows in 2022? If you’ve noticed invasive noise, draughts over the winter period, or problematic condensation then it may well be time for an update to your windows. Or indeed you may be refurbishing an old home and want to plan the best choices for windows for your project.

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Door styles on trend for 2022

Tuesday, 25 January 2022

What does the year ahead hold for you? If building and refurbishment projects form part of your plans for 2022, you’ll probably be thinking about doors. Once you start browsing you’ll find that door options are actually more varied than you may expect.

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Which window types are best for soundproofing?

Friday, 17 December 2021

We all know how important window choices are for thermal insulation. Energy efficiency is at the forefront of many customers’ priorities. Thermally high performing windows mean smaller energy bills and a lower environmental impact.

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Which door types are most durable?

Monday, 15 November 2021

If you are refurbishing the exterior of your home, windows and doors are a crucial element. You may have read a lot about how to choose durable window materials, but what about your doors? From front doors to back doors to patio doors, you use the entrances to your home every day.

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What are the most energy efficient windows?

Monday, 18 October 2021

Energy efficiency is an ever more important topic. For anyone considering an update to their home, considerations of thermal performance will naturally come up. Clearly, it makes sense to choose products and materials that are durable and have a long lifespan.

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Which material is better for your windows - UPVC or wood?

Thursday, 23 September 2021

We all know that windows play a vital role in the visual aesthetics and energy performance of a home. This is why, when windows are replaced, it is so important to make the right choices when it comes to material.

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Are wood window frames insulated enough?

Monday, 23 August 2021

With so many old timber window frames being replaced by uPVC casement alternatives, perhaps you’ve made the assumption that wood is low performing. Actually this is not the case. Wood remains a very strong and functional material for use in window frames.

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What is the best material for window frames?

Wednesday, 21 July 2021

What’s more important when choosing new windows for your home: the glass or the frame? It’s pretty easy to get preoccupied by the glazing spec. There are decisions between double and triple glazing, tinted glass, smart glass, obscured glass, low-e glass just to start!

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What is the Point of Triple Glazed Windows?

Monday, 21 June 2021

In a world where double glazing is thought of as pretty much standard, where does triple glazing stand? Is it a luxury product or the future of thermal technology in home building? In Scandinavia, triple glazing is now used extensively.

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7 Signs That you Need New Windows in 2021

Saturday, 22 May 2021

Updating the windows of your home may already be on your list of things to do. Or maybe it’s not, but you’re a bit worried that it should be! Window replacement can feel like an enormous and daunting job. Not to mention expensive!

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Which windows are better, uPVC or aluminium?

Wednesday, 21 April 2021

When selecting new double glazed or even triple glazed windows for a property, it can be an easy assumption that uPVC is the natural option. Indeed it’s a material which is very popular now across the windows and doors of residential properties.

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Differences between triple and double glazing

Thursday, 18 March 2021

What a funny question! Of course, double glazing has two panes of glass and triple glazing has three - next question? Well, as with all of these things, perhaps the question is in fact more complex than it first appears. What are the implications of two panes of glass as opposed to three?

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Door styles in trend going into 2021

Tuesday, 23 February 2021

Your choice of doors for your home are one of the most important ways of finishing your design concept. From size to style to colour, doors hold the power to tie together the scheme of your home.

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What type of conservatory is best?

Wednesday, 20 January 2021

When it comes to home improvements, conservatories remains a popular way to add space to your home. A conservatory usually does not require planning permission and is quicker and more cost effective to install than a full building extension.

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How do I choose a front door style?

Sunday, 13 December 2020

When your home receives a visitor, your front door is the first thing that they have contact with. Similarly, every time you return home it is your front door that greets you.

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What is the difference between eaves and soffits?

Monday, 23 November 2020

When we talk about a roofline, you’ll be amazed at the world of different components there are. Like any piece of engineering, the roof of your home is a complex network of interdependent features.

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of double-glazed windows?

Wednesday, 28 October 2020

Double glazed windows are no longer a novelty. Although there are still properties yet to benefit from the advantages that double glazed windows bring, many of us already use some level of double glazing. However, this innovation doesn’t come without its disadvantages.

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How do you create an inviting front porch?

Thursday, 24 September 2020

First impressions mean a lot for a property. We all want our homes to reflect ourselves to some extent. This desire sits at the root of the design concepts that we choose for our home, and no more so than at the entrance to the property.

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