What is the best roof for a conservatory?

Wednesday, 15 March 2023

Are you looking for the best type of roof for your conservatory? Whether you are installing a brand new conservatory or looking for a replacement conservatory roof, there are several factors to consider.
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Door styles in trend going into 2023

Wednesday, 15 March 2023

Doors are the main focal point to entry and exit of any property and hence are the first thing anyone sets their eyes on. For this reason, choosing the right style, colour, material, and door accessories are essential to tie up the entire look and appeal of your home.
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What are the most energy efficient windows?

Thursday, 9 February 2023

As energy costs rise in the UK, more homeowners are looking for ways to reduce their electricity bills. At Bill Butters Windows, we bring high quality glazed windows that trap the warmth inside, which reduces the dependency on heating devices and saves money on electricity bills.
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What do I need to consider when buying patio doors?

Tuesday, 23 August 2022

Your new patio doors may be a straight replacement for worn or old existing doors. Or perhaps they’re part of a wider revamp of your double glazed windows and doors. Alternatively, you may be extending your home with a new area leading from kitchen or living room to your garden.
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A change of Rules & Regulations for Trickle Vents

Tuesday, 19 July 2022

Here at Bill Butters Windows, we understand the importance of energy efficiency and ventilation. They are two aspects of window products that make a home comfortable and economical. Getting the balance right is often down to that often underappreciated part, the trickle vent.
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What are the benefits of bi-fold doors?

Wednesday, 18 May 2022

With the arrival of warmer spring weather, many people have been able to start opening their bi-fold doors. And those who don’t already have bi-fold doors may be wondering if it’s time they did.
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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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