The UK is going through a tough period at the moment with energy bills increasing along with every day costs and therefore a lot of people have got to make every pound count. With this in mind in this week’s blog we are going to look at three home improvement products that can help to lower your energy consumption and in turn your bills. What Products Can Help Reduce My Energy Consumption? Solar Panels One of the best ways to start becoming more sustainable is to install solar panels. You ca...

When you think of glazed extensions you automatically think of Orangeries or Conservatories however, a new box like glazed structure is growing in popularity which is adding something different to the glazed extension market. They are seen as an extremely modern way to improve your home and allow you to add extra space to your property whilst vastly increasing your intake of natural light. These glazed extensions can extend from your property, be free-standing and even be double story in some c...

Looking to upgrade your home? One option that you might not think of immediately is a new conservatory. They add a new room to your home and allow you to get your dose of vitamin D, no matter the weather. They are also great at making the most of the space that comes with your property. Flexibility One of the great things that conservatories offer is flexibility. It can be your dining room, living area or just a space for you to be closer to the outdoors. As mentioned before, the winter months...

Cleaning Cleaning your windows and doors is the easiest and one of the most important ways to keep your windows and doors looking clean and maintaining that curb appeal. There’s a lot to consider when cleaning and doing so incorrectly can, in a worst-case scenario, damage your windows or doors. For example, when cleaning Timber products it’s important to keep in mind that harsh acidic products can damage the paint, the timber itself and over a prolonged period, can degrade the insulation ca...

Upgrading your windows and doors can be a significant purchase. Knowing when the right time to upgrade can be a difficult and confusing decision to make. In this blog, we will look at some of the red flags and factors to take into account when deciding on when the right time to upgrade is. Benefits Upgrading your windows and doors has an array of benefits. For example, it can raise the value of your home, make your home more energy efficient, make your home a better insulator of heat and refre...

One of the first things to consider when you decide to upgrade your windows and doors is what kind of material you want to use and deciding what’s right for you is important. In this blog, we want to try and outline the key differences between uPVC, Aluminium and Timber and some of the key factors to understand when making your choice. Firstly uPVC. Originating in the 1930’s, it was popularised for its ability to effectively insulate heat and for its relatively low manufacturing cost. Those...

Like every market there is always a core set of products that are the bread and butter of the industry. There are some products that come and go and others that take the industry by storm bringing a whole new dimension to a somewhat familiar market and with that comes added demand, ultimately giving consumers more choice and more ways to make their dream home a reality. With this in mind we are going to look at some current products that are lighting up the fenestration and construction indust...

The summer is a wonderful time of year, the great weather lets everyone get out and about and do things that aren’t possible during the winter. Most summers are filled with holidays and socialising with friends and family whilst others use the long days to get some vital home improvements done to their properties. With this in mind we are going to look at some great home improvement ideas that are currently trending in 2022. Home Extensions Home extensions come in a variety of styles and des...

We have had some beautiful weather recently and its one of the hottest summers we have had in a long time and it is very easy to spend the summer down the beach, at the pub with friends and holidaying around Europe. However, it may not be your first thought but the summer is a great time to get some house maintenance done that isn’t possible during the winter and one of these chores is cleaning and checking your guttering and fascia’s. Cleaning your guttering and checking your fascia’s f...

When looking to improve your home you look at a number of things when deciding where to start. These can include short term benefits such as added space, increased security and better energy efficiency. On the other hand, you will look at longer term benefits such as longevity, maintenance and arguably the most important, return on investment. In this week’s blog we are going to look at the 3 best home improvement projects for a profitable return in the future. Orangeries/Conservatories Oran...

If you are looking to renovate your home but don’t know where to start we could have the perfect product for you. When starting a home renovation, the best place to start is old and worn-down areas of your home. One thing that tends to get worn down, broken or just old as time passes is your external doors such as front doors and garden doors. These often encounter a lot of use over the years and are constantly hit with everything the UK weather has to throw at them and so over time they can ...

The Window and Door market has always had its core set of products and it doesn’t often stray far from what it knows. Orangeries, Conservatories, Windows, Doors and Roof Lanterns are the bread and butter of the industry so where is it heading next? In terms of products there is always slight variations, new designs, different materials etc. but what is going to take these products to the next level and breathe some life into the industry. In this weeks blog we are going to look at what could ...

Prices are increasing all around us at the moment and it is hitting everyone hard. With prices going up everyone is looking at ways to cut costs in order to save some money for the future. One thing that has certainly increased is energy bills with many people concerned at just how much their energy consumption is costing them. With that in mind we are going to look at a few things that might be causing you to use so much energy and ways in which you can reduce this in the future. Windows and ...

The new building regulations are now in place in England and became active on June the 15th. A lot of focus has been on trickle vents and the compliance issues around them and in line with these questions posed the government has released a Frequently Asked Questions segment in order to answer some of the recurring themes that people want to know about. Please see the FAQs below: "Can background ventilators be installed through a wall to meet the Part F requirements, instead of installing tri...

Being friendly to the environment is a vital issue in today’s world. Ensuring we reduce our carbon footprint and stop wasting energy is of the upmost importance as we plan to preserve the world for future generations. With this in mind we are going to take a look at what window and door materials are the most eco-friendly for your home. Eco-friendly by definition means not being harmful to the environment and although most materials are designed to be eco-friendly there is one that does stan...