Whatever your view on climate changes there is no need to disregard the need to save energy. Everyone has known for a long time that there will come a time when the fossil fuels that we depend on for heating will run out. Therefore it is down to us to ensure that we are doing [...]
Is double glazing really all that everyone thinks when it comes to ensuring that your home is protected from the elements? Also does it really work at keeping all the heat in your home? We keep on hearing the term carbon neutral in the press and media but what is it that this term actually [...]
Homeowners could receive extra protection from unscrupulous or incompetent traders following the launch of a new ombudsman service for the double glazing and conservatory industry. The Double Glazing and Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme [DGCOS] was officially unveiled earlier this month following four years of research and a two-year pilot project. All members of the initiative will [...]
Double glazing firms don’t have the greatest reputation at the best of times. Following on from our Top 10 tips for choosing double glazing here are a few ways you can avoid having your fingers burned. 1. Go by word of mouth. Friends, relatives, neighbours – all are good sources for recommendations. If you’re still [...]
Choosing the right double glazing isn’t easy. Before you even start gathering quotes, there’s a whole bunch of research to be done, from the benefits of wood finish versus PVCu to internal and external beading. Here’s a few tips to help keep those headaches to a minimum. 1. First of all, make sure you’ve got [...]
With money tight for many households right now, expensive home improvements can seem out of reach, no matter how much more energy efficient they are in the long run. The good news is that grants for double glazing are available, although they will largely depend on your age, local authority and whether you claim benefits [...]
FENSA stands for the Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme, and was founded in 2002 by the Glass and Glazing Federation [GGF] and other industry bodies – with encouragement from the government – to ensure compliance with new building regulations covering all replacement glazing in houses in England and Wales. As the names suggests, FENSA is a self-certifying [...]
As the pressure increases for us all to be carbon neutral and save heat in our homes one question on a lot of people’s lips is; will the government give me a grant to install double glazing? There are grants to insulate your loft and cavity wall insulation but is there something similar for double [...]
Oh, the beauty and variety of chrome bathroom accessories that are available on the market today. The homeowner who decides to go with chrome bathroom accessories as the foundation of their decorating scheme is lucky indeed. There are so many styles and so much variety in chrome bathroom accessories that there is something for everyone. [...]
How To Add A Touch Of Extravagance With Affordable Extra Bathroom Accessories With the pace and stress of modern life seeming to increase all the time, it is necessary for us all to pamper ourselves and relax from time to time. One way of doing this is to turn the humble bathroom into a haven [...]
