Just before Christmas we launched a neat tool that pins a selection of our installations across the region on a map. Users of the tool can zoom in and out on the map to discover where County Windows have installed Windows, Doors, Conservatories, Weatherboard cladding, iFoam Roof Insulation and any of our home improvement products. You can also enter a post code to zoom straight to an area of interest on the map. The web team are really pleased as the Installations Map page is in the top 10 of pages visited on the website. INSTALLATIONS MAP
Why Are Orangeries becoming so popular? It’s a good question, the orangery harks back to around the 18th century, a building reserved for housing citrus trees and exotic plants. Typically, orangeries were associated with larger residencies and regarded as a status symbol. In modern times the orangery is an alternative to a conservatory, offering a design of building more akin to an extension but with more windows and a lantern glass ceiling flooding the room with light. So, a more substantial building than a conservatory but not as big a project as an extension, could be one reason why orangeries ...
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County Windows use computer aided design to create your ideal conservatory. Our expert consultants combine their product and industry knowledge with leading design software to achieve a bespoke design that you can be confident in, prior to installation. The 3D design process starts with selecting the basic style of your conservatory: Your conservatory starts to take shape as dimensions and features are added: Images of your property are introduced so you can see how your conservatory will look when it is finished: All of the build specifications are documented and we are ready to book in your project start date: ...
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Is triple glazing better than double glazing? As you would expect, there is no straight forward answer to this question, however, we can explore some different scenarios and look at the benefits of triple glazing over double glazing in the three key areas; noise reduction, energy efficiency and security. Ultimately, value for money will have a big influence over the answer! Modern Double Glazing If you have or are looking to install modern double glazing then you will be benefiting from enhanced noise reduction, energy efficiency and security over old double glazing or single pane windows. Noise Reduction: Modern double ...
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Do you need planning permission for a conservatory? The regulations regarding planning permission, effective from 1st October 2008, deems that a single story conservatory is considered to be permitted development, so in most cases, planning permission is not required for your conservatory. There are some limitations and conditions where planning permission would be required. Should your property meet any of these conditions the County Windows team will take care of any applications required or provide you with professional advice at the consultation stage of your project. Conditions • No permitted development for rear extensions of more than one storey; no ...
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