Motivation For many home owners, the motivation for improving the energy efficiency of their home is to cut running costs and maybe do what is possible to reduce energy usage and waste for the sake of the environment, being a bit more green and reducing that carbon footprint. For some there is a recognition that an energy efficient home will be a plus point when it’s time to sell up and move on but apart from attaining a higher EPC rating, a lot of energy efficiency lead home improvement projects add value to your property, in tangible and practical ways. ...
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In the not so distant past, let’s say the 1980’s, conservatories were often constructed with low quality materials and regular glass or plastic roofs. People found them to be like an oven in the summer and an ice box in the winter, so unsurprisingly, they could be found to be storing the over-spill from your home, the place to put your wellies on before a spot of gardening or just where the tumble dryer ended up. New conservatories have become much more considered with the development of building materials, the advancement of energy efficient glazing and the variety of roofing ...
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Older conservatories with roofs made from plastic or regular glass are often too hot in the summer and hard to warm in the winter, leaving you with an area of your home that is a fantastic space, but not being used to its full potential. All Year Round Comfort Manufacturers have, over the years, developed some very effective conservatory roof solutions for new build conservatories, such as, light weight tiled roofs that are insulated and thermally efficient and solar reflective double glazing to keep your conservatory cool in the summer and also polycarbonate solid roof panels in combination with double ...
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According to official statistics from the home office, 67% of burglars break in through the door. Fortunately door manufacturers have been working with the police for many years, developing doors with higher and higher security features. A police security initiative called ‘Secured by Design’ provides directives and sets out security specifications. Doors that meet the security specifications are endorsed by the initiative, providing the consumer with assurance when choosing a new door. What you should expect from a ‘Secured by Design’ front door : Multi Point Lock including hook and deadbolts A lock with an anti-drill, snap, bump and pick ...
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Modern double glazing is a low maintenance product, with a little spot of cleaning now and again you can retain that new look sparkle for many years with little effort. There are some scenarios where keeping some of your windows clean is a little more difficult due to location, such as pollen stains or stubborn bird droppings… (Seagulls, come on… What is that?). Read on and discover how to approach the tougher grime as well as some handy maintenance hints and tips. Keeping your windows clean Just getting the obvious one in, right off the bat. Regular cleaning is going ...
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