Category: Windows
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Acoustic glazing vs triple glazing: Side by side comparison
Acoustic glazing. Triple glazing. Both types of window sound high-spec, both promise to upgrade your home, but they serve very different purposes. And if you’re weighing up the options, especially for a renovation or new build, it’s worth understanding exactly what you’re paying for. Triple glazing is often viewed as the go-to for thermal efficiency…
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What glass do I need for a glass extension?
What glass do I need for a glass extension is a question that should be top of your list when designing an extension. Safety, strength and solar gain are all important factors that need consideration when opting for a structure made heavily, or entirely from glass. Picking the wrong glass is certainly not a mistake…
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How to replace a window handle with advice from the pros
If you’re having trouble opening or closing a window, try replacing your old window handle with a brand new one. Over time, the constant opening and closing will eventually wear down the window handle, making it less and less effective. Thankfully, removing and replacing a window handle is a straightforward DIY task that you can…
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Think of bricking up a window? Read our guide first
There are lots of different reasons why bricking up a window might make sense when renovating a house. In some cases, it might be down to a matter of privacy, while in other instances the need to brick up a window is down to layout reconfigurations that mean natural light is no longer needed in…
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Do blinds keep heat in and make your room hotter in summer?
There’s no doubt we’re all looking for as many ways to keep a room cool as possible in recent weeks and it’s not set to change any time soon. But, while we’re well versed in keeping windows covered during the winter to help keep the heat in, surely in the summer this doesn’t work to…
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What are trickle vents? Why they are important in your home
Although you may know the answer to what are trickle vents, you may still wonder if that little flow of air really makes a difference to your home ventilation. Or, perhaps you feel it’s a bit of an inconvenient eyesore that lets your heating flows out and an annoying draught come in. But the reality…
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Architectural glazing: The ultimate guide
Architectural glazing is a broad term, often interpreted differently by architects and glazing suppliers. But it typically refers to the use of extensive glass features which enhance a project’s design, rather than serving purely functional purposes. Until fairly recently, architectural glazing would have been seen purely in large commercial projects, however, that is changing, with…
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10 ideas for living rooms with large windows
Living rooms with large windows come with so many benefits – an increased sense of wellbeing when spending time in them, the opportunity to highlight details and finishes and greater versatility in terms of how the space can be used. “Home improvement projects should increase the appeal of living room ideas, and one of the…
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A guide to loft windows: Types and options available
From rooflights to dormers, there are a number of options to consider when selecting your loft windows and your final choice will be determined by factors such as the roof design, orientation of the space, room shape and usage. But, while talking to your architect about what you want to achieve with your loft conversion…
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6 loft conversion window ideas to add natural light
A loft conversion can turn a cobwebbed-filled storage area stacked with old Christmas decs, bulky suitcases and forgotten schoolbooks into a penthouse-style master suite or spacious home office. Choosing the right windows to bring natural light into this previously gloomy gap between the top floor and the roof, can be crucial to how successfully it…