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Is Osborne trying to give sterling a pounding?
Author: Hazlemere Windows | Leave a Comment >>What on earth is Shadow Chancellor George Osborne up to in an article in the Times today suggesting that there could be a run on the Pound? He “accuses” Gordon Brown of being irresponsible with the British Economy, yet irresponsibly suggests “We are in danger…..of having……a run on the pound.” Is he trying to bring Sterling to its knees? Does he want the Tories to inherit a failing economy? The Tories would do well to bring back the Statesmanlike and respected Kenneth Clarke, who focuses on policies and not personalities like Mr Osborne. Could it be Mr Osborne’s own lack of policies and personality he is covering up for by criticising everyone Else’s?
Its always better coming direct from the horse’s mouth
Author: Hazlemere Windows | Leave a Comment >>Hazlemere Windows and doors received the following unsolicited letter from Mrs Titchen of Lacey Green today who had a UPVC Door and frame in Golden Oak wood effect finish and windows fitted last week. To get thank you letters so soon after installation is great, especially out of the blue. Here is the body of Mrs Titchen’s letter in full unedited:
“Thank you very much for our new windows and front door, fitted last week by John and John. We are delighted with the quality of the new windows. I would like to thank you and your firm for the efficient way the project was organised. During the fitting the team of the two Johns worked hard and left both inside and outside in an immaculate state. They…
A quick potted history of glasshouses
Author: Hazlemere Windows | Leave a Comment >>Nowadays greenhouses and conservatories are everywhere. These were first developed as a farming tool in the 17th century as a status of wealth. Subsequently they have influenced contemporary house designs ever since – so where did these elegant practical conservatories originate?
The first ever greenhouse, or “glasshouse” to use its “proper” name, was built around 30AD for the Roman emperor “Tiberius” to satisfy his desire for cucumbers when out of season. In Roman times glass had not been invented, so the spectrum was actually meticulously formed using tiny pieces of translucent sheets of mica.
The first greenhouse with glass angled windows and a glass…
Eco friendly windows, fact or fiction?
Author: Hazlemere Windows | Leave a Comment >>In 2007 Hazlemere Windows, Doors and Conservatories became the first company in the UK to design, manufacture and supply a dual frame aluminium window system that achieved an ‘A’ Window Energy Rating. OK, but what does this mean for the environment, and more importantly, homeowners?
Nowadays we are all encouraged to do “our bit” for the environment and are accustomed to the energy efficiency labels that should be on all white appliances, as these indicate if we are purchasing an energy efficient environmentally friendly product, or not!. Energy efficient models not only reduce carbon emissions but also save money on electricity and gas bills!
The Government have now set higher standards for the thermal efficiency of windows and doors, so make sure the windows and doors you choose should carry the highly recognisable energy efficiency labels called Window Energy Rating…
Extra living space for the Home Counties
Author: Hazlemere Windows | Leave a Comment >>If you can’t move but could really do with extra living space, your only option is to re-configure your existing space if your live in a block of flats from the 1st floor up, unless of course you can buy/rent the flat next door and knock through! Ground floor flats with a garden or patio space that belongs to them, at least have the opportunity (subject to planning, landlords permissions etc.) of extending.
A conservatory may well be the least expensive and easiest option to give your the extra room a growing family might need, especially if the property has negative equity and/or you have decided you can not afford to move. Not only is it easier to get planning for a conservatory (sometimes all you…
What the Victorians did for us – Conservatories
Author: Hazlemere Windows | Leave a Comment >>When the Victorians first dreamt of growing exotic plants in glass houses they could hardly have imagined that they were starting a lifestyle trend that continues to this day as conservatories.
Today, the immensely elegant glass buildings of yesteryear are designed from state of the art materials to create living spaces that are used for everything from dining rooms to kitchens, from playrooms to gyms and kitchens to offices.
Homeowners have conservatories that are separated by doors from the rest of the house whilst others create vast openings that allow the conservatory extension to blend…
First past the post, even if not got the most!
Author: Hazlemere Windows | Leave a Comment >>President-Elect Barack Obama’s “landslide” win with more than double the number of Electoral College votes than John McCain, is totally out of proportion to the number of votes each candidate received. With the destiny of Missouri’s 11 electoral college votes still to be decided, Senator Barack Obama has 65 million votes to Senator John McCain’s 57 million votes, yet Obama has 364 electoral college votes to McCain’s 162, a very disproportionate number, but that is how the system works in America, with whoever gets 270 electoral college votes the winner.
In 2000, the Democratic Presidential Candidate, Vice-President Al Gore actually got 48.38% of the votes, compared to George Bush’s 47.87% share of the vote. However, President George Bush crawled over the finish line with 271 electoral college votes…
Self cleaning glass, fact or fiction?
Author: Hazlemere Windows | Leave a Comment >>Self-cleaning was once described as “an impossible dream”, but apparently now thanks to an intensive research and development programme by the World’s leading glass manufacturer, Pilkington self-cleaning glass is neither fiction or an old wives tale (well so Pilkington “claim”!). Yes it can even deal with bird droppings!
Pilkington Activ, the World’s first self-cleaning glass has a unique dual action that harnesses the forces of nature to keep the glass free from organic dirt, providing a surface that requires less cleaning, whilst also at the same time delivering clearer, better-looking windows.
The secret of Pilkington Activ is a special coating that reacts with ultra-violet (UV) rays from natural daylight (which works even on overcast days and during the night) to break down and disintegrate organic dirt.…
Hazlemere sign 3 year advertising deal with Beaconsfield Slough Youth Club Old Boys (SYCOB)
Author: Hazlemere Windows | Leave a Comment >>Hazlemere Windows have agreed to be the “Official Clubhouse Sponsors” of Beaconsfield Football Club for the next three seasons. Beaconsfield SYCOB (as they are known) play at Holloways Park, which is located almost on junction 2 of the M40 Motorway at Beaconsfield, Bucks. As with Burnham Football Club, Hazlemere Windows used to have a high street Showroom in Beaconsfield New Town for many years, so it was a logical step to continue supporting the community via grass roots football.
Slough Town FC ground share with Beaconsfield FC, bringing in much needed revenue. The modern Clubhouse at Beaconsfield Football Club incorporates excellent facilities, taking…
Not a lame duck President, this one!
Author: Hazlemere Windows | Leave a Comment >>By achieving the majority of the popular vote in the American Presidential Election, and a majority in both the Senate and the House of Representatives, Barack Obama and the Democratic Party have a mandate to make a difference after 4 years of a lame duck President, who got in for his 2nd term via a controversial result in Florida, that many still question to this day. I can only hope that Barack Obama turns out to be a man of action as well of words, otherwise the massive expectancy could eventually turn against him.
The great thing is that the American People have voted in an African American for the first time in their history, which is terrifically refreshing and exciting. His energetic 21 month campaign certainly merits his…
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