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Hazlemere Windows define the energy efficient window ratings label
Author: Hazlemere Windows | Leave a Comment >>All of our customers know how concerned we are about the environment. That’s why our range of Window Energy Rated (WER) systems offers all of our customers a greener option when buying replacement windows.
As most of you know, Hazlemere were extremely proud to be the first company in the UK to design, manufacture, supply and install a dualframe aluminum green window system that achieved an ‘A’ Window Energy Rating in 2007.
We continue to promote energy efficiency during 2009 and ensure that homeowners can have cost effective, environmentally friendly windows. All of our windows are rated by The British Fenestration Rating Council (BFRC), so we wanted to explain how the ratings work for your home or business.
The British Fenestration Rating Council (BFRC)…
Hazlemere’s top 10 energy saving tips
Author: Hazlemere Windows | Leave a Comment >>Here at Hazlemere, we are passionate about saving money. And if you can save money while saving energy, then that makes us even happier.
With the help of double-glazing windows, you save energy and money but there are also other factors that assist in reducing your carbon footprint. By following our very simple, yet highly affective tips on how to be more energy efficient, your home or business will play its part in not only reducing your energy bill, but reducing your CO2 emissions too.
1. Watch that thermostat
Turning down your thermostat by just one degree will reduce your energy bill by at least 10%. Resist the temptation to open your windows.
2. Here’s a bright idea: switch off lights
Cut your consumption…
Why on earth do conservatories cost so much to build?
Author: Hazlemere Windows | Leave a Comment >>The simple answer is that conservatories require almost as much design, planning, materials and work as a full blown extension to any home. For starters, you surely will want your conservatory to have foundations as good as if they were for an extension, given the desired outcome is the same, a functional extra room.
Until I joined Hazlemere Conservatories in Buckinghamshire, I had no appreciation of the amount of investment and time required to build a professional conservatory base and foundations. The amount of building work required before a conservatory frame can be erected is enormous, compared to the actual installation of an aluminium or UPVC double glazed conservatory. Dependent on the size and complexity of a new conservatory, the building works can take…
Order now to avoid paying VAT increase say Hazlemere
Author: Hazlemere Windows | Leave a Comment >>It may seem a long way off, but on 1st January 2010 VAT will increase to 17.5% from it current rate of 15%. This may not sound like much of an increase, but on a £20,000 new Conservatory or house full of double glazed windows and doors order, 2.5% represents a £500 increase to the customer.
Before tax and National Insurance the cost to tax paying clients of a £500 investment is probably nearer £800, so if you are thinking seriously of major home improvements and want to avoid paying the 2.5% VAT increase after 31st December 2009, then you really need to order very soon, particularly if you want a conservatory.
VAT is due at the tax point, which is when the goods are…
Hazlemere Windows support the BRC’s VAT stance
Author: Hazlemere Windows | Leave a Comment >>There are no doubts many businesses across the UK who will hope the Government delays its highly unpopular 2.5% VAT increase on December 31st.
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has made a robust stance in calling for a delay to this Value Added Tax increase. The BRC has reinforced the nationwide plea by many UK retailers not to raise the current 15 per cent to 17.5 per cent VAT at the end of the year, given it is the busiest and lucrative time annually for the high street, and could potentially damage thousands of businesses within the sector.
A report released by the BRC in May announced that the VAT cut to 15 per cent during 2008 cost the retail industry a staggering £90m to…
Hazlemere expand range of bespoke garage doors
Author: Hazlemere Windows | Leave a Comment >>Hazlemere Windows are well known as the regions largest independent manufacturer, supplier and installer of high quality made to measure aluminium windows, doors and conservatories. However, Hazlemere are also becoming known throughout Buckinghamshire and Berkshire for the supplying and fitting of manual and remote control electric made to measure ABS, GRP, solid wood and steel, roller, sectional, side hinged plus up and over garage doors.Hazlemere Garage Doors have a showroom in High Wycombe that has on permanent demonstration an up and over electric garage door and a remote control glass re-inforced polyester sectional garage door, along with samples of roller shutter garage door finishes, steel garage door options and solid wooden timber choices. Each garage door…
Conservatory Outlet - A Quality Network
Conservatory Outlet is an established UK-wide network of home improvement companies, specialising in the installation of superior quality double glazing windows, replacement doors, conservatories and bespoke orangeries.
As ambassadors of the Conservatory Outlet brand - Hazlemere Windows in High Wycombe has demonstrated an unrivalled commitment to quality, innovation and customer satisfaction. In return Conservatory Outlet provides Hazlemere Windows with the most revolutionary and sought after home improvement products currently available, which are produced to the highest industry standards.
Throughout the UK, our logo is a trusted hallmark which guarantees your total satisfaction and peace of mind when you choose Conservatory Outlet for your home improvement.