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Double glazing would improve “hovels for heroes”
Author: Hazlemere Windows | Leave a Comment >>According to the Sun’s Deputy Political Editor, Graeme Wilson, in an article he posted on the Sun website on 20th October 2009, entitled “Hovels for Heroes” thousands of Armed Servicemen and women, along with their families live in homes without double glazing, and many live in squalor. The Sun article suggests that “One in three families said that their accommodation was in a “poor” condition – and only half described their homes as “good”. A third said their houses were filthy when they moved in, according to the devastating report by the Commons Public Accounts Committee. Two out of five said they were unhappy with the “state of repair”.
In addition Graeme Wilson points out that “Thousands of homes have no double-glazing, “security defects”…
Why should you consider replacement windows?
Author: Hazlemere Windows | Leave a Comment >>With so much that’s written about replacement windows, along with the pros and cons associated with such products, we understand how confusing or daunting it can be when making your decision.When it comes to home improvements it’s essential that you know why you’re buying new windows as well what you’re purchasing. Replacement windows come in a vast array of styles, fittings and colours, however, the key benefits stay exactly the same. We appreciate that aesthetics are sometimes as important as longevity, so before you buy replacement windows, we would like to remind you why they’re so advantageous to your property.
The green light
According to the Energy Saving Trust you can lose up to 50% of your heat through windows, and if the windows…
Do Hazlemere’s “A” rated aluminium & UPVC windows have anything in common with Shell’s V-Power petrol?
Author: Hazlemere Windows | Leave a Comment >>I think they do. Both are highly efficient products, cost more than “standard” windows/petrol and enable a more efficient use of energy, plus provide excellent performance for your vehicle/property.
Shell’s V-Power unleaded petrol was launched in 2006, and it was soon after reviewed by What Car “Shell claims that V-Power provides your car with more power and responsiveness, and it does it in three ways. A higher octane rating of 99 RON (Optimax was 98 RON) means that the fuel burns more effectively, while additives in the fuel reduce the loss of energy in the engine by reducing friction in the cylinders.”
Hazlemere’s UPVC and aluminium “A” rated double glazed windows similarly provide your home with the highest possible energy efficiency, saving you money…
Don’t be duped by “national” window scrappage scheme
Author: Hazlemere Windows | Leave a Comment >>A double glazing company is running a TV advert which seems to offer a “national” window scrappage scheme. The view of the double glazing blogger, the Renegade Conservatory Guy brings whether this claim is true into question. Following is the response from Renegade Conservatory Guy (RCG) on his blog to valid a question from Emma who says she is looking for replacement double glazing:
“Hi Emma, The real Window Scrappage Scheme has been proposed to the Government through a petition on the Number 10 Downing Street website, but as yet there is no official scheme unless Government policy changes. You obviously saw a TV advert from Anglian who have created their own marketing campaign on this subject.” (Renegade Conservatory Guy)
Under what seems to…
How to obtain a duplicate FENSA certificate
Author: Hazlemere Windows | Leave a Comment >>If you are buying or selling a property that has had replacement windows or doors installed since July 2002, you will need to provide the seller or purchaser with a FENSA certificate. Not having this important document can hold up the sale of the property, so do please make sure that if you have had (or are planning to have) any replacement windows or doors installed in your home that you receive a FENSA certificate within a couple of months after the work is carried out, if not, check online at www.fensa.org.uk that your double glazing installer did register the work they carried out on your property with FENSA.
FENSA advise that the quickest way you can both apply for, and obtain a replacement…
Did Button deserve to become 2009 F1 World Champion?
Author: Hazlemere Windows | Leave a Comment >>Despite only finishing 5th in the Brazilian Grand Prix, Jenson Button deserves to be World Champion, whatever the papers say, because a) he has more points than anyone else, b) has more race wins than anyone else (6), and c) does not need to score any points in Abu Dhabi. Starting from 13th on the grid in Sao Paulo, Jenson drove fantastically, working his way through the field, thanks to some exciting and daring overtaking manoevres.
Former F1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton, also drove outstandingly, finishing on the podium (3rd) despite starting the race from 18th on the grid in his McClaren. This means he is now 5th in the Drivers standings, leading Kimi by one point with one race to go, after a dreadful…
Bright start for Blues under new Manager Gary Waddock
Author: Hazlemere Windows | Leave a Comment >>Gary Waddock watched Wycombe Wanderers make a bright start against old rivals Colchester United with a 1-1 draw in the Coca-Cola Football League One match at Adams Park, equalising Colchester’s first half goal thanks to a shot into the bottom left hand corner of the goal from just outside the penalty area on 87 minutes by Wycombe Wanderers striker Jon-Paul Pittman.
Having left Coca-Cola League Two side Aldershot Town, Gary Waddock saw a positive and encouraging performance by the Blues in his first match in charge as Wycombe Wanderers Manager. Former Wycombe Wanderers Manager Peter Taylor left the club by “mutual consent” having failed to see his side make any progress in League One. The only way for the Blues is up as currently are…
Can McClaren pip Ferrari to 3rd F1 Championship spot?
Author: Hazlemere Windows | Leave a Comment >>At the beginning of 2009 we all wondered what an earth had happened to the McClaren F1 motor racing team, with them unable to get either of their cars in the top ten in qualifying. During the early Formula One Races it was painful to watch the 2008 F1 Motor Racing World Champion Lewis Hamilton struggle near the back of the starting grid, although as always overall out performs his team mate in both qualifying and in most races.
Then, about halfway through the F1 season McClaren found a winning Formula again, and Lewis Hamilton was again dominating pole position and getting on the podium, and more importantly winning races. Lewis Hamilton’s resurgence has made the 2009 F1 title race more exciting, and has helped…
Hazlemere support the GGF’s petition for a scrappage scheme for the double glazing industry
Author: Hazlemere Windows | Leave a Comment >>High Wycombe based window manufacturers, the Hazlemere Group, are supporting the Glass and Glazing Federation’s government petition, which calls on the introduction of a scrappage scheme for the double glazing industry to assist UK homeowners to fit energy efficient double glazing to their properies.
In September 2009 the GGF (Glass and Glazing Federation) launched a PR campaign to petition Number 10 Downing Street to introduce a scrappage scheme as a subsidy to fit new energy efficient double glazing in UK homes. The GGF petition states: ‘We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to introduce a window scrappage scheme in the UK to improve the energy efficiency of the existing housing stock.’
The GGF have already exceeded the 500 signatures their petition needed for…
The comical side to ‘old school’ double glazing salesman
Author: Hazlemere Windows | Leave a Comment >>Oh, how times have changed! Buckinghamshire based Hazlemere Window Company appreciates the comical side to the ‘old school’ double glazing salesman.
We not only pride ourselves on our professionalism and passion at Hazlemere, but our sense of humour too! Over the last few decades the double glazing salesmen has been widely susceptible to criticism, stereotype and innocuous ridicule.
Fortunately, the tide turned during the 1990’s, with double glazing companies, in particular ‘old school’ sales personnel, were forced to change their attitude and application, or be faced with irrevocable indignation towards a wavering industry.
However, since the dawn of the new millennium things have dramatically changed for the better. The industry has extinguished the resentful blaze that infiltrated homes across the UK; with the population…
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