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Awnings, blinds & canopies buyers guide launched
Author: Martin | Leave a Comment >>Having already published independently edited Window & Door Buyers Guides and Conservatories Buyers Guides, the Hazlemere Group published a Garage Door Buyers Guide in December 2009, all of which are available free online or as a hard copy by post. They followed these up with an Awnings, Blinds & Canopies Buyers Guide in Janaury 2010 to help home owners made informed decisions on which product(s) would be best suited for their particular property.This latest buyers guide contains twenty pages of consumer advice, help and guidance on choosing the right solar protection for the home. Issues such as automation or manual, fabrics and materials, suitability and durability are all looked at in detail in relation to each product. All Hazlemere Windows buyers guides are aimed…
Tips on how to reduce condensation in the home
Author: Martin | Leave a Comment >>Double-glazing cannot cause condensation, whether you have aluminium, wooden or UPVC double glazed sealed units. In fact, the opposite is true, as double glazing acts as a heat barrier and providing an inner pane, which is considerably warmer than the outer pane, condensation is reduced.
Modern buildings are designed to eliminate draughts and do not have the natural ventilation that some older houses have with their chimneys and ill-fitting doors and windows. Houses have been completely sealed by the installation of cavity wall insulation; loft insulation, double-glazing, and draught proofing throughout are likely to become moisture traps. In such cases, condensation is a ventilation problem. Provided the rooms are heated normally, the solution will probably be found providing controlled ventilation.
In the case of older…
The downfall of gutters and downpipes?
Author: Martin | Leave a Comment >>A prolonged spell of snow, which then turns to ice, which then re-freezes, slightly thaws, re-freezes, has fresh snowfall ontop, freezes is not the ideal environment for gutters and downpipes, be they old cast iron or plastic ones. The worst cold snap for 30 years between Christmas 2009 and mid-January 2010 has severely tested and damaged much of the UK’s guttering and downpipe stock.
One knew “there may be trouble ahead” when tens of thousands of icicles starting forming beneath guttering joints, in some cases creating giant “stalactites” looking like the ones often seen in limestone caves. As snow and ice makes it way via gravity from the roof to the gutter, the gutters can act like a dam, putting enormously pressure on both your…
Its worth being security minded whilst on holiday
Author: Martin | Leave a Comment >>Sadly, with home security ever more needed nowadays with rising crime (especially due to the recession and increase in drug related crimes), it is always worth while being on your guard, whether you are popping to the shops for an hour, or jetting off somewhere for a week or more.
You might want to consider if some or all of the personal and home security suggestions below would help make you and/or your property/family more secure. For example, don’t put your home address on any of your luggage labels, so that this rather obvious “we are out of town” message does not get to anyone.
If you have any particularly valuble items, make a list of them, and ensure they are listed on your home…
Make sure new double glazing lasts beyond a decade
Author: Martin | Leave a Comment >>As we start a new decade there remains no shortage of double glazing window companies looking for your business. However, you will no doubt want to make sure you choose a double glazing manufacturer, supplier and installer that is professional and reliable. So here are a few tips and things to consider to make sure any double glazing you buy lasts more than a decade!!
In these recessionary times, quite rightly, nobody wants to pay more than they need to, so it is important you do not put yourself under financial pressure by spending more than you can afford. Consequently, it is wise to get two to three quotes from different companies, not just for a price comparison, but more importantly for value for money,…
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.
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