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Potholed roads not fit for purpose (Henley Standard)
Author: Martin | Leave a Comment >>Thank goodness it is not just me! On Friday 26th March 2010 one of the headlines on the front page of the Henley Standard Newspaper read “Potholed roads not fit for purpose” according to an industry body. The article explained that “A survey published this week by the Asphalt Industry Alliance found the number of potholes on roads in England and Wales has risen by 40%. The result is a £400m black hole in local authorities maintenance budgets.”
Mike Linley, Chairman of the Asphalt Industry Alliance was quoted as saying “Extreme winter weather would not cause so much damage if our roads were fit for purpose. The consequences of our under-funded roads maintenance are now writ large. These include compromised road safety and wasted time…
Where are the Bucks Highway Agency road workers?
Author: Martin | Leave a Comment >>There appeared to be a little flurry of activity in the few weeks after the January 2010 cold snap, but since then where have all the Buckinghamshire Highway Agency road workers gone? Are they there? It is just simply I have yet to see them repairing any of the roads like the A40, M40 and those on Cressex Business Park that I use to come to work at Hazlemere Windows every day?
All I seem to see in Beaconsfield and High Wycombe in Bucks are more potholes emerging, whilst existing potholes get larger, wider and deeper, which is not ideal for the daily commute!
As I could not understand why Bucks County Council are not seemingly taking more urgent action, out of pure frustration…
Double glazing 1st choice, secondary glazing 2nd choice
Author: Martin | Leave a Comment >>When looking to improve the existing windows your property, your preference in my opinion should always be high quality energy rated energy efficient UPVC or aluminium replacement double glazed windows, as these are not only better looking aesthetically than secondary glazed windows, they add more residual value, given they are more thermally efficient than single glazed windows that have been retro fitted with secondary glazing.
Consequently, my first choice would always be modern energy rated replacement double glazed windows, as their performance if “C”, “B” or “A” rated can not be matched by existing windows that can not achieve one of these energy ratings awarded following testing by the British Fenestration Rating Council, then endorsed by the Energy Saving Trust. If however, circumstances dictate…
Talking of major disruption to Bucks homes……….
Author: Martin | Leave a Comment >>The Government plans for a new proposed high speed rail link between London and Birmingham were published last week in both the Bucks Herald and Bucks Free Press. Wherever “High Speed Two” is sited (unless built underground the entire way) it is bound to cause upset, disruption and controversy, as lets face it, no one is going to want it in their back yard. There are two routes identified, along which there are many homes and businesses which now face uncertainty until the route is finalised (assuming “HS2″ goes ahead!).
According to the press, there are dozens of towns and villages in Buckinghamshire that will be potentially affected along this £17bn high speed rail scheme, including those with properties in Denham, Chalfont St.Peter, Chalfont St.…
Is considerable disturbance a pre-requiste for growth?
Author: Martin | Leave a Comment >>Things change. Economies, climates, people, places, jobs and interests etc. However, as we all know change is not always for the best. Where we get the choice, change should only take place if it is for the better, and not for changes sake. Take the upcoming 2010 UK General Election. Will things change for the better? Personally I have severe doubts that at present any political party has the country’s best interests at heart.
What I believe this country needs is strong leadership, living by example and long term stability. Will the General Election deliver this? Sadly, I don’t think so. In the Bible, Proverbs 14v4 states “Where there are no oxen the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox comes an…
Is it time to spring into action to protect your home?
Author: Martin | Leave a Comment >>Each year as winter thankfully draws to a close, it is then we seem once again willing to venture outside our properties to enjoy the slightly warmer fresh air. So traditionally it is during the spring time we notice whether or not if there has been any exterior damage or deterioration to our properties by the elements since the previous Summer, be it the house decor, windows, doors, garage roof, cladding, guttering, downpipes, fascias or soffits.
The Hazlemere Group knows from 25 years of experience that properties where cladding, fascias and soffits are fitted over rotten wood, you could well be creating and hiding problems for the future. It is certainly worth getting rid of any rot before fitting low maintenance UPVC roofline products, as…
Sun protection for your, your furnishings and your home
Author: Martin | Leave a Comment >>A vital function of any awning, blind or canopy is the sun protection these products offer both you and your property from the effects of the sun’s harmful rays. This solar protection correctly located and fitted in the proper proportions, can provide sun shade for any room, and in the case of awnings, when deployed, offer solar protection for any patio area and your outdoor furniture and furnishings.
Not only do awnings, blinds and canopies protect your home, they also can protect your carpets, expensive furniture and fabrics, prolonging their lifespan, assuming you do of course deploy them on sunny days, which will also help keep you and your room(s) cool.
It is important to protect ourselves, our family (or co-workers) and friends from the…
Hazlemere Window Company buys Wellington Road…..
Author: Martin | Leave a Comment >>The Factory and Head Offices of the Hazlemere Group were more than tripled in size in February 2010 by the purchase of another 38,000 square feet factory and offices next door to Hazlemere Window Company Ltd’s Bucks 18,000 square feet freehold headquarters in Wellington Road on the Cressex Business Park in High Wycombe, which incorporates a 4,000 square feet home improvements showroom that is open seven days a week.
This strategic purchase will enable the Hazlemere Group to expand their production of double glazed windows, doors and conservatories, whilst further improving efficiency and productivity by having all manufacturing under one roof. Not only will their high quality bespoke aluminium windows, doors, conservatories and curtain walling be able to made even faster to meet consumer…
Hazlemere Windows to hold a special open weekend in May continuing their 25th Anniversary celebrations
Author: Martin | Leave a Comment >>As part of their 25th Anniversary celebrations Hazlemere Window Company Ltd are holding a special Champagne & Bucks Fiizz Open Weekend on Saturday 8th May 2010 (10am – 4pm) and Sunday 9th May 2010 (10am – 1pm). Existing and would be customers can enjoy a glass of complimentary chilled Champagne, Wine, Bucks Fizz or a soft drink and/or a freshly made cup of real coffee.
By attending this event at Hazlemere Windows’s 4,000 square feet Bucks High Wycombe Showroom, customers can take advantage of Hazlemere’s genuine special offers, plus get “on-the-spot” estimates by bringing in their own window, door, awning, blinds, canopies or garage door measurements.
Alternatively, they can download the Hazlemere Quick Windows and Doors Estimator, fill in their requirements and dimensions…
Geared up for the Part L Building Regulations changes?
Author: Martin | Leave a Comment >>Here at Hazlemere Windows, Doors and Conservatories we have spent some considerable time developing our products in response to the proposed changes to Part L of the Building Regulations that are scheduled to come into effect on 1st October 2010. As soon as the Government formally announces these changes (which is supposed to be around Easter time), it will mean big changes for both property owners and the entire double glazing industry.
The proposed changes, if all adopted by the Government on 1st October 2010 (which is expected as they are a necessary part of its commitment to reduce carbon emissions) will have wide ranging financial, legal, and timescale implications for every property owner in the UK who wants to replace windows or doors, build…
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