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Triple Glazing Windows and Doors

Let's review how it's gone In 2012 we ventured to market with our new 44mm Triple Glazing. We were met with intrigue and interest, but we were also met with questions and dismissal from the local industry naysayers. Here is our honest review of how it's gone. The challenges we faced An industry that has manufactured and sold double glazing for thirty odd years isn't expected to jump all resources into the as yet untested triple glazing. We were not scared by the new product - we were incredibly excited. We were also up against the ...

How much does double glazing cost? Carlisle Window Installer

How much does double glazing cost? That's a question we get asked a lot - so in this blog post, we explore just how much double glazing costs. In honesty, it varies from house to house and product to product. If you're looking for a ballpark price per window, we advise £450. Some will of course be higher, some will of course be cheaper, but this gives you quite a sensible budget guide. The question 'How much does double glazing cost?' is one that will be met with various different answers and below we explain why different ...

Energy Efficiency Tip and Facts

In the run up to Christmas 2017, our Facebook page featured some top tips on how to keep your home warm and increase your energy efficiency. Here's a quick recap for you to follow to improve your home energy efficiency. Sorry for the stark reminder that winter is coming... Step 1 to making your home more energy efficient Install aluminium foil behind radiators. This helps to reflect the heat back into the room rather than soaking out through the wall. Tip - put the shiny side facing towards the radiator. Step 2 to making your home ...

U Value Vs WER Rating!

Marketing Hype or Good Advice? I'm sure you'll all have heard a PVC salesperson tell you how good their 'A++++++++++++++ Rated' windows and doors are. Have they told you that actually, the 'A++++++++++++++' windows aren't necessarily the best at reducing heat loss - the ultimate way to reduce heating bills? I doubt it. The Window Energy Rating (WER) scale, similar to that on your Fridges, Freezers etc, is not compulsary for manufacturers and installers, but a few of the big power houses in the industry jumped on the marketing band wagon and, in some respect, ...

White Gold BBC 2 Double Glazing Comedy

The names Vincent Swan, Brian Fitzpatrick and Martin Lavendar probably don't mean anything to you. Unless of course you've been watching the new BBC 2 Comedy - 'White Gold'. ** Warning - Strong Language and Sexual References** White Gold is the comedy based in a double-glazing showroom in 1980's Essex. Whilst not an entirely accurate representation of the PVC Window and Door market nowadays, it does show great similarities of 'ye olde worlde' PVC Double Glazing. The energetic Vincent Swan, played by Ed Westwick, lost his job ...

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