Category: Windows
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Are your windows at risk from burglars? How to maximise home window security to keep your possessions safe
Improving your home window security can be a vital task. Burglaries are often opportunistic crimes, according to Police UK, and burglars look for vulnerable windows because they can provide easier access than doors. Effective home security systems can alert you to the presence of intruders and might provide evidence if you do fall victim to…
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7 glazing innovations that can make homes more comfortable
The glass in the windows of your home lets the light in and keeps the weather out – but it can do a whole lot more. Glazing innovations mean that it can offer additional benefits that make life easier, safer, and ensure the conditions inside a home are more comfortable. Clever glazing solutions can, for…
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Acoustic glazing vs triple glazing: Side by side comparison
Acoustic glazing. Triple glazing. Both types of window sound high-spec, both promise to upgrade your home, but they serve very different purposes. And if you’re weighing up the options, especially for a renovation or new build, it’s worth understanding exactly what you’re paying for. Triple glazing is often viewed as the go-to for thermal efficiency…
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What glass do I need for a glass extension?
What glass do I need for a glass extension is a question that should be top of your list when designing an extension. Safety, strength and solar gain are all important factors that need consideration when opting for a structure made heavily, or entirely from glass. Picking the wrong glass is certainly not a mistake…
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How to replace a window handle with advice from the pros
If you’re having trouble opening or closing a window, try replacing your old window handle with a brand new one. Over time, the constant opening and closing will eventually wear down the window handle, making it less and less effective. Thankfully, removing and replacing a window handle is a straightforward DIY task that you can…
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Think of bricking up a window? Read our guide first
There are lots of different reasons why bricking up a window might make sense when renovating a house. In some cases, it might be down to a matter of privacy, while in other instances the need to brick up a window is down to layout reconfigurations that mean natural light is no longer needed in…
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Do blinds keep heat in and make your room hotter in summer?
There’s no doubt we’re all looking for as many ways to keep a room cool as possible in recent weeks and it’s not set to change any time soon. But, while we’re well versed in keeping windows covered during the winter to help keep the heat in, surely in the summer this doesn’t work to…
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What are trickle vents? Why they are important in your home
Although you may know the answer to what are trickle vents, you may still wonder if that little flow of air really makes a difference to your home ventilation. Or, perhaps you feel it’s a bit of an inconvenient eyesore that lets your heating flows out and an annoying draught come in. But the reality…
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Architectural glazing: The ultimate guide
Architectural glazing is a broad term, often interpreted differently by architects and glazing suppliers. But it typically refers to the use of extensive glass features which enhance a project’s design, rather than serving purely functional purposes. Until fairly recently, architectural glazing would have been seen purely in large commercial projects, however, that is changing, with…
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10 ideas for living rooms with large windows
Living rooms with large windows come with so many benefits – an increased sense of wellbeing when spending time in them, the opportunity to highlight details and finishes and greater versatility in terms of how the space can be used. “Home improvement projects should increase the appeal of living room ideas, and one of the…