We build and upgrade our homes with the same elements in mind as we did 100 or more years ago. While approaches to home design and what’s trendy changes every year, we still think of energy efficiency as one of the most important things. In ancient times and a few decades back, the best method […]
Unless you’ve been looking into getting new windows — or come across glazing in your professional life — “low-E” probably sounds like a dietary supplement. Once you start looking around for windows, though, the term low-E coating becomes pretty much unavoidable if a little confusing. What is Low E Coating? So, let’s look at the […]
When you live in an area that experiences winter, you simply get accustomed to the cold. The temperatures start to drop, the days become shorter, and snow and ice are common. As you are sitting in your nice heated home, you might not realize how the cold winter is affecting your doors and windows. Here […]
When things start getting a little gusty around your living room, you know it’s time to seek replacement double glazing windows and uPVC doors. In the same vein, while we all enjoy the feeling of wind through our hair, it’s certainly an experience we prefer to save for sunny afternoons cruising in our convertibles or […]
Houses and homes are often judged by their windows. If you’ve just purchased or leased a property that’s been standing for years before your arrival, then it’s likely that you would like to bring on some changes that help to make it yours. Maintenance of the air-conditioning, vents, heating system and gas lines are a […]
Your windows do a huge amount to look after your home by helping you maintain your security and keep people out. Meanwhile, they also keep your property dry and safe from the elements. Windows and window screens let light into our homes and they make a big impact on the overall appearance of a property. […]
Doors, windows, and skylights protect your home from the elements, just like wearing a coat protects you when you go out. Similar to picking out a winter coat, you should choose energy-efficient windows, doors, and skylights that are suitable for the climate in which you live. Some entries, windows, and skylights are better at keeping […]
Bay windows open up your home with natural light while having that practical space for you to create a window seat, garden ledge, or multi-use area. There are several types of bay windows that people don’t even realize. With different designs, we can determine the character of an individual. From the simplest to the most […]
If the popular expression is true and eyes really are the windows to the soul, then windows could very well say to be the soul of the house. Whether you’re buying a home or hoping to alter the existing windows in the home you are in now, there are plenty of options available to you […]
Getting the right windows for your property is incredibly important and can make a huge difference to. Of course having the right set of windows will help to improve your property’s insulation and therefore your energy efficiency. At the same time though, it will also help to improve the appearance and aesthetics of your home […]