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Archive for May, 2010

Double Glazing & Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme Launched

Sunday, May 30th, 2010

The Double Glazing and Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme ( DGCOS ) has been established to help tradesmen such as double glazing installers and conservatory companies in the UK.

Installers who become members of the DGCOS will be able to offer their customers a range of policies, including deposit protection, work in progress insurance and an insurance-backed guarantee. Homeowners, meanwhile, will be offered access to professional mediators, independent inspectors and a dispute resolution and arbitration service conducted by the Ombudsman. The DGCOS scheme will offer installers protection against unfair complaints from customers and companies who withhold payment for completed work.

The DGCOS scheme, which has been trialled for over two years, will be promoted by national TV and radio advertising campaigns fronted by Nick Ross, the former presenter of the BBC’s Crimewatch and Watchdog programmes.

In brief, DGCOS is offering consumers safeguards and protection including:
1 – Accredited Installers
2 – Deposit Protection
3 – 10 Year Guarantee
4 – Insurance Backed Guarantee
5 – Free Advice Line
6 – Ombudsman Protection

To protect homeowners further DGCOS provide access to professional mediators, independent inspectors and a Compensation Fund to honour awards made by the Double Glazing and Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme.

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Choose A Contemporary Orangery Design At Planet Conservatories

Saturday, May 29th, 2010

The North West is not always renowned for getting the best of weather, but when it does you need to make the most of it. There is so much lovely scenery in the region and some of you may be lucky enough to have a great backdrop at your home. If you do then you should take advantage of it, especially on those rare sunny days during the summer months. The ideal place from where you can admire any views at the back of your home is from the comfort of an orangery.

Orangeries in the North West are believed by many to be a new and growing type of construction, a kind of beefed up version of the traditional conservatory. But, orangeries have actually been around for years and were previously used more as an area for growing plants and flowers. Like conservatories in the North West, many people have woken up to the usefulness of the orangery and are increasingly having them installed in their homes as a way of extending the size of their property.

They are also made up of less glass than a conservatory, so if you are worried that it will get too hot in the summer, then think again as the double glazing that is put inside an orangery is energy efficient and will keep it cool when necessary. In the unlikely event that it does get too warm, then you could install some blinds onto the windows which will keep out the glare and heat of the sun. If you fancy keeping your feet warm during the winter, heated flooring can be put down.

If you are currently considering buying Carnforth windows, then you are also urged to look into an orangery as there is no finer way of extending your home.

Contact Planet Conservatories in Kendal or Lancaster for the latest Conservatory Designs, Orangeries and energy saving Double Glazing.

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Saturday, May 29th, 2010

Conservatory Outlet has built its reputation over the years not just on the quality of products we provide, but also on the affordability of them. Our belief has always been that if a homeowner wants to make an improvement on their home, then they should be able to do it at a reasonable cost wherever they live in the UK. That is why we have built up a portfolio of dealerships up and down the country so that we can be hand to install whatever form of home improvement you require.

With the summer on the horizon, many people are turning to orangeries as they are a great way of both extending their living space and making the most of the sun. As an added incentive we are currently offering up to 30% off all our orangeries, conservatories and double glazing so that you can make your home the best place it can possibly be.

You can also be assured that all of our products promote the very best in energy efficiency as together with you we want to do our bit for the environment at all times. We will also dispose and were possible recycle any old windows that we remove from your property before installing your uPVC replacements.

Our orangeries have been designed so that although they rely heavily on glazing to bring in the sunlight, they are also substantially composed of brickwork so that they do not detract from the overall look of your home. If the sun becomes too strong when indoors or the light is getting into your eyes, then we also provide a range of blinds which can easily be installed.

If you are not familiar with concept of an orangery, then pay a visit to the showroom nearest your home and you will see for yourself just how Conservatory Outlet can make a difference to your property.