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Cosy Home Living Requires UPVC Windows

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

A uSwitch survey has shown that as many as 23 million households in the UK will go without heating at some point this winter. That works out at around 9 out of 10 households! The main reason for this drastic course of action is because of the ever increasing costs of energy bills.

Many of those hardest hit by pricey heating bills are those who have yet to replace their traditional windows, a chief cause of such financial strife. Therefore it makes sense for anyone forced to pay a high price for energy to invest in some UPVC windows with double glazing included.

This is because any heat generated in the home will be trapped by the glass contained within a UPVC window so that you can use your boiler far less frequently. All the draughts that you would notice in the past because of your old windows will disappear in an instant when you appoint an installer to fix the problem with modern-day replacements.

The overall cost of living has gone up in recent times which is another reason why people are being forced to rely on their heating system less. A new set of windows will solve that problem and allow you to spend your disposable income elsewhere.

Although the windows are the main cause of heat loss in the home, another source of the problem can be the front and back doors of the home. If you suspect that cold air is passing through either of your doors you should exchange them for UPVC doors. As with a UPVC window they will store heat and warm up your home at any time of the year.

The money you save on energy due to the successful performance of new windows and doors will more than justify the initial cost of paying for them.

Conservatory Outlet Owners Hit The Charts

Sunday, November 13th, 2011

Matthew Glover, Managing Director of Conservatory Outlet, one of the country’s leading home improvement companies, has ranked highly in Window Industries annual top 30 influential list.

Window Industries is a monthly magazine for double glazing, door and conservatory fabricators and installers and is the longest established magazine for the UK’s fenestration industry.

Each year the publication lists who it feels are the top 30 most influential people in the window, conservatories and door industry and Matthew finished a very respectable 6th in the list.

The editor of Window Industries had this to say about Matthew and his company:

“Conservatory Outlet is perhaps the most influential fabricator in the UK currently, having set the standard for marketing that many others are now trying to emulate, but so far few if any are showing signs of the success enjoyed by Conservatory Outlet and its customers.

Still everywhere in the market, despite dropping out of GlassTalk, Matthew seems to have a finger in every blog, pie, cause and charity.

With Conservatory Outlet, Matthew Glover has created a hugely successful and unique fabricator business model. The Conservatory Outlet network comprises of a relatively small number of installation companies – 17 at present – but serves approximately 50% of the UK per capita.

The network continues to grow both organically and with the addition of other successful regional installers, attracted by the fabricator’s lead generation and marketing support.

A renowned blogger and one of the founders of GlassTalk Live, Matthew has recently become the vice chairman of the GGF Marketing & Communication Committee, being influential in the decision to redevelop the GGF website.”

Cheaper Energy Bills When You Double Glaze

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

Fuel poverty is of grave concern throughout the UK. In Scotland alone it is predicted that around one million homeowners are living in fuel poverty. As a result, the Scottish government has pledged an extra £5 million to help tackle it by providing property owners with heating systems and insulation.

Whether the coalition government will follow suit remains to be seen, but it would seem unlikely with widespread cuts being announced across the board and the possibility of another recession looming. This means that you may have to take responsibility for lowering the cost of fuel bills by yourself and adding UPVC windows to your home is a good place to start.

Many may shudder at the thought of double glazing and associate it with rogue salesman turning up at your front door, but the fact is that contemporary windows are essential in the modern home. It consists of two panes of glass which come fixed to a heat insulating UPVC frame designed to trap and store large pockets of heat.

This then gives you the luxury of being able to use your heating less which then cuts the cost of your energy bills and the amount of fuel that you use throughout the day, thus keeping you out of the fuel poverty that so many families across the land dread.

The chances of conventional energy coming down in price is slim to none as the current high cost of energy is in part due to the fact that supplies of it are slowly disappearing. Fossil fuels are a vital part of the very lifeblood of the planet in which we live so it cannot be reiterated enough just how important it is to store as much of it as we possibly can.

Do your bit and add some UPVC doors while you are at it!

Let French Doors Brighten Up Your Life

Monday, August 1st, 2011

A bright household makes for a brighter atmosphere and depending on the positioning of your home you may not be benefitting from it like you should. At the peak of summer, natural sunlight is around us for 14+ hours so it makes sense to take advantage of it and if your home feels somewhat dull and dreary you should purchase a set of French doors.

French doors can be installed at the back of the home, but when natural sunlight hits them they will illuminate the entire interior of your dining and living room. The glass will reflect as much outdoor light as it can into the confines of your home and the frames will act to keep any cold air away from it.

The aesthetics of French doors are their key selling-point as they come with the finest lines and glass that looks immensely pleasing to your eyes. They can also help make your property more energy efficient as they will store any heat that is generated in your property and put it to good use.

If you combine a new set of doors with replacement windows, you will soon come to realise how much of a difference they can make as far as cutting the cost of your energy bills is concerned. Your energy bills will literally be slashed in half and it will all be because of the effectiveness of your doors and windows at trapping warm air and keeping out the cold.

On those freakily hot summer days and nights, you can open your French doors inwards or outwards to better ventilate your home. An enormous amount of fresh air will invade your living space and give you great relief from the heat.

Combine your doors with conservatories for the most spectacular home in your neighbourhood.

Choose New Double Glazing From Planet Windows & Doors in Kendal

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

From modern energy efficient double glazing to state of the art composite doors from Planet Windows & Doors – there’s a glazing solution out there to suit every type of home.

What’s more, by updating your tired and rotten windows, you’ll be helping to do your bit for the environment.

Windows and doors might only consist of 20 per cent of the wall area of your home but they can lose huge amounts of heat.

By replacing your old windows with modern double glazing, the typical UK home could save as much as pounds £150 a year.

So what exactly are energy efficient double glazing windows?

One thing, they help to conserve heat within the home but also allow the natural warmth of the sun to travel through the glass. They are less likely to suffer from condensation and can be made from any frame material – from modern pvc to aluminium

The glass used in double glazing windows has been specially treated to help reduce the amount of heat loss that naturally occurs through windows and doors. Treated with invisible coatings and even filled with inert gases, the glass helps to keep the heat in the heart of your home.

Energy efficient window carry the British Fenestration Rating Council (BFRC) label. This means that the glass has an energy efficiency rating. Just like modern household appliances such as fridges, ovens, dishwashers, the most efficient are awarded an ‘A’ grade and the lowest a ‘G’ grade.

In orangeries and conservatories, installing the latest double glazing can make a dramatic difference. In the summer months, it’s easy to enjoy the warmth and sunlight that only a conservatory or orangery can bring, during a cold winter your new room will stay warm and comfortable with Planet Windows & Doors latest energy efficient glazing.

For the latest offers at Planet Windows & Doors for energy efficient double glazing visit: www.planetsouthlakes.com or freephone 0800 915 8844 for directions to their Kendal or Lancaster showrooms showcasing a range of double glazing designs guaranteed to suit every home and budget.