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Conservatory Outlet Salesmen Put In 5 Star Efforts

The October edition of Conservatory Outlet’s on-going Top Dog competition has been dominated by one dealership, with two salesmen from Kidderminster dealer 5 Star Windows & Conservatories winning all three monthly categories.

Ross Manser kept up his challenge for top spot after being named overall Top Dog for the month and taking the Largest Loggia Order, whilst Alan registered October’s Largest Heritage Windows Sale to make it a clean sweep of victories for the pair.

Is double-glazing worth the money?

Q : I have had two quotes from a local firm for eight timber sash windows and the front door of my 1860 house. One is for overhauling and draught-proofing, and comes to £1,660; the other is for replacement with new wooden double-glazed sash units, for £8,250.

Would you recommend overhauling (they are not in too bad a condition) or replacement with double-glazed units? The only advantage with the latter I can see is a reduction in heat loss, but I suspect this may be minimal and insufficient to justify the additional cost. I seem to recall that you think double glazing is not worth the money anyway.

                                                                                                           

A: I don’t think that “double glazing is not worth the money”. What I have said is that replacing old windows with new double-glazed windows will not pay for itself in heat savings. The single most cost-effective measure anyone can undertake is good-quality draught-proofing, and you might find that this, plus the addition of secondary glazing on the inside of the existing windows, is your best bet.

Three Years and Counting, Garage Door Upgrades Return High Home Renovation Values -- Overhead Door Corporation Weighs in on Benefits to Homeowner

2013 Cost vs. Value Survey finds curb appeal improvements such as garage door upgrades will deliver the highest ROI for a homeowner. Dallas, TX (PRWEB) November 25, 2013

Amidst a continually evolving residential real estate market, a national home improvement study released in 2013, found that there is at least one constant homeowners can still bank on – improving a home’s exterior is money...

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Quality Windows & Doors

Windows  and door retailer, GEM Windows & Doors, focuses on providing great quality for unbeatable prices, supplying direct to retail customers at wholesale price. Gem offers standard size products as a cost-saving alternative for aluminium sliding and stacking doors, sliding windows, awning windows, and double hung windows in both residential and commercial ranges. Additionally, it now offers double glazed commercial products. Read more 

Smart homes in Sweden

Swedish architectural firm Tengbom has come up with a creative new accommodation model that squeezes student living into a compact 10 sq m (108 sq. ft) footprint. The Smart Student Unit aims to offer an inexpensive and sustainable housing choice for students in Sweden that could reduce the current residency rents by half.

The cozy unit features a dining area, kitchen, study desk, a swinging lounge, elevated sleeping quarters, bathroom and a small outdoor patio. Many of the unit’s “smart” features have been built into the structure. For example the dining table and desk both double as window shutters and the wall shelves can also be used as steps which lead to the elevated loft. Read more :

Mayor plans to fix unhealthy  homes

The Healthy Homes Launch, attended by about 160 students, health and housing researcher from the University of Otago Professor Philippa Howden-Chapman, community group Every Child Counts, and current councillors and candidates; heard from President Rory McCourt on the need for minimum housing standards in the region.

“Most properties are fine, and most landlords are great. We’re concerned about the small, but significant minority; the real shockers out there. Currently a home or flat can be rented without insulation, double glazing or adequate ventilation. And unbelievably, there is no minimum room temperature for a property” said McCourt.

“This is not a wish list. It’s not luxury. It’s the basics. And it’s what any renter should be guaranteed in a first-world country” Read more : 

Widnes science discovery centre gets a £78,000 makeover

GIANT panes of glass were gently hoisted hundreds of feet up into the air today as the iconic rooftop observatory of Catalyst was given a £78,000 makeover.

The viewing gallery of Widnes Science Discovery Centre was fitted with 42 new units of high performance structural double glazing in a delicate day long operation.

Trustee Stephen Youd-Thomas said: “We are extremely grateful to the Foyle Foundation and Biffa Award for their grants and for the support from Pilkingtons. They held their price for two years whilst our funding bids awaited approval.  Read more: 

Quiet , please ! How To Cut Noise Pollution At Home

There are 3.1 million of us in the united states  who now work from home , and this number is increasing rapidly . Do you know what we tend  to do as part of our day ? Get distracted by a noise : music blaring , a bus passing or a neighbours conversation about what’s for tea  

Triple- pane windows: A prettier solutions that still involves fresh air and lights : you can replace double pane , or double – glazed , windows with triple pane , says morrall , installing triple glazed windows requires the expertise of a contractor, and they typically cost 10 percent  more than double – pane windows . Read more :

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The UK's Most Popular Windows

Casement windows are the most popular and widely used style of window in the UK. 

Casement Windows are timeless and hard wearing and serve their purpose.

As well as coming in a whole range of colours and styles, here at EYG Windows, we also provide the utmost level of security, as we use the Trident high security window locking system.

 

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Golf day raised £7,000 for charities

TWO Hull charities have been given a £7,000 boost after businesses pitched in to support them with a golf day. 

The Hull Families Project and Special Smiles share the pay-out, which was raised during The Golf Day at the KP Club, Pocklington. 

It was the second year the competition had taken place, and it raised even more money than the previous year. 

With 25 teams taking part, the event, hosted and sponsored by EYG and Claughtons, is now part of the golfer’s calendar, and a major annual fundraiser.