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Double Glazing in Wales helps homeowners to fight the recession
Author: Steven | Leave a Comment >>The recession is meaning more and more people in Wales are considering double glazing as a way to improve the energy efficiency of their homes in a bid to save money on their gas and electricity bills
Greenway supports the Window Scrappage Scheme
Author: Steven | 1 CommentGreenway Conservatories, Windows & Doors based in South Wales specialise in the installation of uPVC Conservatories, Orangeries, Double Glazing and uPVC Windows and Doors. In their work they regularly come across poorly fitted inefficient windows. As a company Greenway are keen to help to protect the planet so when they heard of The Windows Scrappage Scheme they immediately decided to support the campaign.
The Windows Scrappage Scheme is a petition to the government which aims to improve the energy efficiency of the existing housing stock to reduce CO2 emissions and cut household energy bills. Up to 25% of the heat generated by a home is lost through the windows. By installing energy efficient windows the amount of heat lost reduces dramatically.
This not only saves the householder or tenant money on their gas and electricity bills but also helps to protect the planet.The Glass and Glazing Federations (GGF) Window Scrappage…
Is your home in Cardiff, Bristol or Gloucester in need of a makeover?
Author: Steven | 1 CommentIts fair to say as a nation here in the UK we are a very house proud. For many of us living in a nice well presented house is very important. However, if your home is starting to look a little tired and dated it can be difficult to know where to start. The current economic climate has also made many of us very wary about spending money on our houses that we will not see a good return on our investment from. Therefore it is important to plan your home improvement strategy carefully and ensure any home improvements that you do make will add value to the property.
One of the best ways of improving the overall aesthetics of a property is by replacing the windows and Doors. Often if timber framed windows and Doors have not been treated regularly the paint will start to peel off and they…
We discuss why Replacement Windows and uPVC Doors have become so popular
Author: Steven | Leave a Comment >>Take a walk along any suburban street in Wales and you will notice that many of the houses to some extent use uPVC in their construction whether it be uPVC windows, uPVC doors or uPVC conservatories. If you had walked down the same street fifty years ago there would have been no uPVC at all it has transformed our homes.
uPVC has been used in construction of windows and doors since the 1960s. However it is only really in the last 20 years that its popularity has taken off here in Wales. It has grown in popularity very quickly and UPVC windows now account for over 85% of all new and replacement windows taking over from timber framed windows.
When you look at its qualities it is not surprising it has become so popular for windows, doors and conservatories. It is highly durable and tough with a life expectancy of…
Replacement Windows | looking to make your home more energy efficient?
Author: Steven | Leave a Comment >>Everyone knows how important it is to try reduce energy bills to help the environment as well saving money in your pocket. Purchasing the latest energy saving products could go some way towards helping us to be a little more green. It seems like every time we open a newspaper we read how gas and electricity prices are once again set to increase – with prices being quoted at over £2000 a year. Global warming is getting worse and it is all our responsibilities to do our bit to look after the planet.
Old windows and doors, especially timber windows or aluminium windows are one of the weakest spots in many homes in terms of energy efficiency it is predicted that between 25 and 40 percent if the heat in a home could be lost through inefficient or rotten windows and doors.
uPVC Double glazing is an energy efficient product…
Replacement Windows & UPVC Doors from Greenway – are they really worth it?
Author: Steven | Leave a Comment >>Nobody likes to spend money when they do not have to and more so now than ever in the current credit crunch we are all looking to save money. One such expense which many people debate is whether to install replacement windows and doors or not. There are several considerations which you need to think about to determine if you need replacement windows.
One of the most important factors which you must consider is safety and all too often this is surprisingly overlooked. If there was a fire in your house often windows would be the only means of escape therefore particularly first floor and above windows should be easy to open. Often old wooden windows will have been painted so many times that they can no longer be opened and this is a serious safety risk.
Unfortunately it is a sign of the times that we live in that…
Read the facts about UPVC Replacement Windows and uPVC Doors
Author: Steven | Leave a Comment >>Durability of UPVC
• UPVC Replacement Windows are tough, durable and made from a material which the Building Research Establishment (BRE) has given a service life of at least 35 years.
• UPVC Replacement Windows and doors are low maintenance so they do not need to be painted and maintained over their lifetime like windows made from alternative materials such as timber. This reduces the requirement for working at height.
• With advanced design and styling, including a wide range of natural colours and textures, UPVC Replacement Windows and doors can be specified to perfectly complement every housing type from traditional to modern.
• Over 80% of home owners and tenants prefer UPVC to any other option.
UPVC is Safe & Secure
• UPVC complies with all the latest health & safety and security requirements including, when specified, compliance with Secured by Design, the UK Police initiative supporting the principles…
Replacement Windows & uPVC Doors | How safe is your Home?
Author: Steven | Leave a Comment >>Autumn is fast approaching the leaves are falling off the trees, the air is getting cooler and the days are getting shorter. Before long it will be winter and it is important that we are all fully prepared. For many older people particularly the winter can be a scary time with the long dark nights and it is important that we all feel safe in our home. By checking the security of our homes now we can ensure that we have a safe and happy winter.
Your windows should let in fresh air, sunlight and not much else. Old fashioned timber framed windows often have flimsy locks. Ideally you should fit uPVC replacement windows with multipoint mortice locks. But if your budget will not run to this then you should at least fit key operated locks to your existing windows. Again if the budget will allow fit double glazing replacement…
Prepare for Winter with Double Glazing uPVC Windows and Doors
Author: Steven | Leave a Comment >>Unfortunately the summer is coming to an abrupt end. The temperature has started to dip and even when the sun is shining, it tends to be too cold to sit outside without a coat. Now is the time that we need to start preparing ourselves for the winter ahead. So pack away the barbecue, fold up the sun loungers and give the garden a tidy, then think about your house. With the weather forecasters predicting a cold winter it is important to be prepared for it.
If your boiler is old, it may be time to have it serviced and there is no better time to think about the energy efficiency of your home. No matter how good your boiler is, if your home is not energy efficient a lot of heat produced will be lost. This will cost you a lot of money and is also bad for the…
100 Years of Comfort With Double Glazing Windows and Conservatories
Author: Steven | Leave a Comment >>Research states that over half of babies born in the UK today will now live to 100 years of age. The study, published in The Lancet Journal and reported by the BBC, collaborated data from more than 30 developed countries and shows that since 1950 the probability of living past 80 has doubled.
Professor Kaare Christensen, of the Danish Ageing Research Center at the University of Southern Denmark, leads the study. He believes that the increase in life span shows no signs of slowing down.
In 1950 the probability of surviving to between 80 and 90 years of age was approximately 15-16% for women and 12% for men. In 2002, these figures have risen to 37% for women and 25% for men.
The study even mentions a possible new addition to the stages of life that we are used to. Splitting old age in to ‘young old age’ and…
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