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Bifold doors have been trendy in the UK for quite a few years. They used to be very popular in plain white uPVC. They were heavy and the frames were chunky but the price was reasonable. Then the Anthracite grey or RAL 7016 colour became trendy. This pushed up the price by 30% or more. […]

I’m going to write about one of the most popular house refurbishment/architect and interior design specified items of this decade. They are called a few different things and Google searches are high for industrial style doors, steel replacement doors and, of course, their origin Crittall doors and windows which is a registered trademark. Who would […]

Even though there are theories claiming that the sash window is of a Dutch origin, it is generally believed that this type of a window was invented in England in the 17th century. It continues to be a popular feature on many Georgian and Victorian homes in the UK which is why we have decided […]

Windows are one of the most important features of a house, not only letting in light but also giving the building character and style. The way you dress your windows can really make or break the look of your home and too often people rush into making a  decision which they later regret creating further […]

Home security should be your a top priority. One can keep their home windows secure from criminals and unwanted entry in many different ways. Only in the United States, there are more than two million burglaries reported in a year. This proves how easy it is for criminals to achieve their purpose. Be sure that […]

People choose to replace their home’s windows for several reasons. Firstly, they replace windows in order to improve energy efficiency. This will result in comfortable living all year round, with much lower costs incurred for heating and cooling the home. It is important to understand that there are different types of window glass available. Choosing […]

Sash windows are beautiful and practical. They contribute greatly to the overall atmosphere in the typical English home which is a good enough reason to never go out of style. If you have such windows at your property you already know what we are talking about. There are instances, however, in which you have to […]

The popular perception about the good old-time sash windows is that they are rattling, letting draft in, loose and sometimes even impossible to close fully. While this might be true in some cases, those are usually related to the poor maintenance of the sash windows in question. If kept properly, even an original 19th-century sash […]

Maintaining classic sash windows can be tricky at times. That is because the traditional version of this type of windows is made of wood. Which means that you need to clean and caulk them in a certain way to prevent cracks from forming over time, especially on the exterior side of the window. One of […]

Casement windows are a nice alternative to the regular and sash windows. Casement windows are mounted in a different way than their regular counterparts – the hinges are side-mounted and pivot open and closed vertically during the rotation of an internal crank. Granted, casement windows are not perfect for everybody, but that’s exactly the reason […]

Windows are an important part of our home. They provide our rooms with warmth, light, and ventilation, but they can also be the reason you are paying a larger electricity bill during the colder seasons. This is something not many people realize until it is too late. Autumn comes, then winter after it, and the […]

Compared with casement windows there are only a handful of manufacturers extruding UPVC sash window profiles. This is because sash windows are generally only found in the UK (apart from the Americas and other old Colonial countries) and the machinery and tooling required to make the profiles costs many millions of pounds. EVOLVE Quite a […]