Window Dressings – It’s not always clear!
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 […]
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Top 5 Ways To Secure Home Windows
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 […]
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Why is Window Glass Important for Your Home
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 […]
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Sash Windows Replacement Guide
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 […]
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How to Fix Sash Windows
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 […]
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How to Paint Sash Windows
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 […]
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Window Parts Definitions
Familiarising yourself with all the different parts of a window is probably not a task that ranks high on your priorities’ list. In fact, this may not even be something that you have ever considered worth doing. However, if you are planning to install or replace some of your windows, getting to know the key […]
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What are Casement Windows?
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 […]
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Best Energy Efficient Windows 2019 (Updated)
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 […]
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The Best uPVC Sash Windows 2019 (Updated)
uPVC sash windows have come a long way. They are becoming better with each passing year. Since every manufacturer keeps innovating, it’s very hard to pick the best uPVC sash windows for 2019. In this article we will take a look at three of the larger manufacturers on the UK market. They are REHAU, Kommerling […]
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Everything You Ever Needed to Know About Sash Windows
Sash windows are a very British thing or so you would think. The word sash originated from the French word chassis meaning frame. They first started bringing elegance to the homes of the rich and famous in the 17th Century. For houses such as Chatsworth, Hampton court palace and Kensington palace. It didn’t take long […]
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Windows Energy Saving Tips
Reducing the overall use of power in your home is the quickest way to save money and energy, not only improving your bank balance but helping the environment too. Being energy savvy is like adding a clean energy source to the national grid. This money saving guide, shows you just how easily you can cut […]
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