New Windows & Doors Keeping The Cottage Style

I was happily watching a property programme; a couple had bought an unloved terrace cottage at auction.  The hostess of the show was discussing the poor state of the doors and windows in the property and asked what improvements were they planning.  In fact the plans were quite minimal;  just get the place clean and…

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The New Composite Revolution In Doors & Window Frames

Composite is a term used these days for many different finished products but we more commonly associate it with replacement windows and doors.   Or in the case of a new build, the original items.   People are turnin to composite over upvc and wood because it can be produced to look like wood but will have…

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Resurgence In Popularity For Wooden Frames

There have been many changes in the way we update our properties.  For a modern house, certainly one built within the last seventy years or so, then we have no need to worry about whether we are breaking planning regulations.  By this I mean that the owners of substantially older properties that are now listed…

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Owning Grade I or II Is Still Worth The Pain

There are many gorgeous old properties around this neck fo the woods – it’s known as the county of spires and squires.  This reflects many fabulous churches with lofty spires and also the huge number of manor houses, heritage mansions and stately homes in one fairly small part of this incredible country of ours.  However,…

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Checking Listing Before Replacing Character Windows

Some of the more challenging aspects of owning an old, oddy shaped property is the need to be very careful about trying to change the windows and doors.  Generally any old property is going to have non standard sizes anyway but there are other considerations.  Is the house listed in any shape or form –…

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Unfortunate Effects Of Old Doors & Windows

Since I started volunteering at a very well known historic house – part of the eritage trail near me, I have noticed so much more about the importance of well fitting and streamlined windows and doors.  Neither subject have given me a huge amount to worry about over my adulthood.  Well, a couple of old…

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Looking Into Super A-Rated Doors & Windows

I live in a still fairly new detached family home built by a long standing and reputable developer.  I am confident that my windows and doors will still look nice and well fitting for many a year yet.  The triple glazed upvc framed installations certainly shut out the cold and the noise – it’s incredible…

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Time For Gran to Big Up Energy Efficient Windows

Some windows just look much nicer than others don’t they – especially at certain times of the year.  When it’s cold, damp and very miserable, there is nothing more likely to make it worse than a huge expanse of cold single glazed window.  All steamed up with condensation and making the atmosphere damp and unhealthy. …

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14th C Glass Discovery For Millennial Project

I was in touch recently with some chums from years back.  We have’t met up since the millennium celebrations, so a while!  At that time we had been involved in preparing a book about our village, I worked with these folk when we came to the historic church.  It’s a very ancient one, listed in…

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