Inward or outward opening windows
Casement windows are the most common type of window whether as an existing or a replacement window. But if you have ever travelled abroad you will have seen many houses and apartments with inward...
View ArticleChoosing Bi folding or Sliding Doors
Bifolding doors are the most popular home improvement product today with many original sliding patio doors and French Doors being replaced by bi folding doors. So the obvious question is which is...
View ArticleHow can the home improvement industry clean up its act?
To many people the home improvement industry is tainted by years of bad press caused by rouge operators. Even recently there have been reports by Which? Magazine and television programmes highlighting...
View ArticleChoosing the right handles for commercial doors
A typical aluminium entrance door installed to many commercial buildings. Aluminium Commercial Doors are the correct product to install in any retail or high traffic environment. This is because the...
View ArticleAluminium or pvcu casement windows?
Flush Sash Casement windows are different from traditional casement windows in that the opening sash is recessed into the frame to create a flush uniform appearance. This is different from typical...
View ArticleMonarch Patio Doors and their glass.
The Monarch Patio Door, also known as the Monaframe Patio was arguably the most successful aluminium patio door of it’s time. The Monarch Patio Door is one of the most successful sliding aluminium...
View ArticleHow to replace Crittall Windows with Aluminium
Does your home currently have old metal windows or old Crittall Windows that are in need of replacement? Aluminium windows today can accurately replicate traditional windows used in art deco homes....
View ArticleSenior Architectural Launch new PURe aluminium window
Senior Architectural Aluminium has an excellent range of aluminium door and window systems and have recently been innovating with a new range of windows such as their fibreglass window systems....
View ArticleSynseal Warmcore Bifolding Door
Synseal Extrusions Ltd are a long established and well respected PVCu systems company with an extensive and quality range of PVCu windows and doors. Well known for their K2 conservatory roof system,...
View ArticleNew Kawneer pivot window launched.
Kawneer is one of the leading architectural aluminium systems companies boasting installations of their window, door and curtain walling systems in some of the world’s finest buildings. Commercial...
View ArticleThe hidden protection found in many commercial glazing systems.
The retail sector is one area of construction that has installed aluminium doors, windows and high rise glazing. Large shopping centres, retail parks, leisure outlets and other public places use...
View ArticleThere is no such thing as A Rated Glass
Are you aware that there is no such thing as “A Rated Glass”? Bear this in mind if you are in the process of buying new windows or doors. If you are seeing advertising material, or you are being...
View Article6 reasons to consider Hybrid Windows
Hybrid Windows, also referred to as composite windows are growing in popularity. Window industry research carried out by organisations such as Palmer research have also reported hybrid products as...
View ArticleWhat to consider when purchasing rooflights
Home improvement projects have changed over the years. Where a traditional bolt-on extension was once the default option builders are now able to offer homeowners a variety of options to make better...
View ArticleA solution to the fitting of Magnetic Locks on Doors
Commercial aluminium doors are frequently used as “controlled entry doors” or for general access control. General access control requirements mean that a building needs to monitor who enters and...
View ArticleLouvre doors and plant rooms benefit from enhanced security
Visit any office block or other large commercial building and it is often the case that you will see aluminium commercial doors installed in plant rooms, boiler rooms or engine rooms. These often...
View ArticleContemporary Glass Skylights from Howells Patent Glazing.
Howells Patent Glazing are a Midlands based company established for over 30 years. Our website has worked with Howells Patent Glazing products over recent years with their range of roof systems....
View ArticleCentor Bifolds win prestigious Red Dot Award
Centor Bifolding doors have received global recognition after winning the internationally recognised Red Dot Award for their Integrated doors product. Centor Integrated Bifolding Doors come with a...
View ArticleUnderstanding Building Regulations and Door Handles
It is accepted by the construction industry, architects, experienced and reputable installers that when it comes to doors for public buildings, commercial doors are the most suitable and fit for...
View ArticleFrameless Glass Doors
Frameless Glass Curtains, manufacture Clearline frameless glass doors. If you are not aware of this type of frameless glass door, in this article we introduce the product and some of its unique and...
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