If you are fed up with wiping condensation from your conservatory windows, then this article is for you! Why is there condensation? Just so we are all on the same page; the condensation that forms on the inside of conservatory windows is a result of water vapour in the air, cooling as it comes into contact with cold windows, thus, turning into water (condensation). The amount of condensation you get in your conservatory is mainly effected by how much moisture is in the air, the temperature inside, the temperature of the glass and the level of ventilation throughout your home. ...
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The channel 4 hit series, Grand Designs, is one of those shows that throws up some great ideas and inspiration for self building, renovations and home improvements in general. So when I’m flicking through the channels and hit on this gem of a show, I kick back and enjoy. I did just that over the weekend and watched the Gloucestershire Treehouse episode. The house was on three levels rising up into surrounding trees with a steel and timber structure, supported on specially designed steel piles that screwed deep into the ground, avoiding tree roots and helping to get planning approval ...
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Water authorities across the country have, or are in the process of, introducing regulations regarding domestic buildings being constructed on, over, or near drainage systems. The regulations stipulate that the build should be no closer than 3 Metres from any public sewer unless agreed by the water authority. This affects buildings such as conservatories, orangeries and extensions. County Windows are very clear when planning this type of project, advising our customers to meet the regulations where ever drains cause an issue on the proposed site. Water Authorities own 100,000’s kilometres of public drains and sewer pipes and have a duty ...
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Motivation For many home owners, the motivation for improving the energy efficiency of their home is to cut running costs and maybe do what is possible to reduce energy usage and waste for the sake of the environment, being a bit more green and reducing that carbon footprint. For some there is a recognition that an energy efficient home will be a plus point when it’s time to sell up and move on but apart from attaining a higher EPC rating, a lot of energy efficiency lead home improvement projects add value to your property, in tangible and practical ways. ...
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In the not so distant past, let’s say the 1980’s, conservatories were often constructed with low quality materials and regular glass or plastic roofs. People found them to be like an oven in the summer and an ice box in the winter, so unsurprisingly, they could be found to be storing the over-spill from your home, the place to put your wellies on before a spot of gardening or just where the tumble dryer ended up. New conservatories have become much more considered with the development of building materials, the advancement of energy efficient glazing and the variety of roofing ...
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