Many homeowners tell us they enjoy having a conservatory, but stop using it properly because the temperature is hard to manage. In many cases, the conservatory's main structure is still sound. And in these cases, a roof conversion can be a simple way to improve...
If you have an older conservatory, you may have heard that over-cladding is a fast way to make it warmer and easier to use. You add new materials over the old roof, improve insulation and avoid any major building work. That sounds like a really...
There is just something about real wood windows that people love. They look beautiful and they feel warm and natural. The downside of real wood is its maintenance requirements. If these windows are going to keep looking good, they need a fair bit of attention. And...
If you are shopping for new entrance doors for a busy family house, you may be juggling a few different priorities at once. You want something that looks good from the street. But it also has to survive muddy shoes, school runs, doors being opened...
UK Building Control classifies a conservatory roof replacement as regulated building work. This requirement exists because changing the roof directly affects your conservatory’s structural stability as well as its heat retention/transfer. So if you are upgrading your conservatory in the North East with a roof...
Over-cladding the roof can sound like an easy way for you, as a Tyneside homeowner with an older conservatory, to make your conservatory more comfortable. After all, who would not want a warmer room without the hassle of any major building work? But you should...
When shopping for windows for your period home, you want the house to keep its charm while also feeling warm and comfortable. With so many modern materials around, is timber still a good option today? For many period homes, the answer is yes. Most period properties...
If you live in an older home, you may feel that modern windows just don’t look right. Thick frames and heavy glass can change the look of a building very fast. SlimLine double glazed windows were made to solve this problem. These windows keep the traditional...
Living on the seafront changes what a door must cope with. Salt spray, sand in the air, sideways rain all land on your front door day after day. A door that would last ten years inland can look tired in its first winter on a...
You can’t paint a modern door in a vintage colour and call it heritage. A door looks heritage only when it follows old rules of proportion, glazing, surface detail and hardware. In this blog, we will explain those rules so you can make the best decision...
