Building Regulations are designed to ensure that homes and commercial buildings in the UK are safe and energy efficient, while also helping to safeguard the environment. The building regulations...
A good quality conservatory roof should last you at least 10 to 15 years, and sometimes as long as 20 years, but all roofs will eventually need replacing from simple wear and tear, and they may also be subject to...
If you are experiencing issues with your front door, then identifying the cause of the problem should be a priority. It is natural for some doors to expand and contract within their frame with changes in the weather...
Approved Document Q, or ‘Part Q of the building regulations’, came into effect in 2015 and sets down security standards for all doors and windows installed in new residential dwellings, to minimise security risks from...
The Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme (FENSA) was established in 2002 to ensure that building regulations were met in all domestic window and door installations and replacements. But is having a FENSA certificate a...
When looking at ways to make your home more sustainable – not to mention more energy efficient – it’s easy to overlook the environmental and financial benefits of new casement window installation for improving your...
After an Edinburgh resident recently hit the headlines for being threatened with a £20,000 fine for painting the door of her house pink, homeowners may be wondering what changes they can legitimately make without fear...
A new conservatory is an impressive addition to any home, offering a multifunctional space for leisure or work that blends indoor living with the delights of the outdoors. You can install a new conservatory onto your...
With over 266,000 burglaries recorded in England and Wales so far in 2022, burglaries have been high on the UK media agenda in recent months. It is clear that homeowners need to take stringent measures to safeguard...
