April 2010

Small businesses 'lack the support they need to install cheap double glazing'
Small businesses want to become more energy efficient, perhaps by installing cheap double glazing, but a recent survey by the Federation of Small Businesses has suggested that they require more support from the government in order to do so.

Shipley Parish Council celebrates installation of cheap double glazing
A parish room in Derbyshire has received cheap double glazing and has reopened having been unused for ten years.

Govt energy-saving initiatives 'will help change behaviour'
The government's attempts to encourage people to improve their energy efficiency have been praised by one website.

Crack in cheap double glazing? Contact a good fenestration surveyor
People who have sought double glazing quotes, had the windows installed but then noticed a crack in the glass should contact a good fenestration surveyor, according to a home improvements expert.

Double glazing brings "unique benefits" to buildings
Windows, such as those made out of cheap double glazing, can bring a number of "unique benefits" to a building, an architectural glass manufacturer has claimed.

Cheap double glazing upgrades for 6,500 Essex homes
South Essex Homes is to install cheap double glazing across thousands of houses in the region.

Big budget for bathroom quote? How about a £400 gold and platinum tile?
People who have saved a lot of money by getting a cheap bathroom quote may wish to spend a bit more on one finishing feature - a gold and platinum bathroom tile.

Parents 'should consult daughter before seeking bedroom designer for her room'
Parents who are seeking a bedroom designer to give their daughter's bedroom a new look should first discuss ideas with their child, an interior designer has suggested.

Cheap double glazing helps couple reach final in greenest family competition
A couple has reached the final of a competition to find Britain's greenest family thanks to having installed features such as cheap double glazing and insulation in their home.

Homeowners 'should not put off installing cheap double glazing'
People should not delay making improvements to their homes, which could include the installation of cheap double glazing, a commentator has warned.

Don't wait until moving to install cheap double glazing
People who can afford to make home improvements, such as installing cheap double glazing, should do so and enjoy them now rather than waiting until they are moving and want to increase the house's asking price.

People 'seek energy-efficient features in bathroom quotes'
Those re-fitting their houses are seeking energy-efficient features when it comes to getting bathroom quotes.

Best child bedroom designers announced
The winners of a child's bedroom designer competition have been announced.

Bedroom designer: A Caribbean theme makes a room more cheerful
People wanting to make their homes a little more cheerful should opt for a Caribbean theme, a bedroom designer has advised.

Seeking a bathroom quote? Bold colours are the way forward
Those seeking a bathroom quote who are unsure of what they want should opt for bold colours - a key trend this year, according to the company that runs the Ideal Home Show.

Top ten tips for those seeking bathroom quotes
Those seeking bathroom quotes or bedroom designers when redecorating their homes may first want to take in advice from a world-renowned interior designer, who has compiled a list of top tips.

Lib Dems: We will help people to install cheap double glazing
Under a Liberal Democrat government, homeowners would receive grants towards installing cheap double glazing, the party has claimed.

Cheap double glazing - the answer to energy inefficiency?
At least one in ten new homes in the UK fail to meet the legal standards of energy efficiency set out by the government, figures have shown, perhaps through lacking cheap double glazing.

Sheffield library installs cheap double glazing without altering visual quality
Cheap double glazing has been installed in a library in Sheffield without changing the visual quality of the windows.

Cheap double glazing helps family win £10k
A family from West Lothian have won a £10,000 prize, partly thanks to their use of cheap double glazing in their home.

Cheap double glazing used in refurb of London tower
An architecture firm has used cheap double glazing has been used in the redevelopment of a grade II* listed building in London.

Assess window sills to see if cheap double glazing should be installed
Examining an existing window's frame and sill is one of the first things to do when assessing if it needs to be replaced with cheap double glazing, Building Design magazine has suggested.

Two derelict homes brought back to life with cheap double glazing
Two empty in homes in Norwich have undergone renovations, including the insulation of cheap double glazing, and are now suitable to live in again.

New Scottish homes to have cheap double glazing?
The Scottish government has set out new rules for the construction of houses that could see more homes fitted with cheap double glazing.

A cheap conservatory 'adds value to homes'
Adding a conservatory to a property not only makes it a more pleasant place to live, but also ups the value, it has been claimed.

Property investors 'should be given an incentive to install cheap double glazing'
Providing property investors with incentives to refurbish houses and install features such as cheap double glazing would help the market to recover, the Association of Residential Lettings Agents (ARLA) has suggested.

Cheap double glazing: Most Brits value improving home over increasing its value
Some 74 per cent of Brits are more interested in creating the ideal home, perhaps by installing cheap double glazing, than increasing its value, according to recent research.

Cheap double glazing a 'good alternative to leaded-light windows'
A home improvements expert has suggested that those with old leaded-light windows with rotting frames consider double glazing as an option.

'Quiet revolution' set to take place in cheap double glazing industry
A quiet revolution is set to take place within the cheap double glazing industry as more customers opt for wooden frames, an expert has claimed.

Green Party manifesto: Everyone will get cheap double glazing
All UK homes could get cheap double glazing or other forms of insulation if the Green Party is elected.

Install cheap double glazing at same time as making home improvements
Those improving their homes could install cheap double glazing at the same time, the National Home Improvement Council has said.

Lib Dem manifesto supports cheap double glazing improvements
The Green Building Council has welcomed Liberal Democrat proposals to encourage homeowners to spend on double glazing and other energy saving improvements.

Businesses 'could install cheap double glazing to save energy'
Businesses hoping to reduce their carbon footprints could install cheap double glazing, Green Consultancy has suggested.

Woman's anger over cheap double glazing ban
A Henley resident has complained after being told she should not have installed cheap double glazing into her rapidly deteriorating home.

Cheap double glazing to be discussed at Grand Designs Live?
At this year's Grand Designs Live, Kevin McCloud is to speak about ways of improving the energy efficiency of properties, which could include installing cheap double glazing.

Nearly 200 homes to receive cheap double glazing
Nearly 200 properties in Northern Ireland are soon to receive cheap double glazing and other major external improvements.

Installing own cheap double glazing 'can result in accidents'
People who try to install their own cheap double glazing or do other difficult home improvements projects themselves can end up in a spot of bother, it has been suggested.

FoE: People should be encouraged to fit cheap double glazing
People should be encouraged to make energy efficiency improvements in their homes, Friends of the Earth has suggested, which could include the installation of cheap double glazing.

Homes near airport to receive cheap double glazing grants
Airline fines are to be used to help people living near East Midlands Airport to install cheap double glazing.

Ninety-year-old building gains cheap double glazing
A historic building in Australia has undergone extensive redevelopment, which included the installation of cheap double glazing, to improve its eco-credentials.