November 2009

Authorities 'not being informed' about new kitchen electrics
Homeowners are being warned that they must check with building control experts before they alter their kitchens or bathrooms.

York Scout hut gets double glazing
A Scout hut in Heslington, York, has had new windows with double glazing installed as part of an £11,000 makeover.

Double glazing protects house from firebomb attack
A man has been jailed for ordering firebomb attacks on two police officers' homes, but double glazing prevented one of the houses from being damaged.

New double glazing for village hall as part of £320k renovation
Lottery funding is enabling a village hall to install double glazing and build a new kitchen.

Leeds homes to get double glazing by Christmas
As part of the government's Decent Homes drive, 92 homes in Leeds are to get double glazing in time for Christmas.

Add more 'double glazing to retain heat and let light in'
An interior designer has advised people renovating their homes to add more double glazing.

Double glazed 'eco-pod' house extensions developed
A new company called Pod Space has created a collection of double glazed 'pods' to help people to extent their homes.

The young should learn about energy-saving double glazing
Apprentices in looking after the UK's green spaces are being offered to youngsters, but they should also be educated in other ways of benefitting the environment, according to the Green Alliance.

People getting insulation fitted should 'get double glazing at the same time'
People that are getting their houses insulated should get double glazing fitted at the same time by the people already on site.

Self-builders need to "educate themselves" before starting to build and installing double glazing
The number of self-builds are increasing but many people do not "understand the implications and the basics" of self-builds when they first consider a project, according to Self-builder.

Ill man fears death from lack of double glazing
A man who suffers from cystic fibrosis is begging his local council to re-house him in a property with double glazing as he fears he "won't survive the winter" in the caravan he is currently living in.

Double glazing could stop homeowners being fined under new proposals
The Environment Agency has proposed that every person in the UK should be allocated a personal 'carbon allowance' ration and receive fines should they use too much fossil fuel.

Eco-home with double glazing to be built in Cheltenham
An environmentally-friendly home with greenery on the roof and double-glazed windows is to be built in Cheltenham.

Site by busy road to get 30 houses with double glazing
Homes planned for a site close to the A34 in Hampshire are to be built with double glazing to reduce noise pollution from the road.

Double glazing cost estimations 'may have been exaggerated'
Exaggerated estimations of the cost of making environmentally-friendly home improvements will put people off making changes and helping the battle against CO2 emissions, according to whatgreenhome.com.

Double glazing has 'long term benefits'
The environmental impact of the production of double glazing is outweighed by its long term benefits.

Energy companies should 'pass profits to homeowners'
Energy companies should past pass profits back to those struggling with utility bills, according to charity Family Action.

OFT warns against bogus doorstep traders
The Office of Fair Trading has launched a campaign to warn homeowners against bogus doorstep traders who offer to carry out home improvements such as fitting cheap UPVC windows.

Fire stations install double glazing
Cambridgeshire fire stations have made a number of improvements to their buildings, including fitting double glazing, to ensure they are energy efficient.

Museum to get double glazing
Artefacts currently hidden away from the public will be able to go on display at a museum in Oxfordshire thanks to the installation of double glazing.

Leicestershire schools to get double glazing
A grant of £16 million is being given to schools in Leicestershire so that they can add features such as double glazing and new buildings.

Village hall gets double glazing
A village hall has installed double glazing to reduce heating bills, thanks to a grant from East Staffordshire Borough Council.

Wind turbines 'may not need planning permission'
New proposals from the housing and planning minister John Healey will see homeowners, developers and businesses able to install on-site wind turbines and air source heat pumps without needing to go through planning permission.

Double glazing fitted in 114 Harrow homes
More than 100 homes in Harrow have been fitted with double glazing and insulation.

All Gateshead council houses to get double glazing
Double glazing is to be fitted in every council house in Gateshead.

Flooded homes may need brand new kitchens
Hundreds of homes devastated by recent floods may have to install completely new kitchens and bathrooms.

Governments should listen to 'recent climate change evidence'
Governments meeting in Copenhagen soon to discuss climate change should listen to recent evidence rather than relying on the 2007 Assessment Report, according to top scientific organisations.

Heat-loss detecting vehicles head to Winchester
Vehicles that detect how much heat is being lost from properties are visiting Winchester this month to show homeowners what improvements they should make, such as installing double glazing, to increase energy efficiency.

'Green gas' developed
A biogas made through a process similar to composting is being generated by Ecotricity, the world's first green electricity company.

Government urges schools to save energy
The government is urging schools in England to save energy

Installing new kitchen appliances will 'make Christmas cooking easier'
Updating a kitchen can improve its functionality and make Christmas cooking easier, according to kitchen specialists.

New houses 'must have double glazing' by 2016
Houses built from 2016 must have double glazing and insulation to ensure they are carbon neutral, housing minister John Healey has confirmed.

There will be 'demand' for home improvements in 2010
Many homeowners will add cheap new bedrooms or other home improvements instead of moving in 2010, according to a renovation magazine.

Village hall to save money through new double glazing
New double glazing is to be fitted at Pattishall Parish Hall in Northamptonshire as part of a £300,000 refit, which also includes a new kitchen.

Scottish boating club installs double glazing
The Ness Boating Club in Shetland, Scotland, has installed insulation and double glazing to improve the building and cut energy use.

Homeowners make improvements to 'please themselves', not buyers
Home improvements, such as new fitted kitchens, are being made to satisfy the current owner of the property, not potential purchasers.