Caring for PVC windows: ten minutes a year that add years to their life
PVC windows don't need painting, but they're not entirely care-free either. What to do, with what, how often, and what never to do.
Blog
Tips, guides and news about PVC and aluminium joinery.
Maintenance
Tips
Condensation on new windows: why it happens and how to deal with it
New windows, and in the morning the glass is misted up? Usually that's not a fault in the windows, it's a sign your home now breathes differently.
Guide
PVC or aluminium: which is better for a house on the coast?
The question we hear most on site visits. Short answer: it depends. The longer answer, what exactly it depends on, is below.
Technical
Thermal break in aluminium windows: is it worth it?
Two aluminium windows can look identical yet behave completely differently in winter and summer. The difference is a strip you can't see.
Guide
Five mistakes people make buying new windows, and how to avoid them
Most people buy windows once every twenty or thirty years. That's why the same mistakes keep repeating. Here are the ones we see most.
Installation
Good window, bad installation: why fitting is half the job
Customers choose the profile and glass carefully but rarely ask about installation. Yet that's where it's usually decided whether a window lasts twenty years.
Guide
Single, double or triple-sash window: how to decide
The number of sashes isn't just about looks. It affects how much light comes in, how you ventilate and how easy the window is to clean.
Guide
Entrance doors: PVC or aluminium?
A door's security doesn't depend on the material alone. Here's what really makes the difference, and when it makes sense to pay more for aluminium.
Guide
Roller shutters, louvred shutters and mosquito nets: a short guide to summer on the coast
The three extras that make the biggest difference to a house in summer. What to choose, when, and why it's best to order them with your windows.
Technical
Drip sills: the small detail that keeps your walls dry
Hardly anyone asks about drip sills until stains appear on the façade below the window. And by then it's too late.