When talking about conservatories, there is much more to discuss outside of fixing leaks. Here we will offer maintenance tips and general advice for around the home.

07May/15

Conservatory Heating

May 7, 2015General Adviceair conditioning, heatingtcrAdmin

Modern conservatory air conditioning units can be used reduce the build up of heat during the summer months and also to provide heat during winter months. An air conditioner will not onlyRead More…

07May/15

Dealing with Condensation

May 7, 2015General Advicecondensation, double-glazing, glass, windowstcrAdmin

In the past most homes had one or two chimneys, which allowed up to four air changes per hour and doors and windows were generally less well fitting than they are today.Read More…

07May/15

Misted Double Glazing

May 7, 2015General Advicedouble-glazing, failed unit, glass, misted window, problem, solutiontcrAdmin

The appearance of misted double glazing is the product of a failed double glazing unit, also referred to as a blown unit. A common cause of misted double glazing from a failedRead More…

07May/15

Replacing uPVC Door Locks

May 7, 2015General Advicedoors, euro cylinders, fitting, how totcrAdmin

Replacing uPVC door and Aluminium door Euro Cylinders is quite straight forward. However there are a couple of things that you should be sure of. Firstly, be certain that you fit theRead More…

07May/15

Removing Stuck Screws

May 7, 2015General Adviceeuro cylinder, screws, toolstcrAdmin

We are always willing to offer what help and guidance we can. Occassionally we’re asked for advice from people who are struggling to remove screws from their conservatory, uPVC or aluminium doors.Read More…

07May/15

Cleaning uPVC Conservatory Frames

May 7, 2015General Advicecleaning, frames, how to, maintenance, upvctcrAdmin

We suggest that you wash the roof and side frames of your conservatory every four months or so. However, each situation is different and the frequency of a clean may be dictatedRead More…

07May/15

Sealant for Self-Cleaning Glass

May 7, 2015General Adviceadhesive, glass, high modulus, non-silicone, polycarbonate, sealant, self-cleaningtcrAdmin

Self-Cleaning glass features a coating that reacts with sunlight to break down dirt on the surface of the glass. In addition any rain ‘sheets’ away quickly, rather than forming droplets and leavingRead More…

07May/15

How to Measure Thickness of Glass Unit

May 7, 2015General Advicedouble-glazing, glass, how to, tools, windowstcrAdmin

Getting an accurate measurement of a single or double-glazed unit can be troublesome and cause a problem when it comes to replacing window or door glazed units. There are many tools thatRead More…

07May/15

What is Double Glazed Windows?

May 7, 2015General Advicedouble-glazing, energy efficient, low-e, windowstcrAdmin

We have noticed a number of people entering our blog after searching to find out what a double-glazed window is. So, not wanting to disappoint we shall answer the question directly. Double-glazedRead More…

07May/15

Professional Conservatory Cleaning

May 7, 2015General Advicecleaning, maintenancetcrAdmin

Spring is the time of year when we all all wish to step through into our conservatories and relax in an environment that embraces the transition to summer time. Although this idylic senario isRead More…