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Nobody wants a conservatory that’s too hot in the summer and too cold during the wintertime. The heat is given off from the sun and retained for much longer than before. Conservatory roof insulation also reduces dampness and condensation, meaning there’s less chance of any mould or mildew spoiling your home. The conservatory is a lovely addition to most homes as it gives an extra space that can be enjoyed all year round. With the autumn and winter coming soon, however, we need to prepare our conservatories for winter. There are various things you can do to help minimise energy loss through your windows such as shutting them when not in use and making sure curtains are closed over at night/when the family aren’t using it. This article will show...

There are a number of reasons why homeowners have made the switch from traditional pressure-treated wood to red cedar or western red cedar for their decks. Cedarwood is rot and insect resistant, it’s tough and durable, easy to work with, looks great on your home and can make your outdoor living spaces seem like they’re out of this world. But what are the main benefits of adding hardwood decking to your home? Western red cedar offers many benefits over other types of wood that homeowners use for their decks. These include; • It will last longer without needing any kind of maintenance. • It’s more attractive. • You can install it yourself or pay a professional to do the job for you. • Once you’ve finished your deck makeover, you’ll...

Popular in educational settings, schools’ awnings deliver a variety of functions. They are useful for people who are working in a school setting as well as for the pupils who attend the school and most schools will need to make use of awnings in some way, shape or form. They are useful for health and safety and keeping pupils safe, on top of creating a pleasant environment and helping to make the school a more inviting place to be, especially for younger pupils. Many nurseries will also use awnings in their playgrounds for outdoor play and activity, creating safer and more welcoming environments for children in these early years settings as well. There are different types of awnings that can be installed in schools and nurseries. Various factors will help...

Gates are important for any business as they control access to the premises ad also adds to its protection. Most gates either swing open or slide across to provide the needed opening for entry of people and vehicles. Cantilever gates are those that slide across but use the cantilever system to do so. The gate is structured in such a way that it hangs over its support without having anything external bracing it. The gate hangs above the ground and uses gates posts for support. Unlike sliding gates, of which category cantilever gates are, the gate in the case of a cantilever type will not touch the ground or even have a wheel that requires to be supported on the ground. Sliding gates have wheels or rollers that allow the...

Your shop window and frontage is one of your key business tools. As a shop owner, this is something that you will no doubt be familiar with and you will have optimised this essential part of your business based on the customers you want to attract. Awnings for shops add a certain appeal and a new element of interest to the front of shops, and allow people to browse in shade and shelter, as well as generally improving aesthetics and making a property more visually arresting. If you haven’t before considered a shop awning and you are hoping to make your shop front stand out from the crowd, there is no time like the present.   Awnings for shops: a marketing tool  Making a shop a pleasant environment for someone...