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Triple Glazing – is it really worth the extra outlay?

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Feb 4, 20201 min read

Triple Glazing – is it really worth the extra outlay?

Triple-glazed windows are more expensive than double-glazed windows. They are thicker and heavier, putting more strain on the hinges of...

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Jan 21, 20201 min read

Sightlines

Searching for window products online, you’ll soon come across manufacturers boasting of a particular product offering ‘reduced...

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Jan 14, 20201 min read

Conservatory roof replacement

Is your conservatory too hot in summer and too cold in winter? A new conservatory roof could make all the difference. Many older...

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Jan 2, 20201 min read

New decade; 2020 vision

2019 was a challenging year for consumers, with political uncertainty causing economic uncertainty. We look forward now to a decade of...

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stephencrumly

Dec 4, 20191 min read

Trickle vents – who needs them?

Should your new windows be specified with trickle vents? Keeping fresh air circulating inside a building deters mould and is better for...

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Composite door colours – in praise of grey

stephencrumly

Nov 5, 20191 min read

Composite door colours – in praise of grey

You really can’t go wrong with a grey composite door. From the ever-popular dark grey of Anthracite, through mid greys such as Elephant,...

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Oct 1, 20191 min read

A conservatory for Christmas?

With planning rules eased, there’s never been a better time to expand your home with a new conservatory or orangery from Admiral Windows....

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The leaves that were green turn to brown

stephencrumly

Sep 10, 20191 min read

The leaves that were green turn to brown

And they fall down with the rain And they’re blocking up your drains … Yes, it’s time for our annual reminder about the perils of worn...

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Safety glass – the why, the what and the where.

stephencrumly

Aug 27, 20192 min read

Safety glass – the why, the what and the where.

Safety glass protects people from injury caused by glass breakage. UK building regulations stipulate that safety glass must be fitted in...

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Planning Permission for conservatory and orangery builds – updated guidelines 2019

stephencrumly

Jul 11, 20193 min read

Planning Permission for conservatory and orangery builds – updated guidelines 2019

As discussed in a recent blogpost, the government has made permanent its hitherto temporary relaxation of planning rules for conservatory...

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stephencrumly

Jun 20, 20192 min read

How to … clean your windows like a pro

Oh noes! You’ve spent hours cleaning your windows and then, when you step back to admire your handiwork, you realise that the windows are...

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Planning a conservatory – style and sizing

stephencrumly

Apr 2, 20193 min read

Planning a conservatory – style and sizing

Fancy adding a conservatory or an orangery extension to your home? There are several things to consider before we start: Purpose – How...

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stephencrumly

Mar 29, 20191 min read

Mister Blue Sky

Beautiful blue skies today! It’s that time of year, and we’re seeing lots of lovely new orders coming in for conservatories and orangery...

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Will Brexit lead to price rises in home improvements?

stephencrumly

Mar 26, 20192 min read

Will Brexit lead to price rises in home improvements?

It is still by no means clear whether or not Brexit will actually happen. Within our industry however, impacts of Britain’s 2016...

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UPVC window frames: bevelled and feature – what’s the difference?

stephencrumly

Mar 19, 20191 min read

UPVC window frames: bevelled and feature – what’s the difference?

When it comes to replacing your windows, are you confused by all the different options? Home improvement companies become accustomed to...

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stephencrumly

Feb 19, 20191 min read

About the double glazed window industry

Although the first double glazed units were experimented with in the 1950s, it was not until the early 1980s that the double glazing...

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Orangery or loft conversion? A Valentine’s Dove of Peace from Admiral Windows.

stephencrumly

Feb 14, 20193 min read

Orangery or loft conversion? A Valentine’s Dove of Peace from Admiral Windows.

– Oh dear. These people don’t look very happy. I wonder what they’ve been arguing about? Ah – it would appear that he wants a loft...

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stephencrumly

Mar 7, 20182 min read

Conservatories for health and wellbeing

Humans consistently show preferences for natural landscapes and features (Orians and Heerwagen, 1992; see also Falk and Balling, 2010)....

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