Keeping Character and Keeping Warmer
There are very few craftsmen able to repair and retrofit old windows, as working on existing glass can be a lot more challenging than installing new windows. However, for homeowners who have a lot of...
View ArticleWindow Considerations for New Homes
Expert Tips on choosing the right windows when planning the layout for your new home Natural Light and Air The size and orientation of your windows are crucial, and before you buy your windows you...
View Article5 Reasons why people want tinted windows
More Cantabrians are requesting and installing tinted windows on their home as they come to the realisation that tinted glass has many benefits, such as making your home more comfortable, efficient...
View ArticleThe Differences Between French Doors & Sliding Doors
To allow more light into a room as well as combine indoor and outdoor spaces, homeowners look to improve their homes by installing patio doors. Patio doors come in an array of different sizes, styles,...
View ArticleHow to prevent condensation build-up during winter?
Often during winter, we crank up the heat and keep all the windows closed. This reduces ventilation and circulation of the air throughout the home. When the inside of a home is warm but the outside of...
View ArticleNew Building Consent Exemptions
From 31 August 2020, new building consent exemptions have been added to the Building Act in New Zealand. This means that property owners are no longer required to get building consents for new or...
View ArticleMaximise your thermal insulation with Argon Gas
Argon gas is colourless, odourless and is roughly 40% denser than air. When Argon gas is injected in between the glass in a double glazed unit, it slows the rate of heat loss and the insulating...
View ArticleCOVID-19 Management Plan Under the Traffic Lights Framework
After undertaking a Health and Safety Risk Assessment and consulting with our team members, we will be implementing the following policy for entry to our premises while in the Orange setting. To...
View ArticleFrequently Used Terms
There’s a lot to know when it comes to windows and doors. The list below is designed to help understand our frequently used terms. Anodised: 'Anodised aluminium' has been chemically and electrically...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Thermally Broken Aluminium
A question that often comes up, is “What is Thermally Broken Aluminium?” It’s essentially all in the name. When a window or door frame is made up on aluminiuim, the metal acts as a conductor to allow...
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