In the summer, your conservatory provides the perfect spot to soak up the warm weather or entertain family and friends on a balmy summer’s evening. However, you may ask, ‘how do people with conservatories near me keep them warm in the winter?’ So, to stop your conservatory from becoming a deserted icehouse during the winter, […]
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How to care for your double-glazed windows during the winter
During the winter, condensation becomes an issue in homes up and down the UK, as the cold air outside meets the warmth inside provided by central heating systems. As we blast out the heat and take warmer showers for longer, it heightens the condensation levels in the home. During the warmer months, the condensation isn’t […]
Cues that your home windows need replacing
Some property owners replace their home windows to increase their home’s energy efficiency, improve the aesthetic, or add value. Other homeowners only replace their windows when a repair is impossible, and new windows are the only viable option. We’ve developed a small checklist below to help you identify if your windows need replacement. There’s visible […]
Does extreme heat affect your double glazing windows?
If you’ve been outside in Milton Keynes recently, you might’ve noticed the weather has been a little warm, perhaps too warm? However, what happens to your double glazing windows in the extreme heat? We know that timber windows can warp; in the past, the same could’ve been suggested about uPVC. There will always be some […]
How to keep conservatories cool in a Milton Keynes summer
After the intense yet short-lived heatwave experienced in Milton Keynes and the rest of the UK, many conservatory owners will wonder how they can keep their summer hideaways cooler during extreme warmth. After all, conservatories are designed for relaxing during idyllic summer days and nights, so read on for some handy tips. Air-flow An essential […]
Replace your windows in Milton Keynes in time for the spring
During the winter months, we are all grateful to our uPVC windows in Milton Keynes for keeping us warm and comfortable, but we tend not to spend much time looking out of them if the weather is miserable. Yet, come springtime, we crave to make the most of the renewed sunshine and temperate climate, and […]
The advantages of woodgrain uPVC windows in Luton
There has been in the past, and still to some extent today, a snobbery that pervades uPVC windows from an aesthetic viewpoint and scorn pitched at uPVC windows in Luton with a wood grain effect finish, but no longer. At Chiltern Home Improvements, we want to acclaim the virtues of wood grain effect windows in […]
Dealing with condensation and double glazing
If you have recently had double glazing in Milton Keynes installed, or even if you have an older set of windows, you will have probably noticed condensation forming on the inner pane and dripping down the frame and onto the window sill. Although it isn’t the most formidable challenge modern homeowners face, condensation left untouched […]
How double glazing in Luton reduces heat loss in your home
Suppose your home doesn’t already benefit from double glazing in Luton. In that case, you’ll undoubtedly be intrigued after learning how the double glazing process can help reduce your energy bill by saving a quarter of the heated air lost through poorly insulated windows and doors. So what are the methods within the double glazing […]
Points to consider when buying conservatories in Milton Keynes
Conservatories in Milton Keynes used to be the sole preserve of the wealthy, but as prices have come down over the last couple of decades, more and more homeowners are taking the plunge and investing in a conservatory. Conservatories in Milton Keynes are stylish, embrace modern living and provide additional space for your property, which […]