GEZE UK has helped make the Welsh Government fit for the future with a refurbishment of one of its regional offices in Carmarthen. Picton Terrace, a three-storey 1960s block and a five-storey 1970s building with connecting link, has been refurbished inside and out to provide a flexible working environment that Continue reading
35 Cosway Street, was granted a Grade II* Listing in 1954. It is a distinctive deconsecrated church in the Lisson Grove Conservation Area. Greenhouse Sports was founded in 2002 as a sports coaching charity and initially set out to provide deprived young people something positive to do in the Continue reading
Historic England is mainly responsible for the management of historic environments and guides Government Departments and Local Planning Authorities on development proposals that can considerably affect Listed buildings or conservation areas. Fortuitously, conservation professionals as well as heritage organisations understand that historic buildings need to be adjusted in order to Continue reading
To many, modern windows and doors all seem much the same. However, high-end manufacturer Bison Frames points out that the industry has moved forward dramatically in the last three years, with their Genesis Collection leading the way. When they think of modern windows and doors, many will picture plain white Continue reading
VELUX® is offering customers across the UK and Ireland who are planning a home renovation project rewards this July. The promotion will reward installers, builders and homeowners who choose VELUX white-polyurethane roof windows, ideal for kitchens and bathrooms where humidity can often be an issue. To help promote the latest Continue reading
The latest Eurospec launch introduced the improved range of commercial handles with a square rose. To enhance the already fantastic range, we have 4 brand new designs along with escutcheons and thumb turns to match. Product Benefits: 8mm square concealed rose Secure heso spindle fix G304 architectural quality levers Full Continue reading
An innovative glazing system that combines the technical expertise of Crittall Windows and Crystal Units has contributed to state-of-the-art energy efficiency at Mansfield College, Oxford. The college authorities were looking to increase on-site student accommodation substantially so as to enhance overall income. They also wanted to provide additional educational and Continue reading
Techniglaze helps make a former gatehouse more thermally efficient in its new role as a museum and gallery, with Selectaglaze secondary glazing. Situated within the Bower Ashton Conservation Area in Bristol is the Lower Lodge Gatehouse; a grandiose Grade II Listed former entrance to Ashton Court Estate. Sir John Hugh Continue reading
R7 is here to inspire you on your journey to create the dream home. Beautifully flush inside and out, available in a range of maintenance free finishes and a variety of styles, it is versatile without complication. R7 outperforms many other systems with a sophisticated 7 chamber design and intelligent Continue reading
Wrightstyle, the leading international supplier of advanced glazing systems, has introduced a new door system that provides 90 minutes of integrity and insulation (EI90). The new 8050 series of thermally broken fire doors are fully compatible with Wrightstyle’s SR60 curtain walling system, and provide a new level of aesthetic appeal. Continue reading
Consort Claudgen’s CRX2 wireless controller is now available with an optional open/close window detection feature which reacts intelligently to temperature changes in the area or room. Should a window or door be left opened, the CRX2 will recognise a sudden drop in temperature and will turn the heating off to Continue reading
Getting to the top is not easy. But with the rising demand for grey and on-trend tonal colours epitomised by the new Visual Sensations’ Mountain from Vicaima, specifiers can take their vision to new heights with doors that reflect the latest fashions within interior design. Leading interior door manufacturer, Vicaima Continue reading
With the prospect of warmer, sunny days ahead, VELUX® is urging people who are planning a home renovation or extension project to take advantage of a roof window offer available during April. The promotion will reward installers, builders and homeowners across the UK and Ireland who choose VELUX white-painted products. Continue reading
Launched in the UK in 2011, the Janisol Arte steel renovation window system from Schueco Jansen won a coveted Gold Medal at France’s Batimat Exhibition in the same year. It is now to be found in use in refurbishment projects all over the UK. Elegantly ‘retro’ in appearance thanks to Continue reading
The last few decades have seen a re-vitalisation in sliding door systems being designed, produced and specified for new home build construction or private refurbishment projects. Gone are the days in having to deal with sliding door systems, which over time with their `hard to get at` components, have resulted Continue reading