Articles to help you choose, use and maintain uPVC windows, double glazing, insect screens and glass balconies.
With its accordion-folding mesh, low bottom track and ability to stop at any point, a pleated insect screen suits everything from balcony doors to wide terrace openings. Here is how it works and who it is best for.
Behind the price difference between window quotes there is often an invisible quality difference. We explain what TSE and CE certificates mean, profile classes and practical ways to recognise poor-quality windows.
When choosing between pleated, hinged, sliding and roller insect screens, the type of opening, frequency of use, wind and pets are the deciding factors. We compare the four systems side by side with a table.
A cat screen must cope not only with insects but with scratching, leaning and the risk of falls. We explain step by step how to choose the right mesh thickness, frame strength, fixing and locking details.
A poorly planned conservatory overheats like a greenhouse in summer, suffers condensation in winter and leaks in the rain. We explain what you need to know about profiles, glass, roof pitch, ventilation and drainage.
The mesh, more than the frame, determines how an insect screen performs. We examine the differences between fibreglass, polyester, pet mesh and pollen mesh in terms of visibility, durability, airflow and resistance to sea air.
Window replacement brings to mind dust, broken plaster and days of renovation. Yet in most cases the old frame can be removed and the new one fitted without damaging the plaster. We explain the methods, limits and key points.
A measuring error of just a few millimetres can leave gaps around a screen or stop it fitting at all. We explain step by step how to measure windows and doors correctly, the common mistakes and how to prepare before a site survey.
Near the coast, salty air wears windows and doors far faster than inland. We explain corrosivity categories, the difference between anodising and powder coating, reinforcement and hardware choice for uPVC, and care tips.
