February 21, 2025

Solving exterior window condensation in spring and summer

Solving exterior window condensation in spring and summer In warmer months, you’ll be more likely to find condensation on the exterior of windows than on the inside. While it’s usually less concerning than interior condensation, it can still be an annoyance or lead to mold growth along your window’s exterior frame and sill. Here’s how to prevent it: Seal your windows with weatherstripping. Adding weatherstripping around your windows creates a tighter seal, reducing...

February 20, 2025

How to Get Rid of Condensation Inside Windows: Seasonal Guide

Constantly spotting wet streaks or droplets appearing on your windows? It’s not just irritating when you want to see outside. Regular condensation can actually be a sign that your windows need attention – or even lead to mold. Condensation varies by season, forming inside or outside windows. Let's understand why and explore seasonal solutions. Why do my windows have condensation on the inside? No matter the season, condensation forms when warm, humid air meets a cool surface –...

February 19, 2025

Window shopping: Timber or plastic? Double or triple glazed?

What makes a great window? Windows play a crucial role in any home extension or refurbishment, far beyond their basic functions of letting in light and providing views of the outside world. They influence the overall aesthetics, energy efficiency, ventilation, and even security of your house. Windows are a big house The existing style of your home Local planning authorities are likely to grant permission for projects that complement the existing design of your property. Gloucester City...

February 18, 2025

Replacement Windows : 11 Types of Windows for Your Home

Replacement Windows : 11 Types of Windows for Your Home Function and style are just the beginning. Learn which windows are best for every situation. Have you been thinking of replacing the old wood or vinyl windows in your home? With so many window types, configurations, and add-ons available today, deciding which styles and features are right for you can be a daunting task. Let’s look at 11 of the most popular types of replacement windows to see what sets each one apart from the...

February 17, 2025

Bifold vs sliding doors – the pros and cons

Bifold vs sliding doors – the pros and cons Bifold doors that ‘bring the outside in’ have seen a huge surge in popularity in recent years but how do they differ from sliding doors? Which option is best for you? What’s the difference? Bifold doors fold back against themselves, concertina-style. Typically, between two and seven panels are connected by hinges and run along a concealed track on the floor or ceiling or both. Whereas sliding doors tend to be made of two or...

January 15, 2025

Are Casement Windows the Best Option for Your Home Update?

Pros and cons of casement windows Until it’s time to make a choice, you may not realize just how many types of windows there are for homes. Everyone is familiar with the traditional double-hung style, which lifts open from the lower sill or down from the top of the frame. There are sliding windows, picture windows, bay windows, and more. Often overlooked, though, is the casement window. They come in a broad range of styles and sizes and blend well with other window designs, but casement...

January 11, 2025

Tempered Glass: Revolutionizing Window and Door Solutions

Much of the glass that’s used for residential and commercial applications is tempered safety glass. In short, tempered glass is heat-treated, making it about 4x stronger than regular, annealed glass. By design, when broken, tempered glass disintegrates into small pieces and is much less likely to do harm. When shattered, tempered glass windows can help protect a building’s occupants and equipment from the hazards of large shards of fragmented glass debris. Below, we discuss what...