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Whether you’re replacing your front door, swapping out your windows or building a new conservatory, choosing to improve your home has multiple benefits. However, before getting too carried away, it’s important to address the elephant in the room – planning permission. In certain cases, planning approval will be required. However, contained in this guide is … Continued

Acoustic glazing is a type of glass that has been specially designed for the purpose of soundproofing. It soundproofs properties better than standard double glazing, which means it is commonly used in on homes that are: Near busy roads Underneath flight paths Situated in noisy neighbourhoods If you struggle with outside noise and want to … Continued

Double glazing is the term used to describe windows that have two panes of glass and a small cavity between them. This space might be a vacuum, or it will be filled with either Argon or Krypton, which are inert gases. This innovative combination is far superior to single glazing, giving various benefits for the … Continued

If you’re a homeowner, chances are you’ve come across the term roofline before. However, don’t worry if you weren’t sure what it means because it’s not such a commonly known term! ‘Roofline’ is the term used to describe the area on the home where the roof edge meets the property wall and the different products … Continued

Solar controlled glass has a special coating that reflects the sun’s heat away whilst allowing natural light to flow inside. Therefore, resulting in interiors that still feel bright and spacious but also cooler, especially during the warmer part of the year. We often fit it to glass roof conservatories that see a lot of sunlight … Continued

Although the front doors of today are loaded with impressive security features, steel front doors are the best for securing your home. Specifically designed with the security-conscious homeowner in mind, here’s why they stand out about the rest: 19 point multipoint locking system Multipoint locks work by securing the door to the frame at various … Continued

As conservatories and orangeries are both a type of glazed extension, it’s very easy to mistake one for the other. Traditionally, the two have several differences, however, including: The amount of brickwork: traditional conservatories have a structure that is mostly glazed with minimal amounts of brickwork. Whereas, the structure of orangeries is largely made up … Continued

Kettering is a town located in Northamptonshire, north-west of Wellingborough and south-west of Corby. For those who are geographically minded, it is located at 52.40 latitude and -0.73 longitude. As it’s only a short distance from us (T&K are based in Wellingborough), we often perform installations in this quirky town, which has a rich and … Continued

Are you a homeowner with plans to improve your home? Maybe you’ve bought home improvements multiple times in the past, or you might be thinking of doing so for the first time. Regardless of where you’re at on your home improvement journey, when it comes to who does the work for you, you should always … Continued

When it comes to replacing your windows, you are bound to have done a bit of research and have probably started getting calls from sales people about uPVC windows, started to see endless adds appear on your social media adverts and now seeing windows adverts appear on all your online searches. A buzz phrase at … Continued