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A porch is the perfect first impression of your home and boasts many benefits including an enhanced curb appeal, extra security and improved energy efficiency. However, there is a common question that homeowners like you have: ‘do I need planning permission?’. Most porches fall under permitted development but there are key rules to be aware … Continued

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Window Energy Rating Explained You may have heard the term energy rating used before when browsing for home improvement products such as upvc and aluminium windows. It sounds very impressive, but unless you know what the term means, you could find that you are purchasing an inefficient design. An easy mistake to make when purchasing … Continued

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How do you know if your roofline needs replacing? Ensuring that your roofline is in its best possible condition is paramount to ensuring that your property is well maintained and properly equipped to deal with the very worst of the natural elements outside. However, spotting the key details that suggest a roofline replacement can be … Continued

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Well Done Team! We have to say a huge congratulations to the Ichester under 7s teams for their most recent performance toward the end of their football season! There are two main teams in the under 7 leagues, the Gladiators and the Romans. The Gladiators had a fantastic weekend on the 23rd April 2022. These … Continued

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What’s changed? Earlier this year (25th February 2022) the government released new building regulations around ventilation requirements for UK properties. This outlined that all rooms with external walls should have background ventilators (such as trickle vents) and that a window with a night latch position is no longer suitable for background ventilation. Why? It has … Continued

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Tiled Vs Glass Roofs Making the decision to choose a new roof for your new house extension can be a daunting task. With all the options out there on the market, it can feel overwhelming to know which is the best option for your home. With that in mind, we thought a short comparison of … Continued

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How Has This Happened? It is no secret that energy prices have soared over the past 12 months and the industry warns that energy bills are going to continue to rise a further 50% by April 2022. In 2021 wholesale energy prices increased significantly and hit their highest levels for decades. There are a host … Continued

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The beginning of the year can be an exciting time to plan for the future but it can also be a reflective time to look back at what has been. For many, 2021 was another challenging period, an extension of the difficulties still lingering from the unprecedented year prior. As we look back we would … Continued

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Energy-Efficient Windows for High kWh Costs The high Kilowatt (kWh) costs are forcing homeowners to pay more for electricity than they have to. Luckily, by installing thermally efficient windows, families can lower their energy use and save on electricity bills. Our highly efficient windows work to prevent heat loss and help Northamptonshire families to save … Continued

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Turning a conservatory into the perfect winter entertainment room is very much reliant on its ability to retain heat – the last thing that you or any of your guests will want is to be cold. However, there are plenty of ways for conservatories to be warmed up. And once it’s warm, you can use … Continued

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