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The Double Glazing & Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme aims to protect consumers and improve the reputation of the glazing industry. Find out more about DGCOS by selecting the relevant page on the right.
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Most properties lose heat through their windows, but energy efficient glazing keeps them warmer and quieter. Energy efficient windows can also make your home more comfortable and reduce your carbon footprint.
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Doors are available in a range of modern materials including uPVC, Composite and Timber. Each material has its own benefits including thermal efficiency and acoustic performance. What's more Doors are available with a range of glazing options including Triple Glazing. Different types of doors include: French Doors, Bi-folding doors and Patio Doors.
Conservatories
Conservatories are a great way to add style and value to your home. They are available in a huge range of bespoke, classic and contemporary designs that can help open up your property and allow more light to enter.
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Roofline
Roofline products are designed to protect your home from the elements that can lead to damp and mould on the inside of your home. Replacing your roofline with a modern uPVC alternative will prevent rotting, discolouration and improve the performance of your roof.
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Other products covered under the DGCOS scheme include garden rooms, garage doors and porches. Click on the relevant product to find out more.
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Are You Really Complying With The Consumer Contracts Regulations? Part 2

This is the second in a series (read part 1 here) of blogs we are publishing about the CCRs (officially known as The Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013). Our aim is to help enable installers to comply with the legislation, avoid potential fines and potentially losing money from the cancellation of orders where a consumer could use “loopholes”…

DGCOS Engages with Industry at PIGS Glasgow

On 6th September DGCOS attended the latest PIGS networking event in Glasgow. This was held at a new venue at Saint Judes in Glasgow, in a private function room upstairs. This was our third visit with PIGS this year, we previously attended Manchester in March and London in June. Attending these events is part of our ongoing strategy to network and engage with key industry leaders and trade bodies. …

Supporting East Lancashire Trust

DGCOS’ Membership Relationship Officer, Mark Moffet, is an avid charity supporter. Each year he takes part in a charity event and he has completed numerous walks such as The Kennett and Avon Canal in 2016, raising money for various charities. This year, on 18 August, Mark, his wife & sister-in-law (pictured below) took part in the East Lancashire Hospital Charity Morecambe Bay Walk to help raise…

DGCOS receives ADR Approval from Chartered Trading Standards Institute

On the 1st August 2018, QA Scheme Support Services Ltd (QASSS) received official approval as a consumer Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) body. QASSS Ltd provides various services for the following consumer protection schemes: • The Double Glazing and Conservatory Quality Assurance Ombudsman Scheme (DGCOS)• The Home Insulation & Energy Systems Quality Assured Contractors Scheme (HIES)• Th…