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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.
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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 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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Apple Panels Entering into Creditors Voluntary Liquidation

From the DGCOS Advice Team. It was announced on Wednesday 19th December 2018 that Apple Panels LTD is beginning the process to enter into Creditors Voluntary Liquidation (CVL) and will cease to trade with immediate effect. Apple Panels Ltd were a founding member of the (DGCOS) – The Double Glazing and Conservatory Quality Assurance Ombudsman Scheme and we understand this is unwelcome news, espec…

What is the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC)?

What is the NHIC and what does it do? The NHIC was launched in 1974 with a simple mission ‘To improve the quality and standards of Home Improvements". In the early years, the NHIC’s main activities concentrated on lobbying government, research and co-operation with private and social sector housing. But there is still much to be done – in fact, the need to raise awareness and standards of ho…

Considering a new conservatory roof?

Why use a DGCOS installer? • Prior to becoming an Accredited Installer, all DGCOS members will have gone through a rigorous accreditation process.• Every consumer will receive Free Deposit Protection, Free Stage Payment Protection and a Free Insurance Backed Guarantee (IBG).• Every consumer will have access to Free Mediation to help fully resolve any disputes and Free Independent Inspections…

SafeGlaze UK in administration – Information for consumers.

From: The DGCOS Advice Team. If you would like to see how this directly impacted one of our enquiries read our Case Study article here. If you would like to leave us your feedback on your experience with SafeGlaze pre and post administration, please feel free to fill out our SafeGlaze feedback form: Feedback Form It was announced on Tuesday 30th October 2018 that NIAMAC Developments Ltd, trading …

SafeGlaze UK in Administration- Consumer Case Study

If you have been affected by SafeGlaze UK going into administration and would like to share your story – Please fill out the following feedback from – SafeGlaze UK Feedback Form. For more information on your consumer rights if you have been affected please read: https://www.dgcos.org.uk/news/safeglaze-uk-in-administration It was announced on Tuesday 30th October 2018 that NIAMAC Developments…