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Keeping your house cool and comfortable without impacting on the air quality can be challenging, especially in summer. While artificial methods of ventilation such as AC systems and fans have become increasingly popular over the last years, these have some downsides that are worth considering before picking a ventilation system for your house. Natural ventilation, instead, can reduce your energy consumption and leverage the force of nature to keep your living environment comfortable and ventilated. Strategically-placed openings in a building can encourage natural movements of wind without the need for mechanical means. At its very core, natural ventilation works by [...]

Ventilation systems are such an important factor of our homes that more and more of us are becoming aware of. A good ventilation system means cleaner, fresher air which is vital for your health and the look and feel of your home. So what is available? There are lots of options with different prices. A standard heat recovery system with all the necessary work and labour can cost around £1000 or above, but this is for a house that is no more than 150 m2. What is ventilation and why do we need it? Ventilation involves the removal of stale [...]

Windows are not only a large financial investment, but they play a significant part when it comes to the aesthetics of your home as well. Windows are both functional and can make your home appear more stylish and beautiful. It’s a big decision that will require you to consider factors such as your home’s style, your budget, and what you’re trying to achieve throughout your space. Shopping for new windows can be a challenging task. It’ll help if you educate yourself about the different types of window styles before you invest any money into the project. There are a variety [...]

Understanding the different parts of a window can aid you in choosing the ideal set of windows for you, as well as helping you to care for your windows and ensure that they can stay in tip top condition for as long as possible. You may be under the false impression that a window consists of nothing more than a frame and some glass, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Luckily it needn’t be difficult to get to grips with the different parts that contribute to creating a window, as it’s simple to understand the features that make [...]

Windows play an integral role in any home, and it is important that you do as much as possible to make the most of this. You need to look at what you can do to make sure you get the best possible windows for your home. Believe it or not, there are quite a few different types of windows to choose from, and each of them operates in a slightly different way. This is why it is important to make sure you look at some of the different windows that are available and the different ways in which they open. [...]

  Approved Document B: Fire Safety sets out the regulations for providing a safe means of warning escape in the event of a fire. There have been some areas that can be interpreted in different ways which has affected the smoke ventilation industry specifically, One area that has been clarified in the 2019 amendments is how the smoke vents are triggered when smoke is detected in the common corridor and lobby

Questions about your window. Getting to the bottom of the correct window opening solution starts with the basics about your window. Our short guide is here to help you understand what we are asking for when you are on the phone with us.

Manual Window Openers Manual window openers are a method of opening hard to reach windows from a remote handle located within reach. There are several brands of manual openers, but the most commonly used name is Teleflex. What are manual ‘Teleflex’ Window Openers? A manual winding gear system consists of a chain opener you fit to the window or windows you want to operate, a low-level winding handle such as the midi or maxi operating handles located within reach.

This is a small single zone smoke vent system installed in the stairwell of some apartments in Aldershot. The windows were not wide enough to use the standard fitting style of the chain actuators, so we worked with the installer to offer a Jamb mounted solution to suit.