Local or National?

Well this is always a thorny issue

You say that we have a vested interest – I can only point you to WHICH for their conclusions

We at Sunrise Windows are also members of the DGCOS and the GGF

Double Glazing Maintenance

If anybody says the windows and doors are maintenance free then most probably they do not know the industry well.

Here are a few guidelines for keeping your windows in tip top shape

Frames – wash with hot soapy water together then again with a PVCu cleaner you could buy from the sheds – try not to use abrasive cleaners as this will scratch the frame

Gearing – the sliding bolt method of locking ( called an espagnolette ) is always the achilles heel of any window or door  – these need to be lubricated with oil ( not WD40 ) every 6 months – we always say when the clocks change – this will stop them seizing up  - as rule if it moves oil it.

The same applies to PVCu front doors – also put a bit of oil on the key to lubricate the inside of the cylinder

When oiling a door always put a rag on the floor to catch the drips

On a sliding patio door always oil the rollers as well as the lock

Triple Glazing

Triple Glazing

The new buzz word around at the moment ( October 2011 ) is triple glazing

The two main advantages of triple glazing is better noise reduction and better thermal efficiency

From an industry point of view the main problem is the weight – a triple glazing will give an extra load on hinges

Many windows are currently under test so watch this space!