News Archives - Britelite Windows, Doors and Conservatories

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Aug 2018

Can You Have Double Glazed Sash Windows?

Sash windows bring character and charm to older homes and give the property its personality. Therefore, they are ...

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Jul 2018

The Big Cat Santuary’s new cafe & restaurant is a roaring success thanks to Britelite Windows & Ultraframe

Visitors to the Big Cat Sanctuary, Ashford, Kent, can now benefit from an improved viewing and eating experience ...

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Jul 2018

What’s The Average Conservatory Cost?

There are an enormous number of variables that can go into conservatory prices so it’d be almost impossible ...

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Jul 2018

Visit us at the Kent County Show 2018 this weekend!

Following the incredible success of the 2017 Kent County Show, we will once again be attending and exhibiting ...

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Jun 2018

What Is The Difference Between UPVC Windows And Aluminium Windows?

Have you been looking at investing in some brand new double glazed windows or triple glazed windows for ...

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May 2018

Do I Need Double Glazing?

Double glazing isn’t a new thing. It’s been around since shortly after the second world war in one ...

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Mar 2018

How Does Double Glazing Save Energy?

On the first days of winter, with the temperatures outside dropping rapidly, we thought it would be helpful ...

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Feb 2018

How Do I Make My Windows & Doors More Secure?

It’s that time of year again. The evenings are getting darker and, unfortunately, burglaries start to become more ...

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Dec 2017

Britelite: Now Supplying Windows & Doors To Clarendon Homes

We’re proud to say that we have begun supplying windows and doors for property developers Clarendon Homes. Clarendon ...

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Nov 2017

How To Keep Your Winter Bills Low

Here we go; longer nights, colder mornings and sometimes, unfortunate surprises in the energy bills. But it doesn’t ...

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Oct 2017

Why Do Commercial Buildings Use Flat Roofs?

Although they’re increasingly seen as a stylish addition to modern homes, most people tend to associate flat roofs ...

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Oct 2017

How To Choose The Right Style Of Window For Your Home

Investing in double glazing isn’t just a way to improve your home’s energy efficiency and save money on ...

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Oct 2017

What Flat Roof Material Should I Use?

If you’ve been considering installing a flat roof on your property or repairing an old one, you may ...

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Sep 2017

Are Green Roofs Worth It?

There are a few benefits to green roofs that are worth talking about and aren’t necessarily immediately obvious. ...

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Sep 2017

The History Of Double Glazing

Double glazing didn’t start making an appearance in homes until the 1950s, and at the time it was ...

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Aug 2017

How Do Flat Roofs Drain Rainwater?

If you’re considering installing a flat roof on your home you may well be wondering the obvious question ...

27^th
Jul 2017

Which Flat Roof Material Is Best?

All those materials to choose from when considering a new flat roof can be quite daunting. That’s why ...

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Jul 2017

How Double Glazing Keeps Your Home Cool

This June brought some of the hottest days since the 70s in the South East, so we thought ...

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Jun 2017

What is a Composite door?

There are many different types and options of external doors that you can install in your home, however ...

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Apr 2017

Planting A Spring Window Box: Our Top Tips and Tricks

A window box is a beautiful way to enjoy spring flowers from the comfort of your own home. If ...

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Mar 2017

Britelite Are Sponsoring the Ideal Home Show 2017

Between the 24th of March and 9th of April 2017 the Ideal Home Show will be taking place ...

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Feb 2017

Britelite Tips: DIY Repointing

It’s only February, and it was snowing only recently, but can you sense the start of spring in ...

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Jan 2017

How To Make A House A Home

At Britelite our business is windows, doors and conservatories but we are interested in all aspects of home ...

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Nov 2016

Britelite To Sponsor Ideal Home Show 2016

Between the 23rd and 27th of November 2016 Ideal Home Show will be taking place in Olympia, London. ...

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Jan 2016

Is Triple Glazing Worth The Expense?

Triple glazing, as you might be able to tell from the name, is made up of three separate ...

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Oct 2015

Big Energy Saving Week 2015

In the week commencing 26th October 2015 it’s the Big Energy Saving Week, a national initiative run by ...

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Aug 2015

What Are The Benefits Of Composite Doors?

There are many front doors available in a number of styles and made with different materials, but quality ...

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Aug 2015

Can You Replace Double Glazed With Triple Glazed Windows?

Double glazing is a fantastic way to improve the look and energy efficiency of your home. Double glazed ...

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Aug 2015

How do you know it’s time to change your double glazing?

Unfortunately, double glazing does not last forever, but good quality glazing should last up to 20 years. Over ...

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Jul 2015

How double glazed windows are made

Although double glazing a common feature in most homes, it is not widely known how it came about, ...

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Jun 2015

How To Choose A Front Door

Your front door is your first impression. It gets more exposure than any other part of your house ...

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May 2015

How to remove condensation between double glazing

We’re often asked by new customers if we can fix the condensation building in their old double glazing ...

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May 2015

The Top 4 Natural Air Purifiers

The freshness and purity of the air in your home can have a big impact on your quality ...

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May 2015

Success for Maidstone Sport

As you may know, Britelite are a proud sponsor of Maidstone United and we’re delighted that The Stones ...

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Apr 2015

Building Regulations: A Quick Guide

Building regulations can be a real maze for most people. There are reasons for them, protecting the health ...

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Apr 2015

6 Ways To Keep Houseplants Alive

Are you a serial plant killer? Do new houseplants quake in fear of your heavy hand or constant ...

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Apr 2015

Making A Small Room Feel Bigger

The space in a room or your home isn’t really confined to three dimensions. It’s not just the ...

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Apr 2015

Top Tips for A Secure Conservatory or Bi-Fold Door

Conservatories and bi-fold doors have become more and more popular in recent years as a way to open ...

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Apr 2015

Conservatories: 5 Things To Consider

We’re set for another good summer in the South East and blue skies are raising the question for ...

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Mar 2015

It’s Time to Start Planning for Summer

We’re starting to remember what summer looks like, why not watch it approach through a conservatory tailored to ...

20^th
Feb 2015

Britelite’s Window Cleaning Tips

Here’s some tips on how to keep your windows looking clear and sparkling. There are hundreds of window ...

12^th
Feb 2015

Maidstone FC Top of the League!

With just over two months to go of the season we are proud to inform you that Maidstone ...

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Feb 2015

Home Integrated Technology

If you love gadgets, this is for you. There are some amazing gadgets and gizmos available for your ...

28^th
Jan 2015

Great news for 2015/16 and 2016/17!

We are very pleased to announce that Britelite have signed an extension to our sponsorship agreement. Which means ...

20^th
Jan 2015

How to Pick a Trusted Trader

Planning home improvements? Make sure you hire the best people! The last thing you want is to waste ...

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Jan 2015

Cut Stamp Duty Leaves Room For Home Improvements

Cut Stamp Duty leaves room for home improvements George Osbourne has announced a new stamp duty system resulting ...

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Dec 2014

What an excellent FA Cup run for Maidstone FC

Unfortunately after an epic succession of wins, Maidstone were defeated with a second round loss to Wrexham. Maidstone ...

24^th
Nov 2014

Britelite Reviews

Check out some of our reviews! To see more follow the links to Review Centre Replacement triple glazed ...

21^st
Nov 2014

Maidstone Utd vs Stevenage FA Cup

Maidstone United are safely through to the second round of the FA Cup with a last minute goal ...

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Nov 2014

Saving Energy At Home With Double or Triple Glazing

Saving Energy At Home With Double or Triple Glazing Now that the colder weather is creeping in, you’ve ...

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Nov 2014

Winter Home Security Tips

Here are some Winter Home Security Tips from us here at Britelite Windows. Now that the dark evenings ...

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Nov 2014

Keep Your Home Warm This Winter With A Wood Burner

Modern wood burners are highly efficient and can reduce your heating bill dramatically; they also produce limited air ...

29^th
Oct 2014

Britelite Go Karting For Charity

On Thursday the 8th October, 24 members of staff plus some amazing supporters went to Buckmore Park Go ...

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Oct 2014

Maidstone United FC

Maidstone United FC was founded in 1897 and later reformed in 1992 under the leadership of Chairman Paul ...

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Sep 2014

Maintenance of guttering and pipes

Maintenance of gutters and pipes for your home Autumn is just around the corner and with it a ...

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Sep 2014

How to save money on heating your home

Save money on heating your home this coming Winter As much as we’d like to pretend it isn’t, ...

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Jul 2014

Minimum Technical Competencies (MTCs)

MTCs were introduced to the Fenestration industry in September 2012 by the Department for Communities and Local Government ...

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May 2014

Britelite Windows at Grand Designs Live 2014

Britelite Windows had five stands at this year's Grand Designs Live show. ...

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May 2014

Guttering Maintenance Guide: Gutters

With the worst of the wet weather out of the way, now’s the time to start looking at ...

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May 2014

Britelite Windows: A Which? Trusted Trader you can rely on

Britelite Windows has been granted the prestigious Which? Trusted Trader status in recognition of its outstanding commitment to ...

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May 2014

Home Improvements now!

The milder, sunny weather is typically the time we choose to make essential home improvements to our property. ...

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Apr 2014

Ideal Homes Show 2014

Britelite has just experienced its biggest year at the 2014 Ideal Home Show. For more than 100 years ...

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Apr 2014

Summer Living with Britelite Windows

Looking for a new patio door? Our selection of ground-to-ceiling doors is sure to meet your requirements. ...

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Mar 2014

Have you thought about a conservatory, loggia or glass extension?

Spring is here - time to spring clean and enjoy the beauty of the outside world again! ...

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Mar 2014

Did the heavy rain storms affect you?

After months of record rainfall, how are your roofline products holding out? Find out how Britelite can help ...

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Feb 2014

Energy Saving in the Home

You've had new triple glazing windows installed - what else can you do to further reduce your energy ...

21^st
Jan 2014

Jim Madigan: Britelite Windows’ Operations Director

Britelite Windows are pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Madigan as Operations Director. Jim first joined the ...

21^st
Jan 2014

How to make real savings on your energy bills in 2014

One of the best ways of reducing your energy bill in 2014 is installing new triple glazing windows. ...

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Dec 2013

Triple Glazing Installed in a Cheetah’s Bedroom

A few months ago we were called to the WHF’s Big Cat Sanctuary in Smarden, Kent, to install ...

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Oct 2013

Harsh Wintry Weather – Time For Triple Glazing!

Double or triple glazing can help in harsh weather, as driving rain can easily penetrate single glazed windows, ...

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Sep 2013

Prepare Your Home For The Winter Chills With Triple Glazing Windows

Whilst we’d all like to pretend Summer 2013 is going to last forever, at some point we’re going ...

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Aug 2013

Britelite Renew Deal with Maidstone Utd

Britelite continues to be the Stones’ top sponsor! Britelite have just announced that they have renewed their contract ...

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Jul 2013

Save money on Triple Glazing Windows In Bromley

Britelite Windows' summer discount for double glazing windows, doors and conservatories in Bromley, South London and the South ...

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Jul 2013

New Britelite Chessington Showcentre

New Britelite Showcentre in Chessington Garden Centre Britelite has just opened a brand new showcentre, located in Chessington ...

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Jun 2013

Energy saving home improvements could increase property value by 14%

Recent research published by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) revealed how energy saving improvements such ...

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May 2013

The Benefits of Triple Glazing Windows

Save up to £766 a year on heating bills, enjoy superior sound proofing and unique 10-point locking on ...

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Apr 2013

Britelite’s Triple Glazing Installed In A Lion’s Bedroom!

To prevent the loud roars waking the neighbours at night, we have gone and installed some triple glazed ...

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Dec 2012

Watch Britelite’s Latest TV Commercials

Watch the latest Britelite adverts ...

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Aug 2012

Britelite Congratulates The Winners Of The Open Tiddlywinks Championship

The Open Tiddlywinks Championship at The Secret Gardens of Sandwich was a great success over the weekend! After ...

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Jul 2012

Britelite sponsors the International World Tiddlywinks Championship

We are pleased to announce that Britelite Windows will be sponsoring the International World Tiddlywinks Championship on the ...

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Dec 2011

Britelite Hamper Raffle Winners

Congratulations to the following Britelite customers who won the the hamper Raffle this month. There were six winners ...

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Nov 2011

Winter Roof Maintenance Projects – Roofline Guttering

During the winter, your gutters are going to work a lot harder than the rest of the year. ...

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Nov 2011

Britelite Appoints New Managing Director

It is with much delight that we can announce that Simon Bourn has been promoted to Managing Director ...

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Oct 2011

UK Energy Price Rise – What’s the Solution?

E.On is just one of the many UK energy suppliers who has put its prices up by 11.4% ...

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Sep 2011

Can’t Move? Improve!

Another great money-saving offer from Britelite Windows… Moving house isn’t easy in the current economic climate. But making ...

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Jul 2011

Money Saving Offers on uPVC Doors and Windows

Save money on your uPVC doors and windows this summer with Britelite’s Summer Sizzlers. For a limited time ...

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Jun 2011

Britelite Windows main sponsor for Maidstone United

Britelite chairman John Baxter discusses the new sponsorship deal with Maidstone United director Terry Casey. Britelite Windows installs ...

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Jun 2011

Maidstone United announce Britelite as main sponsor

Maidstone United Football Club’s plans to return to the county town in August 2012 received a welcome boost ...

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Jun 2011

Latest Money Saving Offer from Britelite Windows – Lucky Sevens

Britelite Windows is pleased to announce its latest money-saving offer on double glazing windows and doors. Lucky Sevens ...

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May 2011

Britelite Windows Take Delivery of New Van Fleet

Britelite Windows has recently taken delivery of ten new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans, increasing the company’s productivity and keeping ...

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May 2011

Britons Invest Big in Home Improvements

With the tail end of the recession upon us, the housing market is slow to pick back up ...

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Apr 2011

Upgrade your home’s energy efficiency for less with Britelite Windows

It’s during the winter months we reap the greatest rewards of our double glazing windows and doors. By ...

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Feb 2011

Latest Spring Deals From Britelite Windows

To celebrate the coming of spring, we are offering incredible savings on home improvements in the South East. ...

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Jan 2011

Government’s Green Deal makes for better standards of living

We’ve posted a few articles here at Britelite Windows regarding the Coalitian Government’s Green Deal; namely how you ...

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Jan 2011

Save 55% On Replacement Windows in Sussex

Having enjoyed 40 years of quality double glazing installations in Kent, Britelite Windows are pleased to announce we ...

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Jan 2011

Britelite Windows in South London

Britelite Windows recently expanded from our base in Kent to supply South London. If you are looking to ...

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Dec 2010

Beat the January VAT Increase With Britelite Windows

Here at Britelite Windows we want to extend Christmas a little longer so we’ve decided to keep VAT ...

27^th
Sep 2010

Kent Now Home of The World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm

The world’s largest offshore wind farm opened on 24 September 2010 just seven miles off the Kent coast. ...

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Sep 2010

Britelite’s 40th Anniversary Celebrations

This year, Britelite are celebrating 40 years of quality double glazing installations in the South East. To mark ...

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Sep 2010

Britelite Windows Now Install Double Glazing in Sussex and London

Britelite Windows, Kent’s biggest uPVC replacement window installation company now covers Sussex and parts of London. Having recently ...

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Sep 2010

Britey’s A-Mazing Game Show Winner Announced

Congratulations to the winners of Britey’s A-Mazing Game Show, Mr and Mrs Bingham from Sutton Valence, Kent. Mr ...

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Aug 2010

Conservatory Benefits – great for children!

The summer holidays are almost at an end and relieved parents will no doubt be enjoying a clean ...

26^th
Aug 2010

Every Home Should Have Double Glazing

Channel 4’s George Clarke recently encouraged homeowners to convert old windows to energy-efficient double glazing windows in an ...

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Aug 2010

Dream of Becoming Green

Have you ever sat in of an evening when Kevin McCloud has appeared on the television showcasing the ...

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Aug 2010

Window Scappage Scheme

The government recently announced that it would not be backing a window scrappage scheme, which would have helped ...

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Aug 2010

Britelite Windows on Review Centre

When you are considering having home improvements carried out on your home, you want to use someone you ...

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Aug 2010

VAT Increase Will Hit Home Improvements Industry In 2011

George Osborne’s budget hit hard when he announced a VAT increase for 2011. The headline VAT increase from ...

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Jul 2010

Home And Energy Grants

With energy efficiency on everyone’s minds, spending a few minutes to apply for an energy or home grant ...

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Jul 2010

Home improvements – the best way to spend this summer

Making home improvements on your property might be the best way of spending your money this summer, says ...

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Jul 2010

Reducing Your Carbon Footprint

Being energy efficient and reducing your carbon footprint are two terms that you would undoubtedly have heard quite ...

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Jul 2010

Keep your house safe and secure this summer

Over the next two months, thousands of families will be heading off on their summer holidays. Keeping your ...

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Jul 2010

Conservatories for all weathers

After a bitterly cold winter that smothered the UK with a blanket of snow, summer is most definitely ...

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Jun 2010

The Importance of Energy Efficient Windows

Energy efficient windows can result in huge savings for the average UK household. Average yearly energy savings range ...

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Jun 2010

Government Change Building Industry Laws

From the 1st October 2010, Government changes to building industry law mean that all replacement windows will need ...

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