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We’re reaching that time of year when it’s cold outside and the heating gets turned up in your home. It s now that you will start to notice a build up of condensation around your uPVC windows and doors. Read on for some tips to help reduce the condensation on your windows.What causes condensation?Most people think condensation on windows is caused by a poor seal but it’s actually quite the opposite.Okay, so it’s time for a bit of a science lesson! Condensation is caused when warm and damp air la …

I’m sure it goes without saying that securing your home is extremely important. This article will provide you with some helpful tips so you know how to secure your home.In the UK hundreds of homes are burgled everyday. You may not be able to fully secure your home against attackers however, you can take steps to minimise being burgled in the first place. One thing to be aware of is the typical thief will be an opportunist. If they notice your home is an easy target, they may attempt to break in …

If you’re reading this, you’re probably looking for a solution to fix your annoyingly loose uPVC door handle. In this blog, we’re going to run through what causes door handles to become loose, before showing you how to replace uPVC door handles.Why Do UPVC Door Handles Stop Working?There are a number of reasons that can cause a uPVC door handle to stop working properly or even break completely. This can be incredibly frustrating (of course the handle’s going to break on a busy weekend!) and ofte …

In this guide I will take you through the steps of how to replace a tilt and turn window handle. It’s very easy to do, so if you’re not that confident of a DIYer then don’t worry! If you have changed a normal upvc window handle before then this is no different.How to measure a tilt and turn window handleMeasuring a tilt and turn window handle is very simple as they’re quite universal. This means you only need to measure two things to ensure it will fit. Firstly, you will need to remove your …

In this article we will go through all the commonly asked questions for French door handles. Covering topics like how to replace, measure and tighten French door handles.How to Measure French Door HandlesMeasuring French door handles is really easy and no different than measuring your front and back door handles. You need to measure two things to ensure your new French door handle will be compatible.Backplate Fixing Centres – This is measured from the centre to centre of the two fixing screws on …