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Archive for June, 2009

Jun9

French Doors

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The majority of people care about the appearance of their homes. Whether you are building a new house or improving an existing one Planet South Lakes can supply the very best home improvement products to help you achieve the exact look you want.

The windows and doors of any home are very important as not only do they increase the amount of natural light in a room, but they also help to save money on heating bills. The installation of our high quality windows and doors can also improve the security of your home.

There are many unique designs and varieties of PVC Residential Doors available, including patio doors and French Doors. The difference being that french doors are made of double doors that open outwards, unlike patio doors that slide side ways.

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Jun8

Double Glazing Penrith

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the following is a customer testimonial for Double Glazing Penrith:

We had our windows fitted by a different company some years ago who didn’t do a very good job. My wife and I decided that it was time to get the windows replaced.

We found the Planet South Lakes showroom which wasn’t too far away from us. This really let us see the quality of the windows for ourselves. They were very friendly and we arranged a meeting for them to come around and see our home.

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A sales rep visited shortly after and showed us the window designs that were available to us. We went with Sash Windows as we felt they would be the best option for us and were very happy with the design.

Thanks to your company, our windows have helped to reduce our heating bills and look fantastic. We’ll be back for our Conservatory

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Jun3

Conservatory Price Increase in 2010

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Proposed changes to building regulations in 2010 could add some thousands of pounds on to Conservatory Prices. Matthew Glover, Managing Director of Conservatory Outlet, says that if thinking about it, people should look to buy now before these regulations come into force.

The construction industry says that proposals in the draft consultation for the 2010 version of Part L of Building Regulations will see extensions to a property become more expensive for people looking to invest.

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Consumers who are looking to build extensions could be forced to spend thousands more pounds improving the energy efficiency of the rest of their property under the new proposals. Matthew Glover believes the extra cost is likely to be anywhere around an additional £2,000.

These new regulations will cover Conservatories for the first time. This means higher carbon reduction targets which include electric heating, floor, wall and glass restrictions to make the conservatory…

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Jun1

Environmentally Friendly Windows

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How can a window actually save you money?

Planet South Lakes, a Conservatory Outlet retailer, uses a low emittance glass for it’s energy rated windows, which contains a coating that lies between the layers of glazing, making the glass reflective. The unique system keeps the house warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.

There are some materials in glass insulation that can create a more energy efficient glass, such as glass coatings, gas fillers, warm edge spacers and new frame materials. The A-Rated Windows range uses all of these extremely effectively, making it the most energy efficient window available.

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Currently there is a lot of discussion on the topic of reducing your carbon footprint, as well as in particular Energy Rated Windows. We all need to take a part in doing this and our PVC windows are a great way of doing this. They will help to…

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Conservatory Outlet - A Quality Network

Conservatory Outlet - A Quality Network

Conservatory Outlet is an established UK-wide network of home improvement companies, specialising in the installation of superior quality double glazing windows, replacement doors, conservatories and bespoke orangeries.

As ambassadors of the Conservatory Outlet brand, Planet South Lakes has demonstrated an unrivalled commitment to quality, innovation and customer satisfaction. In return Conservatory Outlet provides Planet South Lakes with the most revolutionary and sought after home improvement products currently available throughout Cumbria, which are produced to the highest industry standards.

Throughout the UK, our logo is a trusted hallmark which guarantees your total satisfaction and peace of mind when you choose Conservatory Outlet for your home improvement.