Planet South Lakes» Orangery | Orangery Designs from Planet South Lakes http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog Conservatories, Double Glazing Windows & UPVC Doors for Home Improvements Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:39:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 Battle Expensive Energy With Double Glazing From Planet http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/battle-expensive-energy-with-double-glazing-from-planet/2012/01/ http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/battle-expensive-energy-with-double-glazing-from-planet/2012/01/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:37:44 +0000 Conservatories & Double Glazing Expert http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/?p=864 Incredibly, energy bills have almost doubled in just six years. A report in The Guardian states that the average energy bill in 2006 stood at around £700, whereas nowadays it now costs on average £1,259 to heat a household. This rise in household fuel is unprecedented and despite many of the energy suppliers pledging to drop their prices over the coming months, it will still leave many families with no other choice but to go without heat.

No-one should ever leave themselves in this position, but unless they shop around for the cheapest tariffs and invest in double glazing in Lancashire they will have no choice in the matter. Planet South Lakes understands this only too well which is why we urge anyone struggling to pay for energy to get their windows replaced at the very first opportunity.

Our fabulous range of windows are each designed…

]]> http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/battle-expensive-energy-with-double-glazing-from-planet/2012/01/feed/ 0 Modernise Your Home With A Conservatory Or Orangery http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/modernise-your-home-with-a-conservatory-or-orangery/2012/01/ http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/modernise-your-home-with-a-conservatory-or-orangery/2012/01/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:33:40 +0000 Conservatories & Double Glazing Expert http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/?p=855 Everything ages over time; this is especially true of our homes. When you first move into a home it somehow feels fresh and exciting, consisting of a vibrant appeal that your previous property may have lacked. But the longer you live in a home, the more it can sometimes start to feel out-dated and in desperate need of a whole new look.

You can add a whole new dimension to your home and restore it to its former glory by installing an extension. Conservatories and orangeries promise to completely change the way you live your life in the home as they can be used in a multitude of different ways.

At night time you can use it as the most idyllic of dinner locations, whilst during the day you can get down to work away from the office inside the most glorious confines imaginable. Never…

]]> http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/modernise-your-home-with-a-conservatory-or-orangery/2012/01/feed/ 0 Planet Orangeries Can Extend Your Love For Your Home http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/planet-orangeries-can-extend-your-love-for-your-home/2011/12/ http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/planet-orangeries-can-extend-your-love-for-your-home/2011/12/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:19:02 +0000 Conservatories & Double Glazing Expert http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/?p=849 Very few people nowadays spend the whole of their life living in the same home. There comes a time when you begin to contemplate moving to a different property either because of a lack of space, the need to relocate or purely because you fancy some different surroundings. However, this is easier said than done, particularly with the housing market being in such a fragile state.

If finances or otherwise are forcing you to stay where you are then you should see it as a chance to redevelop your current home and remind yourself of why you fell in love with it in the first place. Planet South Lakes can help you do exactly that as we have an outstanding range of orangeries and conservatories to help add a totally new dimension to your property and give it renewed appeal.

An orangery is an even larger version of the traditional…

]]> http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/planet-orangeries-can-extend-your-love-for-your-home/2011/12/feed/ 0 Create Spacious New Living With Orangeries http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/create-spacious-new-living-with-orangeries/2011/12/ http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/create-spacious-new-living-with-orangeries/2011/12/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:58:38 +0000 Conservatories & Double Glazing Expert http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/?p=842 The longer the duration of your stay in your property, the more it seems that the walls are closing in on you. This is because as time progresses we tend to collect more and more belongings and have less and less space to put them in, particularly the case if you have had children since first moving into your home. Moving simply is not an option for many as finances are tight right across the board.
Therefore an alternative needs to be found and a home extension is the perfect compromise as it offers you extra space at a fraction of the cost of changing homes. Orangeries and conservatories are surprisingly big and can easily act as an extension of a traditional living or dining room. The kids will simply love playing inside it!
Because an orangery is constructed predominantly using brick it will…

]]> http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/create-spacious-new-living-with-orangeries/2011/12/feed/ 0 Save The Planet With Planet Double Glazing http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/save-the-planet-with-planet-double-glazing/2011/11/ http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/save-the-planet-with-planet-double-glazing/2011/11/#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:33:26 +0000 Conservatories & Double Glazing Expert http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/?p=815 The month of November so far has been one of the mildest Novembers on record. Temperatures have stayed well above the expected average and some point towards climate change as being the reason for it. There is no doubt that climate change is a very serious issue and one which we all need to make a conscious effort to defeat.

Planet South Lakes has products to help make sure that your property is environmentally-friendly. A new set of windows is a necessity and only double glazing in Lancashire will do for property owners in the region looking to make their home green.

Old single glazed windows are the chief cause of heat loss and draughts in the home. Each time you start to feel cold in your home you usually turn towards your heating and use more energy than you would do should you have double…

]]> http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/save-the-planet-with-planet-double-glazing/2011/11/feed/ 0 Double Glazing – Perfect In A Cold Snap http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/double-glazing-%e2%80%93-perfect-in-a-cold-snap/2011/11/ http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/double-glazing-%e2%80%93-perfect-in-a-cold-snap/2011/11/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:36:22 +0000 Conservatories & Double Glazing Expert http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/?p=812 If last year is anything to go by, the UK can expect extreme temperatures this winter and plenty of snow spells. If you were one of the few homeowners who had yet to replace their windows you will most likely look back on the winter in 2010 with nothing but bad memories. Hopefully you will have learnt your lesson and taken necessary precautions for this winter, if you have not then do so now.

The installation of double glazing can ensure that your property stays warm and away from the cold air outside throughout the winter and beyond. The glass and UPVC frame will deflect cold air, whilst utilising any hot air that your boiler generates so that your property stays toasty at all times. All heat created by your boiler will be retained by the windows so that you can use it less regularly.

Those with…

]]> http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/double-glazing-%e2%80%93-perfect-in-a-cold-snap/2011/11/feed/ 0 Free Quotes Guaranteed At Planet South Lakes http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/free-quotes-guaranteed-at-planet-south-lakes/2011/10/ http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/free-quotes-guaranteed-at-planet-south-lakes/2011/10/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:55:03 +0000 Conservatories & Double Glazing Expert http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/?p=805 One of the most time-consuming aspects when buying home improvements is obtaining a handful of quotes from a group of installers. We are always encouraged to shop around and find the best deal, but it can be a fraught process, especially when some companies insist on charging you for the privilege of getting a quote.

Planet South Lakes does no such thing and provides all its quotes absolutely FREE of charge. Anyone who requests a quote on or offline from Planet can be left certain that they will receive an accurate quote within a matter of hours. We won’t give any false promises and will seek to give the most competitive quote around.

If by chance you manage to find a cheaper quote elsewhere we promise to price match it. One other thing we can guarantee you of is that no-one else will be able to demonstrate the quality, dedication…

]]> http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/free-quotes-guaranteed-at-planet-south-lakes/2011/10/feed/ 0 Double Glazing Is A Substitute For Cheap Energy Tariffs http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/double-glazing-is-a-substitute-for-cheap-energy-tariffs/2011/10/ http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/double-glazing-is-a-substitute-for-cheap-energy-tariffs/2011/10/#comments Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:36:44 +0000 Conservatories & Double Glazing Expert http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/?p=795 More bad news for homeowners! Scottish Power has announced that they will be dropping their cheapest energy tariffs and not be replacing them. They are one of many energy companies to reveal similar measures in the past few months leaving millions of homeowners with nowhere to turn to when they want to find affordable energy. This has led to fuel poverty for many.

No-one should be expected to live without heating, especially the closer we get to winter which is why the installation of double glazing is so essential at this time of year. A brand new set of windows will restore warmth to your home but without you having to pay a fortune in energy bills as they will store any heat created by your boiler for long periods.

There is no doubt that you would save a huge amount of money when you find a cheap energy tariff,…

]]> http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/double-glazing-is-a-substitute-for-cheap-energy-tariffs/2011/10/feed/ 0 Cut Energy Costs With Double Glazing In Lancashire http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/cut-energy-costs-with-double-glazing-in-lancashire/2011/09/ http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/cut-energy-costs-with-double-glazing-in-lancashire/2011/09/#comments Thu, 22 Sep 2011 09:01:32 +0000 Conservatories & Double Glazing Expert http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/?p=789 Thousands of Lancashire homeowners are currently looking into ways of cutting the cost of energy bills as major energy suppliers continue to raise their prices. One of the chief reasons why they have to pay so much money for energy is because their single glazed windows are responsible for around 20-25% of heat lost from the home.

Planet South Lakes are specialists when it comes to replacing windows and putting double glazing in Lancashire in their place. Double glazing is a cost-effective way of cutting the cost of energy, so much so that you can realistically pay for the windows with the amount of money you will save on energy during their 20-25 year expected lifespan.

There may be some people who are reluctant to replace their windows simply because they aren’t convinced that they will be able to find an adequate replacement in terms of…

]]> http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/cut-energy-costs-with-double-glazing-in-lancashire/2011/09/feed/ 0 Energy Efficiency Starts With Double Glazing http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/energy-efficiency-starts-with-double-glazing/2011/09/ http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/energy-efficiency-starts-with-double-glazing/2011/09/#comments Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:07:51 +0000 Conservatories & Double Glazing Expert http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/?p=785 If we want to preserve fossil fuels and the world we live in for future generations then we need to all make a serious effort to turn our homes into energy efficient palaces. There can be no delay as the threat of climate change is already a very serious issue and there are still thousands of properties in the UK carrying a high carbon footprint.

One of the chief reasons is because too many homes still continue to have their old windows in place which tend to be poor at insulating heat. In fact it is estimated that windows are chiefly responsible for around 25% of heat lost from the home. Therefore, it makes sense to get them replaced at the soonest opportunity and double glazing is most certainly a cure for the problem.

Double glazing comes with two thick panes of glass and a highly reliable UPVC frame. Together…

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