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11 Aug 2010 09:14
Edinburgh double glazing ban lifted for listed buildings
A ban on double glazing in listed buildings in Edinburgh has been lifted, meaning more people will be able to have energy efficient windows installed.
The Scotsman reports that, until recently, the ban was in place for A and B-listed buildings as it was feared that the character and detail of properties may be lost.
However, arguments were made that energy-efficiency was more important and, after a trial using slim cavity double glazing windows, the city's council changed its mind.
Councillor Jim Lowrie, the city's planning leader, told the news provider: "The slim cavity double glazing trial showed a significant reduction in the amount of heat lost can be achieved and didn't alter the appearance of the building to the naked eye.
"These windows can help reduce household bills, cut carbon dioxide emissions and ensure these historically important buildings maintain their natural elegance."
Writing for Footprints Eco Shop earlier this year, Alaine Christian explained how homeowners should go for low emissivity glass, which lets sunlight and heat in but reduces the amount of heat that can escape.
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Everest Windows Press Release
28 Jul 2010 03:46
Conservatory may affect home value
A good-quality conservatory may be expensive but it will pay for itself when it comes to selling the property.
That is according to an article in the Daily Mirror, which suggested that home improvements can "dramatically" change the financial value of a house.
It added that homeowners will always benefit from a refurbishment project; if they are moving, it will raise the price of the property, but if they are staying on it will help them feel like they are in new surroundings.
"With summer well and truly here it's time to invest some time and money in your most valuable possession - your home," the newspaper said.
"And whether you have the budget to spend thousands on a major overhaul or simply a few pounds on DIY you can dramatically improve your own lifestyle as well as the value of your property."
Whether it is a conservatory or an extension, the Mirror advised property owners that they may need planning permission from the local council.
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Everest Windows Press Release
23 Jul 2010 03:44
Garden shed with double glazing highlighted
The increasing trend of creating sophisticated garden sheds, replete with double glazing windows, has been pointed out.
An article in the Daily Mail looks at how many homeowners are now choosing to invest big money in their sheds, converting them into garden offices or relaxing hideaways.
One of the sheds highlighted is owned by Malcolm Jones, a Penzance GP, whose creation has double-glazed windows and a skylight.
Meanwhile, energy efficiency is a key feature of a number of these modern sheds.
The author of the report adds: "Once the refuge of middle-aged men and their toolboxes, the garden shed has had a makeover.
"Forget the traditional flat-pack variety - we're talking weird and wonderful bespoke creations that cost anything up to £30,000 and would put many people's homes to shame."
Meanwhile, writing for the Daily Telegraph earlier this year, Sarah Lonsdale suggested that sheds should have solar panels as these could help to reduce lighting costs.
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Everest Windows Press Release
20 Jun 2010 01:10
Small changes can lead to big savings
Small, inexpensive changes can add up to big savings for Britons who rent property, it has been suggested.
Writing for the Ecologist, George Wigmore explained that with 31 per cent of properties in the UK being rented, "it's not always easy to make fundamental changes to green your property unless you have an incredibly keen landlord".
Mr Wigmore, however, identified a number of small changes you can make which can add up to make a big difference.
One such change he recommended was installing double-glazed windows, which helps to insulate heat and thereby reduce the cost of annual energy bills.
"A lot of heat is lost through draughty, single-glazed windows and poorly fitting doors," Mr Wigmore noted.
In addition to this, he suggested fitting heavy, floor-length curtains to most rooms, which will help keep in the heat during cold winter nights.
Meanwhile, Nick Medic, of RenewableUK, has suggested that Feed-in Tariffs (FiTs), which are designed to support the adoption of microgeneration technologies, could spark a 'revolution' in green home improvements.
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Everest Windows Press Release
17 Jun 2010 01:09
Government should 'support' renewable energy features
Homeowners who are seeking to make energy saving alterations to their properties should be supported by the government, it has been claimed.
According to Stewart Purchase, director of the housing division at Geothermal International, grants to help with the initial costs of installing renewable technologies are the "key".
The Department of Energy and Climate Change recently announced that the Low Carbon Building Programme is to be closed to new applicants as part of spending cuts.
Uptake of low carbon technology had increased under the scheme and Mr Purchase urged the new government to implement similar measures.
He said: "There are others in the pipeline - particularly the renewable heat initiative, which is a grant which you can claim every year for a period of years to help allay the initial cost of the equipment.
"That is [the] key because without some kind of support it would be a very difficult sale because it is probably twice the cost of boiler insulation."
Britons are able to reduce the cost of their energy bills by having double glazed windows installed, which can help to insulate heat.
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Everest Windows Press Release
08 May 2009 08:16
Everest and Craig Doyle Reach the Heights Again
Everest and Craig Doyle Reach the Heights Again
How could we best dramatise the energy saving potential of Everest? By finding yet another unusual setting.
Did you see our recent TV commercial featuring Craig Doyle? It was shot in a howling gale in the bleak setting of the Tan Hill Inn, Britain's highest (and maybe windiest) pub where Ted Moult helped make us famous over 40 years ago**
When we looked for a new venue to demonstrate just how energy efficient we could make your home we wondered how we could top that. Gale force winds was a phrase that came to mind. So we thought, what about waves crashing against the rocks outside – with you snug and warm inside?
So that’s what you see in the new commercial. Craig starts by showing our A-rated windows which can save you money and reduce your home’s carbon footprint by keeping heat in and freezing cold out.
Then he shows our gleaming new solar panels on the roof. Instead of gas or electricity they use renewable energy to give you lots of hot water - even when the sun isn’t shining.
And a surprise ending shows where Craig actually is – it’s a lighthouse.
You don’t have to live in a lighthouse, though. No matter where you live, or what kind of home improvements you want, we can usually help.
Maybe a conservatory or a brand new bespoke kitchen could catch your fancy. You’d probably be surprised at how many different kinds of home improvements we do. Doors, patios, driveway, security systems, garage doors - even a new roofline or flat roof.
As Craig puts it, "Now, be honest, you didn't expect Everest to be doing all this, did you?"
But whatever you want, our constant aim is to fit the best. After all, you don't do these things often, so why not do them right – and we hope Craig’s trip to the lighthouse helps convince you.
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