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Conservatory Outlet Embraces Revolutionary New Window System
Author: Conservatory Expert | Leave a Comment >>Wakefield home improvement specialist Conservatory Outlet has announced that it will shortly begin fabricating Residence 9, a brand new window system designed to replicate the 19th Century Flush Sash Timber Window.
Available in eight colours and finishes which can be applied both externally and internally, Residence 9 is ideal for those living in conservation areas looking for a top end luxury window brand with the most authentic of appearances as it offers all the benefits of wooden windows and much more.
Residence 9 provides a virtually maintenance-free finish, can accommodate both double glazing and triple glazing and will come with a choice of welded frames or mechanically jointed frames. It can also be incorporated into orangeries and garden rooms.
The Residence 9 concept was first unveiled at the 2011 Conservatory Outlet Dealer conference by Dan Gill of Eclectic Systems whilst the product was still at development stage.
This year’s dealer conference saw Dan return armed with full window samples and promotional literature where he launched Residence 9 to the 22 Conservatory Outlet dealers that attended the event.
It proved to be one of the most popular presentations of the day, receiving unanimous praise from the floor which led to the conservatories and double glazing firm putting their faith in the product.
Conservatory Outlet are currently in the process of manufacturing showroom samples and producing bespoke literature for its network of dealers, as well as, adding the product to their own website in readiness for its launch.
Co-Operative Energy Triumph In Which? Big Switch
Author: Conservatory Expert | Leave a Comment >>A few months after it was first announced, consumer campaigner Which? has unveiled which energy supplier has come out on top in its Big Switch auction. The Big Switch is their attempt at introducing collective energy switching to UK homeowners so that they can find the best possible energy tariff for their property.
A total of five suppliers entered the bidding process, Co-operative Energy, EDF Energy, E.ON, First Utility, and Scottish Power. Co-Operative Energy won through after putting forward a brand new fixed rate tariff which will be offered to 30,000 people who signed up to the scheme on a first-come first-served basis, as well as, 25,000 of their existing customers.
This is despite 285,000 people signing up to the Big Switch which means that many property owners will be left disappointed if demand for the tariff proves to be high. Which? will confirm how many people have opted to sign up by the end of the summer.
Though it still isn’t the cheapest tariff available, news of Co-Operative Energy’s tariff may hopefully spark something of a price war between both suppliers who took part and the wider market. This can only be good for those struggling to pay for their energy bills.
It also cannot be underestimated how important it is to have double glazing installed at your home if you want to keep the cost of household fuel affordable. Single glazed windows are a common cause of heat loss, whereas replacing them with double…
Britons Yearn For Larger Savings
Author: Conservatory Expert | Leave a Comment >>After Britain returned to recession and at a time when the overall cost of living is higher than it has ever been before, it is no surprise to see that a study shows that Britons crave more savings in order to make themselves happier.
Investment company Skandia say that just two years ago, 82 per cent of people stated that they would be happy with savings totalling £5,000. However, since then it would appear that people have re-evaluated that stance, as now only 64 per cent of people say that £5,000 worth of savings would suffice.
A Skandia spokesman says: “The rise in the cost of living, uncertainty with the economic climate and talk of recession is clearly making people wish they had a larger nest egg than they might have considered necessary before.”
Living costs are a particular problem for most UK homeowners at the moment as the cost of energy in particular has shot through the roof in recent years. Gas and electricity bills across the board have reached a whole new level and resulted in large numbers either living in fuel poverty, serious debt or simply without heat and light at essential times of the year.
Those who have yet to install contemporary windows and conservatories will be amongst those hit hardest by expensive heating bills as old windows are a common cause of draughts and heat loss. The same goes for any ageing doors they may have.
Whereas, those who have installed double…
Don’t Move, Invest In A Conservatory
Author: Conservatory Expert | Leave a Comment >>When your family starts to grow and you find that you no longer have enough space to house all of your belongings, your first thought maybe to move in to a larger property. While this may seem a logical decision the costs involved in moving house are often very high, not to mention the disruption that moving your family into a new place can cause.
If it is extra space that you are craving why not extend your current property? Conservatories are often a suitable solution for homeowners who need an extra room in their home. They also can be built to an unlimited range of shapes and sizes so you can design something that will really help to complement your existing property.
Edwardian conservatories and Victorian conservatories are some of the most popular conservatory designs available and have been for many decades. Their simplicity and clean lines make them an impressive addition to any home, leaving many guests envious of your new home improvement.
The extra floor space that can be gained through the addition of a conservatory is amazing and you will quickly find that you have enough room to store all of your family’s belongings. The extra room can also be transformed into something more functional such as a stunning dining room to entertain friends or a modern office to complete a bit of work. The possibilities really are endless.
A conservatory or orangery will help to give you and your family the extra space that…
Conservatory Outlet Dealer Conference Declared A Huge Success
Author: Conservatory Expert | Leave a Comment >>Business leaders from twenty-two Conservatory Outlet Dealers traded ideas and opinions at the fabricator’s annual Dealer Conference which took place on Thursday 26th April.
The owners and directors of conservatories and double glazing companies from Aberdeen to the Isle of Wight were united by Conservatory Outlet at the Waterton Park Hotel, Walton, almost a year to the day since the 2011 event which was attended by a then full-complement of fourteen dealers.
The audience of over sixty people were repaid for their efforts to get to the venue with 10 separate presentations designed to help Conservatory Outlet Dealers to continue to defy industry trends – a trend in itself which was alluded to in Sales Director Greg Kane’s ‘Review of the Market’ at the beginning of the day.
Equally topical presentations followed from guest speakers such as Brian Smith, Glass and Glazing Federation Home Improvement Manager, who outlined the intricacies of the Green Deal, and Conservatory Outlet’s Operations Director Michael Giscombe who spoke about the recent product improvements and introductions made by the Wakefield-based fabricator.
Delegates were also treated to a unique presentation from the principal organiser of the conservatory, window and door industry’s new and only trade exhibition; FIT Show’s Matthew Glover, also the MD of Conservatory Outlet.
‘After a hugely successful Dealer Conference last year, we had no problem convincing our dealers to attend this year’s event, nor did we have a shortage of high-profile guest speakers, who really add value…
