Due to an extreme decline in the house market with mortgage rates hitting an all-time low, more people are opting to maintain their old homes rather than move in to newer and more modern homes. As a result, such individuals are expected to pay more attention to their house maintenance and upkeep. To this regard, […]
How Important is Energy Efficiency in the Home? For home owners, making your home energy efficient may seem to be a rather challenging at first. However, once you start thinking critically about it you realize just how valuable it really is. By having a plan for your energy efficiency needs, you will not only help […]
An Essential Guide To Buying Front Doors, Glassdoors..Any Door! Whenever one goes shopping for new doors, be it plain entry?doors, interior?doors, exterior doors, french doors or back doors,?they should ensure that they go for the most durable, functional, secure and good looking options. Moreover, you should also pick doors that offers a favorable insulation rating […]
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ENERGY EFFICIENT WINDOWS Many a time when you plan on considering a window replacement or even a first time window installation, there are a number of things which you have to bear in mind about windows. These have been summarized here in terms of some of the most commonly frequently asked […]
A QUICK GUIDE TO SANS 10400 REGULATIONS As of now, the South African National Building Regulations requires each of the following regulations to be adhered: SANS 10400 XA1 This regulation stipulates that buildings are to be able to use energy efficiently and be able to reduce the overall greenhouse gas emissions, which is in accordance […]
FENESTRATION AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY – SOUTH AFRICAN CONTEXT This section basically focuses on the encouragement of energy efficiency in the South African context. It has been divided into a number of sections, all of which answers a specific question about the section. WHAT IS ENERGY EFFICIENCY ALL ABOUT? The overall energy efficiency practice is more […]
MAKING AIRTIGHT WINDOWS & TESTING In any situation where you have to install your new window set, or if you wish to be a manufacturer, there are those three key things which you have to always consider when you are making your windows or you wish to have a new window installation set. These three […]
Type of Aluminium Windows To Choose From Assuming that you have your budgets right and would like to know the best type of aluminium windows for your establishment, this is the next step to take. Here are seven main things which you have to consider when you are out there trying to find the […]