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 an Energy Efficient 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 keep […]
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 – SANS 10400 xa This section basically focuses on the encouragement of energy efficiency in fenestration in the South African context based on SANS 10400xa regulations. It has been divided into a number of sections, all of which answers a specific question about the section. WHAT IS SANS 10400 – ENERGY […]
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 […]
Popular Window Types To Choose From Assuming that you have your budgets right and would like to know the best window types for your home, here are some tips to choose the perfect window type. 7 Useful Tips on Choosing the right Window Types WEIGHING THE BRAND AND THE SUPPLIER. Usually, when it comes […]