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in Advice, Choosing windows and doors, Design, Extension/Renovation Advice, Interior Advice, InteriorsDouble versus triple glazing
There’s a debate around the need for triple glazing on the side of the house that’s facing south. Some argue that double glazing is more effective in areas that are most exposed to the sun while others say triple glazed should be installed all around. Here are the pros and cons. If you have a […] More
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in Advice, Choosing windows and doors, Design, Extension/Renovation Advice, Interior Advice, On site, Windows and doors: WatchpointsWindow Shopping
Looking for new windows and doors in Ireland? Here are the main things you need to check for when window shopping. In this article we cover: When deciding which windows to choose, you must first and foremost ensure you satisfy any requirements stipulated when receiving planning permission and ensure you satisfy local and national Building […] More
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Window dressing: Ask the expert
Find out how to dress your windows when they’re tall and at an angle, with this guide to window dressing in Ireland. As we build our homes to bring in ever more light, blockwork at the gable end of the house has increasingly been making way for glass. One of our readers is now faced […] More
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in Choosing windows and doors, Design, ICF, New Build, Projects, Self-build Projects, Two Storey, UlsterOpen Plan House in Co. Antrim
Highly glazed, well proportioned, angular designs have some very exciting qualities, lending homes a truly contemporary feel. But living in a house like this can take some getting used to, as Craig and Clare Adair of Co Antrim found out. In this article we cover: House size: 206 sqmSite size: 512 sqmEPC: 82 (B) “We’d always dreamed of […] More
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