In you have sliding aluminium windows and you want to make them more secure, you may want to install or make a lock. There are several different options. Take a look: Sliding Bar Lock A sliding bar lock fits into the track of your aluminium window, and it has a small bar that slips over the window that slides open. When you attach this lock to the track of your aluminium window, it makes it impossible to slide open the window.…
Read More »If you are looking to make your home more energy efficient, your windows are a great place to start. Your windows are one of the key entry points for unwanted drafts as well as being a key point from which heat escapes your home. Below are four steps you can take to improve the energy efficiency of your windows. Check for Gaps and Drafts The first thing you need to do is establish if there are any gaps around your window frame or drafts entering your home.…
Read More »Bi-fold doors provide a great solution for combining your interior and exterior living space. However, when they’re locked, you can’t get into the house from the outside. Also, when the weather is bad, you might not want to open up the whole bi-fold system in order to let the dog out into the garden for fear of letting the elements into your home. But how can you solve these problems? Read on to find out.…
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