Home → Doors → Doors FAQs → Composite doors vs wooden doors The choice between wooden or composite doors in Nottingham is really a choice between the new and the old for your home. Wood is the traditional material used for doors of all kinds, including front doors, whilst composite materials are a much newer innovation. Many companies, including KLG Rutland, don’t… Read more »
Home → Doors → Doors FAQs → Difference types of patio doors You can be forgiven for not knowing the difference between a standard patio door and a french door, or struggling to work out just how many folds a bi-fold door can have. Choosing the right patio door style relies on you knowing what the different types of patio door are,… Read more »
Which are better, uPVC doors or composite doors for your Nottingham home? When it comes to choosing the perfect door for your home, it’s important to evaluate what materials would be most suited to your new door’s intended function. Weighing up uPVC vs composite doors, the latter are clearly advantageous for both front and back doors,… Read more »
Home → Doors → Doors FAQs → What are composite doors made from? Composite doors are unique and specially manufactured doors that look like natural hardwood doors. However, these popular doors are actually made from compression moulded Glass Reinforced Polymer (GRP), polyurethane foam insulation and ABS reinforcement. Composite doors, therefore, are stronger, warmer and more energy efficient than other materials. These… Read more »
Home → Windows → Windows FAQs → How much do double-glazed windows cost? How long is a piece of string? Your best place to start when trying to establish a ball-park cost for double-glazed replacement windows from KLG Rutland is with the basics: one white, double-glazed casement window with a single opener and chrome handles. Variations from this all add to the price as… Read more »
Home → Windows → Windows FAQs → Can you paint uPVC windows? uPVC (unplasticised polyvinyl chloride, also known as PVCu) is a material commonly used for replacement windows and fixtures. It is lightweight, strong and easy to maintain, which makes it such a popular choice. However, although uPVC can be manufactured in different colours, you might fancy a change without installing new… Read more »
Home → Windows → Windows FAQs → What different types of windows are there? There are many different types of windows, distinguished from one another by their functional design and the number of glass panes used in their glazing. Different types of windows suit different houses, with some working well in older, period properties, while others give homes a more modern… Read more »
Double glazing is more energy-efficient than single glazing, it reduces noise more effectively and it’s more secure, but how does it actually work? Sealed unit, double-glazed windows are made up of two panes of glass separated by a spacer bar around the outside, creating a layer of air or, more recently, Argon gas in the… Read more »
