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Bi fold doors are now commonly asked for when altering homes. Clients specify upvc to save costs but the resultant frame width and restricted sight lines can create a clumsy appearance. Always consider the remaining  visible glass as a upvc frame can diminish this considerably especially on narrower openings.

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Many clients remain unconvinced about the extra up front costs and maintenance of good quality timber or aluminium windows against pvc. But given concerns over end of life recycling of plastics and the use of environmentally polluting plastic material in their manufacture we are trying to move to plastic free approach in our specification of these elements.

Future proofing your home through the the addition of a ground floor shower room can be easily achieved by re-planning dead areas of space such as hallways/ pantry / closets commonly found in properties older than 40 years. Minor structural alterations can open the areas up allowing the re-planning to take place and often results in the creation of adjacent open plan living spaces. We never like to think about getting older but having an accessible shower room really helps with independent living when we reach that time of our lives.

We have project which started in September, and despite all efforts it was not possible to get it wind and watertight before the winter storms hit.  It's always worth considering postponing construction to the period between Easter to Autumn especially if you are still staying in the property whilst work is underway. No one is living in the property we are extending. But it's still demoralising fighting the weather as well as trying to make progress.