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Alpha Facilities Group Limited

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Alpha have completed many projects and refurbishments securing and improving commercial and domestic premises for over 30 years, priding ourselves not only on the quality of goods we supply but expert fitting, and overall customer satisfaction.

All properties we work in are occupied to some degree, some by vulnerable adults or children. Respect for the home and the customer is key. Maintaining a safe and secure environment for the customer and our workforce drives our Code of Conduct. We expect anyone working in a property to follow our Code of Conduct for working in occupied properties, which includes a focus on security and supporting vulnerable customers. Sources such as the Tenant Services Authority have been used to develop this Code. Operatives are trained using role play and toolbox talks to understand the need for care and attention.

Alpha Glass offer for their clients a Glass safety analysis & report service
Emergency response service
First time fix
National coverage controlled from central hub
Glass polishing service as an alternative to re-glazing
Replacement Locks

All jobs are monitored and feedback is recorded and reviewed on a daily basis, including:

Rapid Response times
Staff politeness and courteousness
Works completed to customers satisfaction
All work areas are tidy and left as found
Complaints handling is dealt with and resolved with 48 hours
Customer support experience
10 Year guarantee on all UPVC windows & doors

Alpha Glass & Glazing Key business offering:

Highly experience Technicians
Consistent high levels of service
Market leading response times in both emergency & reactive
Head Office ‘hub’ in the UK Midlands
National commercial & domestic glazing service 24/7

Anglian Building Products

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With 50 years experience in the Home Improvement market, manufacturing your tailor made products in our UK factory, you can rest assured that you are transforming your home with a reliable brand. We are a National Company providing a local service with over 100 local showrooms. With over 1 million happy customers all over the country, Anglian Home Improvements is one of the market leaders in double and triple glazing, front and back doors, conservatories, orangeries, roof products and more .

  • National company- Local service
  • Home Improvements – Windows, Doors, Conservatories, Orangeries, Extensions, Rooftrim & Garage Doors
  • Robust & solid Guarantees on all our products
  • Over 1 million customers, we are highly recommended
  • Bespoke products-Made in Britain

Bootle Glass Co Ltd

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Glazing Contractors covering the Commercial , Industrial and domestic Markets. We cover all aspects of Glass & Glazing ranging from mirrors to bevelled and sandblasted glass. We manufacture our own double glazed units as well as Commercial aluminium windows , doors and shopfronts . We also Supply & Fit windows and doors in PVCu and aluminium. Specialising in Leaded Lights both restoration and new commissions. We have a fully stocked Trade Counter open every week day.

  • Glazing
  • Glass
  • Mirrors
  • Double Glazed Units
  • Pyro Glass

ASHI Group Ltd

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With 50 years experience in the Home Improvement market, manufacturing your tailor made products in our UK factory, you can rest assured that you are transforming your home with a reliable brand. We are a National Company providing a local service with over 100 local showrooms. With over 1 million happy customers all over the country, Anglian Home Improvements is the market leader in double glazing and triple glazing, front and back doors, conservatories, orangeries, roof products and more .

  • National company- Local service
  • Home Improvements – Windows, Doors, Conservatories, Orangeries, Extensions, Rooftrim & Garage Doors
  • Robust & solid Guarantees on all our products
  • Over 1 million customers, we are highly recommended
  • Bespoke products-Made in Britain

Excel Glass Ltd

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Excel Glass specialises in Glass Solutions and is based a couple of minutes from Boucher Road in Belfast. Established in 1981, we have been trading in Northern Ireland for over 40 years. We manufacture and sell from a 56,000 sq ft purpose-built premises which houses a state of the arts showroom. We offer our services to the building trade, hotels, shops, government departments and of course the general public. We specialise in everything from uPVC Windows & Composite Doors to Bespoke Glass, Conservatories, Balustrades and much more in Belfast.

ASHI Group Ltd

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With 50 years experience in the Home Improvement market, manufacturing your tailor made products in our UK factory, you can rest assured that you are transforming your home with a reliable brand. We are a National Company providing a local service with over 100 local showrooms. With over 1 million happy customers all over the country, Anglian Home Improvements is the market leader in double glazing and triple glazing, front and back doors, conservatories, orangeries, roof products and more .

  • National company- local service
  • Home Improvements – Windows, Doors, Conservatories, Orangeries, Extensions, Rooftrim & Garage Doors
  • Robust & solid Guarantees on all our products
  • Over 1 million customers, we are highly recommended
  • Bespoke products-Made in Britain

Great Yarmouth Glass Ltd

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* Established in 1952.
* Suppliers & installers of PVCu windows, doors & conservatories.
* BFRC Authorised Retailer of Energy Rated Windows.
*Certass Registered Installers.
* Suppliers of Pilkington & Solaglas Insulating Glass Units.
* Serving local government, building contractors & general public.

  • Commercial aluminium shop fronts
  • Glass merchants & glazing contractors
  • Composite – PVCu & Bi-Folding Doors
  • Secondary glazing systems
  • Large showroom with retail counter

ASHI Group Ltd

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With 50 years experience in the Home Improvement market, manufacturing your tailor made products in our UK factory, you can rest assured that you are transforming your home with a reliable brand. We are a National Company providing a local service with over 100 local showrooms. With over 1 million happy customers all over the country, Anglian Home Improvements is the market leader in double glazing and triple glazing, front and back doors, conservatories, orangeries, roof products and more .

  • National company- local service
  • Home Improvements – Windows, Doors, Conservatories, Orangeries, Extensions, Rooftrim & Garage Doors
  • Robust & solid Guarantees on all our products
  • Over 1 million customers, we are highly recommended
  • Bespoke products-Made in Britain

Hadrian Window Systems Ltd

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Hadrian Window Systems is committed to offering a complete service before, during and after installation. A client’s relationship with the Company begins with competitively priced and detailed quotations, and continues after installation is complete, to ensure total satisfaction.

  • PVCu Windows, Doors & Conservatories
  • Hybrid Windows & Doors
  • Glazed Fire Rated Soloutions
  • Structural Glass Assemblies
  • Secondary Glazing

ASHI Group Ltd

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With 50 years experience in the Home Improvement market, manufacturing your tailor made products in our UK factory, you can rest assured that you are transforming your home with a reliable brand. We are a National Company providing a local service with over 100 local showrooms. With over 1 million happy customers all over the country, Anglian Home Improvements is the market leader in double glazing and triple glazing, front and back doors, conservatories, orangeries, roof products and more .

  • National company- Local service
  • Home Improvements – Windows, Doors, Conservatories, Orangeries, Extensions, Rooftrim & Garage Doors
  • Robust & solid Guarantees on all our products
  • Over 1 million customers, we are highly recommended
  • Bespoke products-Made in Britain

ASHI Group Ltd

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With 50 years experience in the Home Improvement market, manufacturing your tailor made products in our UK factory, you can rest assured that you are transforming your home with a reliable brand. We are a National Company providing a local service with over 100 local showrooms. With over 1 million happy customers all over the country, Anglian Home Improvements is the market leader in double glazing and triple glazing, front and back doors, conservatories, orangeries, roof products and more .

  • National company- Local service
  • Home Improvements – Windows, Doors, Conservatories, Orangeries, Extensions, Rooftrim & Garage Doors
  • Robust & solid Guarantees on all our products
  • Over 1 million customers, we are highly recommended
  • Bespoke products-Made in Britain

ASHI Group Ltd

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With 50 years experience in the Home Improvement market, manufacturing your tailor made products in our UK factory, you can rest assured that you are transforming your home with a reliable brand. We are a National Company providing a local service with over 100 local showrooms. With over 1 million happy customers all over the country, Anglian Home Improvements is the market leader in double glazing and triple glazing, front and back doors, conservatories, orangeries, roof products and more .

  • National company- Local service
  • Home Improvements – Windows, Doors, Conservatories, Orangeries, Extensions, Rooftrim & Garage Doors
  • Robust & solid Guarantees on all our products
  • Over 1 million customers, we are highly recommended
  • Bespoke products-Made in Britain

Crystal Home Improvements (Head Office)

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ABOUT CRYSTAL

Crystal Home Improvements covers London, the Home Counties and the South East of England yet despite this we are the 17th largest window fabricator and installer in the UK (source: Insight Data).

Established in 1995 Crystal is a family-oriented business and enjoys an unblemished trading history of 22 years.

Putting customers first is at the heart of the Crystal philosophy, hence our emphasis on training and our “Treating Customers Fairly” policy. “The Crystal Way” ensures world-class customer service in fulfilment of orders, as well as prompt after-sales service and providing total peace of mind through our comprehensive “no quibble” 10 year guarantee.

We can maintain our high standards because we control every stage of the process ourselves. Crystal windows and doors are manufactured at our own premises in Romford. Our own personnel carry out each stage of the process from the manufacture of our products, installation and after-sales service.

We are a responsible and ethical company which believes in providing the very best products and service, as shown by our current 96.4% recommendation rate on the Review Centre website and 9.1 out of 10 Trust Score rating.

We are members of TrustMark, the Double Glazing and Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme, FENSA and the Glass & Glazing Federation. This gives our customers complete peace of mind and protection.

We have also created a range of finance packages to help our customers, including low-rate finance and a “Buy Now, Pay Later” package enabling buyers to defer payment for 12 months.

OUR PRODUCTS

Our main products are:

• High energy rated double glazed windows (A + for standard casements)
• A huge range of composite and panelled external doors
• Bi-fold doors
• Porches
• Garage doors
• Rooftec insulated conservatory roof replacement panels
• Roofline products including fascias, soffits, bargeboards and guttering

Whatever your window requirement, Casement, Tilt & Turn, Sliding Sash or Bay, Crystal is able to satisfy you. Our priority is to ensure we always deliver in 3 objectives; great aesthetic looks to enhance your home coupled with great energy efficiency and high security too. Crystal is one of the leading providers of PVCu doors in the UK. Our doors come in a range of shapes and sizes made to measure the requirements of your household. Using the latest production techniques, our innovative range of PVCu doors ensure your security with a locking system that is second-to-none, offering a 6-point system incorporating anti-bump, anti-stick, anti-snap and anti-drill lock cylinders. Crystal always use the highest quality materials including only using Pilkington glass.

Our very popular and current PVCu patio and bi-fold doors are slim-line, smart and very durable, they let in light and give a room a clear view to the space outside.

A new product we are particularly excited about is our Rooftec insulated conservatory roof replacement panels which are an innovative solution to the classic Too Hot, Too Cold problem many conservatory owners will recognise. No other solution is as effective, affordable, quick and flexible as Rooftec from Crystal. Every Rooftec roof is tailor-made to fit each conservatory and can be fitted in a single day. The roof panels have fantastic insulation properties turning the conservatory into a comfortable room useable 365 days a year, come snow or heat wave.

ASHI Group Ltd

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With 50 years experience in the Home Improvement market, manufacturing your tailor made products in our UK factory, you can rest assured that you are transforming your home with a reliable brand. We are a National Company providing a local service with over 100 local showrooms. With over 1 million happy customers all over the country, Anglian Home Improvements is the market leader in double glazing and triple glazing, front and back doors, conservatories, orangeries, roof products and more .

  • National company- Local service
  • Home Improvements – Windows, Doors, Conservatories, Orangeries, Extensions, Rooftrim & Garage Doors
  • Robust & solid Guarantees on all our products
  • Over 1 million customers, we are highly recommended
  • Bespoke products-Made in Britain

Deceuninck Limited

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Deceuninck helps build a sustainable home. Based on our core technologies of PVC extrusion and patented Twinson material, we create innovative building solutions for windows & doors, outdoor living, roofline & cladding, and interior. Our solutions meet today’s demand for timeless and elegant design, while striving to achieve the lowest possible ecological footprint.

The window and door systems we design and manufacture feature high insulation values for the best energy performance and long-lasting, colour-fast finishes for years of low maintenance.
Our outdoor living solutions feature our remarkable, PEFC-certified Twinson. This innovative and 100% recyclable material combines the best qualities of wood and PVC.
Deceuninck’s roofline and cladding range contributes to higher insulating values, is low maintenance and adds long-lasting elegance to homes and office buildings. When combined with insulation, Deceuninck’s cladding products present the perfect total concept for a well-insulated and comfortable home.
For interior applications, we offer a wide range of PVC window boards, wall and ceiling covering products available in contemporary as well as traditional styles, and a broad variety of Deceuninck colours and finishes.

Not only do our products contribute to a sustainable home, they are designed and manufactured according to a controlled closed loop philosophy that includes a service life of 50 years or more, as well as recycling and reuse at end of life.

Deceuninck is one of the top 3 players in Europe in its sector. We are active in more than 75 countries across Europe, North America and Asia, and are home to 2,821 employees – of which 670 in Belgium – working in 35 production and/or sales facilities. Deceuninck is listed on the Euronext stock exchange, and realised worldwide sales of over 558 million euro in 2010.

  • Innovation: We are here to develop engineered materials in PVC and wood composites.
  • Ecology: We are here to help you build a home that is more energy-efficient to live in.
  • Design: We are here to help you to express your own style.
  • We are here to build a sustainable ‘home’ for our people and our Customers

ASHI Group Ltd

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With 50 years experience in the Home Improvement market, manufacturing your tailor made products in our UK factory, you can rest assured that you are transforming your home with a reliable brand. We are a National Company providing a local service with over 100 local showrooms. With over 1 million happy customers all over the country, Anglian Home Improvements is the market leader in double glazing and triple glazing, front and back doors, conservatories, orangeries, roof products and more .

  • National company- local service
  • Home Improvements – Windows, Doors, Conservatories, Orangeries, Extensions, Rooftrim & Garage Doors
  • Robust & solid Guarantees on all our products
  • Over 1 million customers, we are highly recommended
  • Bespoke products-Made in Britain

ASHI Group Ltd

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With 50 years experience in the Home Improvement market, manufacturing your tailor made products in our UK factory, you can rest assured that you are transforming your home with a reliable brand. We are a National Company providing a local service with over 100 local showrooms. With over 1 million happy customers all over the country, Anglian Home Improvements is the market leader in double glazing and triple glazing, front and back doors, conservatories, orangeries, roof products and more .

  • National company- local service
  • Home Improvements – Windows, Doors, Conservatories, Orangeries, Extensions, Rooftrim & Garage Doors
  • Robust & solid Guarantees on all our products
  • Over 1 million customers, we are highly recommended
  • Bespoke products-Made in Britain

East Grinstead Glass Works Ltd

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East Grinstead Glass pride ourselves on listening to our customers and endeavouring to meet their needs.
Small Family Run Business
Established 36 Years
Double Glazing & Conservatory Specialists

  • PVC-U Windows & Doors
  • Aluminium Windows & Doors
  • Conservatories
  • All Types of Glass Cut To Size
  • Leaded Light Repairs

Thousands seek advice on botched home improvements

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Nearly 4,000 people contacted Citizens Advice with window or door fitting problems in 2016, and the national charity has advice on how to avoid a similar fate.

man on tiled roof installing window

Last year nearly 4,000 people contacted the Citizens Advice consumer service with problems related to having new windows or doors fitted in their homes, the national charity revealed this week.

In total the Citizens Advice consumer service assisted people with 40,000 problems related to home improvement or maintenance work in 2016. Two-thirds of those enquiries were about poor service, such as late completion of jobs or poor workmanship.

Gillian Guy, Chief Executive of Citizens Advice, said that thousands of people are seeking advice after home improvement jobs go bad.

“People trying to improve their homes are finding them in a worse state than before they started,” she said. “Dealing with botched jobs and unfinished work means many are left out of pocket and face huge disruptions to their lives.”

Citizens Advice recommends that people seek references before hiring a trader, and finding out if the trader/company is part of a trade body, as trade bodies have codes of practices and can help to resolve disputes if things go wrong. It also advises asking for a written contract and keeping copies of receipts.

Our advice – look for the GGF logo

MyGlazing.com urges all homeowners to use a GGF installer for their window or door home improvement work, as well as for other glass and glazing related work such as having a conservatory or new roofline installed.

This will ensure you not only get the job done right but you’ll also receive comprehensive consumer protection including free and automatic deposit protection and access to the GGF Conciliation Service in the unlikely event that a dispute arises.

The Glass and Glazing Federation is the leading trade body representing companies that make, supply or fit, glass and glazing related products in the UK. All GGF Member companies that sell directly to consumers must comply with the GGF Consumer Code of Practice
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What homeowners really think about energy efficient glazing

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We asked homeowners around the UK what they really think about glazing, home improvements, energy efficiency and more – here’s a first look at the results.

row of victorian houses, myglazing consumer survey

MyGlazing.com recently commissioned an independent survey of 2,000 homeowners, revealing useful insights into home improvements, energy efficiency knowledge and what house hunters look for when buying a property.

The research also delved into the understanding of Consumer Codes of Conduct, revealing that more knowledge is needed to arm homeowners with extra protection when making investments in home improvements.

James Lee, GGF Director of Marketing and Communications said: “With all the work the GGF and MyGlazing.com is doing to help homeowners improve their properties, it was important for us to gain a deeper understanding of property owners, their views, opinions and buying habits.

“The results have proved extremely insightful and interesting – from the measures people take to stay warm in their properties, through to how much they’re spending on essential home improvements vs non-essential items.

“We’ll be using the knowledge we’ve gained to ensure the Be Informed and Ideas sections of the MyGlazing.com website are relevant, helpful and exciting for those who want to use glass and glazing to breathe new life into their property.”

A selection of the headlines from the survey include:

Energy efficiency

  • 62% of consumers are unaware that more than 20% of heat energy in the home is lost through inefficient windows and doors
  • 37% are surprised to find that 23% of heat energy in the home is lost through inefficient windows and doors
  • 54% of homeowners have energy efficient windows and doors installed
  • Almost 75% would consider energy efficient windows and doors important when buying a new home
Related: A guide to energy efficient glazing

Consumer codes

  • 30% said they have referred to a Consumer Code of Practice when making a purchase
  • Only 17% said they have never heard of a Consumer Code of Practice
Related: The GGF Consumer Code of Practice

General consumer views

  • 57% would install new windows and doors to increase the value of their home; only 10% would never consider this as a means of increasing value
  • 67% of homeowners spent money on home improvements in 2016
  • Energy-saving tops the list of reasons why homeowners would install new windows, at 35%, whilst 25% say money-saving is their first priority and 14% want to keep out noise
  • 29% of homeowners will consider making home improvements in the next 18 months

Keep up to date with our blogs and news stories to find out more about the findings, and how the research can benefit you and your home.

How to keep your home cool in a heat wave

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window blinds open view of sunset

Feeling the heat before you’ve even walked out the door? Here are some handy tips to ensure your home stays cooler during the hot summer months.

1. Keep curtains and blinds closed

The simplest way to avoid the heat of the sun is to block it out. Close any curtains and blinds on the sun-exposed side of your home – and remember that this side may change throughout the day.

2. Avoid generating heat & humidity

When the mercury rises, it may be advisable to shelve those plans for an oven roast and opt for a cold salad instead. Similarly, cover pans on the stovetop and take shorter showers to avoid increasing your home’s humidity through the generation of steam.

3. Set trickle ventilators to the open position

With the sun’s heat dissipating at the end of the day, it’s natural to want to let the cooler night air into your home and even to leave windows open overnight.

In this case it is important to make sure security latches are set, or if you have trickle ventilators to simply verify these are in the open position – allowing cool air to flow in while maintaining the security of a closed window.

4. Use high efficiency lighting

The light bulbs in your home give off heat as well as light. Fluorescent and LED light bulbs generate significantly less heat than incandescent bulbs, so switching to these can make a real difference.

5. Open windows to create airflow

Opening windows on opposite sides of a room or your house can create a corridor for air to flow through, resulting in a refreshing breeze circulating in your home. Remember to consider the security requirements of any open windows to protect your property and possessions.

6. Investigate glazing solutions

If your home has air conditioning, insulating glass units such as double glazed or triple glazed window units can assist in keeping the air in your home cooler and minimise heat transfer from the outdoors entering via conduction. Solar control glass types are widely available if you are considering installing new windows.

7. Consider window film for your windows

Applying solar control film to your home’s windows can reduce the amount of the sun’s heat that penetrates through them and into your home. Talk to a glazing professional about whether window film could help keep your home cooler in summer.

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GGF Member companies offer a range of solutions to keep your home cooler during the summer (and warmer during the winter). Find a local GGF Member company

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