If you’re lucky enough to live in one of Oxford’s 18 conservation areas, each of which has its own distinctive, unique character, we fully understand the sensitivities of replacement windows. We’ve worked on numerous historic properties across the city and beyond, and are ideally placed to advise you on all relevant permissions needed.
Energy Efficiency
TIPS FOR SAVING MONEY THIS WINTER
To maximise the energy efficiency of your windows, firstly, reduce draughts and heat loss by making sure your windows fit well and add draught strips to reduce heat loss. Secondly, add insulated blinds or curtains to retain as much heat as possible inside the home.
Windows & Doors: The Benefits of Choosing a Local Company
As if choosing new windows and doors wasn’t complicated enough, one also needs to decide whether to go local or choose one of the big national brands to supply and install them. Over the last few years, life as we knew it has changed in many ways, resulting in many...
What’s the difference between French Windows and Casement Windows?
Here at Isis Windows, people often ask us about the difference between French windows and casement windows. It’s true that both styles of windows are pretty similar, so appreciating the differences between the two can be confusing. Here’s our (hopefully) helpful guide...
How to Know When it’s Time to Replace Your Sash Windows?
They’re an attractive feature and a great way of adding character to a property, but knowing when it’s time to replace your sash windows can feel challenging. Equally, it’s a big investment and understandably you may feel reluctant to make it unless and until you...
Patio Door Trends 2020
Patio doors have done a lot to break down the barriers between indoors and outside, and boost the popularity of outdoor living, as have our recent hot summers – but what are the key patio door trends emerging this year? What are Patio Doors? Patio doors come in many...
A Guide to Choosing a Double Glazing Company
If your windows are due a major upgrade, and you need to set about choosing a double glazing company, it can seem an initially daunting prospect. But the unfortunate reality is that with winter in full swing, any issues, from leaks when it rains to chilly draughts and...
How to ensure your home improvements pay their way
If you’re looking to increase the value of your home with home improvements and following the general trend of improving rather than moving, it is important that these improvements pay off and return a profit. There are many options when it comes to renovating your...
Which home improvements will add value to your home?
Two in five of us will be looking to improve our homes in 2019, according to one new study. This is, of course, in keeping with the current preference for ‘improving not moving’, given the uncertainty over Brexit and so on. For many, boosting the price tag of their...
Why Spring & Summer is the best time to replace windows in your home
If you’re thinking about replacing the windows in your property, of course this is something you can do whenever you like, no matter what season it is. But there are a number of reasons why this time of year is perfect for getting them done. Breaths of fresh air If...