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Our top tips for beating the winter chill at home
The recent cold snap saw the coldest start to spring in five years, thanks to the ‘Beast from the East’ and the Siberian weather front it brought, as snow engulfed huge swathes of the country. Clearly, it’s warmed up since then, but if you’re still shivering at home,...
Don’t let a fear of cowboy builders put you off improving your home!
In a recent report published in the Telegraph, the Federation of Master Builders issued a stark warning that a fear of ‘cowboy’ builders is putting up to a third of homeowners off improving their homes. The organisation, representing tradespeople in the industry, has...
Could equity release help you improve your home this spring?
We’re all hoping that spring is just around the corner. As the weather turns milder, it’s the perfect time of year to spruce up your home, whether you’re considering a new kitchen or bathroom, building an extension or replacing windows and doors. And if you’re on the...
What are the benefits of double glazing?
Unlike traditional, single-glazed windows which have one layer of glass and are usually encased in timber frames, double glazing windows have two layers of glass, just as their name suggests. They can come in a wide variety of different frame materials, from...
Key of the door for Isis Windows as we turn 21!
1997 was a particularly newsy year for the UK, with Blair winning his famous landslide victory. Diana, Princess of Wales, died that August, and Britain transferred Hong Kong to Chinese rule on July 1. It was also the year we at Isis Windows were formed - and we’ve...
Do replacement windows need planning permission?
If you’re among the many UK householders who’ve decided to enhance their home’s value with new windows, you may well be wondering whether you need planning permission to do this. The short answer is that the vast majority of properties don’t need planning permission...
Which colour front door offers the warmest welcome?
Whether you’re replacing your front door or just painting an existing portal, among the decisions to make is what colour to have. After all, the ability to put your own stamp on a place is widely seen as a key advantage of home ownership. According to one building...
What a composite door could do for your home
Not only is it the first thing a visitor sees on approaching your home, it’s your protection from the outside world. It’s also likely to be your home’s most-used portal. A composite door offers a quieter, more secure and warmer solution than the alternatives. What’s...
How to choose a front door
It’s the gateway to your home, creates that vital first impression and can do more than you may have realised to enhance your home’s value and what estate agents like to call ‘kerb appeal.’ Indeed, your front door says more about you than you may have realised. It’s a...
Planning permission in Oxford is changing – we’re here to help
Changes are on the cards for planning permission in some parts of Oxford, to do with replacing doors and windows. A study which Oxford City Council commissioned into preserving the historic nature of the North Oxford Victoria Suburb Area has led to recommendations for...
Staying safe as houses after the clocks have gone back
The clocks have gone well and truly back, making the nights longer as autumn deepens. It means that homeowners have more to worry about than just getting up or returning from work in the dark. Along with Halloween and Bonfire Night celebrations, and the Strictly...