Extend your House with a Practical & Beautiful Conservatory

If you are considering adding something tasteful to your home for enjoyment there are many choices out there today. It is important to consider what you and your family would enjoy the most and how much you can afford to spend. Finding a way to add something to a house that gives pleasure and enjoyment to all is a unique decision that requires input from everyone in the household. Also, you will need to consider how much you will budget for this addition.

A smart and flattering way to extend the house is to try a Conservatory. A conservatory is a special type of home extension that truly adds variety and beauty to the home. It is added to the home to be used as a sunroom or a greenhouse. This choice would be up to you and your family’s preferences. A sunroom is a nice way to enjoy the sunlight in an enclosed area that is beautifully constructed and will allow for lovely afternoon teas or times of relaxation.

Using conservatories for a greenhouse purpose is also a delightful idea for those that enjoy growing plants in a lovely environment. The plants will thrive in the conservatory because of the availability of natural sunlight and also rain. It allows the plants to get the nourishment they need in a safe and enclosed environment. It’s also a great way to get the family involved in tending plants and using the greenhouse for that will allow for time to be spent together on this hobby.

A conservatory is especially quaint because you can have it in a variety of designs to suit your needs. There are popular Victorian designs that make the structure look beautiful and regal at the same time. They do have the design of what is known as traditional Victorian architecture. Some of the other conservatories are made of different materials that allow for a custom or unique look that will stand out as something special. The design of the conservatories will be up to what you and your family like in regards to appearance and material.

You can have your own conservatory installed by using the services of a professional installation company that knows exactly how to construct yours the way you want it on your house. If you are interested in learning more about a Wakefield Conservatory for your home please call us or visit our website at http://www.envywindowsltd.co.uk/conservatories/

Free 36mm Triple Glazed Units Fitted To All Our Windows

Envy Windows is pleased to announce our offer – they will be having free 36mm triple glazed units for 1 month only. We specialise on all kinds of glass including windows for doors, conservatories, canopies and car ports. We also do replacement fascias and soffits and are proud to be the only glass business in the area that offers an exceptional guarantee. While others offer a 10 year guarantee on frames and a 5 year guarantee on glass, we are happy to give our clients a 15 year guarantee on everything. In addition to that, we offer free annual service on all windows that we install for the full 15 years.

Our range of products is wide. For windows, we offer different window styles including casement windows, tilt-turn windows, bi-fold windows, sash windows, uni-blind windows and more. We are also famous for excellent window finishes. Some of the most commonly installed finishes are white PVC windows, cream PVC windows, light oak windows, rosewood and uPVC widows. If clients cannot find the window finish of their choice on the website they can call and place a special order.

Triple glazed glass comes with several benefits. The first and most important is how much it can save homeowners in heating costs. It acts as additional insulation meaning once a home is heated there is minimum energy loss. Over time this can reduce the utility budget significantly. It also greatly improves the look of any building where it is installed. As for their other products, Envy Windows has ensured that they are 100% safe for the environment and in order to support the local economy all their products are British made. They also deal purely with products that are 100% lead free.

For customers who have double glazed windows that have misted up over time, there is no need to change them because Envy Windows has technicians that can restore them back to new. Our guarantee is that if they cannot fix them we don’t charge the client anything at all.

Those wishing to take advantage of the free triple glazed windows offer or find out more about other products at Envy Windows can call them on 01924891881 or visit their website, http://www.envywindowsltd.co.uk/.

Conservatories - make the most of the space in your home

Today it is not easy to come about a home with a large garden in the UK. On the other hand most residents are constantly getting tired of staying indoors since they don’t have enough space in their homes where they can bask and enjoy views of their gardens. It is for this reason that most are tirelessly searching for alternatives in which they can add natural light to their homes and at the same time increase their spaces without paying hefty prices for a lavish garden.

One of the best and most beneficial options is getting a conservatory. Conservatories are not only getting popular due to their cheap prices but due to their huge benefits over extensions and conversions. With a conservatory, you can get the most exquisite view of your garden from your home windows, add the maximum amount of natural light to your home and also enhance utilization of space around your home.

A conservatory will significantly increase your home space giving you incredible views to your garden regardless of the season or weather. It doesn’t matter whether you want to bask in the sun, read a newspaper or spend quality time with your family a conservatory will provide you with a ‘close to nature’ experience while offering you the safety and comfort of being indoors.

For you to get the most out of your conservatory, it is always good to make it as unique as possible and also personalize it to your own requirements. Incorporate your favorite materials so as to get a conservatory of your liking. Blend the conservatory with the style of your home; the most appropriate space being your living space. You will therefore make your living space even more spacious in that you can hold any activity in it and can be used for any function regardless of the season. A conservatory is utilized all year long since it is an awesome place to relax during summer and it could also be heated up and made use of in the cold months of winter.

Bespoke the best way to get good quality for your cash is getting a conservatory. For you to get a durable conservatory, opt for professionally built ones since they will be incorporated with only top quality and affordable equipment. You could choose between the Victorian, Edwardian, Lean-To among various other types of conservatories.

Other than just adding extra space at home, a conservatory is also preferred since it creates unique views to the garden and also adding an impressive amount of light to your home.

Ring our friendly team on 01924 891 881 and discuss how we can help design and build the conservatory of your dreams

Upvc doors and windows maintenance

There is a need of maintaining PVC windows and doors clean and dry to avoid problems such as sticking, corrosion or even rotting. Frequent washing will not only prolong the lifespan of your windows and composite doors but also ensure that your house receives ample lighting. It is advisable of you to clean PVC doors and windows at least two or three times a year and ensure that you lubricate the moving parts regularly; this is how you can go about it.


Clean with mild detergent. To ensure that you remove all the dirt and sticky grime, use a warm soap solution and detergent to give your windows and doors a sparkling new shine. If they are extremely dirty you can opt to use a cream cleaner but never use abrasive materials including scouring pads, ammonia products or washing up liquid since they can easily damage the glass or even degrade the weather seals.


Remove debris in the door frame. Thoroughly clean up the door frame removing any build up grit and debris to keep them functioning appropriately. The same case applies to window tracks. Ensure you remove all dead insects, cob webs and any other materials. For hard built up dirt, you can opt to use a vacuum cleaner.


Check out all hinges and locking points. Too see to it that your doors and windows are safe and secure, remove any dirt in the locks or hinges and any materials that could hinder their movement. A light application lubricant will help sliding doors and windows moving freely.


When it comes to repairing your windows, go for double glazing insulation since it reduces heat loss through the window thus improving thermal comfort in your house. It also reduces external noise and amount of condensation building up in cold weather.


Homeowners looking forward to see to it that their uPVC doors and windows last long and serve a welcoming sign to any guest, they have to ensure that they regularly clean and repair them.


Envy Windows can help, call us today on 01924 891 881 to book an appointment and one of our representatives will visit your property to assess the work required.

I need to replace my front doors and windows FAST!

There are a number of different reasons why you might need to replace composite doors and windows in your home quickly. For example, the doors could be damaged by the weather. Maybe you damaged them through an accident. Maybe there was a break-in.

Another reason could just be you have strong weather like a hurricane or a flood or a typhoon or a blizzard or anything else that could cause damage to your house coming. Everyone knows that weather in England, especially along the coast, can be a problem.

This is why it’s important to get some replacement windows and doors. One particular concern for this is just winter. If you have summer windows on your house and you have winter coming in quickly, then you absolutely need to get some new windows that have the double glazing.

The key with making your home ready for winter is to have the double pane effect. Basically, you need to make sure the warm air stays in, and the cold air stays out. You may need to do this quickly if you realize it’s a problem right before the winter months start coming in.

The two panes on the windows make it so that the warm air has more difficult escaping and the cold air won’t be able to come in. The only effective way to replace your doors and windows quickly is to get a service to come in and do it for you. This is because they are going to have access to a number of things that you probably won’t have access to in general.

For example, they will have years of experience with doing things in tandem together with other members of the team. If you need doors and windows replaced, this often requires multiple people in order to do it efficiently and to get it right the first time.

These people will also have access to equipment for getting everything installed right. They will have access and knowledge concerning materials. They will know everything about exactly what kind of doors and windows you need for your particular needs and your particular house.

And in fact, the right company will likely have experience doing the exact kind of replacement job that you need before. For example, replacing doors and windows for the winter months is likely something that these types of companies have experience doing on a regular basis.

If you try to do all of this yourself then the chances that you are going to do it really slowly, or even worse, do it incorrectly, go way up.

 Envy Windows can help, call us today on 01924 891 881 to book an appointment and one of our representatives will visit your property to assess the work required.

Triple glazing, Why ?

Why You Should Consider Triple Glazing
In the recent past, the concept of triple glazing was only used in colder regions and in a few grand design houses that boasted of the most sophisticated features. Today, however, things have changed and it is becoming popular in many houses across the UK, thanks to the numerous benefits that it offers.

What is Triple Glazing?
While double glazing feature two glass panes separated by thin layer of air, triple glazing uses three panes (instead of one or two) of glass sandwiched together with air gaps in between. Some people may incorporate gases such as argon to increase the performance and efficiency.

What Are The Benefits Of Triple Glazing?
·         Thermal performance: The design of triple glazed glasses allows them to reduce the amount of heat escaping from your house in cold weather and to reduce the amount of heat entering the house during warmer months. They also protect you from harmful solar rays. In a nutshell, they will keep your house cooler during summer and warmer during winter.

·         Noise Reduction: These glasses also deaden exterior noise. This is especially significant for people living close to roads or other noisy areas.

·         Triple glazing also protects your furniture, flooring, and decorations. These glasses are designed to reduce UV transmissions which generally contribute to the fading of your interiors, flooring, and furniture.

·         Triple glazing also reduces carbon emission and therefore suitable for environment conscious individuals

·         Additionally, since triple glazed glasses are warmer, they reduce the chances of interior condensation forming in your windows or composite doors.

Although older triple glazed window models tended to be bulky and a bit challenging to operate, new models have been designed to curb all these challenges. Additionally, today’s triple glazed windows also come with invisible low emissivity coating to improve their performance. So if you are a homeowner looking for further improvement of your windows or composite doors, triple glazing is the way to go.

 Envy Windows can help, call us today on 01924 891 881 to book an appointment and one of our representatives will visit your property to assess the work required.

Double Glazing repairs HOW TO

You have noticed that there is condensation on your double glazed windows; is the solution to remove and replace the panes, change the frame or just do repairs? If you are very good at DIY, you can attempt to repair. The best way to go about it is to find out where the problem is – is it the frame or the glass itself?

This is quite complicated if you have never done it before. If the glass is the problem you need to take it out, measure the frame for exact dimensions for the new glass and then buy and replace. If it is the frame, you may want to remove the glass, replace the frame and then place the glass back in it.

To do this you have to take out the glazing beads. These are usually located on the inside so use a putty knife to reach them. Keep in mind the sequence with which you take them out because you will need to place them back in the same sequence. You then need to put in the glazing packers, the gasket, the glass and beads. As you can see, it can get quite complex if you don’t have the necessary experience

That is why it is recommended that you call in a professional double glazing repair service to do it for you. For one thing, they may save you money by repairing instead of replacing the entire system. Secondly, most good double glazing repair companies offer a warranty on their work which means that they have to do the job very well because they don’t want to suffer the cost of coming back for another repair.

Lastly, a professional service has all the necessary expertise to do a good job; they have technicians who do this kind of work all the time so you can be sure that they will get the job done right.

Envy Windows can help, call us today on 01924 891 881 to book an appointment and one of our representatives will visit your property to assess the work required.