Sash windows When were they invented? There isn’t really a date for the invention of sash windows. They’re thought to have originated in the 17th century in Europe. Becaming popular with the English aristocracy, they loved to mirror their stylish European cousins. They allowed for larger openings and were more attractive in the grand country…
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Why choose composite doors Did you know blue was the most popular colour for a front door when trying to sell your house? Random fact aside, you can have pretty much any colour you like these days with composite doors. We supply and install lots of doors, UPVC and Composite. Not quite sure what the…
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Do you need planning permission for a Conservatory? We often get asked do we need planning permission for a conservatory? There are some rules and regulations you’ll need to be aware of when building your conservatory. There are general building regulations. They ensure that your conservatory is safe and secure for anyone using it. Then…
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What you need to know about a bespoke conservatory Here on the blog, we have taken a closer look at some of the different conservatories on offer. These include Edwardian, Victorian, Traditional and Pavilion. This time, it’s the turn of our bespoke conservatory. A popular choice for customers with a little something different in mind.…
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Why choose a small local company? We all use huge companies on an almost daily basis; Sainsbury’s, Amazon and Apple to name a few. Building upon their own strengths over decades of history. Sainsbury’s is well over a hundred years old. They’ve built business empires with staggering numbers of employees across the globe. That makes…
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FENSA Registered Installers FENSA Registered Installers, grand title, but what does it mean to you? You will see on the bottom of our website we sport a FENSA Registration number. You might have seen us talk about it in our social media. But what actually is it and why is it so important? In a…
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Making it up as we go Why conservatory manufacturers RTE Fabrications use in-house manufacturing Conservatory manufacturers RTE Fabrications, are not a huge multinational corporation. We keep our operations focused and tightly controlled by handling everything ourselves. We don’t outsource or use outside companies, and manufacturing is one of the many things we keep a tight…
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Why are so many local people buying conservatories? Conservatories In Blackurn Originally invented by the Romans. They used them to look after exotic plants and fruits. (Conservato means to store and preserve, while ory means ‘a place for’.) Today around 1 in 5 households in Britain have one. They’ve evolved into structures with a far…
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The benefits of UPVC windows What are UPVC windows? UPVC stands for Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride. Sometimes known as rigid PVC because it doesn’t flex. It’s a safe and stable material. Alternative uses for it include dental retainers and sporting mouthguards. UPVC has been the material of choice for windows over the last several years. It’s…
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How we design your conservatory Conservatory design In this blog, we’re taking a closer look at our conservatory design service. You can choose from an existing model in our range. Or you can opt for a completely bespoke design. There are certain standards you can expect from our five-star service. We have conservatory design ideas…
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