RTE Fabrications are the leading home improvement experts in the Blackburn and Darwen region. We specialise in fitting quality double glazing. Plus, conservatories, conservatory solid roof systems and new composite uPVC doors. With over 10,000 satisfied customers during our trading history, your home is safe in our hands. The benefits of quality double glazing and…
Here at RTE Fabrications, we’ve supplied over 10,000 customers with quality, locally made additions to their homes – whether that’s beautiful doors and windows, or custom-built conservatories designed to delight for years to come. This week we’re taking a closer look at solid roofs – an increasingly popular pick with our conservatory customers. The benefits…
There are a lot of advantages that a conservatory can bring to your home, but one of the biggest ones is the addition of extra space. Whether it’s the room you need to breathe or you’ve already got a specific plan in mind for it, this extra space can be useful in a whole host…
The ability to trap heat is one of the most well-known advantages of a well-designed conservatory and one of the main ways they make such a worthy addition to your home. But how exactly do they do it? Well, to sum it up in a phrase: it’s the Greenhouse Effect. Right off the bat, there’s…
Building regs for conservatories Before you start building your conservatory, there are a couple of things to be aware of. The legislation is basically split into two categories: planning permission and building regulations. To sum them up, planning permission is concerned with the way the construction of your building affects the surrounding area, whereas building…
Front doors are something we all take for granted. After all, none of us have lived for any length of time in a house without doors! But you don’t stop to consider how much they do for us. This week, we delve into what a front door can do for us, and how difficult it…
Winter conservatory care It’s time to consider winter conservatory care. Has the weather turned cold and wintery? It’s time to consider how you can prepare your conservatory to survive the season without any damage. Treated properly, your conservatory should be a room for the whole year. Follow our tips to make the most of it…
Pavilion Conservatory We are taking a closer look at the various styles of conservatories. What they are? Which properties do they suit best? How do I get one installed? This article, it’s the turn of the classic pavilion conservatory. What is a Pavilion Conservatory? A pavilion conservatory, otherwise known as a gable or gable-end conservatory…
Orangery v’s conservatory: What’s the difference? Been thinking about getting a conservatory? It’s possible that you’ll have seen orangery come up once or twice in your research. They sound like very similar buildings. The visual differences aren’t always that obvious either, so it’s easy to get the two confused. So, what exactly are the differences…
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…