In the ongoing search for carbon neutrality and environmental sustainability; it is now required by law that your window and door manufacturer shows you calculated U-values on your new units. Building regulations also state that the final U-value for any new unit must not exceed 1.6 w/m2K; except is certain (typically historic) housing authorities. What read more
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Regenerating a Listed Shop-Front in two Weeks
July 13, 2011 – 9:28 am
Giorgio Reggiani – Sadlergate, Derby In 2011, Derby County Council made available funds for regeneration of traditional shop-fronts in Derby city centre. The owner of Giorgio Reggiani, a local retail shop with a focus on high quality men’s clothing, took the opportunity to revamp his premises. Gowercroft Ltd. were contacted by the architect chosen for read more
SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS (SGG) brand PLANITHERM
July 6, 2011 – 12:44 pm
Groundbreaking Glass or Marketing Stunt? As you may have noticed over the past few months, the PLANITHERM brand is being actively advertised in the UK-marketplace both on prime-time TV and on the radio. The advertising consists of two women, Pam and Fern, discussing the installation of PLANITHERM windows in a neighbours house. To complement this read more