Old homes are often beautiful and full of character with many representing excellent structures and architectural designs from their own time period which makes them extremely unique, attracting a wide range of people to them. They feel homely which makes people want to live in them. This compared to some of the more modern homes is a very desirable feature when it comes to choosing a property and therefore they are often snapped up when they appear on the market. However, an old home may be ...

Nowadays most homes will have Double Glazing, whether that be in some of the windows or in the front or back door. However, many homes still have windows and doors that are not double glazed which can be negatively impacting your home in a number of ways. Double Glazing has numerous benefits when compared to old single paned windows and these benefits can be even more noticeable during the winter months. Old single pane windows will often allow a draught of cold air to pass through a home in...

Garage Doors are much more vital to a property than most homeowners think. A garage that is attached to a property can be viewed as a way of entry for potential thieves, especially when the door is old, damaged or weathered. Most garages nowadays are used for storing household items and various other tools and equipment such as bikes and therefore are seen as good targets for thieves, but often If attached to a house they will also allow for a thief to gain access to the property. This in its...

When it comes to home improvement projects, there are hundreds if not thousands of companies around the UK that can provide the services and products that you require. Scale this down further to your local area and you are looking at probably at least 10 companies to choose from depending on where you live. So, the big question for you is what company do you use to complete your home improvement project/projects. You want a business that you can trust to ensure your project is completed, profes...

At Countrywide Windows, we supply a range of home improvement products to customers around Somerset and beyond. Within our product range, we have multiple options when it comes to the material that each product is made up of. Today we are going to focus on windows which can be made up of PVCu, Timber or Aluminium. With this in mind, we are going to focus on Aluminium Windows and the benefits you can receive from this particular material when compared to other materials. Benefits of Aluminiu...

At Countrywide Windows, we often talk about the products we can supply to you and the benefits that each individual product brings to your home. This week, however, we are taking a step back, before you think about what products you want for your project, we are going to take a look at the many benefits that you will receive when you decide to improve your home. When choosing to improve your home it is often a difficult decision, not because you’re not sure what to improve but because there a...

UPVC Windows are extremely popular in the modern day, they are durable, secure, and a cost-effective choice when it comes to improving your property. Many homeowners purchase new UPVC Windows and then leave them to fight off the elements over the years without spending too much time looking after them. Maintaining UPVC Windows is extremely simple and doesn’t take up too much time, allowing you to maximise the lifespan and efficiency of your windows which will only benefit you in the future. ...

There are a number of ways to improve a property. There are larger projects such as conservatories and orangeries and there are smaller projects such as window and door replacements. However, one smaller home improvement product that is not often spoken about is Roof Lanterns and the many benefits that a Roof Lantern can bring to your home or commercial premises. What is a Roof Lantern?  A “Roof Lantern” has multiple names such as “Skylight”, “Roof Light” or “Glass Roof”. Th...

At Countrywide Windows, we specialise in home improvement projects throughout Somerset and the surrounding areas. The projects we deal with include Windows, Doors, Conservatories, Orangeries, Extensions, Skylights, Roofing and Fascia’s and Commercial Projects (curtain walling and shopfronts).   Today we are going take a specific look at the Doors we provide and install for our valued clients. Doors like other products we install have a wide range of styles, colours and finishes available to ...

At Countrywide Windows, we are always focused on providing the best products available in the market. This includes the best styles, materials and security to ensure we have a product that will suit every home improvement project. One vital aspect we look for in all of the products we supply is energy efficiency. This is an extremely valuable feature which is high on the list of requests that most of our clients want when planning their home improvement projects. Energy Efficient windows and do...

Nowadays when looking to improve a property, many people consider every aspect and benefit that the new project will bring to their home. With most products, there are short and long-term benefits ranging from increased insulation, better security and a long-life span. However, one of the most attractive benefits that any product can bring to your property in the long term is a ROI. What is a ROI? ROI is an abbreviation for Return on Investment which means in the future the project you compl...

With winter on its way, everyone is starting to prepare for the festive season and everything that is great about it. However, one thing that most people will overlook this winter is condensation and the potential hazards that come along with it. In this blog, we are going to help you avoid condensation this winter and in turn, eliminate the negative impact it can have on your property. What is Condensation? Condensation describes when a gas condenses back into a liquid and is more often used ...

At Countrywide Windows, we strive to make sure our clients are 100% satisfied with every project that we complete. If you aren’t happy then we aren’t happy and therefore we do everything in our power to ensure that your home improvement project not only meets but exceeds your expectations. We provide a quality and complete service to all of our clients. Handling all stages of the project from planning and building to installation and project completion. This ethos helps to save you time, mo...

Guttering is not something anyone tends to think of when it comes to improving their property. Most times anyone thinks about replacing a gutter is when it is either broken or clogged up, which can be a nuisance to any home. However, is it ideal to replace them before they break in order to save money on clean-up costs and potential damage to the property. Gutters funnel water off of the roof and away from your home, which protects your siding, windows, doors and foundations from water damage a...

Whether you are a looking forward to it or not the Winter is fast approaching and now is the time to think about how you want to and can improve your home this winter. After a magnificent summer, one of the best in a very long time, it won’t be long before the darker days set in and everyone starts battening down the hatches for the winter months ahead where a cosy night in is preferred to a late evening at the pub.  With this in mind, we are going to explore the products that would be best ...