Colour is an extremely vital aspect when it comes to your home improvement projects. Whether you are installing new windows, doors, skylights, a conservatory or an orangery, colour should be at the forefront of your thinking because it could be the defining point in the outcome of the project from a visual point of view. Choose the right colour and your project will look beautiful and catch the eye of neighbours and friends alike. But, if you choose the wrong colour it will stick out like a sore...

When people think of UPVC windows they often think of the white colour that has become the go-to colour for these windows, but what most people don’t know is that you can get grey UPVC windows as well. The low-cost and durability are still huge benefits that are associated with Grey UPVC windows and not much changes at all when compared to the white version, it is merely a fashion addition and something to catch the eye. UPVC windows are known for their functionality and reliability but unt...

Countrywide Windows are experts in the design, supply and installation of a wide range of windows throughout Bridgwater, Somerset and beyond, for both commercial and domestic properties. The windows supplied by Countrywide can be tailor-made to match your specific requirements – whether you are looking to improve heat insulation, security or enhance the overall appearance of your property, Countrywide Windows can help. Our products can cater to numerous budgets, tastes and properties. Coun...

In the past conservatories were always extremely popular as they looked beautiful, allowed natural light to flood into the room from every angle and were perfect for the summer months. However, as the market has changed, grown and improved over the years we have seen a swing from glass conservatory roofs to solid orangery style roofs. This week we are going to take a look at this trend and the reasons there has been a shift from glass to solid roofs. The main reason for the shift is the unden...

Extensions are becoming less popular in the home improvement market thanks to the emergence of orangeries and conservatories. Yet there is still a large demand for them with many people choosing them to extend the space in their property. As spring has finally arrived, we are going to take a look at extensions and why now is the perfect time to get yours booked in, in order for it to be ready for the summer. When it comes to extensions there are a few things to consider that can extend the t...

Nowadays the Home improvement market is extremely competitive with hundreds and thousands of companies to choose from. Every company is looking to get a step ahead of its competitors by creating a unique selling point that can resonate with their clientele. There are a variety of ways a business can do this by specialising in certain products or materials, slashing prices or by creating unique and custom designs for their clients. In this article, we are going to look at what makes Countrywid...

Home improvement products, for the most part, have a long-life span unless anything unexpected happens. This life span though can be reduced thanks to the wear and tear that comes with the British weather over the years. This wear and tear can affect many products in many different ways and today we are going to look at conservatories, or more specifically, conservatory roofs. It is not often a whole conservatory will need to be replaced, more often it will be certain areas or parts that suffer...

Nowadays with so much choice available in the market when it comes to home improvement products, homeowners find it difficult to decide what areas of their properties they should work on. Others get a bit of a creative block and tend to look inside the box rather outside it and therefore limit the number of opportunities they have when it comes to their home. One major detail that is often overlooked is the space you have on the outskirts of your property including the garden/gardens and the sp...

The summer may seem like a few months away but like every year it creeps up faster than expected and many homeowners will be rushing to get their home improvement projects completed in time to enjoy them whilst the weather is nice. Now is the time to act to make sure your project is completed with plenty of time to spare, so when the beautiful weather arrives you don’t have to spend time stressing and rushing around in order to get your project completed. At Countrywide Windows, we are use...

FENSA is a government made Competent Person Scheme for the replacement of windows, doors, roof lanterns and roof lights in England and Wales that ensures windows and doors supplied and fitted comply with the relevant Building Regulations in order to meet the quality standards that are expected. FENSA was established as a Competent Person Scheme (CPS) in April 2002 as a response to the Building Regulations for double glazing companies in England and Wales. As the market leader, FENSA is the la...

At Countrywide Windows, we can supply and install a wide range of home improvement products. When it comes to the home improvement products we supply, windows are our bread and butter. We can supply specialist windows on request alongside the regular windows that we often install to a variety of clients around the South West. Whether you are a domestic or commercial client we will have a window that suits your needs. Below we are going to take a closer look at the most popular windows that we s...

Nowadays there is an array of ways you can improve your home. You can simply upgrade your windows, add an extension/orangery/conservatory or even have an exterior shelter. The choice is completely yours. However, today we are going to talk to you about an extremely popular product that is going from strength to strength with its popularity ever-growing as the years pass by. The product we are referring to is Bi-folding doors, some of you may already know about this sought-after product and some...

At Countrywide Windows, we aim to bring an all-round and complete service to all of our clients. Fitting windows and doors is a small part of what we do. We want your home improvement projects to be completed quickly, efficiently but most importantly professionally in order to minimise stress for you. We want to complete all projects to the highest of standards whilst simultaneously avoiding unnecessary disruptions to your everyday life. How Do We Do This? At Countrywide, we deal with all as...

With the cold weather hitting the nation hard this week and more of the same expected over the coming weeks, many people will be arriving home and wondering why their property seems to always be cold or draughty. On top of this, your property may take a long time to heat up and then cool down very quickly which will not only be frustrating but can be extremely costly when it comes to your energy bills.    So, why is this happening to your home? There are a number of reasons this could be...

Since the Grenfell Tower disaster, the fire door industry has come under extreme scrutiny with thousands of doors feared to still be in use that aren’t up to the standard required which means thousands of people could be at risk. This is something the government is addressing but it is anyone’s guess how long it will take for every sub-standard fire door in England to be replaced. Safety is extremely vital and for those who don’t want to wait and know or suspect that their fire door is no...