Thursday, 30 January 2014

French doors is how much do they cost?

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One of the most commonly asked questions about French doors is how much do they cost?http://maimprove.co.uk/online-quote/
Instant online prices available   get your quote for french doors  in less than 60 seconds. by  clicking here
There are a variety of factors which affect the cost of double glazed French doors including the following:
  • Material e.g. UPVC, Timber, Aluminium etc.
  • Size
  • Style and Design
  • Glass
  • Security Locking Options
  • Installation or supply only
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  • Security Locking Options
  • Installation or supply only
  • UPVC French Doors have a ‘double handle set’ so that both doors open without the need for undoing bolts and catches.Our doors have adjustable locking system that keeps the doors  into the frame when closed. If the opening that you plan to put the new doors into is above 1.8 meters, it would be advisable to fit side panels.
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  • French doors are available in a range of different materials such as UPVC, Wood and Aluminium. The following sections outline the advantages and disadvantages of each material in order to determine the different cost implications for French doors.
  • UPVC French doors are the most competitively priced of all French door materials. This is due to the fact that they cost less to produce from the manufacturers since unlike aluminium or timber / wood; they are not made from a precious metal or raw material.
    UPVC French doors are available in a wide range of colours including wood grain effects giving the appearance of wood in a variety of foils such as rose wood, golden oak, dark mahogany amongst others. The benefit here is that you can have French doors which look just like wood at a fraction of the cost of traditional timber French doors. However, due to the manufacturing process, UPVC wooden effect French doors are more expensive than white UPVC which is the standard colour.
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    There are many other benefits with UPVC French doors over their wooden counterparts in terms of a lack of on-going maintenance costs. For instance, they are very low maintenance since UPVC never rots, rusts, flakes and therefore they just require a quick wipe with a damp cloth from time to time. Therefore, the on-going cost of UPVC is far less than wooden French Doors which require constant maintenance and attention over their life-span. Aluminium on the other hand, also does not require a lot of costly maintenance.

    Wooden French doors are attractive and can be made from the finest quality hardwood. They provide a traditional look which can add value to any property. However there are a number of disadvantages with woodas a material.
    They are more expensive than UPVC due to the cost of materials and unlike UPVC require a lot of on-going maintenance such as sanding, varnishing, painting and priming. This can be a costly investment of both money and time.
  • Wooden French doors do not offer the same level of thermal efficiency and sound insulation compared to aluminium and UPVC. Also there is a big potential for repairs as well as maintenance with wooden French doors. For example, moisture which is absorbed can tend to produce rotting or warping. It is also likely that paint will chip and peel.
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  • Aluminium is fast becoming a popular option for the modern property both for commercial and residential markets. Aluminium French doors have a slim profile and are available in a vast range of RAL colours. Unlike wood, they do not require constant maintenance due to their robust build and powder coated finish.
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    Aluminium is also available in A, B, C energy ratings just like UPVC and therefore offers value for money in regard to thermal efficiency and savings on energy bills in the long run. Aluminium is also a very strong and robust material which will not decay or warp over time.
  • However, the drawback with Aluminium  French door is the upfront cost since they made from a previous metal. This is far higher than UPVC and usually more than wood (depending on the exact wooden material used). Aluminium paint may also scratch or chip with time which can look unattractive.

    Most French door sizes range from 1050 – 1950 (mm) wide and tend to be around 1800 – 2150 (mm) high. However it is possible to make a range of door sizes and some people tend to use side panels or windows in order to fill extra space where the aperture is particularly wide. This can lend to a balanced look and feel. Of course the larger the set of French doors, the more they cost.
  • French Doors come with toughened glass as standard in order to meet current building regulations. It is uncommon for people to change the type of glass from clear however it is possible to order specific obscured glass designs if required. French doors are available with different glass options such as diamond leads or Georgian bars to match the style of the property where required.French doors are available in a range of styles and designs. There are many different styles to choose from including the addition of panels (plain and moulded panels), mid-rails and also different colour options, particularly with UPVC and aluminium products although it is of course possible to pain wood in any colour. White UPVC is by far the most economical choice in terms of colour and design.  High security locking systems are available on all types of French door and tend to differ depending on the material of the French doors and the manufacturer of that product. High security locking systems cost a little more up front but can help reduce house insurance as well as protecting far more expensive belongings as well as loved ones which are priceless. Therefore it is a sensible decision to pay a little more upfront for this extra peace of mind.

Wednesday, 29 January 2014

Benefits of Replacing Windows

Benefits of Replacing Windows
Having the right type of windows can really add to the personality of any room, whether you are looking for a classic luxury showpiece for the living room or a practical window for the bathroom. There are many different styles of windows so you will be sure to find one to match the style, look and feel for what you’re after to suit your style and budget. When you have a window expert come round to measure your windows, they can also help advice you on your choice and selecting the right windows that will compliment your home from both the inside and out.
You can also opt for ‘A’ rated  windows which offer the maximum energy savings possible. Our windows are not just energy efficient and virtually maintenance free, but also much more secure and quieter than timber framed windows .
UPVC windows are the perfect replacement for timber windows which regularly require painting to prevent them from rotting. Using the latest in double glazing technology our replacement windows offer fantastic insulation helping you save money on your energy bills.  Instant online prices available   get your quote for upvc windows & bay windows in less than 60 seconds. by clicking here.

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There are many benefits to replacing any old windows with new ones such as enhancing your home’s interior, improving the curb appeal of your home and helping to be more energy efficient by keeping heat inside during winter. An average home can lose about 30% of its heat and also air-conditioning energy through the windows which translates to wasted money. Energy efficient windows can help insulate your home and this means that new windows can also provide a good return on investment due to money you could save on energy  bills.
Whether you are choosing windows for a new home or choosing windows to replace old ones in your current home, it’s important to choose wisely.
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We have installed hundreds of varying designs in Hinckley& Nuneaton and the surrounding areas.

Installing double glazing

Installing double glazing brings countless benefits to homeowners. Although it should be considered a long-term investment, as double glazing can take many years to bring a return on investment, it can significantly improve quality of life. Your house will be warmer, cheaper to heat, and the windows will reduce outside noise – especially worthwhile if you live in an area with heavy noise pollution.
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Having double glazed windows will also increase the resale value of the house, bringing future financial benefits, as well as reducing carbon emissions. Double glazing is also much more secure than single glazed windows, and can be a deterrent to would-be thieves.

Budget

Decide on a budget before you begin your search. This will prevent you from overspending, or being tempted by irrelevant special offers. Make sure you understand the payment options available to you from each supplier and, before signing a contract, understand what payments are expected from you and when. If choosing a finance deal check the contract stipulates interest rates and late fees to avoid any issues later on. Collect quotes from several suppliers to ensure the installation can be completed within your budget, as well as making sure the types of windows you want are available.

Frame Materials
The most common double glazing material is uPVC, being the cheapest and the most energy efficient. Wood is another popular option; however it is generally more expensive and requires more time dedicated to maintenance. Another more costly, but modern looking, option is Aluminium windows These frames last for a long time and, like uPVC and wood, can be recycled.

The choice of material for your window frames depends on your budget, how much time you can spare to maintain the material and the type of style you’re looking for that will fit with your current home.

Window Styles

Double glazed windows are available in different styles depending on what suits your home and the location of the windows. As well as different materials, windows are available in different designs. For example, sliding sash windows are opened by sliding them up and down; whereas tilt and turn windows open as usual, but also tilt, for increased ventilation and easier access for cleaning. It is important to consider what type of window is necessary for different areas of the home, and what you can afford with your agreed budget.

Final Considerations
Remember to check the company credentials in terms of accreditations and experience to help make your decision. Visiting the website  also gives you the opportunity to get a more accurate quote, allowing you to more reliably compare companies to choose the supplier best suited to you and your home.

For further information or advice on your double glazing needs please get in touch – we’d be happy to help. If you’re looking for a double glazing supplier in the area please don’t hesitate to get in touch or visit our website for more information.
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Step 4   7 day cooling off period
Step 5   Manufacture and quality check all materials
Step 6   Delivery and install
Step 7   Certass certificate, Insured 10 Year Back Guarantee supplied to customer.   
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We have installed hundreds of varying UPVC Windows designs in Hinckley& Nuneaton and the surrounding areas.
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Saturday, 25 January 2014

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Friday, 24 January 2014

uPVC Front Doors


 Instant online prices available   get your quote for a door  in less than 60 seconds. by  clicking here.                           See how your  door will look before your installation with our new wow app.

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The range of Residential uPVC Front Doors at M&A Home Improvements  is simply stunning. Each of our uPVC Front Doors is supplied with a minimum of six-point locking and comprising tempered steel hooks, roller cams and dead bolts. Our anti-pick/anti-drill lock barrels give additional peace of mind. The frames of our uPVC Front Doors are reinforced with galvanised steel and our panels have double-reinforced cores as standard. For a look at our brochure showing all the front door options available,click here
Quality uPVC Front doors create that all important first impression for your home. An old building can be suddenly transformed, when replaced with Modern uPVC Doors or windows. These small changes can make a big impact on the outlook of someones home. Especially when selling a property.  we have a fantastic range of uPVC Front Doors. All of which are tailor made to fit your exact specifications.
We also offer the Impression uPVC Front Door range which has the charm of more traditional doors with moulded features sunk into the panel rather than pushed out. Click on the gallery to see some of our coloured panel uPVC doors. These colours are unique to http://maimprove.co.uk/upvc-doors/M&A Home Improvements  in hinckley and will really make your uPVC Front Door stand out from the crowd!
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Helping You Choose the Right Aluminium Bi fold Doors

Helping You Choose the Right Aluminium Bi fold Doors

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Aliminum Bifolds doors

 your new aluminium bifold  been installed, and all the finishing touches to your new-found space have been completed. It's a warm evening, your aluminium bifolds are already open and you are setting up the BBQ.
Friends are arriving, drinks are steadily flowing and your home is transformed into a Mediterranean haven, with your living/dining/kitchen space opened up so people can freely come and go, children playing and there is space for all to mingle - maybe even dance...
This appealing picture is within your reach, the beauty of our range of aluminium bifold doors will take your home and your lifestyle to the next level…






What does an Aluminium Bifold Door Cost?

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Price is always important when considering which aluminium bifolding doors to buy, and that created an Instant Online Quote Calculator for our customers so that you know all your costs. You can get one or more quotes directly to your inbox in under a minute for our most popular external aluminium bi-folding doors. Simply visit the bifold doors you're interested in via the links above and click on the 'Get Instant Quote' button that you'll see.

Do Your Aluminium Bifolds Come with Integral Blinds?

Our aluminium bifolds do have the option of coming with Integral blinds. These are ‘double glazed units with venetian blinds placed between the glass’ and integral blinds are available with all our aluminium bi fold doors. The blinds are controlled by either string or a crank handle.

Aluminium vs UPVC Bifold Doors – Which are Better?

The slimness of the your bifold door’s frames (the profile or sightlines) are likely to be high on your list when looking to buy a bifold door. The cheaper UPVC bifold doors cannot match the slickness and strength of the aluminium bi-folding door with its thin sightlines.
Aluminium doors are a lot stronger than upvc and have an advantage because aluminium doesn’t twist, warp, expand . folding doors can also come in larger sizes, covering wider and higher openings.

Thursday, 23 January 2014

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Dear Michael and Ashley
Re:      Replacement Soffits, Facias and replacement UPVC Windows and installation of Composite Doors to the above property.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the above works carried out over the last 2 weeks and completed yesterday – 22 January 2014.
We would like to advise any potential clients that the work was carried out to the time scales stipulated and on budget as provided in the quote. We would like to confirm that we are delighted with the completed project which is to an exceptionally high standard, Michael and Ashley went out of their way to keep us advised of the project schedule throughout and they were able to provide knowledgeable answers to any queries that we had.  We are happy to confirm that as you can see from their web site, the feature concerning   our property is 100% accurate and the finished results are beautiful.  The team tidied the site after each visit, arrived promptly on subsequent days and were always considerate and polite.
We would be delighted to recommend them without hesitation and we wish the Company well for the future.
 Kind regards
Yours sincerely Edith and Paul
 Dr. PD and Mrs E I Lucas

Monday, 20 January 2014

Fascia, Soffits & Guttering in hinckley

Soffits, also known as eaves and fascias often go unnoticed on a home. They do however need to be kept an eye on so that if there is any wear and tear they can be replaced before the damage becomes too serious.
The good thing about the range of UPVC Soffit & Fascia products from M & A Home Improvements is that once the work is done, you never have to give it a second thought. Our uPVC (PVCu) fascias, soffits, barge boards guttering, down pipes and cladding do not warp, crack, flake or peel. We install our products to your house, gable ends, garage, garage roof, canopy, felt roof. Each product has been meticulously selected and rigorously tested to ensure, together, they provide the best UPVC products on the market. Any roofing contractor can provide you cheap replacement UPVC fascias, soffits and guttering but very often product quality or installation isn’t as good.   Instant online prices available   get your quote for UPVC fascias, soffits and guttering  in less than 60 seconds. by clicking here.
Gutters, soffits and fascias have an extremely important purpose, as they protect the roofline of your home from the external elements.
Making sure your soffits and fascias are fitted correctly is essential as if they are not rainwater can build-up, causing damage to the roof of the property so they are used to improve the drainage.  We here at M & A Home Improvements  have a wealth of knowledge with over 20 years’ experience in the industry so you can be sure that we will carry out a professional service. Our qualified staff carry out all work quickly and efficiently so that there is minimal disruption to your day to day lives. Soffits and fascias should be installed by professionals to avoid any additional damage occurring to your home in the process.
As they are on the outside of your home they are something that passers-by and visitors will see. Making sure they are in good working order and are fitted correctly can affect the outside appearance of your home and your curb appeal.
Our fascias come in a range of colours as they quite often match the colour of your guttering to improve appearance. They also come in a range of materials

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Aluminium bifold doors hinckley& nuneaton- Open up a new world.
Instant online prices available   get your quote for bifold doors  in less than 60 seconds. by clicking here.

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Aluminium Bifold Doors We Recommend
The main brand of aluminium bifold doors that we recommend is Visofold by Smarts. The Visofold 1000 constructed from Aluminium profiles with a polyamide thermal barrier in between the inner and outer frames. Smart Visofold doors have a great reputation for its durability and strength, whilst remaining unobtrusive in the family home. It’s slim-line profile makes it attractive and practical, available with rounded or square edges and fabricated with mitred corners. All doors come with single or dual colour marine standard polyester powder coating as standard. All our our aluminium bi folding doors are coated with solvent free paints chosen to meet customers’ specifications, as well as rigorous technical standards. The glass itself is energy efficient, receiving optimum energy ratings to ensure maximum thermal insulation and helping to eliminate condensation within the home. Self-cleaning glass is also available, meaning your windows will stay constantly clean, as are decorative patterns and tints, designed to control the flow of light and increase privacy levels. Last but not least, all doors are fitted with adjustable lock mechanisms with polished or brushed satin chrome, black or white finishes. Symmetrical and coordinated, they allow easy use of the doors and keep your family safe.
So, for a more modern, versatile look for your home, why not increase the impression of space by installing aluminium bifold doors. It is one of the best an investments for your home that you will never regret..
When the time comes to install a new door or replace an old one, the choice generally comes down to a swinging door, a sliding door or a bi-folding door. Bi-folding doors are the most modern of the three designs, and come with a number of advantages.
The most obvious benefit of bi-folding doors is that they have a dramatic effect on the amount of space available. As they fold out in sections, they are perfect for smaller rooms inside a house, or for patios where you want to maximise your recreational space. Installing a bi-folding door will open up new options when it comes to rearranging your furniture, and will make a room appear larger. They also open up the entirety of a door space, as opposed to a sliding door, which can only open up half.
Apart from their functionality, bi-folding doors also benefit from strong aesthetic appeal. They share design similarities with Chinese folding screens, and many people prefer the partitioned look whether they are folded open or closed. The nature of bi-folding doors means that they can offer unrestricted views of a garden or terrace, and if an elegant design is chosen, they can even enhance such a view.
Bi-folding doors are extremely efficient from a mechanical point of view because they are cantilevered off multiple rows of hinges, as opposed to only one. This means they can be constructed from lighter, non-traditional building materials, while remaining deceptively sturdy. Many modern bi-folding doors are made from glass, or feature large glass panels, which can bring in more light to a room and provide uninhibited views during winter.
As they are often lighter than traditional doors, and because the way they fold makes them easy to transport, bi-folding doors are the perfect choice for someone looking to undertake a DIY door installation. A competent amateur handyman will have little problem installing the doors themselves, and once they are installed they are maintenance free and easy to use. Modern bi-folding doors will open smoothly and without friction, and often feature finger-safe gaskets, which will be of particular interest to families concerned with the safety of their children.
Modern bi-folding doors are as safe and sturdy as traditional doors, but offer improvements in the areas of both style and functionality.
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Step 2   Visit site to conduct initial survey and provide quote
Step 3   Customer confirms go-ahead and signs up. Second survey carried out
Step 4   7 day cooling off period
Step 5   Manufacture and quality check all materials
Step 6   Delivery and install
Step 7   Certass certificate, Insured 10 Year Back Guarantee supplied to customer.   
              All work is carried out to the highest standard and is Trustmark endorsed. 

Sunday, 19 January 2014




Composite Doors Hinckley & Nuneaton

Composite Doors

Front doors aren’t just central to the appearance of your home. That’s why we haven’t just created a stunning range of elegant composite doors, we have designed and manufactured what we believe are some of the most secure, durable and energy efficient external doors available in the market today.

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The Premium Range

Our Door Collection contains 70mm of high density polyurethane foam with: GRP inner frame, triple glazed decorative units, double dog bolts, Kitemark version available and extra insulation and security from a double rebate uPVC system.
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Standard Colour Range

This our standard range of colours, call us for price details

Premium Colour Range

This our premium range of colours, call us for price details
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Custom Colour Range

This our custom range of colours, call us for price details
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Flat Roofs hinckley nuneaton

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Flat Roofs

M&A Home Improvements use only the best roofing systems and materials for your new flat roof, which is why we are an approved Firestone EPDM flat roofing system contractor.
Firestone EPDM flat roofing systems can only be installed by trained installers that  have completed a training course using high standards that Firestone Building Products would expect.
The Firestone RubberCover™ EPDM Roofing System is specially designed for small residential flat roofing applications. The system is based on high performing Firestone RubberCover™ EPDM rubber membranes offering a watertight and durable roofing solution.

20 Year Guarantee

In addition to having a lifespan of up to and in excesss of 50 years all Firestone EPDM flat roof system have a 20 year guarantee direct from Firestone.

Firestone EPDM Flat Roof Systems  

All Firestone flat roofing systems are;
  • Environmentally friendly – with EPDM we can refurbish on top of the existing bituminous roof without having to dispose of it.
  • Low maintenance – requires little maintenance once installed. All you will have to do is wipe clean the edge trims now and again.
  • Installed only by trained and registered fitters.
  • Subject to Random Inspections by Firestone’s UK Distributors, ensuring high quality control.
  • Proven to last up to and in excess of 50 years.
In addition over 1 Billion square metres of Firestone roofing systems have been installed globally.
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