Composite Doors in hinckley

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Composite Doors are constructed using GRP skins

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Composite Doors are constructed using GRP skins which give defined panel relief detail and replicate a timber door appearance. Combined with the high density core the door will provide excellent sound and heat insulation with very low expansion or contraction characteristics.

With an almost unlimited choice of designs, colours and glass options, we can truly inspire you to create a unique and personal entrance door to your home.

All our work is carried out by professional fitters and glaziers and comes with a 10 Year Gaurantee

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Create a stunning entrance to your home with one of our Composite Doors. All of our composite doors are manufactured to the highest quality standards, achieving BSI ISO 9001, Pas-23, Pas-24, Secured by Design accreditation and Part L1b of Building Regulations.

We use only the best materials and hardware available on the market today. Our doors have been specially designed to withstand the toughest weather conditions, and offer extremely high levels of security thanks to the hardware and locking systems used as standard.

We have lots of different styles, colours and designs to choose from with both solid and glazed varieties available. With our glazed composite doors you have the choice of either patterned glass or choose from one of our stunning decorative glass designs.

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Colour Options    click the image below

We offer 7 standard colour options, 5 colour options and 2 woodgrain foil options. Our colour options come with colour on the outside, white on the inside. Both woodgrain options are available with colour on the outside, white on the inside and colour on both sides.

OUR PROCESS

Step 1   Book appointment with customer for survey

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. 

We have installed hundreds of varying Composite Door  designs in Hinckley& Nuneaton and the surrounding areas.

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M & A Home Improvements in hinckley

M & A Home Improvements

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M&A Home Improvements is a family run business with over 20 years experience installing windows, doors, conservatories and roofline products.

Based in the East Midlands, we pride ourselves on offering a range of home improvements including double glazed windows and doors, replacement conservatories, soffits, fascias and guttering. We also offer repair, maintenance.

Our aim is to deliver a reliable service, value for money and excellent customer care. We work with local, dependable suppliers which means our work is done to the highest standard and fully guaranteed.

We cover an area between Coventry and Leicester, Tamworth and Rugby including

Barwell,Cosby,Croft,Dadlington,Earl Shilton,Elmesthorpe,Hinckley,Kirby Muxloe,Kirkby Mallory,Market Narborough,Newbold Verdon,Nuneaton,Sapcote,Stapleton,Stoke  Stanton,Whetstone,  Rugby,  Anstey, Ashby de la zouch, Atherstone, Attleborough,  Aylestone, Bagworth, Barlestone,  Bedworth, Biteswell, Blaby, Braunstone, Broughton Astley, Burbage, Carlton,  Countesthorpe,  Desford, Dunton Bassett,  Elmsthorpe, Enderby, Gilmorton, Glenfield, Groby, Hartshill, Hugglescote, Ibstock, Kirby muxloe, Leicester Forest East, Loughborough, Lutterworth, Mancetter, Markfield,  Ratby, Sapcote, Sharnford, Stoke golding, Stoney Stanton, Thurlaston, Twycross, Ullesthorpe, Whetstone, Wolvey

FAQ

Our frequently asked questions have been designed to answer the most common queries, but if your question isn’t answered below, please contact us directly and we will do everything we can to help.

Q. Will I be expected to make a decision straight away by the sales person?
A. Most certainly not. We believe that the customer should be able to make the right choice for themselves at a time that suits them most. Our representatives will aid in any way they can and always give impartial advice to help you best achieve the desired results.

Q. Will I receive a written quotation?
A. A written quotation will be sent to you upon your request. The representative will give you a verbal quotation at the time of visiting your home but will be only too happy to confirm this at a later time in writing.

Q. How long will I have to wait after placing my order?
A. This will depend upon the type of products that you have ordered. If you have ordered from our UPVC range of products then you will normally expect to have these installed within 4-6 weeks following the survey.

Q. Will you use subcontracted labour to install my windows and doors?
A. No. This shows their commitment to both the customer and us.

Q. When will I be asked to pay for my installation?
A. A deposit of 25% for UPVC is required upon placement of your order. You will be given an invoice at the beginning of your installation and your final balance payment is to be paid to the installers by cheque or direct to our main office if you wish to pay by credit/debit card.

Q. How long are my windows and doors guaranteed for?
A. UPVC products are guaranteed for a period of 10 years from date of installation. All ironmongery and hardware is guaranteed for a period of 1 year from the date of installation and glass products are guaranteed for 5 years.

Q. How long will it take to have my new windows and doors installed?
A. This time period varies from order to order. You will receive an installation letter from our main office after you have placed your order and this will inform you of the amount of days required to complete your installation and also the first available dates that we have. From this point onwards we will endeavour to find an installation date convenient for you.

Q. When will I be able to re-hang my curtains/blinds?
A. We recommend that all net curtains or blinds be left for at least 24 hours after installation before re-hanging. This will allow for the internal sealants and fillers to properly dry. All heavy curtains or blinds that do not fix directly to the face of the windows can be put back when the installation is completed but care should be taken not to allow them to come into contact with the silicone sealants or glue used to fix/seal any internal trims.

Double Glazing Problems in hinckley

Double Glazing Problems
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In general, UPVC double glazed windows are long-lasting, secure and hard wearing, however problems do sometimes occur. The most common issues with double glazing tend to be related to sealed units. Read on to learn about common double glazing problems, and how to handle them.
Condensation
Condensation occurs when water vapour hits a cold surface. Steam, or general moisture in the air, condenses back into water droplets. Usually, having double glazing reduces the amount of condensation that occurs in your home. However, if your home is insulated, draft proofed, and has double glazing then it could become a moisture trap. To determine whether the double glazing condensation problems you have are indicative of a something serious, look at where the water is gathering.
On the inside pane: Condensation on the inside of the inner glass is an indication that the temperature of the glass is too low for the atmosphere and water vapour content of the room. Check out this handy guide to find out ways to reduce the amount of condensation in this situation.
In the cavity: Condensation inside the cavity of your window is sign that there is a problem with the seal of your unit. There should never be condensation in between the two panes of a hermetically sealed unit. If you see condensation there, it is usually a sign of either leakage of moist air from the room into the window cavity, or that something inside the air space itself contains moisture. You should have an expert examine your windows to determine how to fix this issue.
Other Common Double Glazing Problems
Double glazing is designed to provide insulation, reduce noise pollution, and stop drafts. However, as your installation ages, it is common for the sash to drop, and the hinges to become worn. This leads to several problems:
Draughts
If you notice draughts coming from your double glazed windows, this is usually a sign that the windows are not closing properly. This is usually caused by one of the two wear-and-tear related issues mentioned above.
To diagnose the problem, close the window and check the side with the hinges. If there is a gap between the sash and the frame, then this means your hinges are damaged. If the hinges look OK, check the lock by sliding a credit card between the sash and the frame. If the card moves freely, then you need to tighten the lock. If the gap is tight, then you have nothing to worry about.
The final likely cause of draughts is a dropped sash. This usually occurs in windows that have side openings. Close the window, and look at the top corner above the handle. If you can see daylight where the sash is supposed to meet the frame, then your sash has dropped, and will need adjusted.
Broken handles and hinges
Broken handles, hinges and locks should not be ignored. As mentioned earlier, damaged hinges that prevent the window from closing correctly lead to draughts, and this essentially eliminates some of the main reasons for having double glazing.
In addition, broken window locks are a serious security issue. Your home insurance may be invalidated if your windows are not correctly locked. For this reason, and your family’s safety, it is important that you fix the problem immediately.
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Is it Time to Upgrade Your Windows?
If you live in an older property that has one of the first generation sealed double glazing panes or even a property with UPVC windows and single glazing, then you may find that updating your windows will save you money. Some common problems with older UPVC installations include:
Discoloured UPVC frames: While UPVC is quite hardwearing and easy to clean, it will eventually become discoloured. If cleaning the plastic with a specialist UPVC cleaning product does not remove the discolouration, then it may be time to replace the frames.
Improving your glazing: If you currently have only single glazing, then you should definitely consider investing in double glazing. Double glazed windows reduce noise pollution, stop draughts, and help to regulate the temperature of your home. If you already have double glazing, but you live in an area which gets a lot of wind, bad weather, or noise pollution, you may want to update to coated, low emission glazing solutions.
Updating less energy efficient windows: Double glazing comes in many different flavours. Early double glazing was certainly better than single pane glazing, but there have been many advances in glazing over the last few years. Modern “Low-E” windows are filled with a special low emissivity gas to ensure that short wavelength heat from the winter sun is allowed into your home, but that the heat inside your home does not leak out. This saves you a lot of money on your heating bills, and keeps the temperature of your home comfortable all-year round. Check out this document to learn more about how low-e windows work.
Poor security: Many older windows feature simple locks (or worse, no locks at all). Not only is this dangerous from a security point of view, it could be costing you a lot of money. Improving the security of your windows may result in lower insurance premiums.
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Repair or replace?
Damaged hinges and dropped sashes can be repaired for you by a specialist.
Issues with seals, however, are more difficult to repair (but not impossible). If you are unsure whether you should repair or replace your double glazing, consult a company such as Window Doctor, who can examine your windows and offer advice, as well as a free quotation.
Replacing your windows will require a substantial up-front investment, but over time that investment will pay for itself. If you do not have double glazing at the moment, speak to your local authority to see if they offer any financial aid for people looking to make their homes more environmentally friendly.

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windows or doors into our online quote in hinckley

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As we move into the middle of January you may wonder if you should act soon. Its not too late to get them installed this winter. Once you have entered your measurements and chosen your style of windows or doors into our online quote builder, you will receive a price for your double glazing immediately. On agreeing the price and confirming with one of our trusted local installers, we will work quickly and efficiently to get them installed.

What is Certass? for windows in hinckley

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Certass, icensed in 2006, is a not for profit government approved Competent Person Scheme.

Competent Person Schemes were set up by the government to provide an alternative to submitting a building notice or using an approved Local Authority inspector for certain home improvements and building works. Since 1st April 2002, all replacement window and door installations must be certificated and there are two ways of achieving this.

All Certass registered contractors are vetted to ensure they are qualified to carry out the replacement of windows and doors in accordance with the current building regulations and, once an installation is complete, Certass provides you with the Building Regulation Compliance Certificate for the work carried out.

Alternatively, notification and approval of the completed work can be sought from your Local Authority’s Building Control department directly. This can cost in excess of £250.

The Building Regulation Compliance Certificate is your proof of compliance with building regulations and will be required by your solicitor should you wish to sell your property. If you’ve lost your certificate, either you or your solicitor can contact Certass directly and a replacement will be issued, there is a small charge of £10 including VAT for replacement certificates.

By using a Certass registered contractor you’ll get:

• Protection of deposit taken – in line with the insurance company’s policy wording
• A 10 year guarantee covering completed window and door installations
• At a minimum, an offer of an insurance policy to cover the 10 year guarantee, should the certass registered contractor cease to trade
• An easy way of registering your replacement windows and doors with your Local Authority at no cost to you

The Building Regulations 2010 (as amended) are a set of mandatory functional requirements established in law to protect the health, safety, welfare and convenience of building users and people who might be affected by buildings or matters connected with buildings. They also define the thermal performance of buildings and building works.

The Building Regulations are not concerned with aesthetics (what the installations looks like) or the quality of the installation so long as it does not adversely affect the thermal performance or the health, safety, welfare and convenience of building users and the general public.

Therefore poor finishing of an installation such as untidy sealant, large trims or uneven finishes although not satisfactory to a householder may well not breach the building regulations. Such issues are likely to be contractual issues that should be taken up with the installer at the time of the installation.

TrustMark approved tradesmen: key benefits

What is TrustMark

TrustMark is a quality mark which operates a framework under which 30 plus scheme operators work in the RMI (repair, maintenance and improvement) sector, including trade associations, local government trading standards teams, and independent scheme operators. These schemes are approved to carry the TrustMark logo and recruit reputable and trustworthy tradesmen. This enables the TrustMark scheme operators to promote improved RMI sector standards, and tackle related issues such as better enforcement. All of these scheme operators are audited annually by TrustMark, to ensure processes, standards and complaint procedures are being maintained.

What makes selecting TrustMark tradesmen so worthwhile?

1. A firm’s technical skills have been independently checked through regular on-site inspections, as well as checks on their trading record and financial status;
2. Firms have signed up to a code of practice that includes insurance, good health and safety practices and customer care;
3. The approved scheme operator has checked and will continue to monitor the firm’s quality of work, trading practices and customer satisfaction;
4. Firms are able to offer an Insurance Backed Warranty;
5. Deposit Protection Insurance is available for consumers in the event a firm should cease trading;
6. Firms will be able to tell you about any building regulations you must comply with and may also be able to provide appropriate certificates;
7. If you have a problem or disagreement with the firm, there will be a clear and user-friendly complaints procedure to help resolve the issue;
8. The scheme is fully supported by Government, the building industry and consumer protection groups.
9. All of these checks will give you - Peace of Mind

If a firm displays our TrustMark logo you know that we have approved and inspected the firm through one of our scheme operators and found that the firm meets the required Government endorsed criteria as described above. Find out more on how to avoid rogue traders.

Important Note:

When employing a TrustMark tradesman always check they are ‘licensed’ for all the trades / work you are asking them to carry out. This can be done by looking on our website by searching under the ‘trade’ then ‘their company name’ and finally ’more information’ – you will then see a list of the ‘only’ trades that the firm is licensed for under the protection and standards offered by TrustMark.

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Surveyors not Sales Teams

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Surveyors not Sales Teams

At Double Glazing on the Web we don’t believe in salesmen. Because we don’t employ a flashy sales team, we can pass the sizable reduction in our overheads directly to our customers.

Customers measure their own windows in 3 easy steps and can choose from a staggering variety of styles online to suit their exact requirements. All prices are provided instantly online, together with a transparent Quick Quote feature allowing customers to see exactly what they are getting for their money.

By cutting out the salesman not only do we save our customers unwanted aggravation, but the savings also allow us to put greater focus on customer service. As experts in double glazing we pride ourselves on the quality of our installations and that is why the first person we send out to your property, usually within 48 hours, is a Surveyor

We make it easy for you to buy online, but we are by no means a faceless company, in fact we are quite the opposite.
Our surveyor will firstly check the precise measurements of your order, secondly they can advise on the following:
• Any  requirements for  safety glass
• Planning permission
• Structural details regarding the legal size of frames required and load baring walls
• Details on openings and ventilation
• Advice on choosing the right styles to suit your property
• Recommendations as to the types of locks and other security features such as internal beaded.