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‘A great deal of this will be free of any charge due to solar gain. Neither our Government nor Brussels have yet taxed sunlight . . but don’t hold your breath! Many years ago there used to be a tax relating to glass in buildings’. As the door from your home will often be open

RADIATORS Usually added to an existing system. How many you add and the opportunities will depend on their size and the existing boiler’s capacity plus the clear wall area available for fitting. It may involve internally disruptive work to the floor and walls, depending on the existing pipework this needs to be fully evaluated before

The first patent for a stove was issued to Robert Haeterick 1793 . . . Much has changed since then but the general principal of burning fuels within a home remains. If a radiator, convector heating or underfloor system is not your first choice, albeit they could be introduced later as a back-up, then a

CONSERVATORY: These glazed buildings are chosen and enjoyed by people who wish to create a light, bright atmosphere from which to enjoy their garden whatever the weather. A well designed conservatory with good ventilation and appropriate heating can certainly be used comfortably throughout the year. As long as the roof has more than 75% glazing

‘A great deal of this will be free of any charge due to solar gain. Neither our Government nor Brussels have yet taxed sunlight . . but don’t hold your breath! Many years ago there used to be a tax relating to glass in buildings’. As the door from your home will often be open

FREE STANDING BUILDINGS ARE CHOSEN FOR A MULTITUDE OF REASONS The good news is that you are able to make all of the choices with regards to overall design, dimensions and other materials for its construction. There are of course are very economical ways to proceed and these are generally based on shed or timber

CERAMIC . TERRACOTTA . QUARRY TILES . KARNDEAN . TIMBER . CARPET Tongue and Grooved Flooring which can be stained or varnished to provide an attractive finish or traditional woodblock flooring. These floors must be laid by a professional trade’s person, so that full allowance for any movement is fully taken into consideration. Some 3

Unfortunately, these unwelcome guests will swarm into your conservatory as if they were auditioning for an Alfred Hitchcock film. It very much seems that many of the things we enjoy also appeal to insects and unless suitable precautions are taken, they can spoil our pleasure, as they certainly would not be first names on any