You need Building Control and maybe Planning Permission When it comes to changing a conservatory glass roof for a solid one, many homeowners have sadly been badly advised by misinformed neighbours or salesmen looking for a quick sale without advising … Continue reading
With the long dark nights and colder days, winter in Dublin and the surrounding areas can seem a very bleak time of year. However, follow our handy tips on keeping your house warm this winter, and you might even save … Continue reading
Obviously turning up on horseback, wearing spurs is a big give-away. However, what if I wore smart workwear, with a nice printed logo, and showed you a business card would you still be able to tell? Here are a few … Continue reading
It seemed that only days ago you were sat in your back garden enjoying the warm summer days. Now, you’re waking up to dark mornings and scraping frost off the car windscreen. We know winter is coming but the change … Continue reading
Turkington Windows are incredibly proud to be supporting the fuel-poverty fighting Affordable Warmth Scheme, which is designed to help improve the warmth and energy efficiency of homes across the country. Affordable Warmth Scheme: everything you need to know A Government … Continue reading
October is National Home Security Month, a great opportunity to raise awareness around the importance of home security. In honour of this, the experts at Turkington have answered your questions about window security. How do I secure my windows? There … Continue reading
When planning that extra room for your home it is always good to know your options. Here is a handy check list of frequently asked questions that will help. Conservatories What is a conservatory? The definition of a conservatory is … Continue reading
In the warmer months, back doors are left open in most households throughout the country, filling the home with fresh summer air. Kids and pets running in and out of the home, the smell of the BBQ in the air, … Continue reading
Like many home-improvement projects, double glazing isn’t cheap. So, having it designed and installed by a company you can trust is important and that’s before you’ve factored in the budget for potential hiccups. It pays to choose a reliable company … Continue reading
How do I prepare for a window installation? We ask that you remove all blinds or curtains and move any furniture away from the area before we begin installing your replacement windows. Our professional team aren’t allowed to relocate or … Continue reading
The standard height for a patio door is around 2,090 mm (roughly 6 ft 8”). Whilst the standard width for a patio door is around 1,790 mm (roughly 5 ft 8”). However, a lot of people don’t know that a … Continue reading
Mixed reports have been thrown around in the media about the state of the housing market in Northern Ireland. With the number of new builds shooting up throughout the country, including several large developments in Lisburn, the market seems to … Continue reading
