Merry Christmas from us at Anglian Home Improvements
As part of the team at Anglian we would like to wish our fellow blog readers and customers a very Merry Christmas and a marvellous New Year! Over the past couple of months, since this blog has been taken over by new recruits, and it’s been noted that there has ...
Read moreScrappage and Recycling
With the Anglian Home Improvements Scrappage Scheme launching last week, I went for a chat with technical director Paul Kellett this afternoon, to discuss the processes of how we recycle old windows and any waste produced when making our products. Paul started by telling me how there is a lifeline ...
Read moreAnglian Window Scrappage Scheme Extended!
That’s right! The Anglian Home Improvements window Scrappage Scheme has been extended giving all of you the chance to make great savings on new windows. By replacing your old windows you could earn yourself £2,500 off your installation of windows. Join the 35,000 other people who have taken advantage of ...
Read moreNational Window Scrappage Scheme Petition gets response
Earlier this year a National Window Scrappage Petition was launched by the Glass and Glazing Federation on the official Government e-petition site asking for the following: “Allow for an improvement to the existing housing stock to reduce Carbon and CO2 emissions and cut household energy bills. The Scheme to be open only to ...
Read moreAn eco-friendly house could inspire energy-efficient home improvements
Home owners considering investing in replacement windows such as double glazing and alternative energy-efficient home improvements could find inspiration from one architect who turned his house into an eco-friendly abode. BDonline.co.uk reported that John Christophers transformed a property in Balsall Heath, Birmingham, by enhancing its eco-friendly features and had to make both the old and ...
Read moreMayor Johnson has asked public for energy-efficiency ideas
London mayor Boris Johnson has asked the residents of London for their opinions on what measures can be used to reduce the impact we have climate change. The city’s climate action plan is meant to help the capital reduce its carbon emissions and big name celebrities like Vivienne Westwood, Richard E Grant, ...
Read moreParty leader would invest in home improvements if they got into power
The Liberal Democrats have stated that they would invest in home improvements if they are elected. This could interest people who are considering putting some of their money towards replacement windows such as double glazing or extending their property with a new conservatory. Vince Cable, the Liberal Democrat shadow chancellor, said ...
Read moreThe Copenhagen talks fail to meet expectations
A general feeling that more could have been done to make the world’s nations commit to bigger cuts in carbon emissions according to Barack Obama. ...
Read moreCopenhagen Summit goes into final day
The final day has arrived for the much publicised Copenhagen Summit. One hundred and ninety three nations have gathered to try and negotiate what is commonly described as the most important meeting of recent generations. The aim of the submit is simple ‘ To negotiate a binding agreement on curbing ...
Read moreThe Tories have pledged to assist homeowners planning to make energy-efficient home improvements if they are elected.
The Tories have promised to support homeowners who make eco-friendly improvements to their properties by teaming up with major high-street names to offer deals and save money on bills in the future. Grant Shapps, the shadow housing minister, said that making the energy-efficient changes, like replacing old inefficient windows with double ...
Read moreHomeowners need support from the government if carbon emissions are to be significantly reduced
The UK government could take a tougher line on reducing the countries carbon emissions. Additional government support in investment for homeowners could enable eco-friendly home improvement purchases like double glazing, according to one newspaper. A report on climate change, the Guardian said that encouraging homeowners to reduce carbon emissions needs to be supported by legislation from ...
Read moreAn eco-friendly hotel cuts carbon emissions with double glazing.
A hotel that invested in new energy efficient double glazing has dramatically reduced their heating bills according to one website. ...
Read moreChloe Smith Conservative MP visits Anglian HQ
Chloe Smith MP for Norwich North joined Anglian Home Improvements Group Chief Executive Peter Mottershead to hear more of Anglian’s £2000 National Windows Scrappage Scheme Miss Smith had a factory tour of Anglian’s glass shop to understand more about the manufacturing techniques that create B rated, thermally efficient windows, which ...
Read moreThe Dutch Government lead the way with Double Glazing Scheme
According to the Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning for the Environment in the Netherlands, a temporary scheme has been launched which will subsidise the installation of double glazing within the home. Homeowners in Holland can apply for a voucher which discounts €35 per square metre of Double Glazing up to a maximum of €1,100 ...
Read moreGlass and Glazing Federation achieves landmark 1000 signatures
The Glass and Glazing Federation have achieved over 1000 signatures so far for the window scrappage scheme. If you haven’t pledged your support please do so by clicking here. Anglian Home Improvements is fomerly known as Anglian Windows. Supporting the double glazing industry since 1966. ...
Read moreEnergy efficient windows – the technical stuff
The video below illustrates and explains the benefits of energy efficient windows within the home. Anglian Home Improvements was formerly known as Anglian Windows. For more information on our double glazing products or national window scrappage scheme please click here. ...
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