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Wood has been the favourite material for doors for thousands of years due to the abundance of the resource. Since then, the upvc door remains a popular choice after being developed and refined into a streamlined, high-quality and reliable product with foil finishes which can replicate the timeless aesthetic. T&K is proud to be adapting … Continued

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Yes, there is. But, for windows to meet the Passivhaus standard, they must have the following performance features: A U-value of 0.8 W/m²k or lower, demonstrating that the entire window unit is highly insulating. A G-value of 0.5 or more. G-values measure the solar transmittance factor, and a value of 0.5 or more demonstrates that … Continued

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For those who own a conservatory that is unable to keep out the cold, the incoming winter is far from ideal. However, with tiled conservatory roofs from T&K, you need not worry about struggling to stay warm in there. Here’s why you should swap out your old polycarbonate or glass roof for one. A roofing … Continued

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Although taking the time to renovate the home yourself can be great, there are certain jobs that really should be left in the capable hands of experienced and qualified professionals. We have taken a look at some renovations that are not a DIY job (and some subsequent fail stories), in the hope that you won’t … Continued

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With winter not too far away, central heating systems across the UK are set to see their usage rise exponentially. Of course, this inevitably leads to higher energy bills too. So, with that in mind, we thought we would look at some of the things increasing your energy bills and what you can do to … Continued

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Here at T&K, we’re one of the longest-serving installers in the UK, and we’re delighted to announce that we’re expanding our team due to increasing sales and customer demand. News that T&K Home Improvements is on the lookout for talented window installers/fitters comes after we recently added 6 more sales consultants to our team, taking … Continued

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Improving your home can be an excellent way to increase its value. A new conservatory or orangery, for example, can bolster its value by up to 5%! However, there are home improvements that can devalue the opposite effect. So, to help you avoid knocking your home’s value down, we’ve listed them in this handy blog. 1. Outdoor swimming … Continued

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If you’re looking to add some extra space to your bungalow, a conservatory can be the ideal solution. Available in a range of stylish designs, the right option for you may depend on a variety of factors. As conservatory installation specialists, T&K understands what kind of considerations homeowners take into account. So to give you … Continued

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News that new extensions will be fast-tracked as part of changes to the planning laws will be welcomed by homeowners in Northamptonshire.  That’s the view of Adrian Timbers, Sales and Marketing Manager of T&K Home Improvements in Wellingborough.  The new laws, which were announced by Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Robert Jenrick, come into force from … Continued

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As installers of a selection of quality windows, we are trained to perform a range of installation work in conservation areas. In fact, one of our recent installations saw us venture into the Drayton Beauchamp Conservation area to install some uPVC windows and doors for the Simonds family. Heritage 1970s Barn Conversion The Simonds family … Continued

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