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What Does FENSA Registration Mean?

FENSA stands for the Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme, and was founded in 2002 by the Glass and Glazing Federation  [GGF] and other industry bodies – with encouragement from the government – to ensure compliance with new building regulations covering all replacement glazing in houses in England and Wales.
As the names suggests, FENSA is a self-certifying scheme, [...]

Can I Get A Grant For My Double Glazing?

With money tight for many households right now, expensive home improvements can seem out of reach, no matter how much more energy efficient they are in the long run. The good news is that grants for double glazing are available, although they will largely depend on your age, local authority and whether you claim benefits [...]

Top 10 Tips For Choosing Double Glazing

Choosing the right double glazing isn’t easy. Before you even start gathering quotes, there’s a whole bunch of research to be done, from the benefits of wood finish versus PVCu to internal and external beading. Here’s a few tips to help keep those headaches to a minimum.
1. First of all, make sure you’ve got the [...]

Ten Ways To Avoid A Double Glazing Cowboy

Double glazing firms don’t have the greatest reputation at the best of times. Following on from our Top 10 tips for choosing double glazing here are a few ways you can avoid having your fingers burned.
1. Go by word of mouth. Friends, relatives, neighbours – all are good sources for recommendations. If you’re still [...]

Double Glazing Gets Ombudsman Scheme

Homeowners could receive extra protection from unscrupulous or incompetent traders following the launch of a new ombudsman service for the double glazing and conservatory industry.
The Double Glazing and Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme [DGCOS] was officially unveiled earlier this month following four years of research and a two-year pilot project. All members of the initiative will be [...]