Dedicated home improvement website Doubleglazinglocal.co.uk can help the UK's consumers to source the best, trusted suppliers this year thanks to its in-depth, dedicated local search facility.
Doubleglazinglocal.co.uk brings consumers in need of home improvement services together with local suppliers in a trusted, online listing format. The site carries providers of everything from basic windows through to French doors.
Peter Jakubek, Interactive Director at DoubleGlazingLocal.co.uk, says, “Our local search facility is dedicated to helping Brits find the best local home improvement suppliers quickly and easily. Today's smart consumer is very much more aware of the underhand tactics employed by cold-calling companies and suppliers that promise services they cannot deliver."
"Our site only ever offers suppliers that we have approved in line with our standards and guidelines - as such our site users trust us to put them in touch with approved companies who can offer them windows, double glazing prices and more. Local search has allowed us to generate more new leads than ever and we are establishing partnerships with many more home improvement companies as a result.”
Google remains the leading player in the local search sector, but 2012 is set to see the likes of Facebook, Google Plus and Twitter offering similar dedicated services and listings. The emergence of local search as a powerful marketing tool has made local visibility more important than ever to companies.
Peter Jakubek goes on, "2012 looks like being a great year for local search and for ourselves. We have been building more relationships than ever with companies throughout the country to list them on our site - and our users trust us to only offer them honest, approved suppliers able to give them an honest service. Sourcing reliable double glazed windows prices has never been easier.”
The average UK consumer has become more aware of rogue salespeople and cold calling tactics, driving the popularity of third-party recommendation like that offered by DoubleGlazingLocal.co.uk.
About Double Glazing Local: Double Glazing Local connects homeowners with a reputable, reliable home improvement company for their home renovations. Each firm must pass a vigorous set of criteria before it can meet the strict quality guidelines set forth by DGL. Homeowners can trust the expert advice of DGL.
Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Compare the burglaries...
An innovative approach from Tesco Compare, an Infographic is used to represent information graphically. The new one on the site displays interesting statistics:
Did you know the most likely break-in and burglary victims are single-parent families in urban UK areas?
Alongside revealing UK burglary hotspots, the webpage also displays most sought-after items amongst burglars.
Vikki Macleod, Commercial Director of the comparison website, comments: “Infographics are an innovative way to display statistics by making them easier to understand. We aim to use more imaginative techniques to convey information – and this form of graphic is a great way to achieve this.”
In addition to unveiling most commonly-stolen objects, or when and how burglaries happen, the Infographic may give people an insight into some of the variables insurers base their home insurance premiums on. This, for example, may include the home’s location and its level of security.
What is Tesco Compare?
Launched in 2007, Tesco Compare helps people search for deals from leading car and home insurance providers. But there is more to the comparison site than meets the eye: It can introduce consumers to comparison services for products within money and utilities, and a greater range of insurance products. It also provides links to pet and breakdown insurance providers, and customers can also compare quotes and deals by features according to what is important to them, not just on price.
Summing up, Vikki Macleod, said: “We look forward to continually developing the site by introducing new types of web pages to engage and help customers. By presenting them with interesting information, we intend to encourage greater interaction with Tesco Compare.”
Want to see if you could find a deal on your car and home insurance this winter? Visit www.tescocompare.com
Tuesday, 14 February 2012
That's Business: Endsleigh Insurance offers advice to landlords to ...
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Sunday, 12 February 2012
Extra space required? Chameleon saved the day!
Top Architect Praises Chameleon Flexibility When leading architect Harry Calder was planning the design of a house in Knutsford, he was able to create two rooms in one, thanks to an innovative powered floor system.
Not that he was short of available space, but a room housing a 5m x 12 ft pool was a sizeable area and just perfect for entertaining. There was just one snag – how to cover the pool with a surface sturdy enough to withstand a room full of people.
The Chameleon ® Powered Floor System was the answer. Totally unique, it simply slides out on silent rollers at the touch of a button to seamlessly cover the pool with existing décor and flooring and when not in use, the powered floor simply slides back onto a sub-floor which can be constructed either under the house or the garden.
The south Manchester based architect, whose firm Calder Peel has offices in Altrincham and in London, is full of praise for the flexibility and functionality of the Chameleon powered floor system.
Indeed he has recently been involved in two properties where the Chameleon has been specified by the owners.
He commented: “Chameleon offers the ultimate flexibility to create space in the pool room whether the use be for a dance floor, conference or simply a big party room.
"Good design is key to creating space for a variety of different functions. In effect it future proofs the house," he said.
Harry Calder quoted the example of a large project currently under construction where the pool room can be used as a leisure suite and gym...and swiftly converted once a month into a Boardroom for major presentations seating up to 30 to 40 directors and senior managers.
Large houses such as this of around 12,500 square feet can comfortably accommodate an internal pool room which can be converted through the Chameleon System for not only business meetings but a large dining room seating up to 80 people.
He added: “The customer is buying the Chameleon for reasons of practicality and flexibility. It creates an extra room but offers a number of options that take it beyond simply being a pool cover. "
Manufactured by the Cartwright Group, a company which has more than half a century’s experience in engineering, the powered floor also cuts pool heating costs by up to 60 per cent, reducing a home’s carbon footprint.
And for families with young children, it allows parents to make the pool a completely out-of-bounds zone unless they are around to supervise.
Although originally designed for indoor use, these features make it an attractive option for owners of outdoor pools, with the additional advantage that it prevents debris blowing into the water from the garden.
For further details see website www.chameleonfloor.com
Monday, 6 February 2012
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Thursday, 2 February 2012
Saniflo helps you maximise the potential of your home
It will soon be time for a spring clean and what better than de-cluttering those large storage cupboards and adding facilities to your home!Saniflo small-bore macerator pumping systems facilitate the addition of extra amenities almost anywhere.
The unobtrusive units are easy, quick and economic to install, enabling homeowners to overcome the limitations of gravity drained plumbing and maximise the potential of their home.
The market leading company has been at the forefront of small-bore technology for over thirty years and with well over 1,000,000 products sold the company is justifiably proud of its track record.
Wherever extra facilities are needed Saniflo has a product precisely designed to fill that need. All that is needed is a water and electric power supply.
Saniflo Ltd 01494 681600
Wednesday, 1 February 2012
Pray silence for Vent-Axia, winner of the Quiet Mark 2012 award!
Noisy extractor fans that irritate and keep people in a household awake could be a thing of the past, as Vent-Axia’s new Silent Fan has been awarded the Quiet Mark 2012 by the Noise Abatement Society and features on the new online Quiet Mark Directory (www.quietmark.com) launched today.
Boasting the lowest sound rating on the market operating at just 16dB(A) the Silent Fan is the quietest ever intermittent bathroom and toilet fan – a significant 75% quieter than typical intermittent bathroom fans.
A mark of approval awarded by the Noise Abatement Society, the Quiet Mark is given to world-wide manufacturers of the quietest products on the market and is validated by UK’s Association of Noise Consultants.
The objective of the initiative is to reduce noise and so achieve a healthier stress-free living and working environment. The Quiet Mark 2012 award therefore enables consumers and specifiers to make an informed choice allowing them to easily select quieter products via the newly launched on-line Quiet Mark Directory www.quietmark.com.
“We are delighted that the Vent-Axia Silent Fan has been awarded the Quiet Mark since it will allow households to easily identify a solution to noisy bathroom fans. Today with many of us leading busy lives it is more important than ever before to be able to relax in comfort and to have a good night’s sleep.
"Switching off a noisy extract fan is not the answer since this can result in mould growth and poor indoor air quality which can lead to building damage and health issues. Instead, our new Silent Fan puts an end to the issue of noisy bathroom and toilet extract fans once and for all,” said Lee Nurse, Marketing Director at Vent-Axia.
Providing stylish and silent ventilation without compromising on performance, the Silent Fan overcomes the problem of obtrusive bathroom fans, allowing households to relax in comfort free from noise-related stress. A recent survey commissioned by Vent-Axia showed that over 40% of people said that they or their children have been woken in the night by a noisy bathroom fan.
This noise can lead to households turning off their extract fans. But with condensation remaining a major problem in many homes turning off a bathroom fan can result in damage to the fabric of the properties, mould growth and poor air quality.
Gloria Elliott, CE of the Noise Abatement Society said: “People don’t use their extractor fans because they are generally irritatingly noisy, so the Vent-Axia Silent Fan will come as peaceful relief, deserving its validated Quiet Mark 2012.”
Simple to install and maintain, the Silent Fan is the perfect choice for every home. Designed for wall, ceiling, window and panel mounting it will also fit into existing 100mm ducts, making it ideal for replacement applications.
A single 100mm axial fan capable of two-speed operation the Silent fan performs at 26l/s and so comfortably meets the ventilation requirements of most bathrooms and toilets. Available as a standard model (VASF100) or as an option with an overrun timer (VASF100T) which is adjustable between 5 and 30 minutes the Silent Fan complies fully with Building Regulations Part F and L. Also compatible with low energy lighting, the Silent Fan is a true all rounder!
For further information on all products and services offered by Vent-Axia telephone 0844 856 0590.
Boasting the lowest sound rating on the market operating at just 16dB(A) the Silent Fan is the quietest ever intermittent bathroom and toilet fan – a significant 75% quieter than typical intermittent bathroom fans.
A mark of approval awarded by the Noise Abatement Society, the Quiet Mark is given to world-wide manufacturers of the quietest products on the market and is validated by UK’s Association of Noise Consultants.
The objective of the initiative is to reduce noise and so achieve a healthier stress-free living and working environment. The Quiet Mark 2012 award therefore enables consumers and specifiers to make an informed choice allowing them to easily select quieter products via the newly launched on-line Quiet Mark Directory www.quietmark.com.
“We are delighted that the Vent-Axia Silent Fan has been awarded the Quiet Mark since it will allow households to easily identify a solution to noisy bathroom fans. Today with many of us leading busy lives it is more important than ever before to be able to relax in comfort and to have a good night’s sleep.
"Switching off a noisy extract fan is not the answer since this can result in mould growth and poor indoor air quality which can lead to building damage and health issues. Instead, our new Silent Fan puts an end to the issue of noisy bathroom and toilet extract fans once and for all,” said Lee Nurse, Marketing Director at Vent-Axia.
Providing stylish and silent ventilation without compromising on performance, the Silent Fan overcomes the problem of obtrusive bathroom fans, allowing households to relax in comfort free from noise-related stress. A recent survey commissioned by Vent-Axia showed that over 40% of people said that they or their children have been woken in the night by a noisy bathroom fan.
This noise can lead to households turning off their extract fans. But with condensation remaining a major problem in many homes turning off a bathroom fan can result in damage to the fabric of the properties, mould growth and poor air quality.
Gloria Elliott, CE of the Noise Abatement Society said: “People don’t use their extractor fans because they are generally irritatingly noisy, so the Vent-Axia Silent Fan will come as peaceful relief, deserving its validated Quiet Mark 2012.”
Simple to install and maintain, the Silent Fan is the perfect choice for every home. Designed for wall, ceiling, window and panel mounting it will also fit into existing 100mm ducts, making it ideal for replacement applications.
A single 100mm axial fan capable of two-speed operation the Silent fan performs at 26l/s and so comfortably meets the ventilation requirements of most bathrooms and toilets. Available as a standard model (VASF100) or as an option with an overrun timer (VASF100T) which is adjustable between 5 and 30 minutes the Silent Fan complies fully with Building Regulations Part F and L. Also compatible with low energy lighting, the Silent Fan is a true all rounder!
For further information on all products and services offered by Vent-Axia telephone 0844 856 0590.
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