The Parsons Joinery blog

Good news for Listed Property owners - VAT free double glazing

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

For many years HMRC have maintained that VAT relief would only be given for 'alterations' that included creating a new window or door opening, altering the size of an existing opening or for building a new extension to a Listed Building. Most recently, however, they have re-written their internal guidance to include changes in design such as the replacement of single glazing with double glazing or clear panes with stained or leaded alternatives.

Why not design your living space to suit your lifestyle?

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

From maximising space under a staircase, designing a specific piece of fitted furniture or fitting out a dedicated room such as a study, bedroom, bathroom or kitchen, an experienced furniture designer and manufacturer can create something that is designed to your individual specification to fit a particular space and fulfil a specific purpose........

Get ready....National Maintenance Week starts on 18th November

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The last thing you need, in these austere times, are unexpected emergency repairs to your property many of which could be avoided with sensible guidance and advice and a regular maintenance programme.......SPAB's National Maintenance Weeks starts on 18th November...a timely reminder to undertake a simple 'MOT' on your property......

Wooden replacement windows - When should I replace my windows?

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT

One of the many benefits of timber windows is that they can be sympathetically renovated and repaired to extend their life............Inevitably, windows will reach a point where they are beyond repair and require replacement and this may represent the opportunity to upgrade their thermal performance and security.

Maintaining traditional timber box sash windows

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT

Like an other high performance, engineered product, custom-made sliding sash windows will require some form of maintenance during their lifetime in order to ensure a long life, efficient performance and visual appeal. Failure to keep to a planned maintenance schedule may, at best, ruin their appearance and, at worst, could lead to the early deterioration of the components.

Can you double glaze traditional style timber windows?

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT

Replacing the windows in your property represents a substantial investment which requires a great deal of thought and extensive research. Window openings and frames are an integral part of the design of a building, giving it character and proportion and inappropriate replacements can be very damaging to the overall appearance of a building. However, new windows can transform the appearance, security and comfort of your home and, if accomplished with sensitivity and understanding, can represent a significant improvement which can increase the value of your property.

Roof lanterns and bi-folding doors introduce more light into period properties

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT

Many period properties have been designed with thick walls and small windows to keep them warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Whilst these qualities help them to be energy efficient throughout the year in terms of the cost of heating or cooling the environment, rooms can be dark and gloomy particularly during the winter. Roof lanterns and bi-folding doors present a practical and good looking solution to these problems.