Day: April 1, 2022

As spring comes around once more, many people are considering freshening up their home by installing a brand-new set of windows in their property.

Maybe you have been planning all winter for the changes you want to make once the weather improves and it is finally time to get those shiny new windows you are after, or perhaps you are still deciding if this is an investment worth making.

Before you make any final decision there are both benefits and limitations to springtime window replacement that you should take into account.

Pros of Spring Window Installation

Spring is by far the most popular time to have new windows installed and our expert technicians are kept extremely busy all season installing top-of-the-range double and triple glazed uPVC windows for customers across Scotland.

Just some of the reasons spring is a great time to have new windows installed include:

Freshening up your home

A thorough spring clean is nice, but nothing will freshen up your home quite like a brand new set of shiny windows.

With fantastic curb appeal, loads of natural light, and a uPVC frame that can be customised to suit whatever style you are going for, your home will look and feel great, starting the spring season off in style.

Easy Installation

As the days grow longer and the clocks move forward, spring offers more daylight hours for window installation.

This means that professional window installers will have your new windows installed in no time at all.

The low humidity and usually mild temperatures of this time of year are also conducive to easy installation and there really is no better time for stress-free, seamless window installation.

Temperature Control

Inefficient windows are now only a nightmare during the winter, where single glazed and poorly installed windows will seriously compromise your insulation, leaking heat and leading to higher energy bills, but will also make keeping your home cool in summer a complete nightmare.

Rather than continuing to use fans, portable air conditioning units, or similar to attempt to cool your home down, which can be extremely costly in terms of electricity consumption, modern windows are excellent at preventing heat transfer, keeping your home nice and cool in the summer and keeping heat in your home for longer when temperatures drop.

This means that although the initial installation of double or triple-glazing is still a significant investment, reduced energy bills over the life-span of the windows will repay your expenditure several times over.

Air out your home

Over the winter where regularly airing your home is challenging due to the inclement weather and low temperatures, there will have been a build up of dust, pollutants, and allergens in your home.

This can result in health problems such as asthma attacks and allergic reactions if left untreated.

As part of a good spring clean to get rid of such pollutants, and keep your home safe and healthy, opening up your windows on a regular basis is a good idea.

This is difficult, however, if your windows are stuck shut or difficult to open fully.

We have a huge range of easy to operate windows that open in a number of ways, including:

• Casement windows
• Tilt and turn windows
• French windows
• Top-Hung windows

This selection means that whatever the location of your home, windows, we have an option that can easily be opened to allow fresh spring air to blow away the remnants of a damp musty winter.

Cons of spring window installation

Spring is the ideal time to install new windows in your home but as with any time of year, there are some seasonal issues to consider.

Weather

Whilst spring usually offers the perfect conditions for window installation, nothing is ever guaranteed (especially in Scotland).

Our technicians are able to install Double Glazing Edinburgh windows in almost all conditions or seasons, but if snow, torrential rain, or high winds do occur, your spring installation may take slightly longer than it would otherwise.

Availability

Spring is popular for a reason, and you are not the only one looking to take advantage of all the fantastic benefits previously mentioned.

At Advanced, this is our busiest time of year, as it is for almost all window contractors, and you should get in touch as early as possible to arrange an appointment.

Contact the Advanced Group

If you are ready to invest in the future of your home this spring and are looking for industry leading double or triple glazed windows from a trusted expert installer, contact The Advanced Group today.

For a free quote, to talk to our expert sales team, or for more information on any of our products contact us by phone on 08000 502 502 or fill out the form below.

Theft is a major problem on construction sites, with an estimated £800m lost every year from the UK industry alone in stolen materials, equipment, and tools.

To prevent your site from becoming part of this damning statistic in the future, here are 6 of the best is to boost your protection against thieves and vandals.

1. Lock away materials

Building materials are one of the most commonly targeted items on any construction site due to the costly nature of metals such as copper.

Every building project needs these materials on site but that doesn’t mean that they need to be out in the open for all to see when not in use.

Keeping target materials in a secure location such as sheds or storage trailers until such time that they are actively needed on site, is a good way to make it harder for thieves to access them and make your site a less attractive prospect.

Shipping containers are another low cost but highly effective storage method that you could use for this purpose.

2. Keep equipment and tools away from the perimeter

Just because storing equipment and tools on site overnight is a necessity, doesn’t mean that you need to advertise the fact that there are there

When construction work ends for the day, making sure that all equipment is moved out of sight away from the perimeter fence will make the challenge of stealing them much more intimidating for thieves.

If you can take equipment back to the main yard then great, but if not make sure that all vehicles have their keys removed and that they cannot be reached from outside the fence or easily slipped through the fence by a staff member.

3. Only use materials when necessary

One of the biggest flaws in Building Site Security that we see on a daily basis, is equipment and materials left lying around for days on end without being used.

This is a risk that just isn’t worth taking and taking simple steps like ensuring materials are only delivered the day before being used, as opposed to several days, and moving vehicles off site once their services are no longer required are easy but highly effective ways to limit your risk.

4. Ensure there is enough lighting on site

Criminals thrive in dark poorly lit areas, giving them plenty of cover to sneak around unnoticed on your property.

Make sure that your construction site is well lit at night-time to increase visibility and that you always park vehicles in central locations close to light sources.

If you are looking to save money, then motion detected lights may be a good idea as these will not run the entire night but only be activated when necessary.

5. Install Surveillance Cameras

Having CCTV on your site can hugely improve your defence against vandals, thieves, and trespassers.

CCTV footage can not only help the police to track down intruders and possibly retrieved stolen goods after an incident, but your security team will also be able to monitor the feeds live and respond to intrusions in real-time, often intercepting potential criminals before any harm is done.

You may think that construction sites are not best suited to CCTV installation, due to a lack of mains electricity and often difficult to navigate terrain, but thanks to modern technology, this is no longer a barrier.

You can now install eco mobile CCTV towers on your construction site that run on batteries or solar and can easily be put in place, moved, and removed, with minimal disturbance.

To maximise energy efficiency even further you could opt for a motion detector activated CCTV system that only turns on when virtual tripwires are triggered by activity on your site.

This will ensure that you never miss an important moment in any key areas without having to worry about your system running out of battery.

6. Keep detailed records

The best way to track the movement of people and equipment is to keep detailed records of activity on your site.

An inventory will help you to identify if anything has gone missing and ensure that you are not purchasing too many materials or supplies that will be left lying around the site.

You should also ask for regular patrol reports from your security personnel based on their observations around the site.

They will be able to use their extensive security experience to identify potential weaknesses in your security and make recommendations for how to resolve them.

Contact Prime Secure

Prime Secure have been providing bespoke security solutions to commercial customers across the UK for over 25 years.

We specialize in construction site security, using a proven combination of alarm systems, SIA licensed security guards, and mobile CCTV towers to create a powerful security system to help protect your site and staff.

For more information, or to arrange a free site survey, contact us today.