Author: Sam Kaye

Help control your house temperature with double glazing this summer

uPVC windows double glazing

You might be wondering how double glazing can help you in the summer, as keeping the cold out is often a major factor when buying new windows. However, thermal insulation also means keeping extreme heat out as well.

Superior double glazing

Single glazing is not effective at maintaining an ideal temperature in summer or winter. Draughty in winter, as soon as the weather warms up, you won’t get any relief from the hot sun inside. The barrier that double glazing has, prevents unwanted temperatures from entering your home. Double glazing involves two panes of glass with a space in between. This acts as a barrier against unwanted temperatures entering your home. This includes heat as well as cold so once it starts to heat up, seek shade inside without worrying about overheating.

The ideal amount of sun

Glare and overly bright sunlight are other issues that come hand in hand when the temperatures rise. With a unique coating, our glass keeps out the sun’s rays so that you only get the right amount of light. This leaves you with a welcoming room that you’ll love spending time in. This coating will also keep your furniture and fabrics protected against UV rays. Over time, prolonged sun exposure can cause fading. If you want to keep your furniture in perfect condition, our multi-purpose double glazing is the best choice.

Stay cool with our double glazing

The glass we use in our double glazing can come with a special coating that stops your home overheating by only letting in the right amount of sunlight. You can enjoy a bright and welcoming room without it being unbearable, even in the middle of the summer. Using reflective technology, your warmth is kept inside during winter and the sun’s rays reflected out in the summer. A perfect temperature is maintained all year round. In the winter, our energy efficient glass will help you save money on your bills too as you’ll need your heating less.

The all seasons conservatory

As well as windows, our conservatories are also double glazed. This means you can enjoy a beautiful light-filled room to enjoy your stunning views all year round. In the past, conservatories have gained a reputation for being rooms you can only use for half the year. They become too cold in winter and too hot in summer. Using our thermally insulating double glazing, your conservatory will be the perfect space throughout the season.

The perfect double glazing across Yorkshire

So as soon as the weather heats up, ensure you have the best double glazing to keep the rising temperatures out and stay cool. Our double glazed windows offer high levels of insulation as well as security and a beautiful range of styles and colours. Get in touch with us today to find out more about how our double glazing can help control the temperature in your home.

Top five things to do in York this spring

York

York is a fascinating city full of culture and fun things to do for the whole family. Here’s our pick of the best things to do in the city this spring:

Step back into the past

No visit to York is complete without a trip to one of the most picturesque streets in Britain. The Shambles is one of the best preserved medieval streets in Europe. With fifteenth century buildings that lean into the cobbled street, it’s a must for anyone who loves a bit of history. Originally a street of butchers, The Shambles is now home to souvenir shops, tea rooms and a shrine to St Margaret Clitherow.

Only for the brave

The York Dungeons are a fantastic attraction for the brave amongst you. This interactive horror show lets you walk through some of the most gruesome aspects of the city’s history. From the Viking invasion and the plague to the legendary Dick Turpin, let the Dungeons bring these events back to life.

A real Viking experience

The Jorvik Centre is one of the most popular attractions in York and offers a look back into its Viking past. It’s a truly immersive experience with the smells, sights and sounds of Viking York (or Jorvik as it was known). From the 12th February until the 21st of May, the Watlington Hoard will be on display here. This collection of Viking silver was believed to have been buried in the 870s and discovered in Oxfordshire in 2015.

The perfect place for all chocoholics

Confectionary lovers might not realise it but over the years, York has been home to some important confectioners and sweet factories. Rowntree’s and Terry’s have both called York home over the years. Visit York’s Chocolate Story to find out more about the city’s sweet past. With three floors of chocolate heaven to enjoy, find out how York’s fortune has been entwined with chocolate for nearly 300 years.

The great Yorkshire outdoors

Spring is the perfect time to get your walking boots on and take in the stunning scenery that surrounds York. The city is surrounded by the Pennines, the North York Moors and the Yorkshire Wolds so there’s no end of opportunity for walking and picnics. The Howardian Hills is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that covers over 200 square miles. It’s a beautiful combination of rolling hills, picture postcard villages and stately homes.

Beautiful home improvements across York

If your York home needs a boost, take a look at our range of windows, doors and conservatories. We have everything you need to transform your home. Get in touch today to find out more.

Connect your home to the outdoors with bi-folding doors

rosewood conservatory with bi-folding doors in Yorkshire

Bringing the outside into your home has never been easier with bi-folding doors. These innovative glazed doors have panels that fold into each other and stack to one side. They won’t take up your space on either side. These doors are incredibly versatile; choose from two – six panels depending on how big you want your door. They can open inwards or outwards to let you make the most of your space and unlike traditional sliding patio doors can open fully. Have the whole door open to make the most of out your home or just one panel to let air flow around your home.

Let in the light and enjoy wide-ranging views

Enjoy the sunshine even when it’s raining with bi-folding doors. With slim frames and wide glass panes, the maximum amount of light comes in, so your home becomes bright and welcoming. For rooms that before only had small patio doors, bi-folds will make a world of difference. They’re able to take up the whole back of your home so you can create a fully glazed wall. This will give your home an impressive modern look as well as fill it with light. This means that whatever the weather does, you can admire your gorgeous views in the comfort of your home.

Bring the outside in

Add some outdoor living to your home with the help of bi-folding doors. When fully open, your garden becomes an extension of your home. Parties will always be a success as your home and garden become open-plan and guests can move around easily. This lets you fit more people in and if the weather changes, you can easily move inside. During the summer, enjoy alfresco dining every day. Add outdoor furniture to your garden such as outdoor sofas and even ovens so you can make the most of your space. Even when it’s colder you can enjoy being outside Think comfy blankets, a mug of hot chocolate and star gazing or watching New Year’s fireworks.

High-performing doors that open up your home

Our uPVC bi-folding doors offer you the best in style, performance and security. With steel-reinforced frames and secure locks, they are extremely resistant to intrusion. With an easy to use sliding function and available up to 6m wide; it would be the perfect addition to your home. With high levels of thermal insulation, draughts will be a thing of the past and your heating bills should reduce. When it comes to colour, you’re spoilt for choice. From classic white or sophisticated grey to wood effects like Rosewood, you can even choose from hundreds of RAL colours. Get the custom look with your new doors.

Bring beautiful bi-folding doors into your Yorkshire home

If you love spending time in your garden, bi-folding doors are ideal. Spend more time creating a beautiful outside space easily. For a full range of home improvements including specialist glazing, conservatories and bi-folding doors in Yorkshire, contact us today. Here at K Glazing, we have everything you need to create the perfect home.

Stained glass windows to suit every home

angel stained glass windows

Stained glass windows are beautiful ways of expressing your personality and your home’s character. Whether you simply want to brighten up your home with some colour or have a particular design in mind, here at K Glazing we can help.

We specialise in creating bespoke and customised glazing, windows, doors and conservatories. Our expert glaziers use traditional techniques to give your glass an authentic look every time. Choose from over 200 colours and whatever image, pattern or design you like.

Bespoke stained glass windows to fill your home with colour

Like this beautiful glass angel, we can create feature centrepieces that are decorative as well as functional. They are perfect for an eye-catching window above the stairs in a hallway or next to your front door. As well as boosting your kerb appeal, a stained glass window can ensure your home stands out from the rest. This is ideal if all the houses in the road look the same.

The same way you would with a piece of art, let a stained glass window bring some creativity to your home. If you’re not brave enough for a fully stained window, why not have the top lights above your door or casement window coloured?

Colourful stained glass window

Decorative doors

Stained glass will look particularly striking in your entrance door. Welcoming you home every day, it will also impress visitors and passers-by. Stained glass is an attractive alternative to frosted or patterned glass. Maintain your privacy the creative way. If stained glass isn’t exactly your thing, we can also provide leaded, glass, patterned glass and Georgian bars so your options are endless.

Security is never compromised

You might be concerned about security when it comes to a glass door but all of our glass offers superb security. With double glazing as standard, your thermal and sound insulation will be extremely effective and the door extremely hard to break into.

We can supply toughened glass for extra security but all of our windows and doors are Secured by Design accredited. With multipoint locks, you can have the peace of mind that your windows and doors will be protecting your home.

 

 

Our glass gives you the best performance all year round

patterned glass

We only use the highest quality glass for our products and an A energy rating is available. This allows you to have a stunning and personalised design while still keeping your home warm and efficient. Stained glass is available in both our uPVC and aluminium frames for windows as well as our entrance doors. Even if you have triple glazing, stained glass can still be incorporated. How about a drawing you’ve always liked or if you have a south facing window, a sun that fills your home with glowing light throughout the day?

Let the glazing experts take care of the rest

Whatever it is you dream of creating in glass, here at K Glazing, we’re the perfect choice to make it happen. With care and dedication taken with every job we carry out; we’ll ensure that we create your perfect windows and doors everytime. Get in touch today if we can bring a touch of class to your home with our stained glass windows.

6 things to do in Pontefract

Pontefract-liquorice

Here are K Glazing, we’re based in the charming market town of Pontefract outside Wakefield. We love our town and want to share the top things you need to do if you’re in the area.

Eat liquorice

Love them or hate them, Pontefract cakes are known worldwide and are produced here. Due to the sandy soil around the area, it’s one of the few places where liquorice can be grown. You can’t visit without trying these delicious sweets that made this town famous. A liquorice festival is held every year to celebrate the town’s sweet-loving history.

Visit the castle ruins

Once believed to be the most impressive castle in Yorkshire and with a gruesome history, Pontefract castle is now unfortunately mostly ruined. The castle had a massive dungeon network which can be visited; you can still see where prisoners carved their names into the walls. Built in 1070, it was probably the place where Richard II was murdered as well as being a royalist stronghold during the Civil War. Visit the impressive visitor centre and you’ll be instantly transported back in time.

Try some local produce

Farmer Copley’s is a farm shop, cafe and restaurant all in one. The Moo cafe serves coffee, sandwiches and cake during the day and is transformed into the Beast restaurant by night. The menu changes regularly and is full of regional delights.

Feel lucky at the races

If you fancy a flutter, why not head down to Pontefract racecourse? This thoroughbred horse racing venue is the longest continuous flat racing circuit in Europe, so why not find out if it’s your lucky day? Perfect for a family day out or a girly lunch; there’s fun for everyone.

See the stars

If you’ve always fancied yourself as an astronomer or stargazer, head over to Rosse Observatory. Stargazing evenings are regularly held here and professional astronomers hold talks. Learn all about what the sky has to offer; who knows what you might see?

Get back to nature

If you prefer heading outside in the peace and quiet, visit Frickley Country Park. Originally an old colliery, this park has over seven miles of footpaths and cycleways to get lost in. Home to a variety of birds, butterflies and other wildlife; it’s the perfect place for a picnic or a run if you’re feeling energetic.

Transforming homes across West Yorkshire

If your Pontefract home could do with some love, from triple glazing to porches and conservatories, we can help. Get in touch with us at K Glazing today to transform your home.

Plants for your front porch – the style tips…

Golden oak porch

A front porch can work wonders for the appearance of your home. By giving you more space, they’re also a fabulous way of boosting your kerb appeal. However, to bring out the best in your porch, use your beautiful front garden and plants to bring it to life.

Hanging plants

If you don’t have a lot of space surrounding your porch, hanging plants could be an ideal way to add some colour to your home. Choose from baskets or balls to spruce up your home. Petunias and geraniums are a great choice and come in bright pinks and purples to add a splash of something different. If you don’t want the hassle of looking after these, you can get artificial hanging plants that look indistinguishable from the real thing.

Pots

Experiment with sizes and colours to create an attractive display that will attract wildlife as well as improve your garden. You can get so many types of pots from brightly coloured glazed ones to patterned stone to give your garden an exotic feel. Conifers are beautiful all-year round plants for pots that provide an inviting welcome every time you come home. Having one on either side of your door will add a touch of symmetry to your home. Topiary plants can come in various shapes including spirals and balls as well as elaborate designs like hearts and swans.

Climbers

A porch is the ideal place for climbing plants such as ivy or honeysuckle to thrive. These create a natural frame around your porch which can add a charming cottage feel to any home. Even if you’re in the middle of the city you can still have a slice of the countryside.

Create your own mini garden

How about a mini garden? Take a collection of shrubs, plants and flowers to create your own garden in a pot. You could even coordinate the colours with the rest of your home. Did you know our windows come in any RAL colour so you could match bright plants with your new wonderfully coloured windows?

Our beautiful and durable range of porches

We can create stunning porches for your home with a choice of brick, aluminium or uPVC and as much or as little glazing as you want. Choose from a flat, tiled or glass roof as well as a wide range of secure and attractive doors. Our porches are made from the same high-quality materials we use for your windows so you can be assured that they will keep your home comfortable and secure. The ideal place to store shoes, they also make the front or back of your home stand out from the rest. Get in touch today to find out about adding a beautiful porch to your home.

Conservatories vs Orangeries: What’s best for your home?

conservatories vs orangeries

When looking to extend your home, there are so many options but it can be confusing to decide what’s best for your home. Increasing your living space with a light-filled extension is one of the most popular home improvements as it can add so much to your home. As well as giving you more space to enjoy, an orangery or conservatory can increase the value of your home as well as transform how it looks.

What’s the difference?

A conservatory is an extension with the majority of the structure being made up of glazing. This makes them perfect for bringing you closer to your garden and enjoying outside views whatever the weather. An orangery has brick pillars which makes it look more like a natural part of your home. They make an impressive extension to your home and can be matched to look like the rest of your home. Both a conservatory and orangery can be used for anything from an elegant dining room to a children’s play room.

A range of design options perfect for every home

You may feel like everyone has a conservatory now; an orangery can make your home stand out from the rest. However, with a range of conservatory styles from the traditional Victorian to the modern Loggia, your home can create its own look. With a bespoke conservatory, you can pick a unique design that perfectly suits your home. Available in a wide variety of colours including wood effect finishes, you can truly create an impressive extension of your home.

Control how much light you let in

An orangery can give you more privacy if your garden is overlooked and provides shade from the sun. The beautiful glazed roof also gives you a vaulted perimeter ceiling which allows you to have spotlights and speakers fitted in. With a conservatory, you can choose an efficient glass or a warm tiled roof. You can control how much or how little glazing you have. A tiled roof gives you improved insulation but with skylights installed you can still fill your room with light.

French doors in an orangery - conservatories vs orangeries

Don’t suffer with an unusable room

When it comes to thermal efficiency, both conservatories and orangeries excel. With high quality uPVC or aluminium frames, heat is kept inside to give you a room you’ll be comfortable in all year round. The brick pillars in an orangery offer high levels of energy efficiency similar to that of your existing house. With a conservatory, solar control high quality glass lets light flood in without overheating your room.

Conservatories vs orangeries: Which is better for your home?

Whether you choose a conservatory or orangery, both have the potential to transform your home. Offering you more space for your family to enjoy, your home will be the envy of your street. Both can be made to fit your home’s exact style or give it a modern twist. K Glazing can help find your perfect home extension that will change how you use and enjoy your home. Get in touch today to find the right one for you.

Get creative with coloured conservatories

Gable conservatory in green uPVC- coloured conservatories

Your home doesn’t have to be the same as the rest of your street; stand out from the crowd with a coloured conservatory. Whether you’re buying a new conservatory for your home or want to brighten up your existing one, a change of colour can make a huge difference. It can make an old conservatory look brand new and your home will become the envy of the street.

With a bit of love and attention, you’ll love being in your new and improved conservatory again. A splash of colour can help lift your mood as well as impress guests. Incorporate your conservatory’s interior as well with bright and bold furniture and plants.

uPVC doesn’t have to be white

When people think of uPVC frames, whether that’s for windows, doors or conservatories, they think white. Both our uPVC and aluminium conservatories can be made in any of the hundreds of RAL colours. This allows you to pick the right one for your home. From Traffic Red and Sapphire Blue to Chocolate Brown and Graphite Black; there’s something for everyone. A coloured conservatory will transform your home. Whether you want to blend in with the other colours in your home or you want something completely different.

Large cream uPVC conservatory- coloured conservatories

Period homes don’t have to miss out

If you’re lucky enough to have a period or traditional home you might be concerned that a conservatory won’t suit it. You can choose wood-effect finishes to truly recreate the authentic appearance of timber which suits older properties. Heritage colours such as cream or pastel shades can also add the feeling of a rustic country home. Our beautiful conservatories won’t take away any of the original charm of your home and will simply enhance the way you use it.

Beautiful high-performing coloured conservatories

Our range of conservatories are a stylish way of increasing your space. Energy efficient and secure, they’ll keep you comfortable all year round. No more abandoning your conservatory when it gets too hot or cold with effective thermal insulation. With a choice of a glass, polycarbonate or tiled roof; you can have your conservatory your way.

Grand rosewood conservatory-coloured conservatories

Your local Yorkshire conservatory experts

Our family run Pontefract company has over 35 years of experience improving homes across Yorkshire. We’re dedicated to providing the best service and products for our customers as well as giving you the advice you need. Get in touch today to see our range of stunning coloured conservatories; one will be perfect for your home.

Why an Orangery from K Glazing is the only thing you need this summer

orangery interior

Now that summer has finally arrived, it’s time to spend more time enjoying the sun and an orangery is the perfect way to do this. Whether you want a large dining room to entertain in or a relaxation haven to get away from it all, an orangery is your best choice this summer.

Treat your home this summer

Orangeries are an attractive alternative to a conservatory. Be different to the rest of your street with a bespoke orangery. Using brick pillar supports, they feel more permanent as well as feeling like a natural extension of your home. With more solid sections including a solid roof, you enjoy more privacy which is perfect if your garden is overlooked. Add the wow factor to your home this summer with a stunning orangery from K Glazing. Your home will be the envy of the street.

Have your dream home the way you want it

Our orangeries are attractive and will certainly add style and sophistication to your home. This is why they’ve become such a desirable home improvement in recent years. They can easily suit both modern and traditional homes with a range of colours including heritage woodgrain finishes. Adding skylights allows you to still enjoy an abundance of light without ever overheating the room. Space is prioritised with an orangery and you can have any style and shape you like.

French doors in an orangery

A room for every season

Using multi-chambered uPVC profiles, our orangery system is highly energy efficient. With the added benefit of a tiled roof, the optimum temperature will be maintained all year round. The perfect room to spend time in during the summer, you will also love being in your orangery in winter. With the best double glazing supplied as standard, your orangery will become your family’s favourite room. Our uPVC frames are durable as well as low maintenance meaning your orangery will be a lasting investment for your home. With just a simple clean, it can stay looking as good as new for years to come.

Outdoor living is a breeze with an orangery

An orangery is the perfect way to bring outside living to your home. A popular trend now, as soon as the sun comes out, move your day outside. Enjoy alfresco dining or garden parties knowing that you have your orangery to retreat to should the weather turn. Adding bi-folding doors to your orangery will create an open-plan atmosphere to your home. They allow your indoor and outdoor spaces to blend into one.

The best choice for your home this summer

Here at K Glazing, we always work towards our values of honesty, integrity, reliability and quality. Our family-run company is dedicated to transforming your home with our stunning range of windows, doors, orangeries and conservatories. Our orangeries are made to impress so get in touch if we can help transform your outside space.

Top 10 benefits of aluminium windows

Smart Heritage- benefits of aluminium windows

You’ve probably heard of aluminium windows but do you know everything they have to offer your home? Let’s take a look at the top benefits of aluminium windows and what this could mean for you.

An attractive window for every home

They look good. Aluminium windows have an ultramodern and attractive appearance. With their slim and sleek frames, they allow in more light and you can enjoy more glass rather than frame. Fill your home with an abundance of natural light and make your home feel bright and welcoming. This slim look is particularly effective in modern homes.

Resilient

Aluminium is an extremely strong yet lightweight material. This allows it to hold larger panes of glass compared to other window materials. This also makes aluminium a durable material, giving you windows that will last for years to come.

Bespoke windows tailormade for your home

If you want something different to the standard window style, aluminium is your best choice. Even though it’s extremely strong, it’s also very flexible. This means it’s easily shaped so can create a bespoke window to fit any space.

Superb energy efficiency all year round

The efficiency of aluminium windows is unparalleled. With a thermally broken profile, your home’s insulation will be quickly boosted. All our aluminium windows can reach an A energy rating and with higher insulation comes lower bills. You will find draughts disappear and your home will stay at a comfortable temperature all year round.

aluminium windows

Flexible styles

Aluminium windows are versatile enough to come in a wide range of styles to suit all homes and tastes. We offer aluminium windows in casement, tilt & turn, pivot and heritage options for traditional homes. You can even have bespoke shaped windows if you’re looking for something different.

Easy to look after

The durability of aluminium means these windows are virtually maintenance free. All it takes is a simple clean every so often to keep them looking pristine all year round. Rust, corrosion and fading are no issue with aluminium so are the perfect choice for harsher coastal areas.

Beautiful colours

If you want to boost your kerb appeal, choose windows that can be coloured in any way you desire. Our aluminium windows can come in any of the hundreds of RAL colours which include woodgrain effects. There’s bound to be a colour that suits your home and will make the neighbours envious of your beautiful home. There’s no need to repaint our aluminium windows. Whatever colour you choose will stay looking good for years to come.

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Security is always important

Security is always a priority with our aluminium windows. Every style comes with effective locks to protect you home even when you’re not there. Secured by Design accreditation is available with our casement, tilt & turn and heritage window styles. Aluminium’s strength is a further barrier against intrusion.

A sustainable choice

Protecting the environment is important to us and choosing aluminium is the environmentally friendly choice. Aluminium is recyclable and our manufacturers follow rigorous recycling processes as well as doing their best to become carbon neutral.

Yorkshire’s window specialists

Having your aluminium windows installed by a reliable company will ensure they impress for years to come. Here at K Glazing, we’re a family-run company providing West Yorkshire with high quality windows, doors and conservatories for over 35 years.