The top 8 summer home improvements.
There is no better time than summer to plan home improvements, the evenings are longer, the garden is in full bloom and we spend more time between the garden and the house, we entertain guests at barbeques and dinner parties. It’s a perfect time to make those changes to your home, which give it the real wow factor and help your personality really shine through your home. Below we’ve listed the top 8 summer home improvements.
1. Windows
Windows flood your home with sunshine and natural light, and the right windows can completely change, the look, feel and character of your home both inside and out. While still very popular, the classic white uPVC window isn’t your only option anymore, with the variety of flush casement options available as well as an extensive range of colours, finishes and hardware all available to add the personal touch to your windows.
2. Doors
The first thing people see when they approach your home is normally your front door, and they say first impressions are everything! Well our range of bespoke composite doors are perfect for making the right first impression. Available in range of both traditional and contemporary styles, teamed with either bright summer colours or more subtle tones, as well as a range of decorative glass options and a full spectrum of furniture styles.
With all the options listed above available as well as our intuitive design your own door website feature, it really is possible to design a door unique to you and stand out from the rest of the street.
As well as the extensive personalisation options available, our composite doors also provide an assortment of superior security and weatherproofing features.
3. PVC Gates and Fencing
I think it’s fair to say that most of us enjoy spending as much of our summer in the garden as possible, and to many of us a beautiful garden is just as important as a beautiful home. Often overlooked your fence is normally a major feature in any garden and a gate, like a front, door is often the first impression for visitors. So why settle for substandard wooden fence and gate, which is liable to rot, bowing and requires regular upkeep. Our range of maintenance free PVC gates and fencing not only look great but also don’t require any maintenance, are available with front door level security and are expertly fitted, to find out more about their benefits read our blog post here.
4. Garage Doors
Summer time is a great opportunity to spend a bit of time in the garage, whether that’s clearing some space for a car boot sale, working on your car or partaking in a favourite hobby. Garages definitely get a lot more use in the summer. So what a better time to update your old garage door, whether you just fancy a new design, your current doors on its last legs or you’re looking to make the swap from up and over to automated roller shutter, we’ve got the expertise to help.
5. Guttering and Roofline
Is it just me or does it seem to rain more in summer?!
Most homeowners don’t look at replacing their roofline and guttering until its too late, blocked gutters fill up quickly and if they don’t burst at the seams soaking your unsuspecting barbeque guests (or worse the food) they can become heavy causing damage to your facias and soffits which are designed to protect your home’s structural eaves beams from the elements.
However, it’s not all practicalities you’ll be surprised at how much, new gutting and roofline can freshen up the look of your home.
6. Bi-Folds/Patio Doors
If you want to break down the boundary between home and garden with plenty of light and air, there in nothing better than either bi-folding doors or sliding patio doors, both available in stylish colours and designs over a huge expanses they can really form a strong statement piece in any home, especially when teamed with our fantastic blinds fitted inside the glass itself! We also offer a brickwork removal and structural amendments work meaning that we can give you even bigger bi-folds without compromising on our renowned quality.
7. Carports
Just like garages, carports are great for homeowners looking to spend some time outdoors working on their vehicle in the summer, offering both shade from the sun and shelter from summer rain our carports feature an ingenious drainage system built into the supporting legs. Click here to find out more.
Ok this one may seem a little counter intuitive given that it would almost always eat into your garden and we’ve already covered how much we love spending summer in the garden but please bear with us. Adding a conservatory or glazed extension provides a beautiful new space designed by our experts with you to perfectly watch your needs, the possibilities are infinite. You’ll be surprised how far the glazed extension has come, modern glass technology means you’ll no longer have to worry about being too hot in the summer or too cold in the winter. Perfect for entertaining on a summer’s evening our glazed extensions offer a variety of stunning and impressive unique features.
Summer is the perfect time to make the necessary home improvements to ensure that your home is perfect for you and your loved ones for decades to come. If you want to find out any more information about any of the improvements on the list or anything else we can help you with please feel free to contact us.
To book a FREE design visit with one of our experts click here.