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Windows arid doors create


it, then you have got to get itl Main contributors to successful kerb-


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side appeal are, of course, windows and doors. If they do not look good, then your kerbside credibility literally goes


out of the window. So what can you do to improve your


home's image? Well, a fresh coat of pamt


HE major buzz words in the housing world are "kerbside appeal". And if you don't have


is one solution. Another is to replace existing windows and doors with the lat­ est timber, aluminium or uPVC prod-


nets.


designs, but they all fall mainly into two categories: casements and sashes. Of course, you will want a style that is


There is a wide.range of window . ,


sympathetic with the architecture of your house, so that it maintains its char-


aCCasement windows are those which


are hinged at the top or bottom or pivot­ ed vertically or horizontally. Sash win­ dows consist of two frames that slide up


and down in parallel vertical tracks. When buying replacement windows,


one tends to think automatically of plas­ tic in the form of uPVC because it is vir­ tually maintenance-free and a good msu-


But timber is still the favourite mater­


ial for windows and doors and modern factory treatments mean they can with-


stand all the ravages of the seasons. Then there are aluminium and steel


window, both made from very durab.e


m If6your objective is to fit double glar­ ing and the existing windows are in good condition, it might well pay to go forsec-


^Theriris also now a new material called low e S r i t y glass on the marked This will increase the insulation properties of


double glazing by about a third.


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OUR bathroom is the second busiest room in your home - and probably the one with the greatest potential to make running


cost savings. That is because the shower, bath, toilet . .


and heating and hot water system all con­ tribute significantly to the overall house­


hold economics. If you are starting from scratch and are


completely renovating a bathroom there are numerous things to consider, not least of all how many people will be using the facilities and at what times. Or you may be looking afresh at the facil­ ities if the children have left to set up their


own homes? If it is likely to cause regular bottlenecks


and arguments, it might be a good idea to provide some facilities en suite, even if it is only a basic stand alone wash basin in the


master bedroom. The British Bathroom Council can pro­


vide some very useful tips and guidance. And


any builders’ merchant will provide informa­ tion on costs and potential savings. Also, in the premises of any member ol


the Bathroom Showroom Association, you can see a fine cross-section of new ideas, trends and quality products. • Everything you may want to fit into a bathroom has its own special dimensions so it is an essential step to produce a plan around which you can float the various items you want to accommodate, cut out in paper to scale. When you do this it is as


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well to bear in mind where the services are situated because, for instance, there is no point positioning the loo • on the opposite wall to the


your plan, it is a good idea to visit your nearest Bathroom ■Showroom Association mem­


waste pipel Once you have produced


ber because they can help add the final touches. They will also advise on what to buy to help you conserve


water. For instance, a shower uses


less than half the water and energy of an average bath. However, some power


showers still use a lot of water. Modern WCs use about 22% less water than pre-1993 models and further savings are possible. New acrylic baths come in


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exciting shapes and sizes, which can give a good deep bath effect while using less water. Acrylic is also warm to the touch and keeps bath water hot for longer. y The new shapes may help


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feilc^oRKs ou to fit a bath into a small


or difficult shaped room. And a bidet can provide a quick and convenient "mini-batn , particularly for the young


and the elderly. Richard Wilton, director


of the National Home Improvement Council says. "Remember that there are water by-laws which local water companies make to prevent waste and contami­ nation. These require you to notify the company if you make substantial alterations


to your plumbing." For most of these jobs you


are likely to need a plumber. Personal recommendations


can be good, but make sur you get a written quotation


and that the P>UI? ^ r 's * member of a recognised body,


such as the Heating and Ven­ tilating Contractors Associa­ tion or the Association ot Plumbing and Heating Con-


traAs>a’bathroom is very much a wet area, ventilation


to clear the moist air after a bath or shower is important to avoid condensation and


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that get too wet. If your family enjoys splashing around,


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heating, the bathroom can be one of the most warm and cosy rooms in your home.


Of course, bathrooms, toilets and kitchens, must all be connected to an effi­ cient drainage system. Building regulations and local authority by-laws insist that such systems much have appropriate manholes, inspection chambers and roding eyes to give ready access for maintenance and cleaning. Drains should be checked once a year by spe­ cialist drain contractors and all debris


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