Top 3 Challenges with Gable Windows (and How the Right Blinds Solve Them)
Gable windows present three separate problems: the shape, the position, and whether a blind will actually work up there.
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Vaulted Ceiling Ventilation: 7 Tips to Stop Glazed Roofs Overheating
Practical vaulted ceiling ventilation tips to stop glazed roofs and apex extensions overheating. Field tested by Scotland's roof glazing blind specialists since 1987.
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Motorised Gable Blinds Wiring: 5 Essential Tips for a Clean, Compliant Installation
Motorised Gable Blinds Wiring: What You Need to Know Motorised gable blinds wiring is something that must be planned at first fix.
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External Shading vs. Interior Window Coverings: Which is Better?
External shading stops heat at the glass, while interior coverings do other things better. How to decide which your home needs.
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Bespoke Shutters for Barn Conversions and Rural Retreats
Rural Scottish properties bring their own architecture and their own weather. Why bespoke shutters suit a barn conversion.
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The Best Awnings for Scottish Homes: Weatherproof and Stylish
The Base and Base Plus awning range for Scottish homes. Motorised operation, automatic wind sensor, LED arm lighting and waterproof fabric, measured and fitted across Scotland.
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5 Common Mistakes When Choosing Shutter Colours
Five ways a shutter colour choice goes wrong, including the one most people forget entirely: your shutters have two sides.
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Why Buying Shutters Online Can Be Risky: What to Watch For
The five things that go wrong when shutters are bought online, from DIY measuring to what happens when there is no aftercare.
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The Top 7 Myths About Shutters You Should Stop Believing
Seven things people still believe about shutters, from cost and darkness through to whether unusual windows can be done at all.
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Why Shutters Are Better for Allergies Than Curtains or Blinds
Curtains and fabric blinds hold dust and pollen. Why shutters do not, and which types suit an allergy sufferer best.
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Top 5 Reasons To Choose Phantom Screens For Your Scottish Home
Five reasons Phantom Screens suit a Scottish home: fresh air without the midges, a screen that disappears, and less glare.
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Top 5 Mistakes People Make When Buying Shutters
Five mistakes that turn a shutter purchase sour, starting with the wrong material and the temptation to measure up yourself.
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