How Energy Efficient are Aluminium Bifold Doors?
Aluminium bifold doors have become a firm favourite among homeowners looking to bring more natural light into their home and create a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living spaces. By folding neatly back on themselves, these doors can open up an entire wall, transforming how you use your kitchen, living room or extension. But ... Read more
10 Winter Window and Home Decoration Ideas
November’s here, which means winter is settling in properly and for many of us, that means it’s time to start thinking about decorating for the festive season. While some families stick to their traditional 1st December start date, plenty of households are already stringing up lights and digging out the decorations as the darker evenings ... Read more
15 Tell-Tale Signs it’s Time to Replace Your Old Windows
If you live in a traditional period property, you may be wondering how you can refurbish your home and upgrade your windows without compromising on the historic features that make it unique. You may own a traditional cottage with its original timber sash windows, or even a more modern build with older style uPVC windows ... Read more
Stable Doors For Country Kitchens
Nothing does country charm better than a magnificent set of traditional stable doors. Divided horizontally, the bottom half of a stable door can be securely fastened and closed while the top half remains open. This allows for improved ventilation and an influx of natural light into your property while still remaining secure. A precursor to ... Read more
How Efficient are Double Glazing Window Locks?
We all want our home to be safe and secure. Protecting our family and valuable possessions is one of the top priorities when it comes to home security. Sometimes, the focus of home security is placed on the entrance doors. Super-strong composite and uPVC doors with multi-point locking systems are now a prerequisite for many ... Read more
Essential Window and Door Checks to Prepare Your Home for a Somerset Winter
While we might not face the harshest winters in the UK, winter in Somerset brings damp Atlantic air, sudden cold snaps and rain that seems to come in sideways. Your windows and doors take the brunt of it and small problems have a way of getting worse once the temperature drops. A bit of maintenance ... Read more
Protect Your Home For National Home Security Month
National Home Security Month has been created to raise awareness of home security. As many of us live busy lives, it’s essential to remember the importance of securing our homes to keep us safe. Every day there are burglaries across the UK. Although this is a concern, there are many things you can do to ... Read more
What is TrustMark?
When you’re investing in new windows or doors, the quality of installation is just as important as the product itself. Poor installation leads to draughts, condensation, security problems and higher energy bills. Choosing an installer that is licensed to carry the TrustMark logo, like Majestic Designs, gives you extra peace of mind when it comes ... Read more
Why uPVC Doors are the Best Choice for Energy Efficiency
With energy prices continuing to rise, we’re all feeling the pressure when it comes to heating our homes. While we can’t control those costs, we can make smart changes to improve energy efficiency. One of the most overlooked sources of heat loss is right in front of us—our doors. About 15% of heat loss occurs ... Read more
Top 10 Facts You Didn’t Know About Windows
In the 21st century, our double glazed windows are certainly something we can’t live without. While they give our homes kerb appeal, as well as a great source of energy-efficiency and thermal insulation, we usually take them for granted. But because windows do play such a big part in our everyday lives, when you stop and ... Read more