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IS IT STILL OPEN ALL HOURS?
The ‘new norm’ means that small businesses can carry on and nothing stops, so does it this mean that no impact has been felt? The short answer is no, and it’s true to say that every business has coped differently, depending on their sector and their liabilities....
TRIP ON THE LIGHT FANTASTIC
LIGHT FANTASTIC Tracey Jackson, business development manager for Howells Patent Glazing explains why aluminium rooflights will be a feature in post-pandemic home design. Over the past six months, most of our homes have changed beyond all recognition, becoming...
HOWELLS INTRODUCES NEW ONLINE ROOFLIGHT WORKSHOP
Following the success of its GQA approved Rooflight Familiarisation Workshop launched earlier this year, Howells Patent Glazing is pleased to introduce a new basic version, online. Divided into three sections the online workshop examines elements of the complete...
ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT
As construction sites across the UK reopen and contractors return to work, we are presented with an extraordinary opportunity for change. Beyond flexible working, employee health and wellbeing, and green business practices, lies a chance for self-improvement –...
The importance of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Continuing professional development might be a pain, but we all need to do it. Adding to our growing pile of knowledge and skills, keeping our hand in the qualifications that we may have done years ago. You may not even think you are doing it, but you are. Every...
A testimony to stamina
In these trying times we could all take a leaf out of the Queens book of stamina. She has successfully reigned over us for 68 years and during that time as seen 14 UK prime ministers through her doors. She became Queen when her father, King George VI...
COVID – 19 Update
Howells Patent Glazing Statement COVID – 19 Update In light of the recent developments surrounding the government’s response to COVID-19 we have put into place a number of measures to ensure we are able to maintain a normal service to our customers and to ensure...
When I’m Cleaning (Roof) Windows
Hands up for easy to clean windows! For rooflights most people want self-cleaning glass, Pilkington’s patented material. However, this glass needs a minimum pitch of 30 degrees to work optimally. It can work beautifully on windows or a rooflight with a steeper...
MANAGING SOLAR GAINS
It would be reasonable to assume that an increase in glazing in new dwellings and buildings would improve the amount of natural light entering the space. The challenge arises when the need for managing solar gains in the summer are factored in.