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Domestic and Commercial Glazing Manufacturer, Supplier and Installer

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. COVID-19 has had an impact on all businesses, …

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 offices, gyms and classrooms.  Unfortunately, some were left wanting, exposed as impractical spaces for this …

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 practical workshop and contains useful assembly and installation information for the company’s slimline double-pitched rooflight – from …

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 – advances that can lead to higher profit margins and business efficiency.   By developing your rooflight installation …

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 time you watch a webinar, or …

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 died on 6 February 1952 and on the …

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 business continuity, the safety of our staff and customers. …

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 pitch. Make sure to find out more about Pilkington’s glass options here …

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.

A Helping Hand – RIGHT FIRST TIME

Everyone needs a little help sometimes and here, that’s exactly what we want to do. We do not offer an installation service; our experience shows that a typical customer has already engaged a builder for their home improvement project. Supply only can also be very cost effective; it would not be unusual to find that …