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This article was published on May 31, 2022
Verandas are an elegant, quick and easy way to expand your living space and maximise the use of your garden. With numerous options available on the market, choosing which style is best for you, and your budget, can be a minefield. Whilst not the cheapest option, glass has many advantages over other materials and is the reason it’s our primary choice for veranda roofs.
Toughened glass, like we use for our verandas, are incredibly durable and will last a number of years, even with the harshness of the British weather. Being a quality material, glass doesn’t discolour or degrade over time, meaning (with the correct maintenance) your veranda will look as good as the day it was installed.
Whilst plastic roofs can last for several years, they can sometimes discolour over time, meaning they don’t look as good as they once did. Polycarbonate roofs don’t tend to discolour, so would be the better option if you were set on choosing plastic.
Glass is an easy material to clean, especially if you opt for self-cleaning glass. For a light freshen up, simply rinse off with a hose pipe. For a deeper clean, simply use a clean sponge and warm soapy water, then rinse off with a hose.
Polycarbonate and plastic roofs do not have the same scratch-resistance as glass, so extra care needs to be taken when cleaning to ensure no damage is caused. Tough stains need to be removed with a specialist plastic cleaning product to ensure no damage is caused.
One of the main benefits of glass is that it has good acoustic properties, meaning that when it rains, the water hitting the glass is relatively quiet. Other materials, such as polycarbonate, resonate the sound of rain and hail. This means it can get quite loud, not ideal, especially when trying to entertain guests or sleep!
Glass is, simply put, a beautiful material. With its polished finish, it’s a sure way to enhance the look of your veranda and transform your garden into a luxury space to enjoy. Being clear, glass is also the perfect material if you enjoy stargazing or bird watching.
Polycarbonate and plastic roofs are a cheaper option, but often look it too. Cheaper plastics can detract from your garden’s beauty and result in a poor quality finish, something which most people wish to avoid.
We hope you found this article useful. If you’re looking to enhance your garden, and would like some advice, please get in touch by either emailing sales@erwltd.co.uk or calling 01642 456167, and a member of our team will be happy to help.
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A superb job! We’re really delighted with all our new windows. We’d like to thank ERW very much.
The installation team of Craig, Aarron and Joe were very professional, worked well together and got on with the job efficiently to complete everything ahead of time. They were very polite and communicated well with us about the job in hand and the time scale, and we were impressed that they cleared up so well each day before leaving. We would like to thank them for all their workmanship, advice, help and good humour.
The quality of the items made off-site was very high. The 7 windows look really good, they operate well and the finish is excellent. Hopefully, next winter’s gas and electricity bills will show the benefit.
From our initial contact with Stuart and our visit to the showroom, through the technical survey by Andy and the co-ordination by Sophie and Jeff, to the final installation, we’re more than happy with the whole process. We’re so pleased that we chose ERW for our continuing efforts at improving our 115-year-old home. We will certainly come back for the final stage of work on our windows in due course.
Mr and Mrs C, Darlington
We just wanted to drop you a note to let you know that we are very happy with both our secondary glazing and the new double glazing that has very recently been fitted by ERW Joinery Ltd in our home. Despite having some reservations about the aesthetics and impact it would have on the ‘period’ of the house, we both think the windows look great. In addition to this we have already noticed that the house feels much warmer and also retains the heat for longer. I thought that the advice you gave us was excellent & the attention to detail from yourself and your workforce was so important in helping us decide about the best products. Could you also please pass on our thanks to the workforce who were professional, hardworking and above all craftsmen. We will certainly be happy to recommend your company to any of our friends who may be considering similar work.
Ms R, Darlington
Many thanks to ERW Joinery Ltd, our home has been transformed. The quality and installation has exceeded our expectations. The work of your installers has been exemplary, nothing has been a problem and their care and attention to detail is first class. We would recommend you to anyone.
Dr & Mrs M, Ponteland
From our initial inquiry we felt immediately reassured that we were dealing with a company which understood our requirements and which would be able to deliver excellent quality and service. We were not disappointed, we have been delighted throughout with the friendly and help guidance, excellent quality and clean and efficient installation. Very professional customer focused service.
Mr & Mrs S, Gateshead
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