Building Sustainable Future Home Improvements to last

One of the main trends in UK housebuilders over the last 10 years is sustainable developments. Sustainable housing, as you might expect, is generally used to describe the process as it applies to the housing industry, in short, less waste, more re-use and recycling, together with lower life-cycle environmental impacts and costs, better reliability, less maintenance, and greater user satisfaction. Cairngorm recycle 100% of the glass and PVC that we use. Our windows and doors are energy rated and are all at least A rated in terms of energy. Using sustainable design when considering improvements to your home is key to both saving money on your bills and having a more environmentally friendly home. South-facing windows will let in more light and warmth than north-facing windows so should be a big consideration when designing your new home improvements. Making sure your windows are double-glazed should also be a priority. Our team are highly trained and able to advise on any queries you may have.  Our Apeer Composite doors are made from fibreglass (GRP) and high-density polyurethane materials and with extremely efficient draught excluding double rebate, all our Apeer doors meet the highest ‘A’ rating for energy. To add extra efficiency to your home, you could add glazing to your door which can allow extra light in. All Apeer doors also come with a double rebate which also adds a lot of draught protection which helps to keep heat in your home and keep any draughts out. The average lifespan of a composite door is around 30 years so you shouldn’t be worrying about your investment being one needing replaced soon! Solar energy is a form of sustainable energy and is inherently more sustainable than fossil fuel energy sources. As a way of converting the sun's energy into electrical energy, solar panels make use of the single most sustainable resource on the planet - the light of the sun. Solar Panels are a great investment thanks to the money you will get back from the government's new Smart Export Guarantee tarriff and the value they can add to your home!  The addition of an atrium or roof lantern can also be a very good investment in improving your home as they again help to maximise the amount of heat and light you can get into and keep in your home, hence reducing heating bills and again adding value to your property! The sun plays such a vital role in heating the planet and you need to do everything you can in keeping that heat in your home to be able to make the most of it. Having good quality windows and doors help keep heat in your home whilst you can use your solar panels to use that sun to generate electricity for your home! The team at Cairngorm are well trained to try and advise you best on which products are right for you and your home. We can come and give you a free quotation and offer a free design service so why not get in touch today! T: 01463 238000 E: info@cairngormgroup.co.uk A: 1 Longman Drive, Inverness