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Regulations & Compliance

Building Energy Performance – Airtightness and its Impact

In the second of a series of blogs about the energy performance of buildings, we discuss the issue of airtightness. The easiest way to understand the impact of airtightness in buildings is through our own experience with clothes. You are out on a nice day with your shirt or t-shirt hanging out over your jeans.…

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Building Energy Performance: A Look Back To The 70s & 80s

In the first of a series of blogs about the energy performance of buildings, we reminisce about the homes of the ’70s and ’80s. Building Energy Performance – Where We Were If you can’t remember yourself, ask your parents what houses were like up to the 1970s. A house had single glazed windows, fitted with…

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Getting Wi-Fi In Your Garden Room

If you’re investing in a garden room for your home, you may be wondering how to extend Wi-Fi to your new space. The good news is that you have multiple options for Wi-Fi installation. Ultimately, the solution that’s right for you depends on your needs. If you plan on using a garden room as a…

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Ensuring Your Garden Room is Light and Bright: Five Tips For A Bright & Modern Interior

Designing your garden room interior is one of the most enjoyable parts of setting up your new space. Once your Shomera garden room has been expertly installed, all you need to do is paint, decorate and fashion the interior with the furnishings you need. If you plan on using your space as a home office…

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