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Tesco’s now selling windows……
Since October 2010, retail giants Tesco, have been trialling the installation of home improvement products in the west country, including double glazing, windows, doors and conservatories. They have...
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The Times today confirm earlier reports that Tesco are the new double glazing superpower, offering homeowners clear pricing, no salesmen, and 100% guarantees. On its Tesco Windows website, the company...
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How to check a fensa company number?
First off Fensa is a competent persons scheme, one of a number but they account for the vast majority of window installations. Others include Certass, BSI, BM Trada, and Network Veka or direct with...
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How can I avoid rogue salespeople in double glazing?
Well firstly, the industry has improved immensely over the years. In the 70’s and 80’s commission only sales people were the norm, slick, well polished and well rehearsed spiel, answers to every...
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A new Ombudsman scheme for the double glazing industry
Today sees the launch of a new Ombudsman scheme for the double glazing industry, The Glazing Ombudsman (TGO). Since 2002 when Fensa was established as a competent persons scheme, it has focused upon...
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Insecure Patio Doors, windows that leak, what are my rights, what should I do...
We had mail today from someone seeking help, its a true story but we’ve deleted their details, Dear Sir/Madam Could I please ask for your advice. In August, I had double glazed windows, sliding patio...
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Can you tell if I am a cowboy?
If I were a Cowboy, would you spot me? Obviously if I arrived on horseback, wearing spurs and a big Stetson hat, you’ll probably spot me immediately, you’ll suspect I was a bit dodgy, but what if I...
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Everest advert misleading
The ASA (advertising standards agency) today confirmed that they upheld a complaint that a recent TV ad for Everest was misleading. In the advert which features a number of products, doors, windows and...
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30 day money back rights for consumers.
The government is seeking to make consumer rights clearer and more straight forward, yet at a recent meeting of the GGF the government officials were challenged over their assumptions about our...
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