| Introduction |
The following archived news items are listed in chronological order |
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| Daily Telegraph - November 26, 2008: |
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| “Households can expect very, very frightening gas and electricity bills in two years time, says the industry regulator” |
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| Sunday Telegraph - 12th October, 2008: |
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| regarding Energy Saving Trust recommended: “This is a guarantee that the products you are buying have met the strict criteria on energy efficiency” |
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| Sunday Telegraph - 14th September, 2008: |
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| “The new double glazed sashes at Pitsdown Farm are almost indistinguishable from the originals. Traffic noise has been virtually eliminated and we’re not reaching for the jumpers yet.” (Sashes by The Original Box Sash Windows Co.) |
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| Sky News - 18th July, 2008: |
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| Gas heating cost to rise by another 33% by end of the year. |
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Daily Telegraph - 23rd June, 2008: |
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| “This weeks Government strategy document says that they are worried about the amount of energy being wasted on heating homes that are not adequately heated or double glazed. Home owners could be forced to improve the energy insulation and energy efficiency of their properties.” |
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| The Observer - 25th May, 2008: |
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| "People will be moving house on average once every 20 years" |
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| Q. Do you have to live with depressing and heating-cost wasteful windows for another 20 years? |
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| A. Read on… |
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| Sunday Telegraph - 4th May, 2008: |
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“Which home improvements add most value?”
The Telegraph can only find two better than double-glazing: Off-road parking and Landscape gardening. Neither save you any heating costs or reduce noise or add security. In addition, the Telegraph states, double-glazing recoups its cost in added value to your property. |
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| Sunday Telegraph - 23rd March, 2008: |
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| “Replacing PVC windows, particularly in a period house, can add value to the property. But it can work in modern houses too, where PVC windows have been installed that look ugly” |
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| The Times - 15th February, 2008: |
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| "The most efficient windows carry the Energy Saving Recommended logo. Companies such as the Original Box Sash Windows Company can do this." |
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| The Times - 1st December, 2007: |
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| "Half of all (house) buyers said they are ready to use the energy report in the HIP to demand a discount on the asking price" |
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| Government announcement - 22nd November, 2007: |
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| HIPs, including an energy rating, mandatory on all homes for sale or rent after 14th Dec, 2007. |
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| The Times - 17th November, 2007: |
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| Re: Homes that will hold their value: |
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| "… the appeal of properties with period features … remains undiminished" |
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| Daily Telegraph - September, 2007: |
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| “Noise has huge impact on health, even when somebody is asleep” - World Health Organisation |
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| The Times - 18th August, 2007: |
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| The Communities Minister said Energy Performance Certificates can help families to save hundreds of pounds off their fuel bills. |
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| Only available on traditional timber sliding sashes from us. |
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| Daily Telegraph - 23rd July, 2007: |
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| The Royal Commission has short listed plastics for it’s study on Environmental Pollution |
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| Q. Will plastic windows become the "new asbestos" in homes? |
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| Daily Telegraph - 2nd June, 2007: |
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| Home 'Energy Performance Certificates' will be mandatory for ALL homes under E.U. law in 2009 |
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Q. What about HIPs?
Mandatory on all homes for sale or rent by the end of 2007. |
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| Daily Express - 14th March, 2007: |
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| The Government announced that eco-inspectors are coming to check your windows and heating systems. |
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Q. What happens if they can't sign these off as efficient?
OK, no problem, just pay more council tax! |
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| Period Ideas Magazine - March 2007: |
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| The Original Box Sash Windows Co. is cited for Ethical Shoppers for its use of Forestry Stewardship Council Oak. |
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| English Heritage - March, 2007: |
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| Plastic windows are a threat to the character of our suburbs. |
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| UPVchav ! |
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