April 25, 2013 10:59 am
Published by Summit Cladding
The Bargeboards on a property are usually one of the very last things that people scrutinise when assessing the overall look of their home. Many people simply do not realize the huge aesthetic benefits that the addition or replacement of high quality Bargeboards will provide for the overall look of their property. “First impressions count!” It`s that simple! The above saying is well known and very well understood by us all but familiarity can sometimes cloud our judgement when it comes to our own home. We are all familiar with the following scenario – we but something new, it looks fantastic and we take a photograph of our proud achievement. Over time we still love the item but one day... View Article
April 8, 2013 11:28 am
Published by Summit Cladding
Summer is coming and people are starting to make plans for their holidays and the general household chores that this relaxing time of the year brings. There is no better time to think about Door Canopy installation to protect and visibly improve your home. We have installed many different styles of Door Canopy over the years on various different types of properties to hundreds of satisfied customers. Below we have published just a few of these Door Canopy installations for you to enjoy. The before and after image above is a perfect example of how a home can look bland (almost naked) without a Door Canopy but once added it looks completely different. It is safe to say that once... View Article
March 26, 2013 10:50 am
Published by Summit Cladding
Bargeboards are a sometimes overlooked possible addition when thinking about the protection and styling of your home. There are many different styles and colours that can be used when installing or replacing your Bargeboards that will add to the look and feel of your home while protecting the roof from nature’s harmful elements. In years gone by the raw ends of the roof framing rafters were covered with a continuous wooden plank which ran from the ridge under the roof down to the bottom – this was named the Bargeboard (derived from the medieval Latin phrase “Bargus.”) Not much thought (if any) was given to the styling of these protective Bargeboards at the time, they simply served a purpose and... View Article
March 18, 2013 1:08 pm
Published by Summit Cladding
While we at Summit Cladding would never encourage people to smoke we do fully respect every individual’s right to choose, as long as it is not harming others. The installation of a Door Canopy will enable you to smoke outside in all weathers while your family and friends remain indoors away from any harmful and unwanted smoke. It is a scientifically proven fact that all cigarette smoke is harmful to the smoker and the people around them if they choose to smoke in enclosed spaces, this is known as passive smoking. Children, especially babies, are among the most vulnerable in these situations making smoking in the car and the home something to be avoided at all costs even if you... View Article
February 27, 2013 1:13 pm
Published by Summit Cladding
The need for Fascia Replacement can sometimes go overlooked by many people until it is too late – could this be you? The interior of your home is, for many people, a source of great pride and something that you strive to keep clean and in very good condition for you, your family and your friends to enjoy. After all – An Englishman/woman’s home is their castle Right? It is very easy to spot when something is out of place, damaged or simply in need of a little TLC within the home as we spend so much of our time living within those walls but what about the condition of the exterior, how much attention do you pay to that?... View Article
February 21, 2013 2:33 pm
Published by Summit Cladding
When it comes to protecting your property from the ravages of time and the continuous onslaught of nature’s elements there are many things that you can do in order to achieve this goal, the professional fitting or replacing of Barge boards is just one of the many very good property protection measures that you can choose. Barge Boards are an ideal addition to any property that will effectively cover up or replace weathered or rotten timber fascia’s and boards thus protecting your home and eliminating the need for on-going protective maintenance. There are many necessary skills required to properly design and fit good quality Barge boards that will be provided by the qualified tradesman that undertakes the work but in... View Article
January 31, 2013 3:04 pm
Published by Summit Cladding
A high quality bargeboard, when professionally installed, will not only give an added element of style to your property and help to keep your roof lining consistent with no unsightly holes or gaps, but it will also help to protect your roof from the ravages of rain, wind and snow. The professional installation of a high quality UPVC bargeboard is the ideal solution for dealing with your existing damaged or rotting softwood timber boards that will remain looking great without the need for regular, time consuming and expensive maintenance like painting. A highly trained, experienced bargeboard supply company such like us can fit tailor made boards to almost any property without the need for major alteration or preparation... View Article
January 23, 2013 3:14 pm
Published by Summit Cladding
With Christmas almost a distant memory our thoughts, like just about everyone else enjoying this cold weather, turn to the lazy fun filled days that await us in the summer. The installation of a high quality, stylish door canopy and garden canopy can and will ensure that you can make the most out of you summer for the whole family to enjoy. We always complain about the British weather, it’s too cold, too wet, too windy or to hot and humid but we struggle through anyway and make the most of the good days that we get. Modern technology has rapidly evolved over the years and equipped us with all manner of gadgets and gizmos to help defend... View Article
January 15, 2013 2:19 pm
Published by Summit Cladding
Whether your property is brand new or century’s old it is vital that you choose the best door canopy for installation, one that not only fits the overall look of your property but is also aesthetically pleasing at the same time. There are a multitude of different varieties to choose from all with their own unique style which, with careful consideration, can be installed to suit all tastes. Just some of the advantages of door canopy installation are as follows… A high quality door canopy will defend the house from the elements including the extreme heat of the sun, cold weather conditions and heavy downpours of rain. A good quality door canopy will help to decrease the... View Article
December 22, 2012 3:23 pm
Published by Summit Cladding
There are a few very important questions to ask yourself when thinking about having an outdoor canopy installed and with the right advice from trusted canopy installers you can be sure that you make the right choice.
