June 20, 2016 10:12 am
Published by Summit Cladding
The UK has many beautiful examples of Victorian properties thanks to the boom of the industrial revolution. Thousands of new homes were built across the country during the first half of the 19th century as demand for better accommodation in and around our major industrial centres grew. From terraced rows to grand villas, there are many styles of Victorian houses to be seen and most have real appeal thanks to the lovely original features which have sometimes been retained both within and without. If you are lucky enough to be the owner of a Victorian property, then you will know first-hand that DIY and repairs in general in properties of this age are never as straightforward as they might be... View Article
June 9, 2016 10:06 am
Published by Summit Cladding
Homes across the Western world have been benefitting from the addition of beautiful door canopies for centuries. From grand mansions to rural cottages and from semi-detached houses to blocks of flats, door canopies are versatile in their application and their practicality means that few buildings would not benefit from having one installed. In recent years there has been an increasing revival of this feature in homes which might be seen to benefit from some exterior beautification as well as the protection which they afford to those entering and exiting a building. Even the plainest of exteriors can be enlivened and given more kerb-appeal by the simple addition of a pretty or classic door canopy. Period properties which have lost their... View Article
April 9, 2016 9:59 am
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If you’re lucky enough to live in a period home, then you will be only too aware of the many issues which can arise when it comes to maintaining and replacing the fabric of the building. Hopefully these are tasks which you won’t have to undertake too often but things do wear…and even the most solidly built home can suffer from centuries of wind and rain! One of the most distinctive parts of any older home is often its entrance. Architects of the past were notoriously interested in creating beautiful, practical entrances which would both impress and delight passers-by and residents alike. Door Canopies Door canopies appear on houses of varying ages and on buildings of all types; grand mansions... View Article
October 26, 2015 9:00 am
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It’s autumn already and the weather has begun to remind us how passionately we love canopies. But not just any canopies. At Summit Cladding, we believe in making an entrance; and we have some design ideas to match this mantra. Here are some inspiring door canopy features that you will absolutely love. Canopy Installers Often Utilise Columns Columns can be decorative or structural in purpose. From an aesthetics perspective, few canopy features make as bold nor as impressive a statement. Imhotep originally introduced stone columns into Egyptian architecture as early as 2600BC. Since then, they have evolved into a range of materials including wood, fibreglass, metal and concrete. The effect is dramatic and popular in a variety of architectural styles.... View Article
February 6, 2015 3:56 pm
Published by Summit Cladding
Door canopies protect your entrances while adding style and charm to your home. Read on to find out more about their benefits and best attributes.
December 5, 2014 3:38 pm
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PVC- What is it? PVC is an acronym for Poly(vinyl chloride). It was created accidentally by French chemist Henri Victor Regnault, and later by German chemist Eugen Baumann. It was refined over the following decades to use for commercial applications. By 1926 it was more flexible and its use was prevalent. Today it is applied in a variety of fields such as construction, clothing and furniture, healthcare, signage, and roofing. It is a superior material in many of these fields because it does not erode or leak, the way in which metal and wood can. PVC: What To Know PVC cladding will never rot or need to be repainted. It requires little maintenance. It is available in a variety of... View Article
January 27, 2014 12:46 pm
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A front door canopy is a wise and extremely attractive addition to any property at any time of the year bringing protection from the elements and added style to your home. While the winter advantages of a door canopy are obvious, the benefits that a front door canopy can bring in the summer are often overlooked. The shade that a front door canopy provides offers welcome respite and protection from the sun when greeting guests, taking deliveries or simply entering and exiting your home. This shade also protects the door and its surroundings from the often severe light damage that is caused by the sun. Harmful UV (Ultra Violet) rays damage all wood preservatives and UPVC door structures over time... View Article
November 12, 2013 3:33 pm
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Why install a door canopy? With winter on the way a professionally installed Door Canopy will protect your home from the harsh ravages of the bad weather to come. We all want our homes to look nice and many people spend a lot of money and time achieving this personal goal. Considering the fact that your front door is the first obstacle that your family, friends or any other visitors face when attempting to meet with you at your home it is obviously important for that first impression to be right. The protection and aesthetic qualities that a professionally installed door canopy will provide for your visitors and property will insure that not only the door and the area surrounding... View Article
June 27, 2013 1:28 pm
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Front Door Canopy installation, just like any door canopy installation, are an addition to a property that many people choose to invest in for the following reasons. The most obvious reason for professionally installing a front door canopy is the long lasting all year round protection from the elements that it will provide for the front door area of the property. This is a particularly popular reason due to the damage that the sometimes harsh British weather can cause. While some people find quite inventive other uses for a front door canopy installation ranging from a summer BBQ shelter to an outdoor oil painting shelter many people don`t consider some of the other inconvenient and sometimes damaging things that an... View Article
May 30, 2013 1:21 pm
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It is a common misconception that a Front Door Canopy is only needed for decorative effect and to protect the area below from the weather in the winter. While the winter protection that a Front Door Canopy provides is a very important part of its job, the protection from the sun that a properly designed and fitted Front Door Canopy will provide is equally as beneficial for your property. The Rain, snow, sleet and sometimes hail stones that plague these shores during the winter do, over time, cause wear and tear to your property and people naturally pay attention to these issues because they are very often an inconvenience to us; this fact makes it very easy to understand the... View Article
