Quote Panda Window and Door Comparison Service Launched
Our Quote Panda team can automatically prepare comparison quotes across our brands, to help you pinpoint which offers the closest specification, design or price that works for you
Ask about Quote Panda Comparison for your next quote or find out more at www.heronhurst.co.uk/compare
Solidor launch new on-trend colours for 2024
Available with immediate effect, Solidors extensive range of Premium Composite Doors now come in 3 additional colours, to further enhance the choice when designing the perfect door to compliment your home
Granite Grey RAL 7012
Pebble Grey RAL 7032
and
Pottery Blue RAL 5024
All the door styles and options are available in these three new releases, and are already live on our interactive designer
Find out more at
Solidor Composite DoorsSheerline Prestige Lift & Slide Doors - The Game-Changer
The Sheerline Prestige Lift & Slide doors are an exceptional addition to our Prestige door range, meticulously designed to fulfil the demand for a high-performance patio solution. These doors represent a premium offering in the market, perfect for those who seek to maximise their views with a panoramic door
New and available for installations from late October 2023 at Heronhurst Abergavenny
ColourBond™ comes to Windows and Doors
ColourLAB™ comes to Abergavenny with the launch of ColourBond™ at Heronhurst Window and Door Studio
ColourBond™ allows you to choose the perfect colour - not a make-door compromise - to every window and door, and even the hardware!
From the big paint brands include Dulux™ and Crown™ through to the beautiful on-trend colours of Farrow and Ball™ and the Little Greene Company™, we've literally got you covered. With hundreds of RAL, Pantone and British Standard colours too
Find out more about our ColourBond™ service at www.heronhurst.co.uk/colourlab
DoorStop Composite Doors Introduce New Colours
Six new colours add to their popular 12 existing colours, bring their door slab range to 18 - now including all the on-trend seasonal favourites
All the new range is now LIVE on our Instant Online Designers
Find out more at DoorStop Composite Doors | South Wales Most Recommended (heronhurst.co.uk)
Solidor launch 4 new Colourways for Summer 2023
Solidor has launched four brand-new colours to help you bring a touch of nature to your home, without even having to step outside.
If you’re looking to create a nature-inspired decor, you can now choose a Solidor in Truffle Brown, Pistachio, Forest Green or Buttercup.
Available to order now, our latest colours offer homeowners the choice of subtle, earthy tones or a pop of yellow for those of you that really want your home to stand out!
Truffle Brown
If you’re looking for more muted neutrals such as taupe and beige, Truffle Brown will hit the spot. With its subtle cool tone, this colour won’t go out of style and acts as the perfect accent for traditional homes
Pistachio
You’ll go nuts for Pistachio Green! Symbolising cleanliness, new beginnings and harmony, your home will feel revived with the arrival of this statement green. The vibrant colour will liven up any living space and looks great paired with sleek black hardware
Buttercup
If being subtle isn’t your style, the vibrant Buttercup might be right up your street. Known to evoke feelings of positivity and happiness, this yellow door can bring a little sunshine all year round
Forest Green
When you want the fun of an energetic front door colour without making too much of a statement, Forest Green could be just the trick. A versatile colour that suits both urban and rural properties, you can get back to nature with this tranquil shade
Available now in Single, French and Stable style Barn Doors
Find out more on our Solidor page
Smooth Stipple Frame for Hallmark Composite Doors
The new frame finish does not have a grain effect, instead a smooth stipple effect - ideal for homeowners wishing to match our Halo Smooth White Profile or for a more contemporary finish
White Grain returns from Solidor
After a short break, and by popular demand, Solidor have decided to return the White Foil Grain (as opposed to their usual White Deep Grain) - this option now gives a closer match to those choosing a White Grain frame
Christmas Wreaths
Christmas Holidays
We hope everyone has a peaceful and enjoyable Christmas with Family and Friends too!
Win or Claim a FREE Hygrometer
Condensation
Condensation is caused by too much water vapour in your home or room
find out more including our FREE Condensation Guide at www.heronhurst.co.uk/win
Win or Claim 1 of over 100 Hygrometers
so you can easily know and then work on reducing the humidity of your home to within the recommended guidelines of 40%-60%
Solidor Discontinues Walnut Finish
This is with immediate effect
View the current range at https://www.heronhurst.co.uk/doors/composite/solidor/
Gallery 44 from DoorCo Composite Doors
Boasting a wider collection of on trend colours and styles to help make your home hold it's own idenity, the Gallery 44 Composite Door brings individualism to an otherwise crowded "me-to" composite door market
View to full range in our Gallery 44 Composite Door section, or try them on your own home using WindowCAD, our custom Window and Door Designer with Realvue Technology
Sheerline Aluminium Windows and Doors
The Sheerline Aluminium Windows and Doors collection, a Bristish Designed and Manufactured system, designed from the ground up has just joined our range of premium Aluminium Windows and Doors
Available in 12 finishes including Gloss, Matt and Anodised, and 4 frame styles, there is something for every home within the Sheerline range
Find out more at www.heronhurst.co.uk/windows/aluminium/sheerline
Timberlook Flush Sash Windows and Doors launch at Heronhurst Abergavenny
Launching 1st August 2022 is our new range of flush casement and doors from the Timberlook Flush Sash range
Excited to bring this latest addition to the already envied Timeless Flush range which we will continue to offer, Timberlook adds new options and colour combinations, together with concealed Trickle Vents, Head Drips and even Deep Bottom Rails to make it the most complete Timber-like PVCu window on the market today
Find out more
Timberlook Windows https://www.heronhurst.co.uk/windows/pvc/timberlook/
Timberlook Doors https://www.heronhurst.co.uk/doors/pvc/timberlook/
Document L Compliance Update
To ensure Document L Compliance
For Replacement Windows and Doors within an Existing Dwelling
Windows - 1.4u / WER Band B or above
Doors with >60% Internal Face Glazed - 1.4u / WER Band C or above
For New Windows and Doors within an New Dwelling or New Fabric Elements and Air Permeability
Windows - 1.6u
Doors (Solid, Part or Fully Glazed) - 1.6u
For all installed products, we ensure compliance and can provide certification evidence on request
New Steel-look Internal Pocket Door from Aluco launched
New Steel-look Slimline Pocket Sliding Internal Door
The amazing new Steel-look internal-use Pocket Sliding Door emphasises high-end, high-spec good looks and minimalistic design. The perfect divide for any room in your home
This super slim, ultra-sleek system, new from Aluco and Heronhurst is already been requested by homeowners at launch
See more of the exclusive Aluco Steel-look range at https://www.heronhurst.co.uk/aluminium/aluco-steel-look-windows-and-doors/
New Regulations for Windows and Doors in England Summer 2022
- June 15th 2022 is the planned introduction date for these updates
- Wales is currently excluded from these plans, but may introduce the same or similar restrictions in the near future. We will of course update this article when any changes are announced
What does this mean for homeowners?
Background Ventilation
Covered under Part F - Ventilation
This basically means that new windows in both existing and new homes will require the inclusion of trickle (passive) ventilation, and the amount of ventilation required will depend on the room status
Basically, all rooms with walls require background ventilation
Multi-Storey Homes | Single-Storey Homes | |
Habitable Rooms | 8,000mm2 | 10,000mm2 |
Kitchen (not open plan) | 8,000mm2 | 10,000mm2 |
Kitchen (open plan) | 24,000mm2 | 30,000mm2 |
Utility Room | Not required | Not required |
Bathroom | 4,000mm2 | 4,000mm2 |
Ensuite / Enclosed | Add +4,000mm2 to another room | Add +4,000mm2 to another room |
Sanitary Room | Not required | Not required |
Exception, if the total number of ventilators installed in a home's habitable rooms and kitchen are fewer than 5, then 5 must be the minimum except in single bedroom properties where there is a minimum of 4 background ventilators within the property
What if we have continuous Mechanical Extract Ventilation installed already?
If you already have a Mechanical Extract Ventilation system installed then a reduction or removal in the need or performance of the background ventilators may be permitted
Continuous Mechanical | Continuous Mechanical with Heat Exchange | |
Wet Rooms | Not required | Should not be installed |
Habitable Rooms | 4,000mm2 | Should not be installed |
However, the Mechanical or Mechanical with Heat Exchange system needs to comply with the minimum air exchange requirements indicated within the official document linked to - and professional advice may be required to confirm this
Covered under Part L - Air-tightness
Windows and doors must connect to the main (primary) air barrier and the windows and/or doors taped to the surrounding structural openings using an Air Sealing Tape, with the option of using supplemental taping by use of gun sealants or compressible seals if required
Your window and door installer should incorporate this method of fixing and sealing into the project as standard,
The requirements for Windows and Doors will be
U-Value | BFRC Energy Rating | |
Windows | 1.4u | Band B or above |
Doors with 60% or more glazing | 1.4u | Band C or above |
Doors with less than 60% glazing | 1.4u | Band B or above |
Of course, when you order your installed Windows and Doors through Heronhurst, and installation is by us and within a domestic home and within the dates of these new regulations, we will ensure every requirement is met, and certification to back this up, for your peace of mind
The full document can be access here https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1045918/ADF1.pdf
In-Studio and At-Home Visit Restrictions
In-Studio
We have no returned to by-Appointment only visits to our Abergavenny Window and Door Studio due to the increasing spread of COVID-19 positive results within the area
This helps keep our team and our customers safer than our usual open-door policy
Our Abergavenny Window and Door Studio will keep in place our Mask Wearing Protection Policy, where every visitor must (unless for health reasons) continue to wear suitable face mask protection
Bring your own, or disposal masks are provided on entry
You can reserve your In-Studio visit here
Also our At-Home service has also reverted to being either external only or un-assisted internal measures (where necessary) from today