Updating windows and doors improves your home, but choosing the right company is what really makes an impact.
The older we get, the more we like to have things just as we’d want. The ultimate expression of that on the domestic front is to do as the Simmonds did, and live in a house that was designed for you. But that was 25 years ago.
‘When the house was built, we did it on a bit of a budget and used lots of reclaimed materials for the floors and fireplaces to create a bit of an Edwardian look that we like. The windows were wooden framed and the doors were wooden too. It all needed a lot of maintenance over the years and to be honest we were getting a bit tired of that.’
Looking for a low maintenance alternative, the Simmonds also wanted their replacement windows and doors to offer better insulation — the old ones had ceased to be draughtproof — and improve the property’s security. ‘It couldn’t have been much worse. The back door might as well have been made of balsa wood and the basic locks were well below the standard our insurers needed to see.’
Product quality is incredible today and it really helps to be able to see it for yourself
SEHBAC is unusual among suppliers of windows and doors because it has fully fitted out showrooms where you can see and choose from fully installed products rather than samples. ‘The Ipswich showroom people were very professional. They made it easy to choose windows and doors then pick contrasting interior and exterior colours and retro fittings that styled well with the rest of our home.’
At the Ipswich showroom they help you see the possibilities, but it’s the installation teams that really seal the transformation of your home. ‘The SEHBAC team was nothing short of incredible. They took less than four days to do the whole job, working efficiently and professionally through awful weather. The finish was really high quality, neat, and accurate, and the whole result gave us a real sense of pride in our home – just like we felt when we first moved in.’
For more information on how SEHBAC can help with your next home improvement project, visit your local showroom or get in touch.
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