What Does the Future Hold For Home Improvement?   An extremely vast and ever-increasing sector – home improvement is becoming more and more popular and important with homeowners. With changes across the world this year and other important reasons such as environmental responsibility and the ability to increase the value of your home – it’s no surprise that home improvement is steadily on the rise.   But what is the future of home improvement? What should we expect to see in the next few years and what is making homeowners more interested in improving their homes? We take a look at s ..read more

We are proud to be the latest UK manufacturer to join in partnership with Sheerline S1 Aluminium Roof Lanterns, a warmer, slimmer and much more secure roof lantern, adding to the growing NECS Group product portfolio. We take a look at what this innovative product has to offer homeowners and why, when it comes to roof lanterns, it is the best choice. Choosing a Roof Lantern When it comes to choosing a roof lantern for your home, there are many things to consider. Not only does it need to let in the maximum amount of light, it is also required to keep heat in and intruders out while complimentin ..read more

Why Should I Replace My Conservatory Roof? Replacing your conservatory roof is a fantastic way to add a new lease of life back into an old and drafty room without replacing the entire structure. A brand new conservatory can transform your existing conservatory into a comfortable space that you and your family can enjoy for years to come. Updating the roof will give the room a new modern look that will perfectly match your home. Other benefits include having added spotlights for extra light, you will add value to your home and your roof will be a lot more thermally efficient. Older conservatori ..read more

  SIPs (underlying protected boards) are pre-protected, story-stature boards that can frame part of a structure or entire structures.  The boards are made of either concrete molecule board (CPB) or, all the more regularly for self form, designed wood-based sheets known as situated strand sheets (OSB). Two sheets of this are sandwiched along with an inflexible protection, (for example, polyurethane).  SIPs have warm and sound-protection properties that consent to, or regularly altogether surpass, current Building Regulations and some fuse a vapour controlling layer. To get in to ..read more

It’s November and there has been a noticeable drop in temperature over the last few days. For many, the heating has gone back on, the fire has been lit and the house is nice and cosy as we start thinking about Christmas. For some, however warm the house might be, the conservatory is just too cold! Unless you blast the heating out and close the windows, you just can’t seem to get the right temperature. Let’s look at the issues that you face with your cold conservatory and what can be done to rectify the situation. Why is the Conservatory So Cold? Most conservatories aren’t as well insulated as ..read more

Picture the scenario – you have spent months saving for that new conservatory roof, then you choose a company to do the work, you pay them then they leave only to find out the roof leaks and you can’t get hold of them. Even worse, you pay them money up front and they are never seen again! Sounds like the stuff of nightmares, right? To prevent you getting caught out with the horrors of nightmare tradesmen. We take a look at how to avoid nightmare tradesmen and choosing the wrong company to carry out work around your home and how you can choose the right one with confidence. Start the Search Onl ..read more

Never has there been so much emphasis on making the best use of space around the home. While some upsized to bigger homes during the pandemic, others decided to make more use of the space that we have and optimise every opportunity. This included adding extensions to the home and finally getting round to sorting the conservatory that had become neglected. The opportunities to turn your available space into amazing conservatory and extension spaces are limitless and whether you want to make the use of the old conservatory, or add a one storey extension to the side of your house, we take a look ..read more

There are many ways in which you can reduce your carbon footprint, not only around the home but in life in general. The eco-conscious amongst us are always looking for ways in which we can do our bit to protect the environment. From what and how we recycle, to the car that we drive, every little helps. When it comes to reducing your carbon footprint around the home, there are a number of ways you can achieve this. Perhaps the biggest is cutting down on your energy use. Reducing Energy Use – Simple Things There are many ways in which we waste energy. It’s surprising how much we would save over ..read more

It’s been a busy summer at NECS Roof Systems with many customers deciding that now is the time to replace their conservatory roof. We are excited to be able to share so many fantastic conservatory roof replacement projects with you and the reasons why they make such a useful addition to your home. You Don’t Need a Whole New Conservatory While many of you may think that you need a new conservatory in order to be able to enjoy a room all year round, you’d be surprised at just how much can be achieved with a Guardian roof system. It’s just a matter of swapping out the old roof for the new one an ..read more

In days gone by, the conservatory was typically a room that was used to grow more tropical species of plants such as citrus trees. Over the years, this room became a modern extension of the home and garden with many different conservatory uses from somewhere to entertain to a place to relax and enjoy the garden even when the weather isn’t nice enough to sit outside. Modern Conservatory Uses As time has evolved, the conservatory has become a solution for those looking for extra space, especially in the midst of a global pandemic. For those conservatories that have sat largely unused due to bein ..read more