The answer is more complex than a ‘yes’ or ‘no’. Triple glazing is a good idea if your home has been energy modelled and the modelling specifically requests it, or you live in a difficult climate. But, triple glazing can sometimes add a significant cost without a significant improvement in
“You can’t touch the door – it burns your hand.” That’s the reality for Jared Laidlaw in this RNZ article, and in plenty of other New Zealand homes, on a normal summer day. Not a fault, not a failure, just a normal house doing what New Zealand homes increasingly do:
Road noise. Barking dogs. Noisy neighbours. It all adds up, especially when you’re trying to get a good night’s sleep. But what if the noise stayed outside, where it belongs? Your home should be a place where you can relax, recharge after a busy day, and spend time with friends
Every offcut from manufacturing, from the small trims to the larger drops, gets collected, ground down, and fed straight back into the extrusion line to become new uPVC profile. Ken’s walking through the stages here: the chips, the larger pieces, the smaller pieces, and the grind that’s ready to be
Our authorised reseller in Nelson, Richmond Glass, will be showcasing Ambiance windows and doors at the Nelson Home Show, on 18-20 September. Whether you’re renovating or building a new home, bring your questions and let’s talk windows and doors. 📅 18–20 September 📍 Stand 46 🏟️ Saxton Stadium For more
𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗺 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗲, 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗹𝗳𝗸𝗮𝗺𝗽On site at a Platinum Homes show home, Peter chats with Sam Watt from Platinum Homes Rodney, a licensed building practitioner with 25+ years in the industry, about what good joinery feels like. The first thing they notice is the quiet. Then the comfort: balanced
If you’ve ever wondered what makes a high-performance window actually perform, this is the place to start. In this video, Resident Builder, Peter Wolfkamp, speaks with one of the experts at Ambiance by STÄRKE to break down the science behind comfort. They explore how airtightness, recessed installation, and smart window
Resident Builder Peter Wolfkamp talks through the Ambiance flashing system and shows you exactly what it looks like before the cladding goes on. It’s easy to only think about windows and doors once they’re installed and finished, but what happens around them matters just as much. Our flashing system comes standard
Whangaparāoa College launched their Trades Academy earlier this year, giving Year 13 students the chance to get real, hands-on experience before they even leave school. It’s the kind of practical learning that makes all the difference once these students step into the workforce, and it’s a programme we’re proud to
