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The Double Glazing & Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme aims to protect consumers and improve the reputation of the glazing industry. Find out more about DGCOS by selecting the relevant page on the right.
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Most properties lose heat through their windows, but energy efficient glazing keeps them warmer and quieter. Energy efficient windows can also make your home more comfortable and reduce your carbon footprint.
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Doors are available in a range of modern materials including uPVC, Composite and Timber. Each material has its own benefits including thermal efficiency and acoustic performance. What's more Doors are available with a range of glazing options including Triple Glazing. Different types of doors include: French Doors, Bi-folding doors and Patio Doors.
Conservatories
Conservatories are a great way to add style and value to your home. They are available in a huge range of bespoke, classic and contemporary designs that can help open up your property and allow more light to enter.
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Roofline
Roofline products are designed to protect your home from the elements that can lead to damp and mould on the inside of your home. Replacing your roofline with a modern uPVC alternative will prevent rotting, discolouration and improve the performance of your roof.
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Other products covered under the DGCOS scheme include garden rooms, garage doors and porches. Click on the relevant product to find out more.
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Opportunity for Tradespeople as Homeowners Look to Improve, Not Move

A recent survey has revealed that UK homeowners are set to spend up to £55.5 billion on home improvements in the next 12 months. 47% of Brits are worried about the impending impact that Brexit may have on the housing market, resulting in many looking to ‘improve not move’. [1] What does this mean for installation companies? 51% of those surveyed were planning home improvements in the next yea…

Propensio Finance joins DGCOS as a new Affiliate Partner

Photography From Left to Right: Dave Hindle (Propensio Finance) and Mark Moffet (DGCOS). QA Scheme Support Services (QASSS) who operate home improvement consumer protection schemes (HIES, HICS and DGCOS) are pleased to accept and welcome Propensio Finance, as a new Affiliate Partner. Propensio Finance specialise in providing fast, flexible, non-prime lending to the home improvement market, wideni…

Smart Door Locks Require ‘Smart’ Installers

Installers, are you future-proofed? Are you keeping up to date with the latest innovations? If so, you may be delving into the world of smart technology, specifically door locks. In fact, that may be the very reason you have clicked on this blog. If you are an installer whose homeowners are investing in smart door locks or you are just eager to learn more and close a few knowledge gaps, you’re i…

Combatting the Cowboy Conundrum - DGCOS' Top Tips for Tradesmen

Cowboy installers have created a real problem for the industry. They have taken advantage of consumers’ trust and money and some of them have even put consumers’ lives at risk. It is no surprise that many installers face the challenge of generating new leads - if the consumer doesn’t trust their tradesman then they are never going to allow them into their home, are they? Fighting off a bad r…