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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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Raising Money for Alzheimer’s Society - It’s tough getting to the top!!

The countdown has begun…. on Saturday 16th June 2018, our Senior Claims Administration Officer, Sally Wendon (pictured right) will begin her day before the sun comes up, as she makes her way to Chapel le Dale in Yorkshire ahead of the mammoth Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge, which she is taking on to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society, a charity which is very close to her heart. Starting…

What Has DGCOS Been Up To Recently?

The DGCOS Newsletter We intend to send regular news and updates about the glazing sector (particularly relating to consumer protection issues, which is our sphere of expertise) to installers, extruders, fabricators and stakeholders operating in the glazing sector as a whole. DGCOS and our associated companies (more on them later) believe that providing a systematic, robust, well thought out consum…

DGCOS Engages with Industry at People in Glazing Society (PIGS)

The DGCOS team attended the March PIGS event at the Castlefield Rooms in Manchester, as part of our strategy to network with key industry leaders, trade bodies and government departments. It was a fantastic evening, although attendance was only around 80 industry professionals, due to the proliferation of snow around the country – the “Beast from the East”. In fact, it was only on the morn…

Don't get fined! Make sure you comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which supersedes the UK Data Protection Act 1998 came into force in April 2016, however companies have been given until 25th May 2018 to become compliant. Strengthening the privacy rights of individuals The GDPR provides individuals with more control over their personal information and ensures companies are now more accountable for data protection…