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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.
Windows
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.
Doors
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.
Orangeries
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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Double Glazing News

Installer Matters: The Power of Data

In this month’s GGP column, Faisal Hussain, Chief Executive of the Double Glazing & Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme (DGCOS) discusses the importance of data and analysis for raising standards within the industry. We have all witnessed a digital revolution within our lifetimes, and it has affected the way each and every one of us lives and works. As consumers, we see this across the way we bank, or…

The dangers of dissolution

In February's issue of GGP magazine, Faisal Hussain, Chief Executive of the Double Glazing & Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme (DGCOS) talks about the problems that can occur when installation companies are dissolved rather than put into liquidation, in our regular column Installer Matters. In the course of our work at DGCOS, we deal with a lot of positives every day when we’re talking to and me…

Installer Matters: How our industry can reduce complaints

In March's Installer Matters column in GGP magazine, Faisal Hussain, Chief Executive of the Double Glazing & Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme (DGCOS) looks at how we measure and police competence in the fenestration industry, and the implications for installers. As the Ombudsman scheme, we have access to lots of data relating to consumer complaints, not only how many there are, but also what type o…

Warranties, not False Promises

Faisal Hussain, Chief Executive of the Double Glazing & Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme (DGCOS) discusses with Total Installer magazine, the conundrum of manufacturers’ warranties and what they mean for installers and homeowners. Warranties. It’s a word we hear a lot but what does it really mean? The Oxford English Dictionary’s definition is: “A written guarantee, issued to the purchaser of …