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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.
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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Installer Matters: Less talk, more action

In the January GGP column, Faisal Hussain, Chief Executive of the Double Glazing & Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme (DGCOS) talks about the organisation’s plans to build on the Mental Health campaign it started a year ago with industry-specific resources It was this time last year that I first wrote about the subject of mental health in our industry, hoping to raise awareness of what was then, a to…

Installer matters: Attract, develop, retain

In this latest Installer Matters column for GGP Magazine, Faisal Hussain, Chief Executive of the Double Glazing & Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme (DGCOS), tackles a problem that’s currently thwarting the stability and growth of businesses in our sector: recruitment. We all know that people are at the heart of every business and can make or break a brand. But what we’re currently seeing across th…

Warranty Uncertainty

Chief Executive of the Double Glazing & Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme (DGCOS), Faisal Hussain, says manufacturers to stop hiding behind installers when things go wrong in the latest article with Glass Times. As a leading consumer protection organisation, DGCOS often has the responsibility to give voice to, and tackle the difficult issues that some want to sweep under the carpet. Sadly, a theme tha…

Consumer Disputes Add To Installer Stress

Faisal Hussain, Chief Executive of the Double Glazing & Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme (DGCOS), explains why their position as an approved ADR Competent Authority gives an insight into how consumer complaints relate to the results of their Glass and Glazing Mental Health Survey 2022. One of our roles at DGCOS is as a Chartered Trading Standard Institute approved Alterative Dispute Resolution (ADR) …