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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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Take a listen: Mental Health & Wellbeing Podcast series from DGCOS & NHIC

The Double Glazing and Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme (DGCOS) recently teamed up with the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) along with medical experts, frontline charity workers and DGCOS representatives to share first hand insight and knowledge about the industry’s current mental health and wellbeing challenges. Faisal Hussain, DGCOS Chief Executive, comments: “During this carefully res…

Spontaneous glass breakage explained

Spontaneous glass breakage is a rare but possible event that cannot be predicted. Faisal Hussain, Chief Executive of DGCOS, explains what it is and how their installers handle it when it happens. It is a phenomenon that all door and window installers are aware of, but hopefully very rarely happens: Spontaneous glass breakage, where a pane of glass seemingly shatters for no discernible reason. Clea…

Product innovation gives new life to conservatories

The conservatory industry has taken a bit of a beating in recent months, suffering from a perception problem and lagging behind in terms of innovation and product development. Faisal Hussain, Chief Executive of DGCOS, discusses why there’s life in the industry yet. The image of the traditional conservatory as a glass box with white PVC-U frames which is hard to heat in winter and keep cool in su…

Conservatory Survey Report

At DGCOS, we continuously strive to find out what challenges our members face in their daily working lives, so that as an organisation we can provide the optimum level of support. We recently put the focus on conservatories. We conducted a survey of our members who install conservatories to dig deeper into the factors they have to consider, where they might have difficulties, and how they approach…