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Everything you'd want to know before signing a quote for windows and doors: materials, regulations, costs and tax incentives.
28 Feb 2026 Mirko Vanzo
A guide to security doors: EN 1627 burglary-resistance classes (RC2 RC3 RC4), what changes between classes, panels, cylinder, lock and indicative prices by finish.
25 Feb 2026 Mirko Vanzo
CE marking (EN 14351-1) and DoP (CPR 305/2011) for those reselling windows and doors under their own brand: who is the manufacturer, what to declare, which documents to keep.
21 Feb 2026 Mirko Vanzo
Louvred shutters, roller shutters or solid shutters? A comparison of shading, security, insulation, footprint, appearance and indicative cost to help you choose the right system.
18 Feb 2026 Mirko Vanzo
A practical B2B guide to the technical and commercial items of a window and door supply specification between retailer or contractor and manufacturer. What to demand in writing.
14 Feb 2026 Mirko Vanzo
Can you replace windows without structural building work? Replacement on the existing frame vs complete removal: pros, cons and what to check before deciding.
11 Feb 2026 Mirko Vanzo
Anodising versus powder coating compared: appearance, durability, salt exposure, dual-colour options and colour range, to help you choose the right finish for your windows.
07 Feb 2026 Mirko Vanzo
Wood-effect PVC windows: how the finishes are achieved, the most requested wood grains, bicolour options, and how they compare to real wood. The look of wood without the maintenance.
04 Feb 2026 Mirko Vanzo
Double or triple glazing: when triple glazing genuinely pays off and when it's money wasted. Climate zone, frame, weight, condensation and real payback.
28 Jan 2026 Mirko Vanzo
How to recognise a good PVC window profile regardless of brand: chambers, thickness, steel reinforcement, formulation, RAL certification. Checklist.