There appears to be a new company going around knocking on doors to try and get appointments for wall coating who claim to be hightex coatings or high tech coatings. This is apparently the former owner of Protectacoat who has set up as Turner Enterprises following the apparent collapse of his Protectacoat business.

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Hightex Coatings is one of our trading names and we have a long established website and business under this name. We are in no way connected to Mr Geoff Turner or his new company and wish to have no association at all with him or his company.

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We are receiving telephone calls from anxious people seeking to cancel either an appointment or a property makeover and who cannot seem to find a number for Mr Turner or his company. If you are such a person then please call us and we can advise you on how to get hold of him as well as advising you of your rights.

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For more information please call now on 01908 516366 and we will do our best to help you.

We receive a lot of enquiries from homeowners who wish to convert their unused basement or cellar into a useable and habitable space and who seem surprised when we ask them about Building Regulations.

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Building Regulations BS8102 apply to underground structures and set out best practice and the procedures to be followed in order to gain Building Approval Certification. Especially relevant are the methods used to waterproof the cellar and the implications for lowering the floor height particularly when there is a party wall involved.

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When a basement cellar conversion is carried out to the correct specification the property increases in value due to the addition of an extra room and the homeowner has peace of mind knowing there will not be any future problems.

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For advice on how to correctly convert a cellar or basement the professional way please call us now on 01908 516366

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All our work also comes with a 10 year insurance backed guarantee as standard.

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Infrared heating panels are all set to transform the UK’s domestic heating systems and to lead the way in reducing our dependance on oil and gas fired heating systems. Using electricity as the energy source means that infrared or thermal heating is ideally placed to take advantage of the future move to solar and wind generated energy.

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Infrared heat is generated by invisible light and is absorbed by the body and any solid object which in turn becomes warm and releases energy in the form of more heat. As the light waves pass though the air without disturbing it they provide a consistent heat with no dust unlike conventional heating which works by heating the air as a primary aim.

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This 100% efficient transfer of heat is incredibly economical to run and has defined health benefits over convection heating particularly for asthmatics whose condition is irritated by dust particles and a dry air atmosphere.

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The heating panels are also far more attractive to the eye than radiators or storage heaters with lower installation costs and an infinitely wider choice of designs and colours. An added bonus is the very important reduction in carbon emissions and energy useage that an infrared heating system offers especially compared to electric or oil fired heating.

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For more information please click here or call us now on 01908 516366

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AT LAST !! We are delighted to announce that we have finally been able to persuade the powers that be to offer a grant for external solid wall insulation in all areas across the UK.

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The range of properties covered stretches from a 2 bed mid-terraced to a 4 bed detached and the grants are available for all homeowners regardless of income or age who live in a hard to heat solid wall property. This incentive is long overdue and should encourage a lot more people to reduce both fuel costs and carbon emissions.

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This news is especially welcome as the revised Building Regs now compel anyone wishing to upgrade an external wall to incorporate insulation if the U value is higher than 0.7 . The average solid wall property has a u value of 2.1.

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For more information on this exciting news please call us now on 01908 516366

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Lime render or NHL continues to increase in popularity particularly in more rural areas. Not only does it suit older properties as it is in keeping with the surroundings but it also has environmental benefits.

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As it is a naturally occurring susbstance it is quicker and easier to produce than a cement render mix and therefore has a lower carbon footprint. It also tends to be lighter in weight and so can be transported using less fuel than other manufactured renders. Finally, it cures or sets by oxidation so lime render actually takes carbon out of the atmosphere and this reduces its footprint even further.

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So, as well as allowing your property to breathe and to be kept dry without the render cracking, Natural Hydraulic Lime is also far friendlier to the environment than other coating materials such as cement based renders.

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Available now as part of an external wall insulation system this is the ideal time to look into the benefits of using lime render to protect and enhance your home.

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For more information on this natural insulation and coating render please call us on 01908 516366.

There are several ways to convert a basement or cellar . The most suitable way depends upon a range of factors such as :

1. What do you want to use the room for?

2. Is it a dry floor area ?

3. How high is the water table ?

4. Is the house detached ?

5. How much head height is there ?

6. Are shelves and units to be drilled and attached to the walls ?

7. What drainage system does the house have ?

8. Has a Building Control Notice been filed for Building Regs ?

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The answers to these questions amongst others will determine the optimium cost effective system to be recommended for each different scenario. We are a specialist cellar and basement company so please call us now on 01908 516366 for some impartial guidance and advice. Alternatively email us if you prefer not to speak directly with one of our advisors.

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When you are carrying out repairs, renovation or replacement coating to an external wall then the work falls under Building Regulations Document L Part L1B

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As a taster of this legislation the emphasis is on reducing carbon emissions and cutting energy useage by requiring the homeowner to incorporate some insulation into the new wall coating. The Regs give set criteria that are to be achieved subject to certain caveats and Councils are increasingly vigilant in enforcing this legal requirement.

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The penalties for failing to observe the rules and regulations are very severe and can have a dramatic effect on anyone selling their home who has had some form of external render or coating either applied or renewed since April 2006. Such work needs to have a Building Control Approval Certificate to comply and if one has not been applied for then the work will very likely have to be re-done using an insulation system.

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Unfortunately for unsuspecting homeowners the onus is not on the building contractor to ensure compliance and the financial penalties are levied upon the homeowner and not the builder. For this reason alone please check to ensure you do not fall foul of the rules through no fault of your own

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For advice on the implications of Document L and how to ensure compliance please call us now on 01908 516366

In these increasingly uncertain economic times a lot of homeowners are naturally nervous about employing any building workers and losing out if the contractor goes bust or ceases to trade.

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Insurance backed guarantees for such work provide legal cover for anyone thinking of having some form of home improvements carried out in the near future. Part of the cover ensures that any work started can be finished satisfactorily by claiming on the insurance to get another contractor to come in and finish the job without the client having to pay out any more money.

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In addition any deposits that have been paid out can also be reclaimed if the contractor goes out of business before the work has started. Likewise any staged payments are similarly covered.

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At Multiguard Solutions we offer all our clients an Insurance backed guarantee for all the above reasons and strongly recommend they take up the option as it does provide that very important peace of mind that people need in these uncertain times.

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There continues to be a growing awareness of the need to reduce carbon emissions and fuel bills through more efficient use of our energy sources. The Government, Local Authorities and the various Energy Companies are all keen to get the message across that by saving energy we also save money and do our bit to help preserve the environment.

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The current use of solar panels to heat the water supply or generate electricity is set to rise substantially along with other technologies such as wind turbines and ground/air heat pumps. These technologies are based on using nature’s resources to provide alternative fuel sources but unfortunately are currently very expensive and still have a lot of technological development to come in future years.

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A more achievable and often far cheaper method of using energy efficiently is to reduce our current useage rather than create alternative energy sources. Chief amongst these methods is external solid wall insulation alongside the incredibly efficient electric infrared heating systems that are causing such a stir .

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These are two areas of energy conservation available to homeowners that have already been perfected and fully developed and substantially reduce emissions and of course our heating bills. Multiguard can offer a range of different solutions in these specialist areas so if you would like more information either call us on 01908 516366 or email us and we will be only too glad to advise you on the best solution for your needs.

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The latest high tech infrared heaters from Germany are a fantastic way of vastly reducing the cost of electric and oil heating bills whilst reducing carbon emissions at the same time. Hand built in Germany and made to order these incredibly powerful heaters are a superb addition to any home.

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Available in wall, ceiling or freestanding models these thermal heaters give off invisible infrared light waves that mimic the warming effect of the sun and help foster good health by increasing blood circulation and eliminating damp walls. Reports from satisfied clients also tell of beneficial impact on asthma and sinus conditions due to the fact the heat used does not involve movement of air and thereby reduces dust circulation.

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As you would expect from German engineering they meet the most stringent safety and quality checks and come with a 5 year guarantee for peace of mind. They are also easily installed within minutes and come with full instructions.

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For more information on infrared heating click here or call us now on 01908 516366

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