Thursday 19 November 2015

Aluminium Shop Fronts - The Face Of Your Business

If your company is ready to move forward to its own retail location, you will want to be innovative in your implementation of an attractive shop front. The shop front is often considered to be the most crucial part of the business's appearance, as it will be the section of your company that will be representing you as people walk by your store. One of the most ideal solutions that can attract many people to your store is to work with an overhead sign that you can utilize to represent your company. Not only are these signs cost effective, but they can also be customized in a wide variety of different ways, leading to an extremely attractive shopping display for your customers to look into. The right type of shop front can add elegance to your business.

Do I Need Planning Permission Before The Doors Can Be Fitted

Home renovations, reconstructions and refurbishments can be exciting. They can also be nerve-wracking. When it comes to replacing doors, especially, many of us are concerned that we will need to navigate through a sea of confusing paperwork before we can even get started. Planning permission is probably one of the most frustrating concepts to any person hoping to achieve any home improvements at all. So this begs the question: If I want to install door, do I need to seek approval from the local building regulations authority?

Sunday 8 November 2015

Improve Your Interior With RDA Aluminium

Aluminium Widndows
Home renovation projects are always made better by the addition of aluminium windows. They can replace your old worn-out fixtures and smarten up your facade. Aluminium windows provide you with great benefits for every room you add them to. They give you enhanced aesthetics and increased illumination.

Tuesday 6 October 2015

Environmentally Friendly Ways To Keep Your House Cool.

Living in South Africa? Yes. Paying ridiculous electricity bills? Yes. Wanting to save energy while still keeping your house cool? Of course! So how are you going to do this?

Let’s start off with passive cooling- the less expensive way that will keep your home a good few degrees cooler. The purpose of passive cooling is to use the architectural design of your house to improve the indoor temperature without using too much electricity. The following elements influence the passive cooling of your home:
  1. What direction your is house facing
  2. Walls and windows protection from the sun
  3. The type of material your roof is made of- reflective materials usually keep the building cooler.
  4. Air ventilation throughout the house
  5. Materials inside your house such as certain tiling, surfaces, etc. Using material such as stainless steel cladding on your walls and surfaces will make certain areas of your home feel cooler.

Good insulation is absolutely vital when it comes to keeping your house cool. This includes your roof, floors, walls, doors and windows. The following influences insulation:

  1. Trees shading your house
  2. Proper sealing around windows and doors
  3. Thick window coverings such as screens and curtains
  4. Window shutters and screens
  5. Window tints, also  double glazed windows

Air circulation can also help keep the temperature at bay in summer. Air vents in the walls and ceilings can help air escape; also opening doors and windows in the evening when the temperature drops will help bring in cooler air.

When it comes to either opening up your doors and windows for fresh air or closing your doors and windows to keep out the heat in the morning, both can benefit you depending on if your home is insulated well or not. If your home is not insulated well, rather open up all the doors and windows to let in fresh air.

Also, when it is extremely hot, avoid turning on appliances that produce extra heat; this includes, stoves, hair dryers, dishwashers, lights, TVs, etc.

Wednesday 30 September 2015

How Glass Enhances The Home

The design and style of the glass in a home can say a lot about a person's personality and tastes and these days, glass crafting has reached new heights. Gone are the days of being limited to simple straight lines that may become boring after a few years. The new designs available feature beautiful curves and aluminium  flawless frames that catch the eye and last for years. There have been so many leaps in the way glass is made and what it is paired with in recent years that the customer has more choice than ever before.

Common Applications Of Aluminium Metal

Aluminium has some unique qualities that make it suitable for a wide range of uses. For one, it is very light. Secondly, it is rust resistant. Thirdly, the metal's oxide has a very high melting point. It is also a very good conductor of heat and electricity. 

Tuesday 15 September 2015

Setting The Record Straight About Aluminium Windows


If you are renovating your home or want to upgrade your doors and windows, aluminium is a great material to consider for many reasons. You can enjoy many benefits with aluminium  windows and doors, including: