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K2's Aluminium Roofing System

K2’s new Aluminium System is designed with the fabricator, installer and consumer in mind. This new system has all the benefits of the K2 roofing system. Quality castings form part of the exterior including the boss end, cresting and finial while the ridge, valley and glazing bar top caps are aluminium extrusions which cap a PVCU sleeve to provide a consistent fit and an important thermal break. Dedicated aluminium end caps complete a very high quality finish to the exterior of the conservatory roof coupled with a powder coated high gloss finish. For the consumer this means greater choice and individuality and for the installer this is an important and new sales opportunity in a competitive market.

K2 Aluminium Roof Vent

The all new K2 Aluminium Roof Vent is set to become the industry's standard. Guaranteed not to leak, to be condensation free and with K2's trademark design aesthetics, the Vent is designed to complement any roof system. All this with a 10 year guarantee and 48 hour delivery in mainland

PVC Roof Vent

With the entire K2 range, you can expect innovative products that have been designed to perform. The K2 Roof Vent is a good example of this design ethos and offers the ability to withstand extremes of wind (300 Pascals) and rainfall (up to 5 inches an hour) without any leakage. It also offers slim sight lines, an integral drainage system and can be supplied with motors, thermostats and rain sensors for a fully automated solution

K2 Boss End Foam Trim

K2's new Boss End Foam Trim offers the marketplace a new method of finishing the roof at the position of the Boss End. The Trim, manufactured in closed cell foam, is supplied in the form of an adhesive-backed strip and suits all styles of conservatories incorporating standard Georgian and Victorian Boss Ends. The system is easy to install and offers an alternative means of masking the join between the Glazing Panels and the External Boss End Cover.

K2 25mm Conservatory Roof system

Now firmly acknowledged as one of the best products of its kind on the market, the K2 conservatory roof system is a fully sculptured, PVC-u system which utilises the minimum number of separate components - helping to increase both speed and ease of installation and fabrication. The system also enjoys BBA approval for White and Woodgrain products and has seen over 130 enhancements in the last year alone in-line with our commitment to continuous improvement.


L2 in a Pack Low Pitch Roof Kit

L2 in a Pack is quite simply the future of low pitch roof kits. Setting new and exciting standards for this type of product, this range offers an installation time of one hour or less thanks to its innovative and fitter friendly design. Additional benefits include greater design freedom and impressive levels of aesthetic appeal thanks to fully sculptured components.


Aspire 35mm Roof System

This product is aimed at the very top end of the market; Aspire has been created specifically for use in conjunction with 35mm polycarbonate. Its reliance on this thicker glazing gives the system greater levels of sound and thermal insulation. The system also incorporates a number of the latest enhancements made to the standard K2 roof, including an Eaves Beam modified to accept a pivotable Bolt Carrier and a ventilated polycarbonate End Trim.

Options Eaves Beam Trim

The Options range of decorative Eaves Beam Trims from K2, allows the homeowner to personalise a conservatory to their own style and taste. The Trims slide easily into the Eaves Beam Cover and are available in a wide variety of designs and colours to complement the choice of conservatory colour. Plus Options is easy to fit and remove, meaning they can be changed as often and whenever the customer

The Celsius Range of Performance Glass

The Celsius Range from K2 Glass Ltd makes the conservatory an all year round living space. The Celsius range was one of the first glazing options on the market to offer the unique combination of heat reflection AND thermal insulation, and includes Celsius, Celsius Clear and Celsius Plus.

Celsius

Celsius - With its blue tint and performance abilities, Celsius is the original high performance glazing. Thanks to its ability to reflect over 3 times more solar energy and to provide 50% more insulation than conventional glass, Celsius can help to keep conservatories cooler in summer and warmer in winter.

Celsius Clear

Celsius Clear - a neutral glass ideally suited for side frames and certain roof installations. Celsius Clear is an economical, high performance glazing material designed to offer the impressive solar reflection energy efficiency and glare reduction benefits that have made the existing Celsius range so successful. Celsius Clear is a neutral glass that allows light to flood into the conservatory whilst maintaining a temperate ambience.

Celsius Plus

Celsius Plus - the ultimate performance glazing. This latest edition to the Celsius Performance Glass range has the ability to reflect approximately 3 times more solar energy than standard glass and provides over 50% thermal insulation, helping to dramatically reduce expensive heating bills.

K2 Architectural Systems

K2 is able to meet all your large span conservatory needs. Our specialist Architectural Systems division offers the products, experience and expertise to realise almost any structure that employs a glazed roof - including expansive conservatories, extensions to commercial properties such as pubs and restaurants and swimming pool enclosures.

Why Choose a K2 Conservatory Roof System?

Firstly, there is the reassurance of dealing with a large and reputable company in your local Nottingham and Derby areas. Secondly, there is the peace of mind that comes from steadfast product and installation guarantees. Finally the impressive design freedom, proven track record and genuine commitment to quality, provide just a few reasons why you should use K2 and Lifestyle Windows and Conservatories.

Formed in 1999, K2 has grown at a rapid yet sustainable rate to become one of the UK's largest suppliers of advanced, fully sculptured conservatory systems, thanks to the unsurpassed standard of both our products and our service. In fact, last year alone we supplied nearly a fifth of all conservatories installed nationwide, whilst almost 200,000 homeowners to date have opted for a conservatory from the K2 range. Lifestyle Windows and Conservatories has been trading in Nottingham and Derby for almost 15 years, through a commitment to quality, value for money, simple stress free sales and hard work we have built a reputation as a company that can be trusted.

Plus, this enormous popularity isn't the only testament to our quality focused approach to our customers. Our products also meet BSI standards and are BBA accredited. In order to achieve this accredited status, widely recognised throughout the construction industry as the ultimate quality benchmark; both our products and our business had to undergo rigorous independent assessments by a government backed body.

In addition, K2 is part of The Burnden Group plc - £ multi-million company with operations across the world. By being part of such a sizeable organisation, we are able to offer our customers an extra degree of security and peace of mind.

K2 is also a company that operates at the cutting edge of the industry. To ensure continued improvements in the performance, appearance and capabilities of our conservatories, we invest heavily into product research and development.

Add to all of this a highly skilled team and an extensive product range incorporating the exclusive Aspire 35mm roof system, K2 can provide everything you need to create garden rooms, gazebos and summerhouses as well as conservatories.

K2 Glass Ltd is the specialist Conservatory Glass Manufacturing division of K2 Conservatory Systems Ltd. Lifestyle Windows and Conservatories has been using K2 Glass for three years and we have found it to be massively popular with customers. Consumers in Nottingham and Derby are becoming increasingly aware of the benefits of glass roofing compared with polycarbonate. So far in 2008 we have installed more glass roofs than polycarbonate conservatory roofs.

Aside from aesthetics, Glass tends to have a much longer life span compared to other roofing products and coupled with the ease of maintenance; it is now a preferred option by many discerning consumers. In addition, the solar control benefits and the improved insulation properties have made the Celsius range by far the most popular in Nottingham and Derby.

The Celsius range - incorporating Celsius performance glass, Celsius Clear and Celsius Plus, was one of the first glazing options on the market to offer the unique combination of heat reflection and thermal insulation, but Celsius has even more benefits that help conservatories to become an all year round living space......which in recent experience is what conservatory buyers want from their new conservatory.

In keeping with our commitment to continued innovation, K2 has introduced a stunning new range of 'coated' smart glass that is perfect for use in conservatory roofs. The glass can help to keep homes cooler in summer and warmer in winter, whilst offering other benefits such as minimal maintenance, ease of cleaning and much more besides.

Impressive technological features combined with a subtle blue tint in the glass helps ensure that unwanted glare is kept to a minimum allowing for all year round enjoyment of the conservatory. Other features mean heat from inside the home is reflected back into the property, whilst excessive solar heat is deflected away. Celsius is one of the few glazing options on the market to offer this unique combination of heat reflection and thermal insulation. In short, consumers in Nottingham and Derby want all the benefits from a Celcius Plus Solar Control Glass Roof.

Maximising Conservatory Security Measures

Security

At Lifestyle Windows and Conservatories, based in Nottingham and Derby, we have always believed conservatory security should be a top priority for any consumer considering a conservatory. We have given a great deal of though and time in choosing the specification of our conservatory products providing you with most secure products available for the most secure conservatory.

Internally Beaded

All of our conservatory windows and doors are internally beaded. This means that all our conservatory glazing is installed from the inside. This means that the conservatory beads cannot be removed from the outside and the frame de-glazed allowing quick and quiet access to the conservatory. As conservatory double-glazing has become such a popular home improvement, internally beaded conservatory windows and doors have become a very important security feature, as so many people are aware of how easy it is to break in.

Locking Systems

Windows

On all our conservatory opening vents there are several locking points that engage when the conservatory window is closed. Four locking points are located along the handle side of the vent. At each side of the conservatory vent a shoot bolt lock engages with the outer frame. Importantly we have between one and two securities catches on the rear of the conservatory opening vent providing protection for the weakest part of the vent on the conservatory. The opening vent also has the facility to be locked in a “night vent” position on the conservatory. This provides a small opening while the vent is locked ideal for bungalows at night. We do not recommend the “night vent” if you are out of the property as it does reduce the performance of the locking system. Tilt and turn opening vents operate in a slightly different manor as they can open in two different positions. But even these have a multi point locking system, which engages on different elevations of the vent.

Doors

As with our conservatory windows, we have a very high standard of locking system on all our conservatory doors. We use a combination of claw locks, dead bolts and shoot bolt to make our single and French doors as secure as possible on our conservatory. We have had many break in attempts of our customers homes and conservatories and on our premises and our door locking systems have always been effective in preventing a break in. Our sliding patio doors operate with a slightly different locking system and have multi point locking system that operates similarly to the tilt & turn window vents.

Window Handles

All our conservatory window handles are key locking window handles, however this feature is commonly used incorrectly. When the conservatory handle is closed down it automatically locks itself. To unlock the handle simply push the button in the centre and the vent unlocks. This is ideal for both conservatory security and fire escapes. The key lock facility is supplied so a window can be locked from the inside such as a small child’s bedroom window.

Reinforcing

Reinforcing is often a section of the conservatory that is over looked when it comes to security. Most conservatory windows and door systems are only partially reinforced. All our conservatory frames come fully reinforced as standard. Apart from conservatory structural befits there is also a benefit to the performance of the locking systems. When the conservatory locking systems are fixed into position it is essential that they are fixed into galvanised steel reinforcing section. This dramatically improves the locking systems performance under break-in conditions. It also makes the UPVC less malleable so on larger opening vents the plastic is much harder to try and force apart.

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A Conservatory for the New Year and All Seasons

A new year is upon us, and what will the new year have in store for conservatory consumers and installers in 2008. We have already seen changes in the conservatory market place and the trends should continue in 2008. So what exactly has changed for the conservatory market, well there are several issues regarding all aspects of the conservatory package in that have changed in recent times but in the main conservatory issues seem to be focussed far to much about price, rather then what is best with regards to size, design, and specification to make the conservatory a usable space all year round. The conservatory specification in is paramount to make the conservatory usable all year round.

When looking for a conservatory what are the main areas that you should look for in the conservatory and what areas of design should you be looking for the representative from your local conservatory company to advise you on? Well size is the first area of conservatory design I always look for, when setting out the proposed are for the proposed conservatory on your property in my advise is always think big, I spend a lot of time talking people into extending the proposed size for their conservatory by 500mm or even 1000mm, when the conservatory is finished you will appreciate the difference in floor space. The feedback we get from people we have installed conservatories for is quite funny, they almost always say the same thing about their conservatory in the same order, I can’t believe how much time I spend in the conservatory, I use the conservatory more than the lounge, and the second and most relevant is I wish I’d had a larger conservatory. We have actually extended several conservatories in Nottingham and Derby that we built in previous years, our customers in had enjoyed their conservatory so much they had spend a substantial amount again on extending the conservatory. It is so much more cost effective when considering what conservatory size you are looking for in consider that you always move into the space you have and generally the conservatory will be much more cost effective the larger the size you order, this is because of the amount of fixed costs involved in building a conservatory regardless of the size, a 3m x 3m conservatory takes the same time to build and install as a 4m x 4m conservatory.

The design of the conservatory in my opinion should take areas of the house into consideration, i.e. the design features of the house should be duplicated in the conservatory to ensure the conservatory looks like it belongs on that particular property. This could be taking aspects of the properties roof such as a flat apex and duplicating that with a flat apex design conservatory, or if you have windows with Georgian bar designs in them out a Georgian cross in each top light of the conservatory to blend the designs together. If the windows on your property have no transoms in then duplicate this on your conservatory design. A very popular option is to plaster the internal walls of the conservatory to create the feeling of a room rather than that of a conservatory; I think you get a nice blend between a conservatory and a modern, contemporary room.

The specification of the proposed conservatory is critical to achieving a usable room all year round. The main areas of design to consider are ventilation, insulation, glazing and roof glazing. It is important to achieve a design that has both enough ventilation and the right glazing to create a conservatory that’s usable all year round. We find that most conservatory companies only quote for small top opening vents, but I like to include a combination of small top opening vents and large push out vents that open below the transom to provide additional ventilation in summer, when there is little or no breeze these vents are very effective at providing ventilation for the conservatory. The roof glazing is probably the other biggest area of design that requires looking at; the most popular options are polycarbonate glazing in a range of colours for the conservatory providing different benefits for the conservatory. Polycarbonate in its 35mm depth provides a very cost effective and attractive conservatory roof glazing solution for consumers in Nottingham and derby, the 35mm polycarbonate glazing actually has a more effective U value rating than Pilkington K glass. For conservatory consumers in wanting something a little different for their new conservatory glass roofs are becoming more and more popular with the development of cost effective solar control conservatory roof glazing. Solar control conservatory roof glazing means you can have a glass roof without the problems that are created in summer with glass roof and the heat gain. A glass roof conservatory in is quieter, the life expectancy of glass is far longer than polycarbonate and the there is also the cosmetic benefits of the design.

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Lifestyle Windows, Doors and Conservatories offer an extensive range of styles and designs on conservatories for installation as well as DIY conservatory construction, bespoke design, UPVC/PVCU windows, doors and fascias.