How To Make Your Home More Secure For Winter And Beyond

Finding the perfect windows and doors to suit your home in Dundee can be overwhelming. With the city’s distinctive architecture, varying weather conditions, and the need to balance aesthetics, energy efficiency, and security, the decision is far from straightforward. Many homeowners in Dundee and surrounding areas like Broughty Ferry and Monifieth struggle to find options that truly suit their property’s needs while staying within budget.

This guide is here to help. Whether you’re looking for modern solutions or want to preserve a period property’s charm, we’ve curated everything you need to know about windows and doors in Dundee. From understanding the local climate to exploring types, benefits, and expert tips, we’ll walk you through every step of the process. Let’s dive in and help you create a more comfortable, stylish, and secure home.

In this guide, we’ll explore how energy-efficient upgrades—including double-glazed windows, insulated doors, and roofline improvements—can protect your home during the colder months.

In December, we donated a substantial amount, actively supporting the Perth Community Fire Station's Christmas Initiative which aimed to brighten the festive season for over 500 people in Perth, including 300 children who might otherwise wake up with little or nothing on Christmas morning.

As winter sets in, it’s vital to ensure your home is prepared to handle colder temperatures, blustery winds, and inevitable downpours. Proper preparation not only keeps your home cosy and secure but also helps to reduce energy bills.

At Balhousie, we specialise in high-quality windows, doors, and roofline products designed to withstand the harshest winters. Let’s look at how you can prepare your home for the season ahead with our expert tips!

At Balhousie, we’ve always taken pride in putting our customers first—delivering top-quality products and outstanding service to every home we work on. That’s why we’re thrilled to share that since May 2023, we have been recognised as a Which? Trusted Trader, a mark of excellence that underscores our commitment to you.

But what exactly does being a Which? Trusted Trader mean? Why does it matter for us—and more importantly, for you as a customer? Let’s dive in.

This guide will help you navigate the key considerations to maximise energy efficiency when upgrading your windows and doors.

When upgrading your windows and doors, selecting the right company is crucial for achieving the best results. At Balhousie, we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding quality and service, with a focus on customer satisfaction. Here are seven reasons Balhousie is the top choice for your home improvement needs.

Let’s explore the different types of bay windows and how they can transform your home’s comfort and kerb appeal.

This guide will take you through everything you need to know about fully reversible windows, from the types and benefits to tips for choosing the best option for your home.

In this guide, we’ll explore the top external door options, highlighting their advantages and why they might be ideal for your home.

Upgrading your front door is one of the most effective ways to transform the entrance of your home, and composite doors are a popular choice in the UK. Here, we dive into some of the best composite door options for British homes, and tips for selecting the perfect door and side panel combination.

With homeowners increasingly seeking to make a unique and modern statement, 2024 has seen a surge in popularity for certain door finishes that combine timeless elegance with contemporary flair.

In this blog, we delve into five compelling reasons why uPVC windows are a better investment than timber, especially in modern homes.

Here’s a dive into the history and evolution of uPVC windows, from their humble beginnings to becoming a must-have for homeowners worldwide.

In this blog, we’ll delve into the tell-tale signs, the benefits of upgrading, and other key considerations regarding your home’s windows.

We’re excited to announce our sponsorship of ‘Elite Ice Hockey’ team, the Dundee Stars! As a local company passionate about supporting sports that bring excitement and community spirit, we felt this partnership was a perfect match.

We are excited to announce that Balhousie is the official home kit sponsor for Jeanfield Swifts FC!

In this blog, we’ll explore ways to transform your home with a new roofline using innovative design ideas and creative enhancements, focusing on key products like fascias & soffits, guttering, dry verge systems, and cladding.

With an eye on both style and practicality, let’s explore four window design trends that are currently making waves in Scottish architecture and design. From oversized windows to black-framed and custom-shaped windows, these trends boost kerb appeal and offer functional benefits like improved energy efficiency and greater comfort.

Does the thought of roof maintenance make you anxious? You're not alone. In this blog, we discuss everything you need to know about proper roofline care.

In this blog, we’ll explore everything you need to know about double-glazed sash windows, from understanding the basics of window sashes to the benefits of double glazing, and what you can expect when it comes to sash windows UPVC prices.

Windows play a crucial role in a home's appeal, functionality, and energy efficiency. Choosing the right windows can enhance the beauty of your living space while providing the necessary comfort and security. This blog will delve into the various benefits of tilt and turn windows, address common problems and their solutions, and guide you on operating and maintaining them efficiently.

Home renovations are an exciting yet daunting task. Investing in your property always feels like a shrewd decision, yet we often fear the negative what-ifs such as choosing the wrong styles. “What if I forget to factor in something? What about pricing? Will this be worth the hassle?”. But worry not! In this blog, we’ll walk you through the most common home renovation pitfalls and provide you with expert advice to ensure your project is a success.

Proper window installation is not just about adding visual appeal to your property. It also plays a crucial role in enhancing home efficiency, security, and overall comfort. Poorly installed windows can lead to many problems - draughts, water leaks, and increased energy bills. These issues can diminish the value of your home.

Windows do more than just offer a glimpse of the outside world; they play a crucial role in the functionality and aesthetic of your home. Each style of window comes with its own set of pros and cons, considering factors like shape, ventilation capabilities, and of course, cost.

Are energy-efficient windows worth it? Click through to find out.

So, how do you navigate the plethora of options available and choose the perfect front door? In this ultimate guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about front door replacement – from types and styles to security features and cost considerations.

Over time, windows can deteriorate, leading to a host of problems that can affect your comfort, energy bills, and even the structural integrity of your house. Recognising the signs that it’s time to replace your windows is crucial for maintaining a healthy, efficient home.

In this blog post, we’ll address the top 7 questions homeowners frequently ask about window replacement. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge you need to navigate the process confidently and efficiently.

In this blog, we'll explore the fascinating world of window insulation and see how the right choice of windows can help prevent heat loss. This can lead to substantial energy savings and a more comfortable living environment. But before we dive into the specifics, let's take a step back and understand the science behind this vital aspect of home comfort.

Did you know that the average UK summer temperature has been continuously increasing over the years? According to the Met Office, the years 2022 and 2023 are the first and second warmest years on record in the UK. With climate change driving more frequent and intense heatwaves, it's more important than ever to prepare your home to handle the heat efficiently.

Home renovations are an exciting yet daunting task. Investing in your property always feels like a shrewd decision, yet we often fear the negative what-ifs such as choosing the wrong styles. “What if I forget to factor in something? What about pricing? Will this be worth the hassle?”. In this blog, we’ll walk you through the most common home renovation pitfalls and provide you with expert advice to ensure your project is a success.

Choosing the perfect front door is essential, not only for enhancing your home’s kerb appeal but also for ensuring security, energy efficiency, and sound insulation. But fear not! In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know to make an informed decision, from exploring different exterior door types to evaluating their benefits, durability, and more.

In this blog post, we’ll explore how upgrading your windows can lead to significant cost savings and enhanced energy efficiency.

Are you looking to give your home a fresh look with new uPVC windows and doors?

A reversible window, as the name implies, boasts a unique design that allows it to be turned completely around, quite unlike any traditional window style.

In this blog post, we will explore the differences between bay windows and bow windows, and delve into the key features, benefits, and drawbacks of each to help you make an informed decision on which style is best suited to your home.

In this blog we will explain the difference between regular casement or sash windows and flush casement or sash windows and help you decide what style is best for your property.

In this article, we will focus on PVC cladding, the benefits it offers, and why it's the ideal choice for UK homeowners. So, without further ado, let's delve into the world of cladding and discover the different types available!

Patio doors are a popular and stylish door option for UK homeowners. They offer uninterrupted views of the great outdoors and suit homes of any age and style.

Your front door is the focal point of your property and provides a first impression to anyone visiting your home. With this in mind, it’s important that you are able to make an informed decision about which type of door you should purchase.

This blog will explain why they are different and hopefully help you decide which type of door is right for your home.

A key component of all conservatories is the roof, but what happens when you need to replace your conservatory roof? You may be wondering what the best process to follow is, how much your replacement roof will cost, and other practical questions around materials, best roof types and planning permission.

Tilt and turn windows are an increasingly popular choice among homeowners who are looking to upgrade their windows.

In this article, we'll explore the key features and advantages of tilt and turn windows, and explain why they may be the perfect choice for your home.

Ever wondered what are Fascias and Soffits? You’re not alone! That’s why we’ve put together this helpful guide explaining what they are & how much they cost

Enhance your home with the advantages of uPVC doors from Balhousie Glazing. Our doors offer enhanced security, energy efficiency, low maintenance, superior insulation, increased property value, and stylish designs. Upgrade now!

A casement window is the oldest style of window in the UK and the most popular due to its versatile, attractive design and high-energy efficiency. This traditional British PVC double glazed style of window offers slim sight lines allowing maximum light to enter the property.

It’s no secret that our industry has a bad reputation. People hate dealing with stereotypical double-glazing companies, their salesmen, jargon, overinflated prices, bogus offers, subcontractors, and non existent aftercare. That’s why Balhousie is different.

The first thing we all do when we see condensation in our lovely new installation is worry, thinking something is wrong or faulty. But it’s very rare that’s the case, in fact condensation is most often a sign that your products are working exactly as they should, rather than an indication of a fault.

If you want to increase your home’s energy efficiency, improve your lifestyle, save on fuel bills and help the environment, installing energy-efficient windows and doors is a must.

At Balhousie Glazing we are proud to use Liniar uPVC profiles as they are one of the most advanced systems available on the market. By focusing on research, design and comprehensive testing, Liniar pushes the boundaries of product development and innovation. If you’re looking to replace windows and doors, Liniar windows are a cut above the rest and here's why.........

At Balhousie Glazing, we are taking some time to reflect on a busy 2021. We want to thank our employees for their commitment throughout the year and we wish them a relaxing, peaceful Christmas time.

It’s all gone quiet outside because of us being advised to stay at home at the moment, which will come as some relief to you if your house is situated in a noisy city, town or village. The din that comes from external traffic and loud passers-by can drive you up the wall if it...

It’s a strange time for us all, but you don’t want to let things get in the way of you making future plans, such as getting new windows, doors or a living space organised for your home. In response to the inability of you being able to come and see our showroom, we have launched...

2020 could very well have been a difficult year for Balhousie, but it’s turned out to be one of our very best, and it’s our customers that we must thank for that. We have fitted and installed so many windows, doors and living spaces over the last 12 months, due to a surge of orders...

At Balhousie Glazing, we are taking some time to reflect on a busy 2021. We want to thank our employees for their commitment throughout the year and we wish them a relaxing, peaceful Christmas time. To our valued customers, we want to take this opportunity to thank you for putting your trust in us to...

We’re just a few days away from the clocks going back an hour, which means that the dark nights will close in even more quickly. If you’re a homeowner, this should put you on your guard. Why do we say that? Because local thieves could see it as a great opportunity to attempt to break...

Judging by conditions over the past few weeks, we’d say there’s a strong chance of this winter being a really cold one, and you may already be starting to get a sense of that indoors at home. Home is somewhere you should be able to shut yourself off from the weather, but that’s unlikely to...

Balhousie is always open and honest with its customers and keeps nothing hidden from them. A good example of this is when we tell our window buyers that they may find that external condensation forms on any double or triple glazed energy efficient windows they buy from us. Some express surprise at this revelation as...

It’s a costly business being a homeowner. There are so many things that you must pay for – mortgage, council tax, TV licence, water bills… So, the last thing you need in addition to that is to be paying a huge amount of money on your energy bills. But people unfortunately are, often unnecessarily, and...

After a long, drawn-out winter, most of us are looking forward to some warmer weather, and that might not be the only reason why some can’t wait for conditions to pick up. You could be one of those people desperate to see the back of condensation on your windows most mornings. It rears its ugly...

It’s a strange time for us all, but you don’t want to let things get in the way of you making future plans, such as getting new windows, doors or a living space organised for your home. In response to the inability of you being able to come and see our showroom, we have launched...

Now that the government has given us official confirmation that the lockdown has been extended, we know where we stand and can do more to adjust to home living. Putting your health first at a time like this is especially important as having a fit mind and body will help you get through it. Doing..

Windows are easily taken for granted, but they shouldn’t be when you think about the many important things they do for your home. If secure enough, they protect it from outside intrusion, and they also shield it from the weather, and help to pull in the natural light of the sun to bring some brightness...

People are continuing to be advised to work from home, if they can, like they have done so for most of the last year. Remote working has been hugely successful for some businesses, so successful in fact that they are giving their employees the option of remaining at home to work on a part-time or...

When in discussions with one of our consultants about one of our products, you will be informed that we have two main finance packages available, if you need help funding it. Our finance is very flexible. Using smart money management like this has helped many customers press on with buying their home improvements, rather than...

We did a blog post in January covering some of the big home trends for 2021 to serve you with some inspiration when improving your property over the coming months. If you didn’t see the post, you can catch up on it here. These on-trend ideas will almost certainly enhance your home’s value, which is...

We naturally use a lot more energy in our homes during the cold winter months than throughout the other seasons of the year. The punishment for this is costly fuel bills. For many people, fuel bills will be even higher this winter because of the added energy consumption caused by having to work from home. ..

The very least we all deserve after this year is a great Christmas, even if we don’t get to enjoy it quite like we normally would. There’s so much festive fun to be had at home, and one of the best parts is decorating it for the occasion. It’s something that everyone in the house...

We’ve already spent much of our year indoors at home, and with the weather getting cold and Christmas coming, we’ll be seeing more of it over the coming months. Being in one place for such a lengthy period of time isn’t always easy, but it’s less arduous if you do stuff around the house, such...

A challenge has been thrown out to every UK homeowner and that’s to #MakeOneChange to their home for National Home Improvement Month. The yearly initiative is the brainchild of the British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) and is somewhat instigated by the fact that 56% of UK residents admit that they don’t love their home. ...

Now is the time to be asking yourself this question as you don’t want to go cold in your home this winter or have to pay out more than you need to on energy bills. It helps to know how energy efficient your home currently is, but you may have no idea. You can however...

You should never be satisfied with your home setup as there are always new potentials waiting to be discovered, and it’s up to you to bring them to life. This goes for wherever you live, no matter if you reside in a newly-built home or period property. It just takes a bit of imagination and...

With foreign travel being difficult this summer, and finances too tight for some families to have a break somewhere in Scotland, or elsewhere in the UK, lots of people will be taking a homecation. A homecation for a couple of weeks can be a great holiday for everyone in your family household, especially if you...

The great weather that we have experienced recently has been a very long time coming, and we hope that it stays with us for the duration of the summer – we all deserve it! Get outside as often as you can and enjoy it, as you never know when it will disappear, and even...

You are missing a trick if your front door looks quite plain and boring. It needs to stand out, for the right reasons, because then there’s more chance of your home impressing people. If you get it looking super-stylish, it will also make for a great Instagram post. Just enter in the hashtags #frontdoor...

You don’t often hear someone complaining that they have too much space in their home – it’s usually the opposite and that they want much more of it. A shortage of living space is a very common problem in this country and it’s not a big shock when you consider that over the last...

It’s lovely taking refuge in a cosy home when the weather outside is on the cold side and the nights close in fast. Traditional cottages often have that feel to them inside – wonderfully warm and snug spaces. If you wish you could experience a cottage-type lifestyle over the winter in your current home, you...

A considerable number of products in our extensive range are manufactured using UPVC, as you will have noticed if you have visited our Perth showroom or browsed our website. They include windows, doors, conservatories, roofline and porches. Apart from probably being able to recognise UPVC-built products, do you know much about the material or could...

It’s always interesting to discover why a customer has decided to appoint Balhousie for a home improvement project. They may have come across our name in a print advert or the Balhousie brand ranked highly when they were searching for window and door companies online. Largely though, it is because a friend or family member...

Can you believe it’s almost Halloween already? That’s a scary thought as it sure has crept up on us! We really hope you’re going to get into the spirit of things for Halloween and decorate your windows and doors to spook everyone out. It definitely calls for a few frighteningly good features, one’s that the...

Autumn is almost upon us and while that can conjure up images of colourful leaves, cosy evenings under a blanket and strolls in the crisp air, it can also mean that condensation is back with a vengeance. Condensation can go on to cause mould and mildew, which can trigger health issues in those with certain...

Home living is a far more pleasant experience when you have plenty of room to play with, rather than your home feeling cramped and short on space. Keen to have more space? You could look to extend the building, if you have the capacity to, with perhaps either a conservatory or orangery. Balhousie supplies various...

Everyone at Balhousie is counting down the days until the 25th of December! If you love Christmas as much as we do, you’ll want to do more than just put up a tree. Perhaps you’re going to town with your outdoor lights, hanging up stockings with an elaborate garland on your fireplace, and attaching mistletoe...

One of the most difficult aspects of buying new windows and doors is trying to find a company you can totally trust. We’ve all heard or read about horror stories involving installers in our industry, and you don’t want to be the next victim of mis-selling and poor service. None of that goes on at...