Updated June 2026 | 8 min read | By the team at Ken Rhodes | 35+ years installing conservatories across Essex Adding a conservatory is a great way to get... Read more
Posted on: 22 June 2026
Updated May 2026 | 8 min read | By the team at Ken Rhodes | 35+ years installing doors across Essex If you're considering new double glazing and wondering whether... Read more
Posted on: 11 May 2026
Updated April 2026 | 8 min read | By the team at Ken Rhodes | 35+ years installing doors across Essex If you are shopping for a new front door,... Read more
Posted on: 21 April 2026
How Long Do uPVC Windows Last? If you’re asking how long do uPVC windows last, chances are you’ve already noticed something, a draught you can feel, rooms that won’t stay... Read more
Posted on: 17 December 2025
You know that moment when the wind hits the house and your window buzzes… or you feel a cold line of air along the window sill? That’s not just annoying,... Read more
Posted on: 17 December 2025
Yes, you can paint uPVC windows. But before you grab a tin of paint and call it a weekend job, there’s something you need to know: uPVC is designed to... Read more
Posted on: 17 December 2025
Key Findings Conservatories have evolved from traditional Victorian and Edwardian designs to incorporate more minimalist solutions. The key to designing the perfect modern-day conservatory lies in balancing materials, roofing, and... Read more
Posted on: 14 April 2025
Many homeowners with old conservatories, often with a polycarbonate roof, find they use their conservatory space less and less as it ages. Maybe the roof has developed leaks, or the... Read more
Posted on: 31 March 2025
Key Findings HUP! extensions cost less than traditional builds due to faster construction times HUP! extensions are approximately five times more thermally efficient than the average UK home, significantly reducing... Read more
Posted on: 28 February 2025
At Ken Rhodes, we've been helping homeowners transform their houses for over 35 years. One product that is dramatically growing in popularity is wood effect windows. Wood effect uPVC windows... Read more
Posted on: 18 December 2024
