Glevum Blogs

Whilst some home improvements are popular year in, and year out, each period of time tends to have its own flavour or mix of what is popular at the time. Often influenced by what else is going on in the world. In this blog, we look at some of the home improvement trends in 2022 […]

In the midst of a cost-of-living crisis it is perfectly understandable that many of us are looking to save money and compare prices to find the cheapest. With some big ticket purchases it can be very apparent what you are and are not getting when you buy the cheapest. A good and very visible example

Buying new windows and doors should be an easy, hassle-free process and leave you with new windows and doors that look good, work well, and provide you with long lasting benefits. But not all window and door companies are the same and standards can vary greatly between different installers. Utilising our over 35 years’ experience

That feeling when you have just had new windows or doors installed is hard to beat. That fresh new look, the improvement in energy efficiency and the reduced noise from outside. But we are frequently asked how best to clean and look after our new windows and doors to ensure that they are always looking

You cannot pick up a newspaper or turn on the TV news without some reference to the alarmingly high increases in energy costs. The price rises have been caused to a large degree by an increase in wholesale gas prices (the amount that energy firms pay), which have seen a steep rise since October 2021.

Whether you are actively considering secondary glazing or you have heard of it, but would like to know more, then this blog will provide the information you need. Secondary glazing typically involves installing another glass layer (or another material) behind an existing single glazed window. While secondary glazing can certainly be a permanent solution, it

Gloucestershire based Glevum have been improving peoples’ homes by installing energy efficient doors and windows and high-quality conservatories for over 35 years. This level of experience is rare in the industry and gives the business a great insight into the way that our homes have changed over this period. Using this insight Glevum have got

There is an old saying that “your home is your castle” and never has this more apt than when it comes to homeowners trying to deter burglars. But as most of our homes don’t have ramparts, a moat or an army of knights to defend it, we have listed below some of the steps that

Having installed windows, doors and conservatories for many landlords, often when a tenant is living in the property, Glevum has a great insight into what tenants want from a rental property. The monthly rental for a property will mainly depend on the size of the property, salaries in the local area and the level of

Whether you live in a house or a flat, a mansion or a bungalow, the one thing they all have in common is four external walls. Beyond this simplistic fact, things get a lot more complicated, particularly when you consider what makes a house or a flat feel like a home. Ask anyone and you