http://news.brackenwood.com Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:45:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Roadshows to promote cycle safety and prevent bike theft are taking place across Basingstoke thanks in part to donations from local Basingstoke businesses including Brackenwood. The free sessions, run by officers of the Basingstoke Safer Neighbourhoods Team, offer cycle marking and safety advice. PCSO Alex Wheatland, of the Eastrop Safer Neighbourhoods Team, ... http://news.brackenwood.com/2010/03/02/brackenwood-helps-safety-roadshow-hit-the-road/ More end-of-life PVC waste is being recycled than ever before despite the challenging economic times according to Recovinyl. Figures for the first nine months of 2009 show that just over 20% more Grade B or end-of-life material, mainly PVCu windows and door frames that have been removed from properties, was recycled ... http://news.brackenwood.com/2010/02/10/more-pvc-being-recycled-than-ever-before/ The outstanding quality of the Rockdoor range of composite doors has been recognised with the accreditation of the BSI Kitemark. Rockdoor are a leading supplier of long life, low maintenance, PVCu doors to Brackenwood  and include some of the best possible design, build quality and security features available. The Kitemark symbol is ... http://news.brackenwood.com/2010/01/19/brackenwood-partner-rockdoor-flies-the-kite-of-quality/ OK. So these aren't exactly recent news stories by any stretch of the imagination but they still remain a true and accurate reflection of the Rockdoor products that exist to this day. Brackenwood Windows is proud to be an accredited partner of Rockdoor and their remarkable range of composite doors and ... http://news.brackenwood.com/2009/11/09/rockwood-doors-to-be-reckoned-with/ Stable doors offer a touch of tradition with a touch of class. While a Brackenwood stable door remains true to the traditional style, it has all the benefits that modern door technology can offer. Quality, versatility and choice Because it's manufactured to high performance specifications, the stable door offers security, durability and low ... http://news.brackenwood.com/2009/10/19/brackenwood-stable-doors-tradition-technology-and-a-10-year-guarantee/ Save 2.5% on any purchase before January 1st 2010! As you may be aware, the current 15% standard rate of Value Added Tax (VAT) is due to revert to 17.5% with effect from 1st January 2010. This means that savings can be made on goods ordered and paid for before the January ... http://news.brackenwood.com/2009/09/21/beat-the-vat-increase-buy-now-and-save/ A bit of fun after a recent photoshoot - the amazing dancing door of Brackenwood in Basingstoke: The video was made up from some clever use of photos put to a piece of music. Can you remember the tune and the amazing muscle man on Opportunity Knocks? http://news.brackenwood.com/2009/01/07/the-amazing-dancing-bi-fold-door/ One of Brackenwood's most established and innovative suppliers, Pilkington has recently illustrated the energy-saving benefits of their energiKare™ product line in the clearest form yet - by using advanced, thermal imaging technology. This amazing image shows how money and energy can literally go out of the window through inefficient glazing. Thermal ... http://news.brackenwood.com/2008/09/24/thermal-imaging-shows-shocking-heat-loss/ As concerns deepen over the ‘credit crunch’ and its effects on the UK housing market, home owners are turning in increasing numbers to home improvements rather than face trying to sell their homes. According to the results of a recent survey commissioned by Home insurer LV=, “almost one million British households ... http://news.brackenwood.com/2008/07/28/home-improvements-surge-as-britons-avoid-selling/ SAVE ENERGY, SAVE MONEY and help SAVE THE PLANET with Brackenwood as we sign up to PVCAware PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is a strong, versatile, lightweight, low maintenance and fully recyclable material. It’s found virtually everywhere due to it’s suitability to a wide range of products including replacement windows and doors such as ... http://news.brackenwood.com/2008/07/21/cash-back-on-your-old-windows-from-brackenwood/