Tips and inspiration for homeowners

Latest articles

Velfac UK

Latest articles

Velfac UK - VELFAC is featured in Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine

August 4, 2025
VELFAC Direct sales manager Donna Muir is featured in the October 2019 issue of Homebuilding & Renovating magazine, in an article on ‘how to replace existing windows’. Read the full article here
Read more

Velfac UK - Case study: Hemploe View, Leicestershire

August 4, 2025
10 years on since it was built and the VELFAC windows and doors in Alec and Stephanie Wilson’s self-build home look as good as they did on the day they were installed. Overlooking the valley towards Hemploe Hill, close to the Leicestershire-Northamptonshire border, it’s a home that Alec says has been a joy to live in,...
Read more

Velfac UK - Case study: Hungate Lodge

August 4, 2025
It’s hard to believe that Hungate Lodge was once a dowdy bungalow with windows which took little advantage of a beautiful coastal location. Now fully renovated, the Lodge is clad in white render, timber and seamed zinc, with triple glazed VELFAC composite windows adding contemporary style, impressive thermal...
Read more

Velfac UK - Ordering VELFAC windows? Read our top tips on how to keep costs low

August 4, 2025
With so many ways to go over budget, managing costs is a major concern for self-builders and renovators. Here’s some advice on how to keep costs down when specifying VELFAC windows: Double or triple glazing? Cut costs by mixing the two If you want to maximise energy efficiency then you are probably considering triple...
Read more

Velfac UK - Double or triple glazing windows - What to choose?

August 4, 2025
You might have not noticed, but when you look out through your windows, you are very likely to see through several layers of glass. Unless your windows are very old, there will typically be two or three layers of glass, and if you are planning to install new windows, the choice will also be between double or triple...
Read more

Velfac UK - Case study: Pavillion House

August 4, 2025
At Lutwyche Road, architects Studio Bam! have built a new house adjacent to an end-of-terrace Victorian home. This innovative, timber-framed structure occupies the side alleyway before flaring out into the back garden. Designed to make maximum use of limited space – and a limited budget - the house also fully exploits...
Read more

Velfac UK - Replacing existing windows - what to consider

August 4, 2025
New windows are a priority for many home renovators who want to improve insulation and acoustic control, while also adding contemporary style to an older property. If you’re planning to change your windows, here’s some helpful advice from our expert team. What should I think about when replacing windows, especially if...
Read more

Velfac UK - Case study: Fair Rising

August 4, 2025
Construction company boss Jeremy Westcott was certain VELFAC composite glazing would be the perfect choice for his stunning new-build family home. Project information Sector: Self-build Contractor/Architect: Westcott Construction / Carl Leroy Smith Owner: Jeremy Westcott Specified for: Slim frames and contemporary...
Read more

Velfac UK - Case study: Lutwyche road

August 4, 2025
At Lutwyche Road, architects Studio Bam! have built a new house adjacent to an end-of-terrace Victorian home. This innovative, timber-framed structure occupies the side alleyway before flaring out into the back garden. Designed to make maximum use of limited space – and a limited budget - the house also fully exploits...
Read more

Velfac UK - VELFAC on TV

August 4, 2025
If you’re a fan of TV homebuilding shows then you’ve probably seen the VELFAC system being installed in some of the UK’s more interesting self-build projects. A firm favourite with architects across the country, VELFAC windows and doors are also a popular choice for self-builders and renovators, who like the system’s...
Read more

Popular articles