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To be in with the chance of winning tickets for a family of four to Bristol Hippodrome, make sure to enter our Spook-tacular Halloween Drawing Competition.

 Crystal Clear Bristol drawing competition is a great way to get the kid’s creative minds working hard!

Use whatever medium you want – crayons, coloured pencils, markers – anything that you think will make your drawing stand out. It just has to be done by hand

Send us your best Halloween drawings – the scarier the better – and we will pick one to be our very lucky winner.

Submit your entries via info@crystalclearbristol.co.uk, by post, or bring them to us at our Bristol showroom, 24 Emery Road, Bristol BS4 5PF

Entries open on 1st October and close on 31st October 2021

We can’t wait to see what you come up with – GOOD LUCK!

(Competition terms and conditions are available here)

A perfect home includes beautiful exterior, interior design, and well-thought-out planning. Every minor and major detail is planned to maximize look, efficiency and comfort to create your dream home.

We know planning your dream home can seem overwhelming with much to choose from and think about which is why we have created our helpful buyers’ guide, helping you make those important decisions when purchasing a range of products from windows, doors, roof lights and many more. https://www.crystalclearbristol.co.uk/planning-your-dream-home/

Whenever you are making a significant purchase you need to make an informed choice to ensure that any installation adds value and comfort to your home. From windows, doors to roof lights, it needs to complement the overall style of the building whilst maintaining high specifications to keep you safe and secure. Considering this, it might make you think about the things in between e.g. the suppliers, security features, colours or specifications. This blog will summarise those little details that may have big importance when making your decisions

What supplier shall I use?

Local, family-run businesses provide a personalised touch. You know exactly who you’re dealing with, and chances are they will have a good reputation within the community.

Choose a sales team with experience who can provide a full service when selecting the correct product for your project, and not just provide costs. Personalised assistance and bespoke project management is key.

The selection of the product is half the service, as the installation is also key. Make sure that the installer who will be fitting the product is employed by the company and not a sub-contractor. All fitters must be MTC registered.

What are the best security features?

Security remains paramount for any window, door or roof light. This is another factor you’ll need to spend some time researching to ensure that you’re buying a product with suitable standards to keep you safe.

5-point and 8-point automatic locking systems, as well as 3 Star Diamond cylinders, are security features to look out for. These protect your lock against snapping, picking, drilling and bumping.

Which Material is best?

It all depends on the style of your home and the look you want to go for, these factors will determine what material to use. For example, for a more traditional home, you may want to use timber. Alternatively, for a modern house, you may want to use materials such as Aluminium or uPVC.

What glazing option will be best for me?

There are many glazing options to choose from but we would always recommend the option with the lowest U-value, this measures how well the window insulates. At Crystal Clear Bristol we use high-quality glass, Argon Gas with Warm Edge Spacer with a U-value of 1.0 on Aluminium and U-value of 1.2 on PVC. The lower the number the better.

As you can see there are many factors to think about when planning your dream home. Take a look at our buyers’ guide which will go into full detail on the topics covered in this blog and useful tips and advice containing the process, installation and products.

At Crystal Clear Bristol we are always on hand to guide you through the process and answer any queries big or small you may have. We have a team of experts on hand to walk you through, step by step on choosing the right product for your home.

Speak to one of our experts on: 0117 971 7880

In 2020 Crystal Clear Bristol are proud to mark our 20th anniversary as one of the leading suppliers of windows and doors across Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire and the wider South West area. 2020 is the time to have the perfect vision for your home with our high-quality products and five-star service.

Boasting the largest showroom of windows and doors in Bristol, the Crystal Clear Bristol collection is expanding even further with new products and a new website coming soon. As leading experts in the fit and supply of windows and doors of all types – from uPVC to composite, aluminium and timber – rooflights, bi-fold doors, blinds and balustrades, we have plenty to offer your home. Regardless of size and requirements, our expert and talented team are on hand to present the best options available at a price that is transparent and to a timescale to suit you.

Our latest website is the digital window into how we can transform your home with some of the best products and solutions around. From the pristine Origin doors to Heritage windows, we are pleased to partner with award-winning manufacturers and provide a service that comes with a 10-year installation guarantee. Look up the specifications for each product and customise them to your desires. Plus, take a look at our portfolio of work which has seen our loyal customers recommend us time and time again.

The new year is always a perfect time to start fresh and look at your home in a different light. As a family-run business in the heart of Bristol with over 100 years combined experience in home improvement, we have all the right tools to turn your house into a home all under one roof. From minor additions to major overhauls Crystal Clear Bristol have everything you need to take your home from mundane to momentous. Our personal approach means that we deliver time after time the right quality products at the right price.

Through our new website coming later this month you’ll be able to request a complimentary quote with ease where our professional team will provide a visit to your home to ensure that the product, price and project completion are delivered comprehensively to you.

To understand your requirements with regards to product type, specifications, finish and timescale we are always happy to discuss the best option for you. We know from experience that everyone is different and that our personal approach means that we deliver time after time the right items at the right price.

We look forward to welcoming you to Bristol’s Biggest Showroom and sharing the first steps to a fresh look to your home with Crystal Clear Bristol.

In collaboration with Bristol-based radio station The Breeze, Crystal Clear have awarded a worthy winner of a £5,000 window and door overhaul with our biggest competition yet.

Spreading the word far and wide with The Breeze by getting listeners to nominate either themselves or someone they knew who was deserving of this outstanding prize, the entries were overwhelming.

With submissions from those whose homes were in need of a little DIY SOS we were delighted to deliver a special service to the chosen winner Jenny Fry.

Jenny who works in a care hospice and also cares for her husband who has had a stroke, nominated herself in the hope of treating the family and of course their home which had also been through some tough times.

Three years ago their home was broken into by burglars whilst the couple were asleep in bed.

“They took my Christmas money which was downstairs at the time, and they took the car, the disabled badge and the scooter which was in there too. We didn’t find the car until three months afterwards,” said Jenny.

Breakfast Presenter Tony Wright from The Breeze delivered the news with a glass of bubbles that Jenny had won the competition, whilst James from Crystal Clear took a look around the home to see what could be achieved with the £5,000 prize.

As the windows were looking tired and the front door was certainly in need of replacing, she knew exactly what was on her wish list – new energy efficient windows for both upstairs and downstairs and a black composite door.

Following the break in of their family home, security was of course a main priority. That’s why the doors and windows we supply at Crystal Clear are approved by Secured by Design – Official Police Security Initiative.

After the fit of the £5,000 windows and door competition prize, Jenny was over the moon with the results.

“Well what a fabulous job of our new windows and door. 1st class service. Excellent workers. Clean, tidy, polite, efficient. A credit to you at Crystal Clear. Lots of people commented on our products already. Neighbours have now said that they want Crystal Clear windows too! We will be highly recommending your company thanks again.”

Crystal Clear regularly receive five star reviews and customer recommendations which make us a leading supplier and installer of windows, doors, conservatories and roof lights in Bristol and the surrounding areas.

If you’re inspired by what the Fry family achieved with Crystal Clear Bristol and want to take a look at our extensive display of windows, doors and conservatories then visit our showroom or call 0117 911 0272 to discuss your ideal design with our highly skilled and knowledgable team.

Crystal Clear Bristol hosts Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning!

The Crystal Clear team from Bristol are hoping to raise much-needed money for people living with cancer by hosting an event as part of Macmillan Cancer Support’s World Biggest Coffee Morning. The event is being held on Friday 27^th September at the Crystal Clear showroom (24 Emery Road, Brislington, Bristol, BS4 5PF) from 10 am – 12 pm.

Organisers are inviting people to come along, share in the fun and raise vital funds at the same time for the growing number of people living with cancer across the UK. Macmillan’s Coffee Morning takes place on Friday 27^th September and we need your help to support the growing number of people living with cancer across the UK

Macmillan is almost entirely funded by donations and simply cannot support the growing number of people with cancer who need them without the public’s help. Every two minutes someone in the UK is diagnosed with cancer. There are over 2.5 million people living with cancer in the UK and this is set to grow to almost 4 million by 2030.

Organiser Crystal Clear says “We are hosting our coffee morning because cancer can affect anyone, and it impacts every part of your life. Macmillan provides financial, physical and emotional support for people living with cancer, so that’s why we want to raise money so that everybody gets the help they need”.

Support people with cancer in your community to live life as fully as they can, by joining in Macmillan’s Coffee Morning this September. For more information about the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning: www.macmillan.org.uk/coffee

Macmillan is the UK’s leading cancer supporter charity giving personal, one to one care and support to thousands of people every day. Macmillan is the only charity supporting anyone, no matter their age, where they live and or their cancer diagnosis. We’re here to help everyone with cancer live life as fully as they can, providing physical, financial and emotional support. So whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.

For information, support or just someone to talk to, call 0808 808 00 00 or visit macmillan.org.uk.

What this means for existing customers and how do we move forward together?

Quality, style, service and energy efficiency is at the heart of our ethos at Crystal Clear Bristol. This year we mark our 20th anniversary of providing high-quality double glazing products and services in Bristol and the surrounding areas, and in doing so continue to expand. With that said, Crystal Clear Bristol can confirm the purchase of assets and business trading name (excluding any financial liability) of Bristol Bifold and Sliding Doors Ltd. In these confusing times for existing customers of Bristol Bifold, we promise not to keep you in the dark but remain transparent.

Our decades of experience in supplying and installing windows, doors and conservatories for customers in Bristol and the South West – including Swindon, Bath, Chippenham, Weston Super Mare and Thornbury – along with our five star customer reviews, is testament that we won’t let you down. No matter what stage of purchase and installation you had reached with Bristol Bifold and Sliding Doors, we can help. Depending on your current situation, we are happy to look at each and every project on its own merit if your material has been ordered and is in stock. We can also request assistance from the supplier of your purchased products – however, as we have no control over external suppliers it’s not guaranteed that they can help 100%. Of course we will do our utmost best to ensure that you’re not out of pocket and left with an unfinished project.

Customers are always at the forefront of Crystal Clear Bristol and we hope to offer a positive outcome to affected parties in the near future. It must be noted though that a considerable cash payment on our behalf has been made and does require a return on our investment in Bristol Bifold and Sliding Doors Ltd. Therefore please note there is no obligation to assist this is an offer of help if the products we have purchased fit your needs – together we will arrange a solution that is fair.

If you have been affected by the purchase of the assets and business trading name of Bristol Bifold and Sliding Doors Ltd and have any further questions on how we can move forward together with your project, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Please email info@crystalclearbristol.co.uk, or telephone 01179 717880 to request a callback stating that you are an existing Bristol Bifold and Sliding Doors customer. When doing so, we kindly ask that you provide as much information and evidence as possible for your purchase of products and installation services. This includes proof of any payments made and a copy of the order form.

For new customers looking for home improvements for windows, doors and conservatories Crystal Clear Bristol have a wide range of high standard glazing products. From French doors, to bi-fold doors, casement windows, uPVC windows, composite doors and triple glazed windows, we won’t be beaten on choice. Our Bristol showroom is open at your convenience where our installation specialists can take you on a guided tour of our products and services.

As the weather warms up and we head into summer, lots of us look forward to inviting friends and family round and spending some time relaxing outside together.

Below we’ve got a few tips to help you entertain in your garden and create the perfect atmosphere.

Entertaining with a BBQ

As soon as the sun is shining, and the temperature reaches the 20s we Brits relish the thought that summer is on the way. As you sit in your garden enjoying the new warmth after the cool spring, your neighbour gets out their BBQ and you secretly wish you’d planned one yourself as you smell the delicious aromas floating over the garden fence.

Having friends round for a BBQ is a great way to entertain in your garden and you can get yourself a BBQ from as little as £15! Of course, if you don’t want the hassle of lighting the coals, there are plenty of gas BBQs on the market, which make cooking outside super easy.

As the sausages and burgers cook, you can enjoy a glass of wine or a beer and catch up with family as the aroma wafts around the garden, and perhaps even makes your neighbours envious!

Create an Atmosphere with Lighting

If you are planning an evening gathering in your garden, why not think about putting up some lighting? This helps to decorate your outdoor space and create a real celebratory atmosphere.

Your lighting could be singular garden lights that are set into the ground and light up a pathway through your garden. Fairy Lights can be strung around a fence or across the house, emitting a gentle light and making a cosy ambience. Or there is festoon lighting. This lighting can be strung across your patio, the big light bulbs creating a livelier festival type atmosphere.

Fantastically, a lot of outdoor lighting these days is also solar powered, so you don’t need to worry about an electrical supply and you’re being environmentally friendly at the same time!

Add some Fun with Bunting

Bunting is another great way to inject some character into your garden and create a fun and friendly garden space.

Originally used in the mid nineteen hundred’s as a way of demarcating a street party and creating a festive and community atmosphere, bunting has now seen a resurgence and is often used in childrens’ bedrooms.

But it doesn’t have to stay inside. Some use bunting around the garden and along fences to create a relaxed party feel. You can purchase ready made bunting, or why not have a go at making your own?

Games for the Kids

If you have children, it’s great to meet up with friends and family and catch up with the adults. Making sure there are some activities to keep the kids occupied is a great way to ensure you can natter without being disturbed every 5 minutes!

There are some fantastic garden games available, from the ever-popular trampolines, to swing ball as well as giant garden games like connect 4, snakes and ladders and jenga. Taking a few moments to plan for the kids can really make for a much more enjoyable and stress-free time for the adults – and the kids will love it too!

Of course the ultimate outdoor entertainment for a lot of kids is a bouncy castle or inflatable slide – but you’ll need a reasonably big garden for these, and perhaps and adult on crowd-control duty!

Invest in a Gazebo

Gazebos are really versatile pieces of garden furniture. They can create an area of shade when the sun is just a bit too hot to sit in all day and help avoid any burnt skin. However, they can also be used if there is a light shower and there isn’t room for everyone to decamp into your house.

Gazebos now come in all styles from the easy self-erect ones that you can put away each night to the semi-permanent and heavy-duty ones with curtains.

Double your space with Bespoke Doors

Another way to cleverly increase your entertaining space is with Bi-fold doors or conservatories. These allow you to open up your house allowing your indoor space to join seamlessly with your outdoor space. They can make a fantastic free-flow entertaining space, enabling easy movement between the kitchen and the BBQ, or allowing some guests to sit inside out of the sun, whilst still being part of the party.

Conservatories, also have the benefit of adding an extra room to your house. On those days when the British weather is unpredictable but you’ve invited a hoard of people round, you can still entertain without feeling your house is over-crowded and spill out into the garden when the sun comes out.

Thinking about choosing new doors?

If you’ve been wondering about investing in some bi-fold doors or a conservatory ready for the summer, our experts would be happy to discuss the different options available. Feel free to pop into our Bristol showroom or call 0117 911 0272 to arrange a visit.

We’re delighted to bring you our Spring newsletter just before we all head off to relax and enjoy the long Easter weekend.

In this issue, we have included some useful hints and tips on easy maintenance to carry out on your home this season, recipes that use some lovely Spring vegetable and our latest composite door from Apeer.

With James Maggs joining our sales team, our newly refurbished showroom now being complete and some new products, we’ve had a busy start to 2019.

Without further ado, here is our Spring newsletter. Feel free to ask any questions and let us know what you think.

We hope you enjoyed our Spring newsletter. If you’d like to speak to our experts about your requirements or any other questions you may have, give us a call on 0117 911 0272.