By Simon Frost Fenetres • Renovation • Windows and Doors 0 Comments

Quality energy saving windows and doors in France

Replacing your windows and doors for your home in France can have many benefits. Modern technology means that new windows and doors are more energy efficient and cost less to maintain. They look fab too!

For example, it’s estimated that the average French home loses up to 30% of its energy through windows, doors and roofs. That’s bad for the planet – and for your pocket.

However, sometimes it can be difficult to find doors and windows of the right quality and be confident that they will be fitted by a reliable, experienced professional.

That’s why we’ve teamed up with AL-TECH, a manufacturer of quality windows, doors and sliding doors with more than 20 years’ experience in the industry. All of their products are constructed using state-of-the art machinery and a team of highly experienced technicians.  Kiwi Construction are the official distributors in South West France of the full range of the AL-TECH collection: windows, doors, sliding doors, pergolas, gazebos, garage doors, aluminium framework and automated roller shutters.

So if you are searching for windows and doors for your home in France – for a renovation or a new build, look no further!  In a nutshell:-

  • We are a local/regional supplier and installer
  • We only supply and fit quality products at the best price to you
  • All our work comes with a 10-year decennial guarantee
  • Our team are English speaking, experienced trades

If you would like to discover more about our services, please click on the Facebook Messenger link https://m.me/KiwiConstructionFrance?ref=w6184123.

Kiwi Construction delivers professional expertise, exceptional customer service and quality construction to all its’ clients covering the Biarritz, the Pays Basque and Landes departments.

Contact:

Grant & Joeline Norris

+33 (0)6 03 18 53 31

grant.norris@wanadoo.fr

https://www.kiwiconstruction.fr/         

By Simon Frost Construction • Renovation • Windows and Doors 4 Comments

Beautiful bifold doors for your home in France

Bifold doors are the perfect solution in many parts of the home.

Sometimes referred to as folding sliding doors, bifold doors are incredibly flexible. They are useful for connecting an interior to a terrace, a swimming pool or maybe to a covered exterior gallery and a conservatory.

Bifold doors slide open easily; the panels are designed to fold up against the wall like a concertina. Unlike older designed doors, bifolds slide smoothly into place providing a contemporary look for your home.

Bifold doors are strong, secure, easy to use and stylish, too.

What are the other benefits of bifolds?

  1. Cool in the summer, warm in the winter. On a hot sunny day, open your bifolds to cool a room. When it’s cold, bifolds are thermally efficient to keep your home snug and cosy.
  2. Bifolds are space efficient. Unlike patio doors, bifolds fold-up neatly allowing you to use the wall space.
  3. Bifolds bring the natural light into your home. This is especially useful if you are seeking to brighten a dark area with sunlight.
  4. Bifolds are low maintenance. Because they have fewer panes or frames you will spend less time cleaning. Properly fitted bifolds – by a professional – will not require regular maintenance or repair. (All of our work is guaranteed for 10 years).
  5. They look fab!

We think therefore that bifold doors are ideal for your home in France.

We only fit the very best quality bifold doors.

That’s why we have teamed up with Polish company AL-Tech who are market leaders in aluminium windows, bifold doors and more. AL-Tech has a range of Swiss, German and Czech engineering business partners and all fixtures and fittings comply strictly with French requirements – RT 2012 – for building and installation.

If you would like to discover more about our services, please click on the Facebook Messenger link https://m.me/KiwiConstructionFrance?ref=w6184123.

Kiwi Construction delivers professional expertise, exceptional customer service and quality construction to all its’ clients covering the Biarritz, the Pays Basque and Landes departments.

 

Contact:

Grant & Joeline Norris

+33 (0)6 03 18 53 31

grant.norris@wanadoo.fr

https://www.kiwiconstruction.fr/         

 

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By Simon Frost Construction • Renovation • Windows and Doors 0 Comments

Discover the delightful sweet and dry wines of the Jurançon region

The Jurançon wine region is discreetly situated in the beautiful part of South West France where we live. The stunning Atlantic coastline is to our west, we have the lush green forests of the Landes, the city of Bordeaux to the north and further south it is not too long before reaching the foothills of the Pyrénées and the gateway to Spain. And we love it.

What is there not to appreciate about Jurançon wines? They are wonderful!

They are either delectably sweet or perfectly dry – and a glass of Jurançon is fabulous with foie gras.

It’s fair to say that Jurançon wine is less well known than other appellations, however, we can claim that it is one of the oldest. The appellation dates back as far as the late 14th century when the best vineyard areas were recognised and valued by the princes of Béarn and the parliament of Navarre for taxation purposes.

Why are Jurançon wines so good? The weather certainly helps – the combination of the cool sea breeze from the ocean, the dry warm Föhn winds from the Pyrénées and the pleasantly hot summer temperatures providing a longer period of time for the delicious grapes to ripen.

Virtually all of the grapes grown in the region are white, mostly from the Gros Manseng and Petit Manseng, with a third variety being the Camaralet de Lasseube. These grape varieties have adapted well to the climatic conditions, with the fruit growing high above the ground. This benefits the grape by avoiding the worst of the spring frosts, making the grapes very resistant and hardy.

If you have never visited this fantastic region before, why not come and try Jurançon wines for yourself?

Santé!

Kiwi Construction delivers professional expertise, exceptional customer service and quality construction to all its’ clients covering the Biarritz, the Pays Basque and Landes departments.

Contact:

Grant & Joeline Norris

+33 (0)6 03 18 53 31

grant.norris@wanadoo.fr

https://www.kiwiconstruction.fr/         

 

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By KiwiAdmin2016 News • Windows and Doors 0 Comments

Replace your windows and doors to stay warmer and greener

Our planet is getting warmer for sure: glaciers are melting, sea levels are rising and average temperatures are getting hotter. We all have a responsibility to look after our environment for the generations of today and tomorrow – and by using energy more efficiently in our homes, we can all play a part.

How can we do this?

The average home in France loses between 25 – 30% of its energy through windows, doors and roofs, with many older properties lacking proper insulation and with single or double panes of glass which have poor heat retaining qualities.

However, recent improvements in the manufacturing process mean that modern windows and doors are much more energy efficient and also provide improved acoustic insulation.

Who benefits? By installing new windows or doors, your home will cost less to heat – and it will help the environment too with reduced greenhouse gas emissions from the use of electricity and fossil fuels.

Finding suppliers of quality windows and doors which are manufactured to the highest standards, are aesthetically beautiful and are highly energy efficient is crucially important to us. That’s why we have teamed up with AL-Tech to supply windows, doors, sliding doors, pergolas, gazebos, garage doors, aluminium framework and automated roller shutters. The company is a market leader in PVCu, aluminium and timber profile windows and all of the fixtures and fittings comply fully with French requirements – RT 2012 – for building and installation.

Here at Kiwi Construction we specialise in renovation and construction projects, particularly heritage properties. We respect the character of older properties, for example by retaining or enhancing original features, whilst improving the thermal insulation and energy efficiency of a house.

There are many ways in which we can become greener and reduce our energy use: if you would like to discuss how we can help, including whether you need a particular bespoke solution, please get in touch.

Kiwi Construction delivers professional expertise, exceptional customer service and quality construction to all its’ clients covering the Biarritz, the Pays Basque and Landes departments.