About

About The Window Guide

The Window Guide is an independent online publication for UK homeowners and landlords. We explain repair or replace decisions, materials, shutters and blinds, and what the rules ask of you, so you can talk to an installer with confidence.

What we cover

• Repair or replace: How to tell whether a window can be saved.
• Misted and failed glazing: Why double glazing mists up and what can be done.
• Doors and locks: Sticking doors, worn mechanisms and security.
• Shutters and blinds: Choosing window coverings that suit the room.
• Materials: uPVC, aluminium and timber compared fairly.
• Rules and paperwork: Building regulations, certificates and listed homes.

How we work

AI helps us write our articles, and each one is checked before it goes live. We point to the official source wherever there's a rule or a figure, so you can read it for yourself.

Sometimes we mention a business that works in the field we're writing about, because readers may find it useful. We keep those mentions factual and we don't make claims we can't back up.

Corrections

If you spot something wrong or out of date, please let us know and we'll put it right.