﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Sterlingbuild - Blog Feed</title><link>http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/blog/</link><description>Keep up to date with Sterlingbuild and subscribe to our RSS Feed.</description><copyright>(c) 2011, Sterlingbuild. All rights reserved.</copyright><ttl>5</ttl><item><title>how does the VELUX duo blackout blind work as opposed to the normal blackout blind?  </title><pubDate>22, 22 Mar 2012 12:16:00</pubDate><description>&lt;p&gt;      Elaine asks : how does the duo blackout blind work as opposed to the normal blackout blind?   &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt; David replies :  The duo blind operates in a similar way to the normal blackout blind. The blackout blind pulls down from the top and the pleated blind will pull up from the bottom. The pleated blind is a not fixed at the top or bottom though so can be positioned anywhere.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/blog/how-does-the-VELUX-duo-blackout-blind-work-as-opposed-to-the-normal-blackout-blind'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;</description><link>http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/blog/how-does-the-VELUX-duo-blackout-blind-work-as-opposed-to-the-normal-blackout-blind</link></item><item><title>Fakro Flashing Colour</title><pubDate>22, 22 Mar 2012 12:06:00</pubDate><description>&lt;p&gt;Chris asks : What colour is this flashing? Am having trouble finding a brown flashing. Thanks.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;David Answers :&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The std flashing is now grey on the outside , However Fakro's old product was a brown colour whihc was replaced approx 4-5 years ago.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You may struggle to find the old style flashing kits now.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/blog/Fakro-Flashing-Colour'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;</description><link>http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/blog/Fakro-Flashing-Colour</link></item><item><title>Flexible sun tunnel question</title><pubDate>20, 20 Mar 2012 22:03:00</pubDate><description>&lt;p&gt;Martin asks&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Does this fit onto ridged tiles&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Nick answers&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Hi Martin, the integral flashing fits at batten level and then the tiles are brought onto the flashing, so no problem with ridged tiles and the foam gasket fills up any gaps. Many thanks Nick&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/product/Tile-Sun-Tunnels/TWF-014-2010-Velux-14-Flexible-Sun-Tunnel-for-Tile"&gt;click here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/blog/Flexible-sun-tunnel-question'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;</description><link>http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/blog/Flexible-sun-tunnel-question</link></item><item><title>Rigid Sun tunnel question</title><pubDate>20, 20 Mar 2012 21:56:00</pubDate><description>&lt;p&gt;Dave asks&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Hi, can the tube on a rigid sun tunnel be shortened? Thanks in advance.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Nick Answers&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Hi Dave, yes fine to cut the tunnel down to the final distance required, many thanks Nick&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/product/Tile-Sun-Tunnels/TWR-014-2010-Velux-14-Rigid-Sun-Tunnel-for-Tile"&gt;click here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/blog/Sun-tunnel-question-1'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;</description><link>http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/blog/Sun-tunnel-question-1</link></item><item><title>Large Sun tunnel question</title><pubDate>20, 20 Mar 2012 21:51:00</pubDate><description>&lt;p&gt;Fiona asks&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Can I have a sun tunnel reaching over 20m?&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Nick Answers&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Hi Fiona, physically it's possible to extend a flexi tunnel to 20m but the light will dissipate over that distance and you might be disappointed with the result. Many thanks Nick&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/product/Tile-Sun-Tunnels/550mm-Flexible-Sun-Tunnel-with-3m-for-Tiles"&gt;click here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/blog/Sun-tunnel-question'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;</description><link>http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/blog/Sun-tunnel-question</link></item><item><title>Sloping Sun tunnel question</title><pubDate>20, 20 Mar 2012 21:42:00</pubDate><description>&lt;p&gt;Stan Asks&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Will this work with sloping ceiling. Plaster board direct to underside of  125mm rafters. Rosemary type clay tiles.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Nick Answers&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Hi Stan, yes fine for a sloping ceiling as the kit comes with 2 variable angle elbows. If you've got a short distance from ceiling to roof then cut down or omit the rigid tube. The integral flashing works with small clay tiles but you need some tile and a halves to gain full cover onto the flashing. Many thanks Nick&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/product/Tile-Sun-Tunnels/TWR-010-2010-Velux-10-Rigid-Sun-Tunnel-for-Tile"&gt;click here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/blog/Sunt-tunnel-question'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;</description><link>http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/blog/Sunt-tunnel-question</link></item><item><title>Sun Tunnel with Plain Tiles</title><pubDate>15, 15 Mar 2012 14:57:00</pubDate><description>&lt;p&gt;Paul Asked&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Does the Velux product work wil flat tiles as well as ridged as shown in illustration?&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Nick Answered&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Hi Mark, the integral flashing will work with plain flat tiles , but you will need some tile and a halves to acheive the tile overlap, many thanks Nick&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/product/Tile-Sun-Tunnels/TWF-014-2010-Velux-14-Flexible-Sun-Tunnel-for-Tile"&gt;Sun Tunnel&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Sun Tunnels (14, 18, 22&amp;quot;" src="http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/_sysFiles/content/inventory/categories/Next-Day-Sun-Tunnels.jpg" alt="Sun Tunnels (14, 18, 22&amp;quot;" width="142" height="126" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/blog/Sun-Tunnel-with-Plain-Tiles'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;</description><link>http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/blog/Sun-Tunnel-with-Plain-Tiles</link></item><item><title>Sun Tunnel in a Standing Seam Roof </title><pubDate>15, 15 Mar 2012 14:56:00</pubDate><description>&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Ciaran asks......&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Can the flashing be provided in Aluminium to facilitate Welding into an Auminium Standing Seam roof?&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;David Replies&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Thanks for your question. If you use the flat roof sun tunnnel you can manufacture your own upstand and flashing detail. the sun tunnel comes with an aluminium cover section which would dress over your kerb detail. Your site flashing would then be used to dress in accordance to your standing seam.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/product/Flat-Roof-Sun-Tunnels/350mm-Flat-Roof-Flexible-Sun-Tunnel-with-3m-Tube"&gt;Click here &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Please feel free to give us a call if you would like to discuss this further.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Sun Tunnels (14, 18, 22&amp;quot;" src="http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/_sysFiles/content/inventory/categories/Next-Day-Sun-Tunnels.jpg" alt="Sun Tunnels (14, 18, 22&amp;quot;" width="142" height="126" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/blog/Sun-Tunnel-in-a-Standing-Seam-Roof'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;</description><link>http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/blog/Sun-Tunnel-in-a-Standing-Seam-Roof</link></item><item><title>How can I light up my dark lounge ?</title><pubDate>14, 14 Mar 2012 16:08:00</pubDate><description>&lt;p&gt;Laura asks;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Hi Nick, We are thinking about having a sun tube installed to light our very dark lounge.  It is a big room 18 by 12.  What size model would you recommend to get maximum light output, having ceiling dome in the centre of the room please?  Also I think the drop from roof to ceiling is probably closer to 3 metres so we do not want to &amp;quot;lose&amp;quot; too much light in the pipe on its way down.  Many thanks, Laura&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Nick answered;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Hi Laura, to make the difference I recommend 2 rigid tunnels of 14" diameter such as the TWR 014 2010 you enquired about. The rigid tubing delivers the most reflected light but i think you will need 2 for the room size advised, although this depends if any other windows adjacent. For the 3m drop add a 1200mm extension tube of the same material ( see the link below ). All items ex stock from us, many thanks Nick.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/products/Tile-Sun-Tunnels"&gt;Click here for sun tunnels&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Home - Comparison - Sun Tunnels" src="http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/_sysFiles/content/image_store/Home-Comparison-Sun-Tunnels.jpg" alt="Home - Comparison - Sun Tunnels" width="372" height="296" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/blog/How-can-I-light-up-my-dark-lounge-'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;</description><link>http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/blog/How-can-I-light-up-my-dark-lounge-</link></item><item><title>Cheapest Roofwindows see our Spring Offer Bundles</title><pubDate>14, 14 Mar 2012 11:00:00</pubDate><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Our Rooflite Roofwindow Bundles offer great value for your Spring projects.  We hold a huge stock of Rooflite windows and can offer great value for money with packages of 3,4,and 5 with either slate, tile or combination flashings.  We offer a &lt;strong&gt;FREE DELIVERY&lt;/strong&gt; on our standard 3 day service or you can opt to pay for the next working day service if you are in a hurry.  Order on line &lt;a href="http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/products/Specials"&gt;click this link&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/blog/Cheapest-Roofwindows-see-our-Spring-Offer-Bundles'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;</description><link>http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/blog/Cheapest-Roofwindows-see-our-Spring-Offer-Bundles</link></item><item><title>Loft Conversion</title><pubDate>9, 9 Mar 2012 14:49:00</pubDate><description>&lt;span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Loft conversions vary enormously in both cost and make-up. This partly depends on the size and the shape of the roof. Simple roof shapes are easier to convert, but also much depends on how you choose to use your living space.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Velux Pine Loft" src="http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/_sysFiles/content/image_store/Velux-Pine-Loft.jpg" alt="Velux Pine Loft" width="782" height="788" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;Is there enough headroom at the centre under the ridge? You ideally need 8ft (2.4m) clearance, although you may find that you can still get a useful room from as little as 7ft (2.1m).&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Assess whether your roof was built using trussed rafters or purlins, as the latter is much easier to convert into usable loft space.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Decide if you are planning to employ a professional builder or DIY, expert or novice, there’s something for everyone. For complex conversions employ a loft conversion company.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Check if you need building regulations and note if you need any emergency access&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Make the most of your views.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Select a window with the right length in relation to where it is on your roof and the roof pitch.  The bottom edge of the window should be 90 – 120 cm above floor level.  Generally the flatter the roof the longer the window.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;15% of your room‘s total area should be windows.&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Traditional   (pre-1965) rafter and purlin roof construction&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;This type of roof, pre-1965, is ideal for loft conversions as it   usually has a reasonably steep pitch and relatively clear spaces between the   supporting framework&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Modern   (post-1965) trussed rafter construction&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;This type of roof, used widely in houses in Britain since 1965,   usually has a shallow pitch and more struts. As a result they are more   difficult to convert. Look out for thin sections of wood (typically 75mm or 3   inches deep) and tell-tale rectangular metal plates used to join the timber   together.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/brands/Fakro"&gt;Fakro&lt;/a&gt; offer a large glazed area.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/brands/Roto"&gt;Roto&lt;/a&gt; offering a top third opening&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;For those just looking to use their loft for storage see our new pages on&lt;a href="http://www.aboutloftconversions.co.uk/loft-storage.html"&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/brands/Fenstro"&gt;Fenstro&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/products/Ladders"&gt;loft ladders&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. A good quality &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/products/Ladders"&gt;loft ladders&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; will make accessing your loft safer and more convenient. Say goodbye to going out to the garage in the cold and the rain to drag out the step ladders!&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;We pride ourselves in offering you an extensive range delivered to your address.  We can help you decide on your specific requirements and would welcome you to be one of many thousands of customers.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/blog/Loft-Conversion'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;</description><link>http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/blog/Loft-Conversion</link></item><item><title>Map showing our location</title><pubDate>7, 7 Mar 2012 14:25:00</pubDate><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="ShopRoute" src="http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/_sysFiles/content/image_store/ShopRoute.jpg" alt="ShopRoute" width="750" height="389" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/blog/Map-showing-our-location'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;</description><link>http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/blog/Map-showing-our-location</link></item><item><title>New Website Launched</title><pubDate>1, 1 Feb 2012 13:55:00</pubDate><description>&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;After an intense period of activity Sterlingbuild has now re launched it's main website  &lt;a href="http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk"&gt;www.sterlingbuild.co.uk&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;New ranges include moreroof Window products from stock on a next day delivery and emphasis on extensive product choice&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;plus the ever popular Rooflite bundle offers. Bring it on !!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/blog/New-Website-Launched'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;</description><link>http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/blog/New-Website-Launched</link></item><item><title>Warehouse move</title><pubDate>18, 18 Oct 2011 17:27:00</pubDate><description>&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;With this new website now up and running, we will be moving to a new and bigger warehouse in the Dover Western Docks.  With this move, this is allowing us to stock a wider range of products as well as a larger quantity of items, but we I will go into more detail on the next blog.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;Thom &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;thom@sterlingbuild.co.uk &lt;/p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/blog/WAREHOUSE-MOVE'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;</description><link>http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/blog/WAREHOUSE-MOVE</link></item><item><title>Sterlingbuild open Dover Roofing Centre</title><pubDate>18, 18 Oct 2011 17:26:00</pubDate><description>&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;Looking ahead towards the end of the year, we will have the new warehouse incorporating the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Dover Roofing Centre&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.  We will also be moving our office from Snargate Street to the new warehouse.  There will be a trade counter offering roofing supplies. Let us know if there is a particular product you would like us to stock.  See our &lt;strong&gt;Roofinglines.co.uk&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt; website for roofing products we already stock.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;See you soon!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;Diane &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;diane@sterlingbuild.co.uk &lt;/p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/blog/STERLINGBUILD-OPEN-DOVER-ROOFING-CENTRE'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;</description><link>http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/blog/STERLINGBUILD-OPEN-DOVER-ROOFING-CENTRE</link></item><item><title>Finance option coming soon</title><pubDate>18, 18 Oct 2011 17:25:00</pubDate><description>&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;We will shortly be able to offer a finance option for customers who spend over £1,000.00 on roof windows and solar hot water systems.  If you are planning a large project please contact me if you would like to discuss this option.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;Nick&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;nick@sterlingbuild.co.uk &lt;/p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/blog/FINANCE-OPTION-COMING-SOON'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;</description><link>http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/blog/FINANCE-OPTION-COMING-SOON</link></item><item><title>Bi-Fold doors available here soon</title><pubDate>18, 18 Oct 2011 17:24:00</pubDate><description>&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;The new &lt;strong&gt;Bifold Doors&lt;/strong&gt; will expand our range and will suit your new extension.  Made of high quality aluminium and available in a variety of colours.  For further details please contact me.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;David&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;david@sterlingbuild.co.uk &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title="Blog - Bi-Fold Doors" src="http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/_sysFiles/content/image_store/Blog-Bi-Fold-Doors.jpg" alt="Blog - Bi-Fold Doors" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/blog/Bi-Fold-doors-available-here-soon'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;</description><link>http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/blog/Bi-Fold-doors-available-here-soon</link></item><item><title>Our windows are going to be famous?!</title><pubDate>18, 18 Oct 2011 17:23:00</pubDate><description>&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;Good morning, good afternoon, good evening to all of you currently browsing the SterlingBuild site. The refurbished site has now been up and running for a few weeks and we are making steady progress. It’s all very exciting times here at SterlingBuild as I write this. The warehouse move is done and we now have over 1,000 windows to despatch to you the customers when needed.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;Now the reason for this post, we received an order Tuesday morning from Granada Television for two of our Fenstro skylights. These skylights were to be delivered to the Coronation Street design department. I can only think that the Rovers Returns has decided to put in some skylights! So our skylights might be on television, if there’s a good enough shot that shows the roof that is. Maybe our skylights will be in the background during an intense shot! Who knows.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;Maybe Eastenders or Hollyoaks will come calling next. So grab your Fenstro, by clicking Skylights along the top navigation bar on the website and clicking the Fenstro window.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;See you next time!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/blog/Our-windows-are-going-to-be-famous'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;</description><link>http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/blog/Our-windows-are-going-to-be-famous</link></item><item><title>SterlingBuild Newsletter Autumn 2010</title><pubDate>18, 18 Oct 2011 16:07:00</pubDate><description>&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;Welcome to the SterlingBuild newsletter. This is the first issue and we will be letting you know about the many offers we have for you, as well as, the exciting goings on which are happening here at SterlingBuild. In this issue we'll be letting you know about the move and opening the Dover Roofing Centre, which is now up and running.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;img class="PhotoMarginRight" style="float: left;" title="Blog - The Move" src="http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/_sysFiles/content/image_store/Blog-The-Move.jpg" alt="Blog - The Move" width="428" height="291" /&gt;The Move&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;Monday 13th September was the day we all hopped across to the warehouse and became one. The office is attached to the warehouse, as is the new Trade Counter.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;It was a nice smooth move with no real hitches and we will reap the benefits of having a bigger warehouse, which can stock a lot more roof windows, as well as other products such as sun tunnels, flat roof domes, and as well as roof tiles which we will now be stocking.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Dover Roofing Supplies Opening&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;The trade counter is now open and ready for one-on-one interaction with customers for a better customer experience. Stocking a number of new products including roof tiles, batten, torch on felt, fixing and much more, our new member Darren manning the counter will be able to help with all your face to face roofing needs.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;The trade counter will be open from 8am on Monday to Fridays.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;For any information please call us on 01304 212292.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;img class="PhotoMarginLeft" style="float: right;" title="Blog - The Office" src="http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/_sysFiles/content/image_store/Blog-The-Office.jpg" alt="Blog - The Office" width="201" height="300" /&gt;Special Offers&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;We currently have a few new special offers on the SterlingBuild website, including a special RoofLITE package which includes a RoofLITE Energy 500 centre pivot, pine finish roof window, with tile flashing and blue blackout blind from just &lt;strong&gt;£127.54&lt;/strong&gt;! Amazing stuff!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;We still have impressive deals on all Velux Centre Pivot, Pine Finish windows, so get yours on order now!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;We also have the continuing roof window blind offer, where when you order a roof window, if you decide to come back and order a blind to go with that window, we will give you a discount on the blind. These codes are given on receipt of ordering your window. If you have ordered from us before, many thanks for your order, and if you are in the market for a roof window or related product, we aim to be best value. Thanks for reading this and look out for the next issue.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;Search for Sterling Build on Facebook and add us as a friend!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/blog/SterlingBuild-Newsletter-Autumn-2010'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;</description><link>http://www.sterlingbuild.co.uk/blog/SterlingBuild-Newsletter-Autumn-2010</link></item></channel></rss>
