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Choosing new windows becomes easier when you understand R-Values, U-Values and G-Values. These simple measures show how well your windows keep your home warm, make the most of natural sunlight, and help you enjoy a bright, energy-efficient living space all year round.

Our in-house designer shares her top tips on how to style your home for Autumn, creating a cosy feeling while enhancing your homes kerb appeal.

We’ve put together this guide based on our 50+ years of experience installing windows across Scotland. Because let’s be honest, replacing 8-12 windows at once feels overwhelming. It doesn’t have to be.

Find out what makes TimberLuxe a top choice for homeowners who want a green, energy-efficient, and stylish makeover for their home.

Keira’s journey is one of inspiration and triumph. Backed by the charity Sullivan’s Heroes, read about her home transformation that local Fife businesses, including CR Smith, helped to facilitate.

Scottish properties need windows and doors that work hard; our weather keeps us on our toes, but they also need windows and doors that complement and enhance their architectural identity.

If you’re a homeowner living in a conservation area, this guide will help you navigate the current regulations, materials and choices on offer to ensure your window project meets both legal and aesthetic standards.

Your windows deserve a bit of TLC to welcome every precious ray of sunshine. Having designed and installed windows for Scottish homes since the 1970s, the team at CR Smith knows a thing or two about keeping them looking their best.

With Spring fast approaching, we find our homes being bathed in sunshine, improving not only our space but also our moods. In this blog, our design expert Aimee, uncovers how you can get the most out of Spring’s sunshine with Lorimer windows and colour pairing.

Replacing windows and doors can be a large financial investment. At CR Smith we offer a range of window finance packages to help you get new windows without overstepping your budget. Find out all you need to know about window finance here.

Looking to upgrade to Casement windows? In this blog we uncover what a casement window is, the different types and how they can enhance your home from energy-efficiency to weather performance.