ask the experts
http://www.yourhomemagazine.co.uk August 2019 69
FeatureAlice ButlerQ
We have a large family and often have a
smelly bin due to discarded chicken bones,
veg waste etc. I’ve heard that waste disposers
can easily deal with food scraps. Can you explain
more about how they work, plus their benefits?
Tamara Steele, Elgin
A
Anne Kaarlela,
Insinkerator Marketing
Communications Manager,
Europe and Russia, says...
Preparing food at home
from scratch results in
inedible food wastethat ends up in the bin. However, an
Insinkerator food waste disposer is the
ideal solution for getting rid of food and
avoiding it ending up in landfill. Thanks
to the innovative stainless-steel grinding
rings, waste is safely ground into minute-
sized particles and rinsed away safely
down the drain through the standard
plumbing. Not only does this offer an
alternative to traditional disposal methods
by reducing food waste going to landfill
sites, it also helps reduce greenhouse
gases and the household’s carbon
footprint. Plus, gone are the days when
you’ll have unpleasant
food odours lurking
in the bin. There’s an
Insinkerator to suit
every kitchen, family or
lifestyle. The affordable
M Series models have
the same functionality
as the rest of the
range. There are three
sizes: the Model 66
for the growing family
(£235); Model 56
for small to medium
households (£189);
and Model 46 is ideal
for individuals and
compact spaces (£100).Q
We’re planning an extension to create a
kitchen-diner. Please can you explain the
difference between sliding and bi-folding doors?
Michelle Black, SaleA
Steve Bromberg,
Managing Director
of Express Bi-Folding Doors,
the aluminium glazing
specialist, says...
Bi-folding doors are made
up of panels connected by an aluminium
framework that allows the doors to fold
together in a zig-zag when fully open. If
the space for the extension of the kitchen-
diner is less than four metres wide, then
bi-folds might be the best option as they
reveal a completely open space and full
access to the outdoors. For a spectacular
transformation of your home and space,
the XP View, our premium
bi-folding door, offers the thinnest frames
and largest glass areas available. It is
priced from £1,150 per panel including
installation. When it comes to sliding
doors, they’re ideal for a space over four
metres although, ultimately, it comes down
to personal preference. Sliding doors are
usually available with a choice of two,
three, four, or six glass panels. One of
our most popular sliding doors is thestate-of-the-art XP Glide which offers several
benefits including multiple door options
such as minimum aluminium profiles for
unrestricted views and more natural light.
This is priced from £900 per metre installed.
Both types of door come with the same
guarantee and are equally robust. Sliding
doors just offer that little extra ease when
opening and can look better when closed
as the large panels and minimal framework
offer uninterrupted views. To see the whole
range, visit http://www.expressbifolds.co.uk or call
0800 121 4809.If you have a DIY or
maintenance question, write
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