http://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/feed.phpBlog updated weeklyhttp://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/awnings-blog/96-Benefits-of-awnings-to-market-stall-holdersAs part of the renovations to Norwich market, completed in 2006, we worked on a project that demonstrates the benefits of awnings in a market place scenario. http://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/awnings-blog/95-Eco-friendly-solar-powered-awningsWith summer fast approaching, we are delighted to be able to supply and install these fantastic eco-friendly, solar powered awnings. The new systems, free to run and easy to install, require absolutely no mains wiring to your property.http://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/shutters-blog/94-Classy-and-elegant-wood-shutters-for-homes-and-businessesIt does not matter what size your window, we are confident of being able to design, supply and install wood shutters to suit just about any window space. We not only supply to domestic customers, but also install shutters for a range of commercial ahttp://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/garage-doors-blog/93-Installation-of-bespoke-side-sliding-garage-doorWe have just supplied and installed one of our side sliding garage doors at a property in North Norfolk. The handcrafted, electrically operated Rundum Meir door is finished in untreated larch, which in time will weather in to match the surrounding prhttp://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/partitioning-blog/92-Manual-and-semi-automatic-versatile-office-wall-systemsIf you are looking to create an area that offers complete versatility in order to achieve maximum productivity, we supply and install a wide range of manual and semi-automatic office wall systems to suit most environments.http://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/awnings-blog/91-Long-lasting-garden-patio-awning-fabricsWhen you purchase a garden patio awning from Cooks Blinds, you can be confident that you are investing in a product that will stand the test of time for many years to come.http://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/blinds-blog/90-Manual-and-electric-conservatory-blindsThanks to the latest developments in technology, we are now able to install manual or electric conservatory blinds in your home, without the need to drill into your UPVC windows.http://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/blinds-blog/89-Blinds-for-unusual-shaped-windowsWe know that all windows are different and it can sometimes be difficult to find blinds for unusual shaped windows. At Cooks, we offer a full and comprehensive range of blinds to suit all types of windows including large, circular, shaped or curved.http://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/shutters-blog/88-Modern-and-contemporary-plantation-shuttersOur modern and contemporary plantation shutters are made to measure and can be designed to fit any window space, no matter how big or small. A plantation shutter functions around your needs, can be finished to complement almost any décor and offer thhttp://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/partitioning-blog/87-Sound-proof-partition-wall-installationsWhatever the specification of your sound proof partition wall, we are confident we have a product to meet your requirements. We can provide sound reduction of 35db up to 57db, depending on the type and specification of the panels chosen. http://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/garage-doors-blog/86-Stylish-and-low-maintenance-roller-garage-door-installationWith a choice of stylish and low maintenance colour or wood laminate finishes to choose from, you can be certain that your new roller garage door installation will be designed to perfectly compliment the style of your home.http://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/security-grilles-blog/85-Commercial-security-grilles-for-shops-and-retail-outletsWhen it comes to protecting your commercial property, our expanding security grilles provide a highly effective deterrent as well as a physical barrier, helping to prevent unauthorised entry to your business premises.http://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/awnings-blog/84-Hand-built-acrylic-shop-front-canopiesWhether it is to go across a door, window or to cover an outdoor seating area, our hand built acrylic shop front canopies are manufactured to the same specifications that have been used for the last 100 years.http://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/blinds-blog/83-Join-us-on-LinkedinWe continually strive to look for new ways to share information about our company, products and services with our customers. With that in mind we are delighted to announce that members of LinkedIn can now follow our new company profile.http://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/blinds-blog/82-Design-your-new-blinds-onlineIf you are considering new blinds for your property, we know it can sometimes be hard to picture in your mind how the blinds will look, or whether they will compliment your existing colour scheme. To make it easier for you, our customers can now desihttp://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/partitioning-blog/81-Create-a-versatile-space-with-room-dividers-and-screensIf you are looking to create a versatile office space, our range of room dividers and screens can help you create a space that can be quickly and easily adapted for use as small private offices, large function spaces or conference rooms.http://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/industrial-doors-blog/80-Cooks-Blinds-and-Shutters-renew-quality-mark-awardWe are delighted to announce that Cooks Blinds and Shutters have successfully renewed the coveted Door & Hardware Federation Quality Mark for the repair and maintenance of metal doors and shutters. This demonstrates that we have maintained our high shttp://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/shutters-blog/78-Special-offer-on-shutters-for-windowsWith the weather continuing to get colder, now seems as good a time as any to have plantation shutters installed for your home. With fantastic thermal insulation properties, they can really help to keep the heat in your home.http://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/shutters-blog/77-15-off-insulated-plantation-shuttersAt this time of year many of you will be looking for cost effective ways to stop heat escaping from your home. Insulated plantation shutters offer an economical and low maintenance method of insulating your home. Not only can they reduce the amount ohttp://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/blinds-blog/76-Merry-Christmas-and-a-prosperous-New-Year-from-Cooks-BlindsWe would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our customers for supporting us throughout the year and to wish them a Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year.http://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/agricultural-doors-blog/75-Roller-screens-for-horse-training-stablesFor horse owners, having suitable facilities for exercising their animals is vital. Roller screens are an excellent way of enclosing open sided buildings. We recently installed roller screens for a 10 sided horse walker at a race horse training stablhttp://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/industrial-doors-blog/74-Energy-saving-industrial-loading-bay-doorsAs we enter the winter months many businesses will be looking to save money on their energy bills. The dock shelters and seals on our industrial loading bay doors could help. http://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/awnings-blog/73-Al-fresco-dining-under-a-retractable-awning-systemIf you are a hotel or restaurant which offers outdoor dining to your customers, the recent poor weather may have forced many to take shelter inside. With a retractable awning system, your customers can continue enjoying al fresco style dining, in a whttp://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/industrial-doors-blog/72-Approved-installer-of-Jewers-sliding-industrial-doorsCooks Blinds and Shutters Ltd are delighted to announce that we are now approved suppliers and installers of Jewers specialist folding/sliding industrial doors.http://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/awnings-blog/71-Frameless-glass-rooms-for-patios-and-balconiesThis is an example of one of our frameless glass rooms, recently installed for a customer who wanted to create a bright and airy living space in their property.http://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/security-grilles-blog/70-Internal-security-grilles-for-bars-and-serveriesCooks were recently subcontracted to install five of our high quality internal security grilles for the Redmayne Sports Pavilion refurbishment in Norwich.http://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/shutters-blog/69-Presenting-our-range-of-plantation-shutter-stylesIf you are looking for a company to install plantation shutters for your home or business, you will not find anyone with a better choice of styles and finishes than Cooks Blinds and Shutters. We have installed shutters for customers across East Anglihttp://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/industrial-doors-blog/68-Strip-door-curtain-supplied-for-a-boatyardWe were approached by a boatyard in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk who were having problems with the wind blowing out their welding torches during repairs. They wanted to know if it would be possible to install a door or strip door curtain across the open ahttp://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/blinds-blog/67-Free-site-survey-and-quote-for-window-blinds-installationIf you are considering a window blinds installation for your home or business, why not take advantage of the free site survey and quote available from Cooks Blinds and Shutters? Our team will visit your property and provide you with a comprehensive, http://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/agricultural-doors-blog/65-Agricultural-roller-doors-and-screens-for-horse-riding-stablesCooks Blinds and Shutters have recently been carrying out work to install Galebreaker agricultural roller doors and screens for horse riding stables in East Anglia.http://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/industrial-doors-blog/63-Installing-sectional-industrial-doors-in-Ipswich-SuffolkCooks Blinds and Shutters were pleased to supply and install Hormann sectional industrial doors on behalf of a major contractor at HB Commercial Ltd in Suffolk. The 20 sectional overhead doors we installed feature anodised aluminium glazing panels anhttp://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/awnings-blog/61-Increase-your-living-space-with-a-glass-patio-roofIf you are looking for a cost effective way to increase the living space in your property, why not take a look at our new glass patio roof Terrazza, now available from Cooks Blinds and Shutters Limited.http://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/awnings-blog/60-Introducing-The-Cubola-awning-systemCooks Blinds and Shutters are delighted to introduce The Cubola, a unique sun protection system which offers shelter and protection from the sun. This exclusive awning can be installed free standing, wall mounted or mounted on a fence and offers a slhttp://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/industrial-doors-blog/59-Our-industrial-door-repairs-and-maintenance-serviceAt Cooks Blinds and Shutters we know that accidents happen and that over time general wear and tear can lead to your door becoming unreliable and in need of industrial door repairs. http://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/awnings-blog/58-Garden-awning-NorfolkWith all of us hoping there is an Indian Summer on the horizon, now is a good time to contact Cooks Blinds and Shutters if you are considering installing a garden awning.http://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/garage-doors-blog/56-Sliding-garage-doors-added-to-our-product-rangeCooks Blinds and Shutters are delighted to announce the addition of sliding garage doors to the range of high quality doors we offer. The HST round the corner sliding sectional garage door from Hormann can be operated manually or installed with electhttp://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/shutters-blog/55-Electric-fire-shutters-NorwichCooks Blinds and Shutters supplied and installed four electric fire shutters at All Saints Church in Woodford Wells, Essex, including two electrically operated Flameshield fire shutters for the kitchens and two more non fire operated roller shutters,http://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/partitioning-blog/54-Sliding-acoustic-partitions-Diss-NorfolkCooks Blinds and Shutters Limited recently installed sliding acoustic partitions for the new Roman Catholic Church in Diss, Norfolk. http://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/shutters-blog/53-Community-centre-electric-shuttersOur installers have been working on behalf of a main contractor to the Olympic Games project, supplying and installing shutter doors for the Mayesbrook Arena Community Centre in Dagenham, Essex. The work involved the installation of electrically operhttp://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/industrial-doors-blog/52-Aircraft-Hangar-Doors-NorfolkCooks Blinds and Shutters Ltd are pleased to announce we were recently successful in securing a main contract for the service, repair and maintenance of 1137 industrial doors at RAF Marham in Norfolk through a Main Facilities Management contractor. Thttp://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/industrial-doors-blog/51-Glazed-industrial-doors-NorwichWe were recently asked to install a glazed industrial door for a client in Rackheath near Norwich. The door was a partially glazed, Hormann SPU40 insulated sectional overhead door, supplied with climatic safety glass instead of plastic in order to achttp://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/shutters-blog/50-Royal-Norfolk-Show-2012Cooks Blinds and Shutters Ltd would like to thank all those who came to visit our stand at the Royal Norfolk Show on June 27th and 28th 2012. http://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/security-grilles-blog/49-Window-security-systems-NorwichCooks Blinds and Shutters Ltd supply and install a wide range of internal and external window security systems. Our range of shutters and grilles provide both a visual and physical deterrent for the front of your domestic or commercial premises.http://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/partitioning-blog/48-Office-partitioning-systems-NorwichCooks Blinds and Shutters offer a wide range of office partitioning systems, which provide quick and easy room division, complete with a reduction in noise levels. So whether you are looking to reduce external noise with sound proof partitioning, or http://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/blinds-blog/47-Royal-Norfolk-Show-2012-exhibitorsCooks Blinds and Shutters Ltd look forward to welcoming new and existing customers when we exhibit at the Royal Norfolk Show on Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th June at the Norfolk Showground.http://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/industrial-doors-blog/46-Glazed-sectional-doors-NorwichCooks Blinds and Shutters Ltd have supplied and installed six glazed sectional doors for the new Diamond Jubilee fire station at Trowse in Norwich. The doors fitted were Hormann type sectional overhead industrial doors and were installed on behalf ofhttp://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/awnings-blog/44-Terrace-awnings-NorfolkWe were recently asked by the Iconic Wine Bar to install a terrace awning system on the front of their premises in Lowestoft, Norfolk.http://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/blinds-blog/43-Trusted-Trader-CompanyCooks Blinds and Shutters Ltd are a family run enterprise that strives to ensure the highest standard of supply and installation services. We are made up of four separate companies, and each prides itself on gaining the training and knowledge necessahttp://www.cooks-blinds.co.uk/products-blog/garage-doors-blog/42-Sectional-garage-doors-BuckinghamshireCooks Blinds and Shutters were recently asked by Aston Martin to supply and install 12 electrically operated, Hormann insulated sectional garage doors complete with special paint finish at their "Heritage Workshops" in Buckinghamshire.