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Since 1985, Senator Windows has been manufacturing and installing bespoke windows and doors for homeowners all over Ireland. Quality, efficiency and economy have always been central to Senator’s manufacturing process, which is reflected by local and international standards awards that have been granted over the years, including the Q Mark (1991), the Kite Mark (1998) and the European CE Safety Mark (2013) to name but […]

2020 has been a year like no other and I think we will all agree that Christmas this year will also be a little different. Here is something new for us too this year, we have teamed up with the fabulous Arboretum in Carlow to display three of our Composite Doors as part of their Christmas display. With more time being spent at home this […]

Earlier this year John O’Connell and his team from Senator Windows Limerick volunteered to be part of DIY SOS The Big Build Ireland to help transform the home of Amy Mulcahy. The show aired its first episode on Sunday 18th October on RTE 1. For one hour we almost forgot that we are in the middle of a pandemic as Amy, Baz and all involved […]

When John O’Connell, Dealer Principal at Senator Windows Limerick heard that “DIY SOS – The Big Build” was coming to Limerick to help The Mulcahy Family from Annacotty, he jumped at the chance to get involved. There was a fantastic turnout and show of support in Limerick and the mission was to transform this home and the lives of those who live here in just […]

Senator Windows was delighted to deliver their first CPD course this January entitled “The role of Windows in delivering cost effective NZEB”. CPD stands for continuous professional development and involves the development of professionals to enhance their skills and knowledge. Back in 2010, the European Parliament announced nZEB through the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. At that stage, it was agreed by EU member states […]

We have put together this infographic below to break down the subject of NZEB. In the infographic, we explain the background to NZEB (Nearly Zero Energy Buildings); we uncover some relevant facts that lead to the development of this new directive; we outline what it means for Irish homeowners including what is expected from new builds, properties that require renovation and we also pinpoint the […]

Offers Brighter Homes and a Brighter Future Senator Windows, a member of the Gowan Group, has been crafting windows and doors since 1985, at its state-of-the art manufacturing facility in Wexford’s Seaview Industrial Estate. This well-known and loved national brand has been providing security and efficiency to Irish consumers for over three decades, through its country-wide, independent Senator dealer network. The Company employs 80 people […]

Unfortunately, it is a fact of modern life that burglaries and home invasions are going to happen. What’s important is how you are prepared for them. We have put together an infographic which outlines a number of ways that you can secure your home. First and foremost, having secure windows in place is of paramount importance but read on for some more actionable advice.

Our windows and doors are of excellent quality and it’s a given that they provide insulation to your home whereby you won’t have draught issues (or wastefully lose heat). Solving your windows and door draught concerns is just one way of being more energy efficient and conscious in the home though because there are a number of other ways that you can follow this through. […]

The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy is a non-profit agency whose aim it is to promote and advance energy efficiency related policy. They annually publish the results of the countries performing best in terms of their emissions and other environmentally related factors. We have put together the below infographic which details the most recent findings and it explains in greater detail the work […]

A home invasion is hugely stressful and upsetting whether there are many valuables taken in the incident or not; the thought alone of a stranger entering your home and being amongst your possessions is unnerving. Home burglaries are an unfortunate fact of life in both rural and urban Ireland and prevention and precautions are key. It’s hugely important to put in place preventative actions to […]

Most of the energy consumed in residential houses is as a result of fossil fuels. Burning fossil fuels produces CO2, a greenhouse gas which causes climate change. However, there are many measures people can take to make their homes more energy efficient. Have a look at our latest infographic below for our top tips on how to save energy at home.

Carbon Monoxide, which is also known as CO, is a colourless, odourless, highly poisonous gas. The incomplete combustion of organic fossil fuels including oil, gas, or coal, are common environmental sources of CO, as much as it is a by-product of appliances such as heaters, etc. that burn specific fuels. In normal situations, combustion and its processes (i.e. the addition of oxygen) will result in […]

Your front door is the first thing every visitor sees when they approach your home, so why not give it a personality that will stand out from the other doors in your area? Senator’s ‘Door Visualizer’ will help you decide what design and style of Sentinel Composite Front Door and frame you want and what colors will look best. First of all you choose the […]

At Senator of course, we love our windows and we take pride in providing our clients with stunningly beautiful, well-crafted and functional windows for their homes and businesses. However there are many windows in buildings across the globe which are truly awe inspiring. We have put together this interactive StoryMap which we hope you will enjoy which shows some of the many amazing window locations […]

Climate change is something that every single person on the planet is affected by. Over the last number of years we have witnessed many days of erratic weather patterns. Our winters are warmer but wetter and in fact 2015 was the warmest on record which is actually quite frightening. Due to the fact that it is something that impacts us all, we all then have […]

Building a house takes a lot of stress plus a lot of money. When tackling a house build project, it’s important to keep a close handle on the budget or else it can run out of control very easily. Decision making is a key part of the house build project and this can also become wearying. It’s important to stay focused on the end point […]

There are so many decisions to be made when building your home or even when taking on any home improvement project. These decisions can leave you stressed out and confused as you trawl through the many options available. We have put together an Infographic below which we hope will be of some use. It covers the area of choosing an exterior house colour, colour choices […]