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Coming Together for a Great Cause in Santry and Deansgrange

On Friday, 28th March, our Fairco showrooms in Santry and Deansgrange proudly took part in Daffodil Day, in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. It was a day full of colour, compassion, and community spirit, as we joined thousands of others across the country in supporting life-saving cancer research and services.

Our showrooms were decorated with fresh daffodils, donation stations, and cheerful faces—welcoming customers, neighbours, and friends to get involved, donate, and show their support.

What is Daffodil Day?

Daffodil Day is the Irish Cancer Society’s biggest fundraising event of the year. Every spring, people across Ireland come together to raise funds and awareness for those affected by cancer. The daffodil is a powerful symbol of hope, representing strength, resilience, and brighter days ahead.

Funds raised on Daffodil Day go toward vital services such as:

• Free counselling and support for patients and families
• Night nursing services for end-of-life care
• Cutting-edge cancer research and treatment innovation
• Public education and early detection campaigns

At Fairco, we’re honoured to play even a small role in supporting this incredible cause.

A Day Full of Heart at Fairco

From the moment our doors opened, there was a buzz of activity. Whether it was a customer dropping in with a donation, someone picking up a daffodil pin, or a kind word shared between strangers—there was a tangible sense of unity.

Staff members at both our Santry and Deansgrange locations embraced the day with pride, wearing yellow and greeting every visitor with a smile. We even had a few four-legged friends pop in to say hello!

It wasn’t just about fundraising—it was about pausing for a moment to show empathy, offer support, and stand in solidarity with those affected by cancer.

Why It Matters to Us

At Fairco, we believe in building more than windows and doors—we believe in building community. And that means supporting the causes that matter to our customers, our staff, and their families.

Cancer has touched so many of our lives, and we know how important it is to keep funding progress—both for treatment and for the care that helps people through some of life’s hardest moments.

Daffodil Day gave us the chance to give back, together.

A Heartfelt Thank You

We want to extend a sincere thank you to every person who stopped by, donated, or simply wore a daffodil in support. Your kindness will go further than you know.

And to the Irish Cancer Society—thank you for everything you do. We’re proud to stand with you.

Keep the Support Going

Daffodil Day may have passed, but the need for support continues all year round. You can still donate, get involved, or learn more at www.cancer.ie.

Let’s keep working toward a future where no one in Ireland faces cancer alone.

Together, we make a difference—one daffodil at a time.

When it comes to building or renovating a home, it’s easy to focus on the big-ticket items—kitchens, flooring, or furniture—but it’s your windows and doors that do some of the hardest work in the background. They don’t just frame the view—they protect your home, regulate your energy use, keep out noise, and form the barrier between comfort and the outside world.

Investing in high-quality windows and doors is not just about aesthetics—it’s about security, longevity, and cost-efficiency. In Ireland’s unpredictable climate, poorly made or underperforming products can cost you more in the long run—through heat loss, maintenance, or even security concerns. That’s why at Fairco, we’ve spent decades perfecting our products to outperform standard windows and doors in every category.

Built with Confidence: Materials and Craftsmanship You Can Rely On

At the heart of every Fairco product is a commitment to materials that last. We use durable uPVC, aluminium, composite, and Accoya timber—each selected for its specific benefits. Our components are precision-engineered to resist warping, swelling, or cracking—ensuring smooth operation and structural integrity year after year.

For homeowners looking for timber aesthetics without the maintenance, our Accoya timber doors offer exceptional performance in all conditions. They’re built to withstand the harshest Irish weather while remaining dimensionally stable, secure, and highly energy efficient.

Security That Goes Beyond Standards

Your front door is your first line of defence, and your windows are critical to keeping your home secure. Fairco takes this responsibility seriously. Every window and door we produce is fitted with Yale burglar-resistant locks, engineered to protect against forced entry and backed by Yale’s own security guarantee.

But it’s not just about locks. Every component in a Fairco window or door is independently certified to PAS 24:2022—a benchmark for security in domestic properties. While standard windows and doors are tested to withstand the force a single person might apply, Fairco windows exceed this by six times, and our doors by four times. That means they can resist far more than just a casual attempt at intrusion—they’re designed to hold strong under extreme conditions.

Our glass, sourced from VEKA plc, is part of the only full product range in the UK and Ireland certified to PAS 24:2022 for both double and triple glazing. This sets a new gold standard in home security—and Fairco is proud to be among the first to bring it to Irish homeowners.

Designed for Everyday Performance

While security is a priority, so is daily comfort. Fairco products are built to be used, loved, and relied upon—every single day. Our windows and doors close with a reassuring seal, thanks to multi-point locking systems that offer maximum contact and weather resistance. This design doesn’t just keep intruders out—it keeps wind, rain, and cold out too.

Energy efficiency is another cornerstone of our designs. All Fairco products are A++ rated, and fully BFRC performance proven. Our windows and doors eliminate draughts and keep warmth in, reducing energy bills over time. Whether you live in a detached suburban home, a period redbrick, or a city apartment, our products are engineered to improve your comfort and reduce your energy footprint.

A Seamless Blend of Strength and Style

You don’t have to sacrifice good looks for strong performance. Our hardware is selected not only for durability, but for design harmony. Whether you’re installing contemporary aluminium frames, traditional sash windows, or a bold composite front door, your locks, handles, and hinges are designed to match the finish and elevate the overall look.

Fairco also offers optional heritage-style hardware for period homes, and colour-matched options that complement both exterior and interior palettes. From internally beaded glazing to our double rebate door seals, every detail is considered—not just for performance, but for how it contributes to your home’s style and identity.

Made in Ireland. Guaranteed for Life.

Fairco is a 100% Irish-owned company, and we’re proud to build every product in our state-of-the-art, 15,000 sq. ft. facility in Co. Antrim. All of our windows and doors are backed by a 10-year manufacturer’s guarantee and installed by expert technicians who care as much about your home as you do.

We’re not just meeting industry standards—we’re setting our own. With every frame, hinge, lock, and seal, we aim to build peace of mind into your home, for life.

Experience the Fairco Difference

If you’re searching for high-quality windows and doors in Ireland, there’s no need to look further. With Fairco, you get the best in materials, security, energy performance, and design—combined with decades of experience and a commitment to quality that never wavers.

Contact our team today for a free, no-obligation quote, or drop into our showrooms in Santry or Deansgrange to see our craftsmanship for yourself.

Learn more about our Windows, Doors, and Energy Efficiency standards.

At FAIRCO Windows and Doors, we always ensure our products are made to and exceed the highest standards, so for us, it’s very important that we keep up to date with the latest studies that could influence how we design our products.

The UCD School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy recently published the results of a survey they carried out on the Home Environment. The survey is very relevant to the current Irish market, as it was carried out over October and November 2020 and had 984 respondents. It looked at the levels of satisfaction of the home environment and what affected their answers, mainly looking at the following areas:

• Temperature levels – satisfaction and desired changes
• Ventilation – satisfaction with air quality and issues
• Lighting – satisfaction with lighting levels and issues
• Noise levels – satisfaction with noise levels.

Why Irish homeowners aren’t happy with their homes

The Hardware Association of Ireland provided us with the data from the 253 respondents who are homeowners, so we could see what insights we can gain to help us continuously improve our windows and doors.

Here are some of the major findings:

Home Hearing

• 46% are not satisfied with the heating in their home
• 38% say that they would like a warmer home, 8% a cooler one
• Of the 38% who say that they would like a warmer home, 75% of them believe that their home is draughty and expensive to heat

Air Quality

• 46% are not satisfied with the air quality in their home
• 26% believe their home to be too stuffy
• 20% believe their home to be too draughty

Lighting

• 37% are not satisfied with the lighting in their home
• 27% say that spaces in their home need electric light during the day
• 9% use half electric light and half natural light during the day and
• 1% have to brighten their homes with electric lights, even during daylight

Noise Levels

• 9% say that their homes are too noisy

How draught proofing can improve your home environment

Of the 253 respondents, 38% of Irish homeowners said their house was too cold and 34% said their house was too stuffy or too warm.

When installing windows, it’s important that your fitter takes a precise custom measurement and designs your windows to fit your space, not the other way around. At FAIRCO, our experienced fitters properly align your windows to your opening, and fill and insulate any gaps properly to can ensure proper draft proofing.

Draught–proofing is one of the cheapest and most effective ways to save energy relative to the overall cost of any window project. We also offer a wide selection of window types with various openings made of different materials to ensure you have full control of your ventilation. This helps maintain a consistent temperature throughout the summer and winter, and also reduces condensation and damp, by letting fresh air in when needed.

How windows can affect the brightness of your home

It almost goes without saying that windows let light into your house and can control how bright your home is, but surprisingly, 37% of respondents said they were not satisfied with the lighting in their home.

Aside from making sure your current windows are clean, the best way to allow more natural light into your home is by installing large new windows and doors. Bi-folding Doors and Sliding Doors are great options, where you can turn an entire wall of your kitchen or living room into glass. This will allow you to open your home up to your garden more in the summer, and allow a lot of needed natural light into your house year-round.

Where you don’t have space to change an entire wall, you can also upgrade existing French Doors that have fewer panels and more glass, sometimes increasing your light by 30%.

Transform your home today with FAIRCO Windows & Doors

If you’d like a free consultation with one of our home experts, call our showrooms here to see how we can help you improve your satisfaction with your home.