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Buyer's Guide
Everything worth knowing before you choose your windows - materials, glazing, glass and style, explained plainly.
Step 1
Choosing the right materials
Depending on the style of your home, you may want to weigh up the following.
uPVC
High quality and durable, by far the most popular choice for modern homes. The ideal combination of design appeal, security and performance, giving you many years of comfort and safety.
Timber
An excellent choice for a more traditional look, but costly. Factor in ongoing maintenance and wood care to keep it looking its best.
Aluminium
Thinner frames allow larger glass panels and maximum light. Extremely durable and requires very little maintenance.
Step 2
Selecting your glazing
You may think choosing your glass is the easy part. There's more to it.
Single glazing
Often required in traditional homes where planning or conservation regulations apply. There can be significant heat loss, so it is worth considering secondary glazing alongside it.
Double glazing
The most popular choice and the standard specification for new windows. We deliver A+ rated double glazing as standard.
Triple glazing
Ideal for cutting outside noise and retains heat more effectively than double glazing. Worth considering if you are near busy roads, train lines or in a town centre.
Secondary glazing
Where single glazing is required, secondary glazing tackles noise and heat loss while adding security.
Step 3
Selecting your glass
The glass itself makes as much difference as the frame.
Low iron glass
Clearer panes, bringing more light into the room.
Security glass
Thicker, toughened or laminated glass for greater security. Also a requirement for low-set windows.
Noise-reducing glass
Helps reduce the presence of external noise.
Privacy glass
A range of designs and patterns to create additional privacy for bathrooms and other areas of the home.
Step 4
Design decisions
Casement is the most common choice, but there are several options depending on style and practicality.
Casement windows
Safe and secure windows which open outwards.
Sash windows
Simply slide up and down.
Tilt and turn windows
Open inwards or flip around, making cleaning much easier.
Fixed windows
Non-opening, for aesthetic purposes only.
Still deciding?
Book a free home survey and we'll bring samples of the exact profiles, finishes and glass options we manufacture - so you can see the difference in person before you commit.
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