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Everyone's home is different. And the size and shape of everyone's doors and windows are different too! Because everyone is different and because we offer such a wide range of styles, openings and fittings we need to visit you to measure up before we can be sure how much it will cost.
Again, because we manufacture our products at our own state-of-the-art factory and don't have to buy them in from another company, we can pass on the discounts to you with no compromise on quality.
The full range of products are steel reinforced to the extruder\'s specification. And sometimes where required, the steel reinforcement runs the full length of the frame.
By reinforcing all the frames, you can rest assured that your new products will offer a very high level of security, and avoid twisting or warping.
Some companies use cheaper, recycled uPVC in their products, so get sure before buying. New uPVC products (sometimes called \"virgin\") ensures the best possible quality for years of maintenance free service in your home.
Yes, you may get warranties on your double glazing windows depending on the company you choose to buy from. If you buy directly from the manufacturers then you can be sure that get high standard and quality products. All windows, doors, French doors and sliding patio doors are of the highest quality and built to last - keeping you safe, warm and secure year after year.
PVCu stands for Polyvinyl Chloride Unplasticised, a durable rigid plastic. PVC was first discovered in 1835 but it wasn't until 1926 that it took off as a new and exciting product that today is used all over the world! PVCu contains stabilisers to protect it from the ravages of ultra violet rays from the sun, ensuring that your windows and doors stay the same brilliant colour year after year! With added strengthening agents to ensure your windows won't warp or twist, as well as adding to your security, PVC is great for windows and doors because it's tough, hard-wearing and low-maintenance, no painting required! And it's good to look at too!
Over long lengths of frame, full reinforcement may be required, as recommended by the extruder. If you have very large windows or doors, we will fully reinforce them as needed.
All our wood-effect frames are fully reinforced with steel as standard.
In the old days of first-generation, single chamber frames, uPVC frames had to be fully reinforced as they simply had very little structural integrity or strength.
As we use the latest multi-chambered frames, reinforced to the extruders' specifications, you can be sure your new windows and doors will be just as strong as fully reinforced frames - which means we can pass the savings on to you!
Over long lengths of frame, full reinforcement may be required, as recommended by the extruder. If you have very large windows or doors, we will fully reinforce them as required.
All our wood-effect frames are fully reinforced with steel as standard.
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Using a single plane of glass in a window is called glazing. So double glazing windows differs from normal windows in having two planes of glass. These windows are capable of minimizing noise, moisture, and pollution and makes your home more quieter.
Double glazing windows comes in several different sizes and styles. For example, there are reversible, pivot, tilt and turn, and casement double glazing windows. There are multi-light options with internalized steel or aluminum reinforcement choices available in double glazing windows. Double glazing windows come in a variety of colors including white, brown, caramel, or mahogany.
Some popular brands of double glazing windows available are
Diamond lead
Square lead
Gold fret
White fret
Bevelled glass
Coloured glass
Obscure glass
Profile colours
Double glazing windows has generally 3 parts the frames, the cill and the glass(double glazing). The cill is placed on top of the outside wall on a sand or cement bed. A layer of silicone is applied on top of the cill to hold the frame.
For a proper maintenance and a longer lifetime of double glazing windows you may try the following tips -
i) Oil should not be used to lubricate squeaky hinges else try using a furniture aerosol wax spray instead, which contains silicone.
ii) Once a year clean and light oil visible moving metal parts particularly locks and 'friction stay' window hinges.
iii) Use a generous squirt of cream cleanser in warm water. No abrasives should be used on wood surface.
iv) Make sure there is a key in each room for undoing security-locking windows in the event of an emergency.
v) Never use washing up liquid in the water when your windows are cleaned - it affects and loosens the seals.
i) MILA locking systems to enhance home security.
ii) Internally-beaded as standard for added security.
iii) Fire escape hinges fitted for your safety.
iv) Pilkington K Glass™ energy-saving and environmentally-friendly double-glazed units keep warmth in your home, helping to cut heating bills and unwanted noise.
v) Full compliance with the latest Building Regulations and FENSA.
vi) British Standards Kite Mark licensed products.
vii) Guaranteed not to discolour, rot, warp or twist & you can throw away your paint brush too!
viii) Double-glazed and double-draught-proofed keep your home wonderfully warm and draught-free.
ix) Window frames and special glass coatings improve INSULATION.
x) Up to 50% better security than BSI standards for windows, plus many security features.
After choosing the right style of door that's suit your home, you'll may also want to add the right accessories too depending on your need.
· Door lever handles in gold, satin or white
· Door pad handles in gold, satin or white
· Letter plates in gold or white, fitted with internal brushes to stop draughts
· House numbers in various styles and colours
· Safety chains in gold or satin
· Hook and eyes in gold or satin
· Spy holes in gold only
· Door knockers in Lions Head or Regency styles
· Cat flaps in brown or white.
· Knockers
· Catches
This decision is particularly important if you have boys who are always running about and playing football. Both the toughened and laminated glasses are forms of 'safety' glass. People sometimes have the idea that toughened glass is some form of extra strong glass, perhaps something like 'bullet proof glass'. However, in our opinion, 'shatter safely glass' would be a better description of toughened glass.
It is certainly quite difficult to break, but when it does break, it breaks into very small parts. It may leave you some scratches or minor cuts, but will not pose the danger created by large glass shards formed when ordinary float glass breaks. Toughened glass is preferred for use in domestic replacement windows as laminated glass, when hit with force will crack, but is unlikely to smash. This makes it dangerous to use in any situation where it is likely you may need to break the glass in order to escape in the event of a fire.
The strength of laminated glass is, of course, an advantage if security is a major consideration. Laminated glass is also thicker - usually 6.4 mm - and as such will offer better insulation. However, this also makes it heavier with a corresponding rise in 'wear and tear' when opening and closing windows and doors. It is also more expensive than toughened glass.
There is practically no difference between uPVC and PVCu. Both of them refer to unplasticised (hard) PVC, which is used extensively in building products where rigidity is an important attribute.
Plasticized (soft) PVC, on the other hand, is used where flexibility is important such as to protect electrical wiring. It is purely a question of jargon and any claims of better performance by uPVC are incorrect.
uPVC windows has the following advantages -
a) They provide a good frame insulation.
b) Low cost of maintenance.
c) Many companies manufacture uPVC windows so the cost of the material is reduced.
d) These are now easily available in wood grain and coloured finishes.
The main disadvantage is, it may be that it has relatively low structural integrity which can be easily overcome by using steel or aluminium. Again, using 'fully reinforced' frames can remedy this problem.
Using Aluminium in uPVC windows gives you the following advantages
a) Virtually no maintenance over its long lifetime;
b) Slim, strong sections that will not warp or twist;
c) About one third the expansion of PVC-u.
Its main disadvantage is that it is a relatively poor insulator. However, thermal break aluminium frames are available, which offer better insulation.
Steel is stronger, but may rust out if not properly galvanised while aluminium is not that strong but will not rust. Both types are available and made by leading manufacturing companies.
uPVC windows and replacement windows help in reducing heat loss by an estimated 10 to12%, and you will definitely save your heating bills. But uPVC windows help you in many ways so it is advised that don't replace your old windows for this reason only.
