Timber products packed with modern innovations but traditional in appearance

Glazing Options
• Single – for listed buildings, crown glass available.

• Double – for heat retention; Pilkingtons ‘K’glass to Document L building regulations for heat energy conservation all monitored by FENSA.

• Acoustic Whisper glazed units for sound transmission reduction is a Consideration for those living on or near busy roads.

• Anti bandit laminated for added security and peace of mind.

• Anti sun or anti glare for comfort and self cleaning glazing for convenience.

Low Maintenance • Drip grooves to all opening and fixed sashes to prevent water retention to lower frames thus preventing the future development of wet rot.
• Unique timber putty line moulding which is an integral part of the sash frames, thus avoiding problems associated with putty shrinkage from glazing. • Micro porous paint , 3 coats enables the timber to breathe and reduces the risk of paint blowing and blistering which minimises future maintenance. • Profile edges have small radii (rounded) thus ensures full paint coating adhesion which greatly improves weather seal performance by reducing weakness created by sharp edges. • Straight grained Certificated timbers, virtually knot free, which stops weather seal surface paint breaking down as a result of knot movement. • To maintain your windows in perfect condition you simply need to sand them lightly and apply one coat of paint over the existing finish every 7 years.

Security locks are all to British Standards and home insurance company specifications. Glazing is internally installed which also acts as an extra crime deterrent. All doors and low level windows are fitted with toughened safety glass as standard to comply with British Building Regulations and essential when young children are about the house.

Thermal Insulation

Wooden window frames combined with a sealed double glazed unit offer a high degree of thermal insulation (the lower the U-value the better the insulation):

• Single glazed timber window 4.9
• Double glazed aluminium window 3.5
• Standard double glazed timber window 2.8
• Low E or K glass glazed timber window 1.8
• Low E argon filled timber window 1.5

In some cases U-value of 1.1 are achievable. Figures depend upon location exposure.

Draught/Weatherproofing
Unobtrusive patented system that is easily replaced if draught strips loose efficiency in 8-10 years. Reduces sound transmission, dirt, dust and heat loss.

It is important to install the correct windows in period homes, not only from an aesthetic point of view, but also to ensure that you do not reduce the value of your home.

Fitting the wrong windows can destroy a property’s character we will help you select windows of the correct appearance for your home.

Fenestration self-assessment is a body set up in April 2002 to control the replacement of doors and windows within the scope of the building regulations for England, Scotland and Wales. It has been implemented to ensure that our homes are warmer and use less energy, benefits we can all appreciate. If registration and compliance is not undertaken it will result in difficulties if you sell your home, as the purchaser’s solicitor will require evidence via the registration