TIMBER WINDOWS AND DOORS
Over the
years we have been designing refurbishments for architecturally challenged
homes and have found that windows and doors play a vital part. In fact, most of
our design projects have led us to recommend the installation of carefully
designed replacement or new-build bespoke windows. This is because existing
windows are often ugly due to the poor proportions of their sections and
design. Also sometimes due to the use of thick heavy-looking uPVC frames.
In April 2002 new building regulations came into force (listed buildings and conservation areas are usually exempt) requiring that windows and doors meet thermal heat-loss values (known as U values) and fire-escape requirements. The most common way to achieve this is with double glazed sealed units and weather sealing. These windows with low 'U' values are often referred to as "high-performance" of which there is an abundance on the market but they often end up looking uglier than the windows they replaced! What a missed opportunity to make improvements! Careful attention to detail is needed if you are trying to replicate slim glazing bars and traditional features, to give the window character.
We have spent many years researching the market for manufacturers who can supply and install top quality bespoke windows which have been fully factory finished and glazed. With careful attention to detail, good looks can now be combined with high thermal-performance, safety and security.
As agents for some of the best companies in the UK today we design, quote and arrange supply and installation for all types of timber, contemporary Aluminium, natural Oak windows, front and back doors, bi-folding doors, matching windows and joinery. All the windows and doors illustrated comply with Part L of the Building Regulations.
We offer a window and door design service to address all these issues and also colour co-ordination for clients, who would like to achieve a more subtle effect between the windows & doors and the elevations, along with a choice of window and door furniture. All these windows can be viewed at our Farnham showroom. We regret we are unable to arrange quotes for single windows or doors.
In April 2002 new building regulations came into force (listed buildings and conservation areas are usually exempt) requiring that windows and doors meet thermal heat-loss values (known as U values) and fire-escape requirements. The most common way to achieve this is with double glazed sealed units and weather sealing. These windows with low 'U' values are often referred to as "high-performance" of which there is an abundance on the market but they often end up looking uglier than the windows they replaced! What a missed opportunity to make improvements! Careful attention to detail is needed if you are trying to replicate slim glazing bars and traditional features, to give the window character.
We have spent many years researching the market for manufacturers who can supply and install top quality bespoke windows which have been fully factory finished and glazed. With careful attention to detail, good looks can now be combined with high thermal-performance, safety and security.
As agents for some of the best companies in the UK today we design, quote and arrange supply and installation for all types of timber, contemporary Aluminium, natural Oak windows, front and back doors, bi-folding doors, matching windows and joinery. All the windows and doors illustrated comply with Part L of the Building Regulations.
We offer a window and door design service to address all these issues and also colour co-ordination for clients, who would like to achieve a more subtle effect between the windows & doors and the elevations, along with a choice of window and door furniture. All these windows can be viewed at our Farnham showroom. We regret we are unable to arrange quotes for single windows or doors.
