well as minimal maintenance. Window frames with built-in weather-stripping prevent chilly draughts and costly heat loss, while steel doors and opening windows which are hot-dipped galvanised deliver complete protection against rust and corrosion.
True steel
Steel windows cannot be replicated by aluminium, timber or plastic, because steel is an inherently strong material – strength greater than wood and three times stronger than aluminium – enabling a window’s frame to be more slender in appearance than alternatives. This gives larger expanses of glass with minimal sightlines for a wider, clearer view, maximising daylight in the home. Well-engineered, simple and practical in
design, maintenance-free, durable, cost and energy efficient, residential steel windows have long faithfully served the housing market and continue to be popular. The ‘eyes of the home’, windows also play
stone or brick window spaces. Look to suppliers providing customised square or arched windows to accommodate the sizes and shapes required. For a new-build, you can give your home an
attractive contemporary modern look – with a traditional feel. The benefits of steel windows are
proven and as steel is 100 percent recyclable, it offers a compelling case on sustainability as
their part in potential energy savings and home security. Factors like energy savings, improved thermal
performance (to meet Part L of Building Regulations by achieving either a window energy rating Band B or a centre pane U-value of 1.2 W/m2
K), and security (eg via a multi-
point locking option) are important considera- tions when deciding which windows are best for your self-build property.
You can significantly save on costly energy
bills by choosing high quality, well designed steel windows. For year-round comfort, the mod- ern steel window features high performance double glazing which is designed to retain heat during cold winters, as well as to control heat during the summer, while offering the important benefit for homeowners of generally reducing noise levels.
Install the genuine article
Correctly installing high quality steel windows adds value to the investment you’ve made in your self-build home – an important considera- tion when it comes time to sell. But, do your homework before making a final purchasing decision regarding which brand, style, and importantly, which material you choose. It’s essential to ensure that the window
installed is actually the brand which it is claimed to be. Unfortunately there are window compa- nies claiming to be providing the genuine arti- cle, who are not. Success in the windows indus- try breeds imitation, to the point where on occasion, some third parties have used a com- pany’s trade mark via internet sites in a mislead- ing, unfair or excessive manner. When a customer buys a window sold
by reference to a brand name, they need assurance that it’s the real item made by the manufacturer. Trade marks can give you guid- ance as to whether or not your installer is provid- ing you with the genuine fit-for purpose item.
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