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Industrial evolution
Offering a combination of a subtle profile, strength and thermal performance, steel-framed windows are the answer for achieving design freedom with classic industrial style in residential builds. Ellice Bateman reports.
the variety of designs and colours now available as a result of better manufacturing and technological advances. Aesthetically pleasing, resilient to the elements and low maintenance, industrial-style steel framed windows can be used to help achieve a plethora of architectural designs, providing a distinctive visual look to a wide range of buildings. After their original development in the
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blacksmith’s yard the manufacture of steel windows eventually moved to factories in the 19th century. The mass production of their steel frames saw the cost of these previously exclusive window designs come down significantly. Steel windows are often specified as the
preferred solution for heritage and listed buildings of high conservation value as well
teel framed windows have been around for many decades, but they have recently seen a surge in popularity in the light of
as substantial and prestigious modern develop- ments. The best steel window suppliers work closely alongside architects and conservation offi- cers to achieve window designs which combine the visual effect required with high thermal per- formance, while respecting and enhancing the delivery of heritage and conservation goals. However developers and homeowners looking
to add a more interesting and unusual design to homes can also find that industrial-style steel framed windows are the perfect solution. Modern steel windows and doors can be designed and fabricated in the traditional style but they can now also provide higher thermal performance giving further advantages in modern developments. The advance of cold rolled steel profiles has allowed for the creation of fully thermally broken steel windows, enabling these luxury windows to exceed Building Regulations while achieving a slim,
elegant finish. Steel window profiles can hold a double, or even triple glazed, unit to create a fully insulating window.
“Steel framed windows can be used successfully to achieve the currently popular Art Deco look for developments”
The following few paragraphs capture eight
compelling reasons why designers and construc- tors of domestic projects should consider steel framed windows.
Strength
Steel is known for its inherent strength. You can create impressive, opening windows using steel frame in incredibly thin profiles which wouldn’t
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