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Double hung window

Double hung windows

Double hung windows open vertically. Both sashes of the window normally slide, and screens can be installed outside of the window frame.     What are double...
uPVC windows

uPVC windows

Long term durability Great thermal performance Limited colour range Darker colours fade over time   uPVC windows. What are uPVC windows? UPVC windows, commonly referred to as vinyl windows, are relative...
Glazing

Glass & glazing

Well chosen window glass can help you maintain year round comfort and reduce demand on artificial heating and cooling in your home. Find glass...
A roll of window film

Window film

Film (also commonly known as tinting) is an effective and affordable way to keep heat out and also helps to reinforce your windows for...
Toned glass

Toned glass

Reduces heat and glare Reduces cooling costs Improves privacy Decreases visibility and light Toned glass, often referred to as tinted glass, is made by including colouring additives to...
Laminated glass

Laminated glass

Harder to break Reduces noise Cuts down UV transmission Exposure to water can cause deterioration   Laminated glass   Laminated glass is commonly used as a safety glass when security and...
Low-e glass

Low-e glass

Improves solar and thermal control Reduces UV transmission Relatively expensive Can reduce solar heat gain in winter Low-e is standard clear glass which has a special coating on...
Double glazing

What are double glazed windows?

Reduces heat transfer very effectively Excellent acoustic insulation Costs much more than single glazing An insulated glass unit (IGU) combines multiple glass panes into a single window...
Thermal mass and windows

How thermal mass affects windows

A big part of planning thermal mass in your home is deciding where windows need to go in order to allow sunlight in. Read...
Bedroom window

Choosing the right window size

Well planned windows improve year-round comfort and reduce the need for artificial heating in winter and air conditioning in summer. The size of your...
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