The Aluminium Trade Supply Website has already helped many homeowners looking for the correct aluminium windows to replace their old crittall or steel windows. So many houses that were built with Crittall Windows have their character and charm because of the window style they were originally built with.
If you are fortunate enough to live in one of these beautiful typically British houses, consider your Crittall Replacement Windows carefully
It is these original windows that are part of the overall look of a character property. But what do you do when these old windows need replacing? What can you do to provide all the advantages of modern double glazing without compromising on the look of the property?
With nearly 30 years experience in the door and window industry, we have the knowledge and experience to help you find the right product. And with access to a whole range of systems and many reputable, professional and expert window companies throughout the UK we can also put you in touch with the right installers in your local area. Our service is free, impartial and independent.
Here is how we helped one homeowner based in Surrey.
PVCu window replacements such as these fitted to a house previously with old metal windows have created chunky windows with thick frames and mullions that look nothing like the originals
We were contacted by a customer looking for suitable aluminium windows to replace her old metal windows. When you may have a budget to stick to, aluminium can still provide the best solution when provided by a company that does not charge a premium for them. The homeowner had also considered going down the upvc route and had looked at some upvc windows that are marketed as slimline. But even these slimline PVCu windows were too thick in their sight lines. The property had already been fitted with old Monarch Aluminium Windows elsewhere.
Fitting PVCu windows in a character property where the original windows are so important to it’s appearance cannot replicate the slim frames, mullions or transoms of the original windows. Many people have opted for the cheapest option but have compromised their property and some would say, decreased its value and character.
With some simple advice and bearing in mind the customer had a budget to keep to, the SAPA Crown 52mm system was the best solution.
We recommended a professional local company that would provide the right product.
With access to professional and expert companies all over the UK, we recommended UK Windows Surrey that we knew was experienced in aluminium crittall replacement windows.
The windows provided was powder coated in Gloss White RAL 9910 gloss and features slim direct fix outer frames that meant a direct to structure window without the need for a hardwood subframe. Flat vent sections and slimline mullions and transoms. The SAPA Crown System was one product that was right for this particular property.
Sashes in old metal windows are important and the new window replacement must try and keep with the original aesthetics. The Crown Window from SAPA has minimal projection and in conjunction with the ultra slim mullions available with the SAPA Crown casement window helped retain many of the original sight lines.
In line with most quality aluminium systems, the new windows features high security locking tested to Secured by Design, locking handles and the right glazing bead that replicated the original putty lines of the old windows.
An externally beaded window does not mean an insecure window.
If your double glazing salesman somehow tells you that externally beaded windows are not secure, you are being misinformed. Externally beaded windows today undergo the same testing as internally beaded windows in line with current standards. This particular system has a glazing bead that locks into place and is further reinforced by an internal glazing gasket that means the external bead cannot be removed unless the internal gasket is removed first. This makes for a very secure window.
What do you think of the finished installation?
The original metal windows were fitted within hardwood subframes and needed replacing
As the before and after pictures show, the new window is slim, flatline in appearance and has given this homeowner new aluminium windows that are very secure and energy efficient, using high specification double glazed units. And the testimonial from the homeowner to our expert aluminium door and window website confirms this.
New SAPA Crown Windows were fitted with direct fix profiled frames and slim flat sashes.
Just to say that everything went well and the window is a very good replacement for the wood framed Crittall window that we had.
UK Windows Surrey’s workmanship is very good and they were very knowledgeable about aluminium windows. Their prices are also very competitive – I have in fact recommended them to a friend.
I would also say that the Crown Windows are a very good match for the old Monarch Windows, and are a good compromise solution if one can only afford a direct fix to brickwork, as they have a nice solid outerframe which is reminiscent of the old wood frame, yet still having a sufficiently slim profile. I know there are slimmer aluminium frames out there which are closer to the look of the old Crittals and which look great with a hard wood frame, but that would have cost rather more than what we could afford!
So thank you very much for putting a good local company in touch with us – I nearly went down the UPVC route, but am so glad I did not!
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