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Designing the style of windows for your property can make or break the appearance and resale value of your home, we take pride in listening to your ideas and mixing them with the many clients’ projects we have been involved in over the last 20 years. You need people to help you achieve the look you require not tell you what you must have.

If outside noise does a constant irritation then know our windows have one of the widest air gaps between the panes of glass will be a comforting thought. The further apart the panes are the more noise reduction you will achieve, So if it’s the traffic outside your window that irritating you or next-door‘s kids playing ball our quality double glazing can relax and de-stress you.

Security of windows and doors has become much more important to all of us, not so many years ago in Cornwall we would happily leave the back door unlocked. But as the years have moved on and the influx of more undesirable sectors of society are moving in we all feel the need to lock up and feel secure. Today’s double glazed windows offer a level of security that makes the most nervous of us sleep soundly at night.

Double glazed PVC windows have now become one of lives essential must have items. If the house you are looking to purchase has not had replacement double glazing then you certainly have a good negotiating point. The lack of maintenance is high on most people’s priority today, If your working you don’t have the time to paint and repair, if your retired you don’t want the strain of going up ladders and potentially having an accident. Comfort is also up their, with electric, gas and oil at an all time high the less cold and draft that comes in the lower you energy bills will be. The new generation of PVC windows are built to a much better standard of heat insulation than the earlier types of PVC windows. We as an Industry now replace as many of the old PVC windows as we do wood windows.

There are many different styles of windows available, this due to the constant advances in the industry .Every type of window has a particular purpose or function, this can become very confusing when coming to making choice a choice. This is why we feel it is so important to ensure you get the advise and help you deserve when making an investment such as buying double glazing. This is why our advisors and surveyors are some of the most experienced in the industry. Below are the different models we offer with an explanation of their features and function;

PVCu Casement Windows

PVCu casement windows are the most common style of double glazed windows. Ours feature fully sculptured edges to replicate the look of wooden windows, this looks stunning especially in the woodgrain finishes available. There are extensive optional extras available with this style window, this makes them the most versatile window style on the market. Child restrictor hinges, fire escape hinges (size dependant), and arched heads are just some of the extras available. Sash horns are also an extra we offer, these are little horns that are fixed onto the top opener. These replicate the look of sash windows at a cut of the price.

Tilt and Turn Windows

Tilt and turn replacement windows are a good looking yet practical window, combining modern styling with the ability to provide easy ventilation and cleaning options. With a PVCu tilt & turn window, you have it both ways. Turn its handle once and its top opens slightly inward to let in air. Turn it again and it opens inward from side hinges to make its outside surface easy to reach and clean.

PVCu Sash Windows

The sash window has been a feature of British housing for several centuries. We have improved and updated the design, not only does our replacement PVCu Sash Windows slide up and down but both inwardly tilt for ease of cleaning and ventilation. The beautiful sculptured frame, bead and Georgian bar of the sash window fully integrates with any other PVCu window in our range - so you can mix and match styles throughout your home with confidence.