Frequently Asked Questions

Your most efficient method is for us to fit new secondary glazing. Then new double glazing comes a close second. Fitting an acoustic laminated glass as used in recording studios is an excellent further option.

No, not at all, we can fit a new sealed double glazed unit into your existing window, the frame will normally be fine. With some older PVC doors the glass is sealed in during manufacture, these would require a new panel fitted into the existing door sash.

As moisture in the air is always drawn to a colder surfaces. Even heating a room sometimes doesn't cure this. The answer will be air movement by ventilating the room. Fitting a vent or extractor fan or simply by opening a some windows will help this. Think about it like when a cold glass item taken out of a fridge, it is always dripping.

Yes, most homes can have double glazing fitted even in conservation areas. Historic listed buildings would require planning permission first. It is might be best to check with your local council window control department before replacing your windows.

We can fit one within an hour. Properly sealed double glazed units can be manufactured within a few days and these will come with a full five year guarantee.

No, sorry you would require a new sealed double glazed unit with holes already cut in both panes, we recommend these units should be manufactured with toughened safety glass due to the stress factor around the hole.

Condensation within double glazed units only happens after they fail, the only cure is replacement of the glass units. If the condensation is on the rooms internal surface of the glass (you can touch it), it is due to cold transfer and/or lack of ventilation. New warm edge argon filled double glazing will help but you still need to ventilate the room. With the more recent low E highly insulated double glazed units the exterior pane can sometimes become misty in the early hours before the morning warms. This actually shows the double glazing effective in stopping heat loss from your home.

No, our trained engineers can adjust most modern windows and doors, some may require another method they carry out called hinge blocking, or you may need to have us install new hinges for you.

We can fit new half cills and make new sashes, but, if the case (sides of the frame) are bad you will probably require a new window. We supply and install all types of windows some will even have a 10 year guarantee.

Sounds like our sash and case window draught proofing service may well be ideal for you, or we could install new secondary glazing or simply our brand new top A rated low E and Argon gas filled, warm edge, double glazed windows.

Call or email us for an appointment with one of our estimators (not sales people) they will quickly advise you on styles, colours and take sizes then have a proper estimate sent out to you as soon as possible with no pressure at all. We will not follow up or give your details to any sales people what so ever. If you are interested please just call in to our showroom where our staff will help you further with your choice of Timber, Composite, Aluminium or PVC.

Clear float glass weighs 2.5kg per 1mm of thickness @ 1sq meter. To help with any calculations you may require please check the following:- Thickness = kg per sqm.......... 2mm = 5kg..... 4mm = 10kg..... 5mm = 12.5kg..... 6mm = 15kg..... 8mm = 20kg..... 10mm = 25kg..... 12mm = 30kg..... 15mm = 37.5kg..... 19mm = 47.5kg..... Double and triple glazed sealed units will be a multiple of the above depending on their configuration. Remember to add a bit extra for the various types of spacer bars used between the glass panes. With laminated glass the interlayer can vary in thickness and also type therefore the weight will increase slightly.