Certain local planning authorities that cover buildings with art-deco 1930's crittall windows would prefer that the windows were replaced with new steel crittall windows. For blocks of flats that are past the point of repair, replacement is the only option.
Of course there is a double glazed steel crittall window on the market but when it comes to a block of flats planning authorities are starting to recognise that the majority of flat owners cannot afford these replacements. The few that could possibly afford it cannot justify economically spending the money on steel alternatives, knowing that it is a poor investment as they will never recoup the cost and typically the new windows do not solve the condensation issues that their old single glazed crittall windows suffered with.
The answer is an affordable crittall replacement as they are aesthetically pleasing and environmentally friendly. The only other option until recently was the aluminium window and they did not satisfy the original.
However the Duration Heritage Aluminium Crittall Replacement Window does, as it looks very similar to the originalwindows. It has butt hinges, Georgian astragal bars, modern secure and sleek locks, a thermal break and with glass technology allows a 'U'-value of less than 1.6 to be easily achieved. Local authorities in Letchworth, Westminster have already accepted this product in recent planning applications.
In Blackheath, the Blackheath Conservation Society is enthusiastic about the prospect of You Choose implementing this window into a large block at the entrance to the village, a landmark feature, which has original crittall windows.
A huge benefit of this window is that it is significantly similar in style to the originals. This means that if not all of the windows within a block of flats replace their windows, then the look of the building is preserved. At Wimbledon's Emerson Court 32 flats had these windows installed in 2010. In 2011 the window broker had their contract renewed and they continue to replace windows and Frech doors.
Local Planning authorities are beginning to realise the benefits of crittall replacement, confident in their pricing and investment potential. The new windows are superior in both look and security and residents are pleased with the reduction in the cost of their bills.
More widely spread Local Planning Authorities will soon catch on to this affordable and environmentally friendly crittall replacement as a viable option.
Of course there is a double glazed steel crittall window on the market but when it comes to a block of flats planning authorities are starting to recognise that the majority of flat owners cannot afford these replacements. The few that could possibly afford it cannot justify economically spending the money on steel alternatives, knowing that it is a poor investment as they will never recoup the cost and typically the new windows do not solve the condensation issues that their old single glazed crittall windows suffered with.
The answer is an affordable crittall replacement as they are aesthetically pleasing and environmentally friendly. The only other option until recently was the aluminium window and they did not satisfy the original.
However the Duration Heritage Aluminium Crittall Replacement Window does, as it looks very similar to the originalwindows. It has butt hinges, Georgian astragal bars, modern secure and sleek locks, a thermal break and with glass technology allows a 'U'-value of less than 1.6 to be easily achieved. Local authorities in Letchworth, Westminster have already accepted this product in recent planning applications.
In Blackheath, the Blackheath Conservation Society is enthusiastic about the prospect of You Choose implementing this window into a large block at the entrance to the village, a landmark feature, which has original crittall windows.
A huge benefit of this window is that it is significantly similar in style to the originals. This means that if not all of the windows within a block of flats replace their windows, then the look of the building is preserved. At Wimbledon's Emerson Court 32 flats had these windows installed in 2010. In 2011 the window broker had their contract renewed and they continue to replace windows and Frech doors.
Local Planning authorities are beginning to realise the benefits of crittall replacement, confident in their pricing and investment potential. The new windows are superior in both look and security and residents are pleased with the reduction in the cost of their bills.
More widely spread Local Planning Authorities will soon catch on to this affordable and environmentally friendly crittall replacement as a viable option.
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