Thursday, October 13, 2011

The benefits of Crittall windows

By Richard Williams


Maintaining the place in which we live may seem like an annual struggle but, when done correctly, the larger more cumbersome tasks only need be carried out every five to ten years or so. Also, often the large tasks that seem like that may cost a lot of money will in fact, in the long-run, save on your monthly costs, such a the replacement of Crittall windows.

Looking to the exterior of your house is equally as important as the interior in terms of aesthetics, and windows play a surprisingly large role in this. Coming in different designs and materials, Crittall windows specifically give a great period effect look that is in-keeping with your period house. The only issue with old-style windows is their lack of insulation, a problem tackled by the newer replacement Crittall windows.

Amongst the current climate debates, there has been a lot of pressure put on home owners to change their original windows to the newer style UPVC in order to save energy. As well as looking un-authentic, it has been argued that the restrictions placed upon homeowners are unfair since there is such little difference between windows that receive an energy rating-A and those that receive even a D rating.

With replacement windows eliminating almost all condensation, problems associated with period homes' windows can be resolved whilst still maintaining the original aesthetics of your home. The frames have an increased strength but remain slim-line and secure. They can open up to 90 degrees and, when shut a powerful lock secures the windows to the frame. They also allow much more light in than a chunky UPVC frame.

Crittall windows has become the generic term for steel window frames. With most window replacements, the frames are generally made from strengthened aluminium.

The modern aluminium alternative to original windows would also be much more considerate of your bank balance. If you replace your original windows with a more energy efficient version then you could save 0.41 tonnes of carbon, with an energy cost saving of 294.21 GPB per year.




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