Lots of designs. Popular models include:
- uPVC sash windows: traditional look, smooth mechanisms, replicate timber appearance
- Casement: highly heat efficient, very secure, many options
- Tilt and turn: inward-opening makes cleaning simple, ventilate the room with secure tilt
Range of technical, structural characteristics, such as:
- Glazing: opt for triple glazing for warmth and energy efficiency
- Framing: decide your favourite look – traditional or contemporary, number of openings, panes, Georgian bars (between panes or external), balanced sightlines, etc.
Once you’ve chosen the style, you can then consider finer details. Will you choose two-tone: one colour outside, and another one inside? This is helpful in areas where the council has strict regulations and won’t allow any changes externally, or when you have rendering or brickwork you want to match, which is different to your internal decor. Possibilities include:
Woodgrain finishes in any shade give more of a timber frame look, ideal for particular properties in historic neighbourhoods.