Heritage Aluminium, Steel & Deco Windows & Doors London and Surrey

Steel Windows and Doors: A Rich History

Steel windows have a rich history. The first steel windows were actually forged from wrought iron by medieval blacksmiths in the 12th century. Back then, these were a luxury item and were fitted directly onto the masonry or timber.

Fast-forward to the late 17th century, and clear glass started to become more widely available. This was created using a process called ‘spinning’ but the size of clear glass was limited to 6”x6”. A complete window, for example, would have held multiple pieces that were held together by H-section lead strips.

Then, during the reign of George III, trends evolved and cast metal sashes had acquired universal appeal.

During the art deco period in the early 20th century, The UK became the largest manufacturer of steel windows and started to play a pivotal role in revolutionising the worldwide use of metal windows. To this day, they are still a market leader in this space.

Upgrading Windows and Doors Today

If your period property requires new metal windows, you essentially have two options: steel or thermal break aluminium.

Steel replacements have the advantage of looking identical to the original specification, and may be the only option in conservation areas.

Aluminium, on the other hand, looks very similar to steel and has a thermal break built into the frames, which means that they’re much better at heat retention compared to steel. The Smart Aluminium System is one of the most popular steel replacement options.

Our approved aluminium suppliers work closely with profile designers, hardware engineers and conservation officers, ensuring that the historical appeal is maintained across
period properties.

Below are some of the heritage upgrade options available, should you be looking to preserve the period charm of your property.

The first steel windows were actually forged from wrought iron by medieval blacksmiths in the 12th century. Back then, these were a luxury item and were fitted directly onto the masonry or timber.

HERITAGE ALUMINIUM WINDOW SPECIFICATION AND UPGRADE OPTIONS

1930's bespoke cast handles
Key locking
Colour-coded hinges and handles in six different finishes
(marine grade as standard)
Traditional colour coded 45 degree putty line beading on both fixed and opening panes (rather than square beading)
Period putty line astragal bars as opposed to square astragal bars
1930's soldered and bordered lead
Specialist glazing options including warm pane, security plus and acoustic glazing
Colour-coded sealants and mastics in addition to standard black, brown and white
Optional single glazed look for leads and astragal bars

HERITAGE ALUMINIUM DOOR SPECIFICATION AND UPGRADE OPTIONS

Selection of bespoke and period handles
Colour-coded (powder-coated) hinges and handles
Traditional colour-coded 45 degree putty line beading on both fixed and opening panes (rather than square beading)
Period putty line astragal bars as opposed to square astragal bars
True transom bar symmetry (most are internally beaded on the openings and externally beaded on the fixed panes, which produces a thick and thin look with uneven sight lines)
Magnetic retaining plates (rather than hooks) to hold the doors back
1930’s soldered and bordered lead
Specialist glazing options including warm pane, security plus and acoustic
Colour-coded sealants and mastics in addition to standard black, brown and white
Optional single glazed look for leads and astragal bars
Optional period cut-out lock box
Bespoke threshold option
Unique super slim 20mm glazing bar, standard 25mm and 38mm options

YOUR FREE QUOTATION INCLUDES

A ‘no-salesperson’, no-obligation emailed quote

A free home visit, if required (for those in London and Surrey)

CAD drawings with detailed specifications for each quoted product

Realistic before & after photo simulations, if required

Design your dream conservatory with our interactive visualiser and preview it in Augmented Reality.

Conservatories and orangeries have long been a popular extension style, as they can be designed specifically to complement the design of your property. What’s more, modern performance glazing and next-generation thermal conservatory roofs, pillars and posts allow for optimum temperature control throughout the seasons.

Say goodbye to overheating in the summer, and ice-cold temperatures in
the winter!

Design your dream conservatory

Online photo quote service with design advice plus scale drawings

FREEQUOTE FOR TIMBER WINDOWS & DOORS
FOR LONDON AND SURREY

Before arranging a home visit you can now get an accurate quotation and scale drawings by simply sending us photographs and any rough measurements you may have. If you know your main needs with regards to the products and design of your project - great - if not, we can help and advise where necessary.

Use the submission box to make contact, or email or call with any questions. We can arrange a free home visit to take measurements and go through your options at any stage. We look forward to hearing from you.

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