With a wide range of products and services, from replacement all the way to our full refurbishment service, we are sure we can cater for all of your needs. Our windows and doors are handmade by our skilled workforce at our factory in Moreton-in-Marsh, and everything is crafted to your requirements. We cater for both domestic and commercial clients.
Take a look at our Gallery and Project Portfolio to see the quality of our work for yourself. Unlike other frame materials, steel does not shrink or expand in temperature fluctuations therefore eliminating the chances of cracking and warping. Generally, there are only a few reasons you could find to replace an older steel window.
The best reason would be to take advantage of the new window technologies that improve thermal performance. The only thing better than a steel window is a thermally broken steel window. Anytime a metal is used to frame a window or door, it presents the problem of thermal conductivity. Even though steel has a lower rate of thermal conductivity compared to other metals, such as aluminum, it will still transfer hot or cold.
Which means extreme hot or cold on the exterior of a window frame could transfer to the interior frame, and vice versa. Thermally broken windows provide an elegant and modern solution to the issue of thermal transfer. A thermal barrier, or thermal break, is inserted between the interior and exterior frames. When hot or cold energy comes into contact with the metal on the outside, it dissipates at the thermal barrier. When you combine thermally broken steel window frames with modern glass techniques such as multiple panes of glass, the result is a window with timeless beauty, long-lasting strength and durability, and energy efficiency that can meet the ever-increasing stringent building code requirements.
There is a cost to pay for a building material that is both aesthetically pleasing, long-lasting, strong, durable, and energy efficient. Steel can sometimes be one of the most expensive window materials, and, by some estimates, costs about four times more than aluminum. While steel may not be the cheapest material for a project, it actually has a very low cost of ownership in the long run. As with anything, the cleanliness and durability will vary depending on your geographical location and surrounding environment i.
You should aim to lubricate any moving parts of your steel windows, such as the handles, peg stays, hinges and bolt locks, using a light oil.
We recommend doing this a minimum of every six months, although this may need to be carried out more frequently depending on the conditions of your surrounding environment. Peg stays the part of your steel window that allows the window to be kept open at a pre-defined distance should always be located on the stay pin when the window is open to prevent unnecessary movement of the casement or damage to the window.
The surface paint of your hinges may begin to flake or peel over time due to the movement of the hinge. As with traditional brush applied paint, the polyester powder may begin to flake, but this will not be detrimental to your window. It is thoroughly recommended to keep the hinges well oiled. You should check any drainage holes and slots regularly, particularly during spells of bad weather, to ensure they are clear. Ventilation areas must not be covered or blocked up under any circumstances, otherwise this may lead to condensation and mould or cause damage to the window frame.
If your windows use tape or silicone sealants, you should check these for any splits forming lengthways between the compound and glass or frame. This usually signals a need to replace the sealant with the same product. You may find that silicone and mastic will discolour over time, but this is nothing to worry about as it does not affect the performance of your windows. Under no circumstances should these sealants be painted.
The best way to deal with condensation is to prevent it from building up in the first place.
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