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Dorset Windows provide windows made from PVCu and from aluminium, in a variety of styles to suit your individual needs, whether you are seeking a bay window, sash windows, rectangular, square, round or a bespoke shape.
Highest Quality PVCu Windows
For our PVCu frames we can offer either Profile 22, Swish or Spectus frames. We have sculptured or chamfered finishes and along with energy efficient glass can provide combined energy ratings of A or A+.
Everything is made to measure and to suit your requirements, wherever possible. You can have White, Rosewood, or Antique Oak finish. There is also a selection of grained colours available, e.g. Chartwell Green or Grey
High security hardware including Yale locking systems.
Yale window hardware carries the Secured By Design accreditation , which is an Official Police Security rating, and achieve the latest quality requirements of BBA and BSI.
In addition to either double glazed or triple glazed glass units the design of the glass can include obscure (choice of designs) and any of the following, should you wish:
- Georgian grill/bar – bars inside the glass unit
- Astragal bar – bars on the outside of the glass unit
- Bevels – clear or coloured glass bevels placed on top of the glass unit (see design samples)
- Lead work, in squares, rectangles or diamonds
Highest Quality Aluminium Windows
For our Aluminium frames we can offer the Classic-al frames based on the Smart Alitherm system. We have bevelled or squared finishes and along with energy efficient glasscan ensure that the windows have a combined (frame & glass) U value of 1.6 therefore complying with building regulations.
A classical designed window with slim sightlines, thermal breaks and with a choice of over 300 colours (powder coat finish) .
Classic-al windows are kitemarked and tested to the rigorous enhanced security standard set by British Standards and are also approved by the police-backed ‘Secured by Design’ scheme
In addition to either double glazed units the design of the glass can include obscure (choice of designs) and any of the following, should you wish:
- Georgian grill/bar – bars inside the glass unit
- Astragal bar – bars on the outside of the glass unit
- Bevels – clear or coloured glass bevels placed on top of the glass unit (see design samples)
- Lead work, in squares, rectangles or diamonds
Double Glazed Units with Planitherm
With ever increasing energy bills it is important to ensure your home is as energy efficient as possible. In our double glazed units we use Planitherm which is the market leading energy saving window glass that uses advanced coatings to retain warmth in the home whilst capturing heat from natural daylight.
This means your home will be warmer and heating bills lower compared to standard double glazed windows.
To ensure ultimate efficiency we use low iron glass on the outside of the unit, Planitherm Total Plus on the inside, a Warm Edge Spacer bar and the unit is filled with 90% argon air.
A staggering 26% of all domestic heat loss escapes through windows*. Choosing new windows with PLANITHERM energy efficient glass will reduce the energy consumption when compared with standard window glass and frames, whilst also reducing your heating bills.
** 22% savings are typical but each home will vary. Example is for a semi-detached, 3 bedroom UK home saving £179 per annum for an A rated window (source Glass & Glazing Federation and Energy Saving Trust) with an annual gas bill of £800 (source: Department of Energy and Climate Change).
Triple Glazed Windows Windows
Triple glazing is well established in many parts of Europe and is becoming increasingly popular in the UK. The windows are more energy-efficient than modern double glazing. The additional pane of glass and gas filled cavity provides enhanced insulation.
Triple glazed windows can also provide outstanding acoustic performance, minimising noise levels from outside. This could benefit you if you live close to a road or in a densely populated area.
* Source: Energy Saving Trust ** Source: Saint-Gobain Glass consumer research 2010