It is easy to see whether your windows are old and inefficient. Our simple four step guide will help you make a considered decision as to whether you need to replace your windows.

Colour Fading

UV rays from sun light and seasonal elements, which will accelerate colour fade over time. The result – a lack of kerbside appeal. New windows have better protection against fading and are also available in woodgrain finishes.

Ineffective hinges and locks

Worn out and corroded hardware make it much easier for burglars to enter your home through the windows. New windows have vastly improved locking mechanisms and hinges making window entry much more difficult.

Worn out gaskets and weather seals

First generation PVCu windows had the gaskets and weather seals applied separately to the profile. The Result – gaskets work loose and shrink allowing heat to escape and cold air to come in. Modern windows are fitted with an ‘all in one’ gasket that is attached to the profile during extrusion. Effectively the gasket is part of the frame and as a result will not shrink and will remain weather tight over the whole life of the window.

Misted Glazing

Look out for glazed units which ‘fog up’ they are not only unsightly but they are a major source of heat loss as the double glazed unit is ineffective. Modern double glazed units are manufactured to a much higher standard and will stop heat loss but at the same time achieve solar heat gain.

Casement

With both the Chamfered and Decorative profiles, compact frame sections mirror the slim sightlines of traditional timber windows, but cleverly conceal up to 5 fully enclosed chambers for increased rigidity, reduced heat transference and extra protection for metal reinforcements.

Co-extruded single leg beading is fitted as standard, whilst a single full suite of ancillary products fits both the Chamfered and Decorative profiles.  This ensures smooth slim sightlines are retained no matter how complex the installation.

Key Features:

• 70mm frame depth ‘front to back’
• Internally glazed
• 4.20.4 hermetically sealed double-glazed units tested to BS 5713
• Thermally insulating low emisivity glass
• High security 6 point locking system with BS 7950 – multi point shootbolt
• Security and Compression (SAC) bolts to every window
• Easy clean fire hinges where necessary
• Co-extruded low-line gaskets
• Security night vent
• High security auto lock handles – white, black, gold or chrome
• Various colour finishes available 
• Galvanised steel reinforced to British Standards

Fire escape friction stay to all side hung sashes as standard.
SAC Bolt - Security & Compression bolt.
Post co-extruded gasket - no more shrinkage.

BS7950 – Multi point shootbolt

Sliding Sash

Many older UK properties have traditionally been fitted with vertical sliding windows. These timber constructed windows have not been easy to replace when they fall into a state of disrepair and it has been difficult to find designs that capture the aesthetic appeal of the originals in other materials.

Adam Window Centres has the solution using windows which have been manufactured and developed specifically in response to this need. The design and quality of these windows ensures that they can be fitted in areas where only like for like specifications will meet with local planning applications.  

Key Features:

• Horn detail gives appearance of traditional timber sashes
• Deep or Slim Bottom Rail: with mortice and tenon appearance to key sash joints
• Sculptured Astrical bars: authentic internal and external bar widths and styling replicates the dimensions of the original window
• Tilt Facility: upper and lower sashes tilt inwards for ease of cleaning
• 2 stage Keep: allows for background ventilation without the need for trickle vents
• Full range of styles and sizes
• Traditional front to back dimensions

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