Heritage Building Window Treatments

discreet designs

The comprehensive Selectaglaze secondary glazing system has been developed to treat almost any style of window. The frames are made from aluminium which is an ideal material to use in traditional buildings. It is strong, lightweight and can be extruded to form the slender, complex shapes needed to accommodate seals, fixings and specialist hardware. A permanent finish, normally paint, is easily maintained and prevents corrosion. Aluminium does not distort but can be factory curved to follow the existing window design.

Vertical Sliding Units to treat Sash Windows Vertical Sliding windows are a popular treatment for traditional sash windows allowing easy access for ventilation. Panels are supported by spring balances for safe operation and contra slide or tilt in to facilitate cleaning. A wide range of size and performance criteria can be met with the choice of four frame designs. Hinged Units - for French Windows, Case Windows & Sash Windows Hinged Windows are particularly suited to French Windows and Sash and Case Windows where full access is required. They are also applied to traditional Sash Windows when minimum visual impact is an important consideration. High compression seals and multipoint locking ensure optimum performance. Hinged units can also be glazed with sealed units to achieve triple glazing when environmental needs are paramount. Five frame designs are available

Horizontal Sliding Units Horizontal Sliding Windows are ideal for treating timber and steel casement windows. Frames can be coupled to deal with large or ribbon windows. The panels run on glide pads or rollers providing easy access to the external window. Three frame designs are available.    Shaped Units - for Bow Windows, Gothic and other special forms Traditional buildings have a rich variety of window designs including Venetian sash, Gothic, Bow windows and curved casements. Selectaglaze systems can be sympathetically shaped and curved to match almost any window.

sensitive approach

The performance, aesthetics and usability of secondary windows are dependent on both the design approach and the installation method.  Selectaglaze has considerable experience working within fine buildings and will:

• assess the individual needs and prepare appropriate design proposals with recommendations for frame finishes and glazing
• prepare a close tolerance production survey to ensure best fit and optimum insulation or security levels
• provide skilled site staff to install the products with minimum disruption 

Selectaglaze offer secondary units for all types of heritage windows from Gothic windows to French windows, from monumental sash windows to tiny cottage case windows