The glazing unit should be specified for the safety and security requirements of the property according to building regulations, insurance requirements and your needs.
Traditional Standard. Our standard design uses a 59mm thick sash.
Traditional Slim. Our slim design uses a high performance narrow unit allowing it to fit in a 44mm sash.
Historic Double. We are able to fit a double glazed unit with narrow edge seal into the sash.
Historic Single. We offer a single glazed option for when planning requirements still stipulate it.
Contemporary Double.
Contemporary Triple.
Double glazing is up to 20 times more energy efficient than single panes. A1 Bespoke Joinery ltd uses only premium glazing units with low emissivity glass (allows even more light in without letting heat escape). Additionally, argon gas is placed in-between each pane and is very effective at keeping heat inside.
Our panes are also energy efficient and have A rating.
We can apply different glass coatings to reduce the U-value.
As standard, we use a soft coat glass that balances insulation with heat gain from the sun to give maximum energy efficiency.
Our insulation option prioritises insulation over heat gain from the sun and is ideal when a consistent temperature is required or if the sun could overheat the building.
Solar reduction glass further reduces the amount of heat gained from the sun. This is usually required when large areas of glass are present that could result in overheating.
We offer both toughened safety glass (the toughening process increases strength and safety) and laminated security glass. For enhanced security, it is recommended that all windows and doors located at ground level incorporate laminated security glass.
Toughened glass can be stipulated on most units and is often required by building regulations for safety.
Laminated glass offers safety and security and is often required in areas accessible by intruders.
Special treatments such as heat soaking and heat strengthening are available on most unit.
There is a wide range of acoustic glass configurations that allows us to achieve excellent acoustic reduction. Specialist laminates are also available.
As standard our double glazed units offer good acoustic performance.
High Performance. With an acoustic laminate we are able to significantly increase the level of noise reduction.
Ultra High Performance. By using a large sash thickness we are able to fit very high performance acoustic glass.
We can supply coloured, leaded and stained glass finishes. For property entrances we can incorporate sandblasted / coloured glass to bespoke designs to accommodate, for example, house name or number
Leaded. We are able to replicate leaded light designs.
Stained. We are able to replicate most stained glass designs with a process that uses lead and coloured film.
Sandblasted option.
Obscure glass.
Upon request we can supply our windows and doors pre-fitted with integral blinds that can be operated remotely. This option can easily be integrated with existing home automation systems.
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For more information/advice on our handcrafted bespoke joinery services or to arrange a visit to our Highgate workshop, contact us on 020 3538 3984 or email a1bespokejoinery@gmail.com today.
An obvious sign that windows need maintenance is rain and draughts entering through gaps in and around the sashes. Condensation forms on windows or reveals internally and drips down. Sometimes mould is evident too. It’s common for the sides of the walls around window frames (the reveals) to suffer from damp and mould due to cold bridging, as the masonry surrounds act as a pathway between the cold outdoor and warm indoor air. Externally, obvious gaps between frames and surrounding reveals/jambs may be visible. Proofing Sash Windows. Sash windows can be draughty, particularly older examples. In fact the total amount of escape of heat around a box sash window is equivalent to having a hole about 4” square to the outside world. Fitting double glazing alone if it’s possible (and usually it is not), will not make big difference when it comes to draughts or saving heat escaping. The answer is to improve the existing sash windows by replacing the staff and parting beads with new timber beads that have a brush pile fitted into pre-cut grooves. There are other benefits besides proofing against draughts: there will be the reduction of outside noise migrating into your home and the elimination of rattle. Proofing Casement Windows. Casement windows can be affected over time much like the sliding sash. Gaps can open up for a number of reasons such as paint build up, weathering, warping or just general wear. We are able to apply draught proofing to most old and new casement windows. The principal is much the same as our sash window procedure and offers the same benefits. Elimination of draughts Reduced heat loss External noise reduction No more window rattles Improved window operation Some prevention of slamming Appearance unaffected Proofing Doors. Many of our customers want the same draught-proofing efficiency and high quality repairs on their doors as well. We can shape doors back in and fit our discrete replaceable weather-strip into door edges. This has a huge effect on improving thermal efficiency in the home and even has a damping effect on closing (or slamming) if the wind catches. Clients often use this opportunity to bring doors and frames up to the same standard as their windows.
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