Double-glazing
is widely acknowledged as
being one of the most important
investments a homeowner can
make along with central heating,
a new kitchen or conservatory
extension.
What a lot of people don’t
realise is just how modern
windows are so much more advanced,
stylish and affordable than
those fitted ten or twenty
years ago. Isn’t it
time you looked at, instead
of through, the windows in
your home?
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Double
glazing fitted 10 or
20 years ago, whilst
advanced at the time,
has been superseded
by better built and
better looking products.
These are some of the
reasons why homeowners
are replacing old and
worn out PVCu windows
and doors…
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Mechanically
jointed corners
are weak in comparison
to modern, fully
welded frames. |
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Old,
outdated hinges
are a weak spot
for burglars trying
to lever the window
open. They can also
stop the window
performing properly. |
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Vulnerable
external beading
means the glass
can be removed from
the outside. |
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Old
thick black glazing
gaskets are unsightly
and prone to shrinking. |
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Outdated
handles with sharp,
angular corners
lack style. Inferior
screws are susceptible
to rust and perish
over time. |
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Older
glass units and
slimmer frames allow
more
heat to escape and
more noise in. |
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Modern
Visage® windows
and doors offer significant
improvements in terms
of security, style and
operations. These are
some of the reasons
why homeowners are choosing
to experience the difference
by replacing their old
PVCu windows and doors…
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Fully
welded frame joints
provide greater
structural strength
and a better looking
finish. |
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Visage®
products are fitted
with stainless steel
security hinges
that are tested
to withstand the
equivalent of 55
years’ use. |
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Visage®
products are internally
beaded for better
security. |
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Integral,
low lying glazing
gaskets won’t
shrink. |
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Stylish,
contoured handle
designs in a choice
of finishes. The
screws in Visage®
products are corrosion resistant. |
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New
thermally efficient
glass technology
and deeper
frames create a
warmer and quieter
home. |
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Top 10 points that
make the difference...
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Improved
good looks, sightlines
and finishes
Slim, shapely contours,
a wide range of attractive
finishes, and improved
sightlines contrast favourably
to older, chunkier frames.
The Visage Ornate®
range is designed to look
like traditionally crafted
timber windows and is
increasingly used by homeowners
to help restore properties
to their original glory. |
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Greater
insulation and sound efficiency
Achieved with modern low-e
double glazed units, efficient
cavity sizes, improved
weather seals, compression-aiding
hardware and deeper 70mm
frames. |
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Enhanced
security for the home
Fully welded frames, advances
in hardware design, increasing
use of multi-point locking
and greater use of tough
stainless steel makes
today's windows much more
secure. |
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Longer-lasting
components with full 10-year
guarantees
12 month warranties have
been replaced with 10
years on time proven hardware,
fittings and frames, guaranteeing
peace of mind. |
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Wider
range of designs to match
architectural styles
Modern production techniques,
versatile configurations
and greater design experience
helps to achieve a look
that is more in keeping
with a property’s
style. As happens in many
cases, a reversal of tastes
sees today's homeowner
reverting to more sympathetic
decor, sensitive to the
look of period properties. |
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Better-built
products
Every component of Visage®
windows and doors has
been developed and improved
with independent testing
being carried out on all
components, right down
to the very last screw. |
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Greater
value for money
With homes offering a
greater investment, lower
interest rates and the
real cost of double glazing
falling over time, PVCu
windows and doors have
never been so affordable.
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More
options and extras than
ever
On the back of ever-more
demanding building regulations
and intelligent designs,
windows offer so much
in terms of beneficial
options and extras. From
specialist hardware to
new glass technology,
the choice is wider than
ever. |
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New,
innovative product ranges
Visage® vertical sliders
capturing the beauty of
sash windows, the next
generation of low maintenance
composite doors with the
real look of timber, and
modern glazing techniques
with architectural designs
all mean that new windows
and doors can enhance
the style and value of
your property. |
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Overcome
problems of poor performing
windows and doors
Years of use can lead
to failure of the frame
or hardware, draughty
or ill-fitting windows,
corroded fittings, and
misted glass units. If
this is the case, then
there's no better time
than now to upgrade to
the latest Visage®
range. |
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