If you’re looking at your options when it comes to aluminium windows for period properties, look no further. In this article, we’ll explore your options and discuss the advantages.
Are aluminium windows for period properties an option?
Yes, absolutely!
Remember, metal was the material of choice for many windows in the past – think about the iron windows of medieval buildings or the steel windows of many art deco properties. This means aluminium windows are the obvious choice in many period properties.
Aluminium windows are also excellent for recreating the slim sightlines of many heritage window styles. Aluminium vertical sliding windows, for example, are excellent at recreating the proportions of original timber sash windows.
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What are my options when it comes to aluminium windows for period properties?
Here at Capital Windows we have several aluminium window systems that are perfect for period properties.
One option is Crown windows from Technal. Homeowners with listed properties, or houses that fall inside Conservation Areas and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, will often find their local planning authority is happy to approve the use of Crown windows due to the super slim frame design.
AluK’s 58BW Flush windows are an ideal replacement for timber windows in traditional refurbishment projects. They replicate the slim sightlines and sharp shadow lines of timber and offer all the modern benefits of aluminium.
We also offer Evoke windows, which have the slimmest sightlines on the market and are perfect for maintaining heritage aesthetics and providing modern levels of thermal efficiency and security.
Bespoke aluminium windows for period properties
All the aluminium windows we manufacture at Capital Windows are made to order to each customer’s precise specifications. It means you can make sure your aluminium windows are the perfect complement for your period property.
For example, you can have the precise arrangement of fixed and opening lights. You can choose to use Georgian bars, or leaded, patterned or stained glass.
When it comes to the colour of the frame, aluminium windows can be virtually any colour you want, so you can replicate the colour of the original frames or choose an updated shade.
Can you share some examples of your aluminium windows for period properties?
One recent example of them is our use of 168 Evoke Flush Casement Windows to replace the original steel windows in a high-end London apartment block. The upgrade has helped to enhance the value of the apartments in the block and make them more comfortable to live in.
We’ve also chosen aluminium windows for our own period homes. For example, Peter Adams, our General Manager, had nine Evoke Fully Flush Casement Windows, including two large 7-pane walk-in bay windows, installed in his 1930s family home. He says: “By design Evoke is an extremely modern system, but its contemporary styling also works well with more traditional architecture, which was ideal for our family home.”
Embrace aluminium windows for period properties
If you’re the owner of a heritage or period property, aluminium windows have a lot to offer. When you choose the right option, they give you everything you’re looking for. You can embrace modern benefits such as thermal efficiency, low maintenance and high security. At the same time, you don’t have to compromise on the beautiful aesthetics that made you fall in love with your home in the first place.
Here at Capital Windows, we’ve got the skills and experience to design, manufacture and fit the perfect aluminium windows for your home. We’ve been working in the industry for over 40 years, and have built our name on the quality of our advice and service every step of the way.