LEADING UK STEEL WINDOW SUPPLIERS

Window frames in rolled steel have been manufactured in very large numbers since the interwar period, and were popular in speculative housing of this period, having cockspurs and stays in bronze. Steel windows with projecting hinges were introduced in the 1930s, the so-called easy-clean hinges making the steel windows more useful in multi-storey developments.

In terms of replacement steel windows, hot-rolled galvanised steel sections do not lend themselves well to the production of made-to-measure steel windows. Also, steel windows have not been suitable (in domestic sizes) for double glazing units, although steel windows which can take wider airspace double gazing units are now available. Polyester powder factory-applied coatings which overcome the problems of site painting of galvanised steel, and the regular repainting that was needed, are now the normal finish for steel windows.

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Steel windows can be the appropriate choice for replacement of old steel frames in pre and post war houses and flats where the distinctive slim frame appearance of the windows must be kept. They are available in mathcing sizes and patterns to the old ones. Thermal break frames are not widely available.

The leading UK supplier of steel windows is Crittall of Braintree. Crittall's Homelight range is supplied for domestic use. These steel windows are the same in size and style to the original interwar Crittall steel windows. The steel windows are hot dipped galvanised against corrosion. They are weatherstripped and available double glazed and polyester powder coated. Powder coated steel windows are virtually maintenance free. They are also highly secure, due to the strength of the steel window frame, and have very slender sight lines, allowing a light and airy feel to a room.

Click here for an easy-to-use listing of leading UK suppliers of steel windows, provided by Archbone.

Other useful links relevant to steel windows:
Steel Window Association

DETAILED INFORMATION RESOURCES ON STEEL WINDOWS

We recommend the following professional construction directories, which include manufacturers' specifications and CAD details: Barbour Compendium at www.barbourcompendium.co.uk, RIBA Product Selector Plus at ww.productselector.co.uk, ASC Bricsnet at www.ascinfo.co.uk, Building Products Index at www.bpindex.co.uk, British Board of Agrément at www.bbacerts.co.uk, British Standards Online at www.bsonline.bsi-global.com.

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Other recommended portals: Archbone, Building Design, Homeone Australia, Lighting Directory, Sapling, Stone Network.

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