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Mechanical/Technical

This is the overall height of the aperture in millimeters, measured brick to brick externally. We recommend to deduct 10mm to allow for brick tolerance.

We recommend you take the measurements at 3 points on the frame and use the smallest of the measurements. In your measurements, please include any profile frame packers you require.

For more information, please see our survey guide.

Mechanical/Technical

This is the overall width of the aperture in millimeters, measured brick to brick externally. We recommend to deduct 10mm to allow for brick tolerance.

We recommend you take the measurements at 3 points on the frame and use the smallest of the measurements. In your measurements, please include any profile frame packers you require.

For more information, please see our survey guide.

Mechanical/Technical

The cill is the material that the frame sits on and projects externally, if required.

The height of the cill is 30mm, the different depth options will distinguish the overhang from the frame, which will be 70mm shorter than the size stated as this is the width of the frame.

For more information, please see the technical profile specification and accessories sheet.

Cosmetic

A trickle vent is an opening that is fitted into the opening vent at the top of the frame.

Mechanical/Technical

A trickle vent allows a small amount of ventilation, that can be opened or closed.

It is ideal for people who do not like to open their windows often, if no air bricks are in the room, or if your property suffers with condensation. Our standard size for the trickle vent is 4000mm² and 2500mm² dependant on the sash size.

For more information, please see the technical trickle vent information.

Cosmetic

A cabled restrictor is screwed onto the inside of the frame and the sash. These are only available in white.

Mechanical/Technical

Restrictors limit the opening of the window to 100mm. When released, they facilitate the full opening of the window. The cabled restrictor requires a key to be able to release the restrictor for the window to fully open.

For more information, please see the technical restrictor information.

Mechanical/Technical

These are the joiners that are placed in between frames to join your frames. These sizes are included in your frames.

A 10mm aluminium coupler is recommended on door combinations, or for larger frames needing extra support.

For more information, please see the technical profile specification and accessories sheet.

Mechanical/Technical

These are extensions of profile, clipped onto the external frame. Trade often refer to these as knock-ons or add-ons.

These will be required should there be a difference between internal and external measurements due to plaster lines etc.

For more information, please see the technical profile specification and accessories sheet.

Cosmetic

This is the colour of the profile on the exterior of your property.

For more information, please see the technical colour section.

This is the colour of the profile on the interior of your property.

For more information, please see the technical colour section.

Cosmetic

This is the shape of the handle that will be on your products.

For more information, please see the technical hardware specification.

Cosmetic

This is the colour of the handle that will be on your products.

For more information, please see the technical hardware specification.

Mechanical/Technical

These are usually required on new build installations. They are metal brackets which are longer than the window and can be screwed into the inner brick course or wooden surround.

For more information, please see the technical hardware specification.

Cosmetic

This is the height from the exterior of the frame to the centre of the transom bar from the top of the frame. A transom bar runs horizontally through your frame.

Mechanical/Technical

A transom is measured from the top of the frame excluding any frame extenders to the centre of the transom.

For more information, please see the survey sheet and technical profile specification.

Cosmetic

If this option is selected, the frame height sections will be split equally (excluding the height of any cill, joining strips and frame packers). Please note, this splits the frame equally and depending on openings the glass will not always be equal.

Mechanical/Technical

A transom is measured from the top of the frame excluding any frames extenders to the centre of the transom.

For more information, please see the survey sheet and technical profile specification.

Cosmetic

This is the width from the outside of the frame to the centre of the mullion bar (excluding the width of any frame packers or joining strips). A mullion bar runs vertically through your frame.

Mechanical/Technical

A mullion is measured from the closest side of the frame, excluding any frame packers, to the centre of the mullion.

For more information, please see the survey sheet and technical profile specification.

Cosmetic

If this option is selected the frame will be split equally in sections in the width (excluding the width of any frame extenders or joining strips).

Please note this splits the frame equally and dependant on openings that glass will not always be equal.

Mechanical/Technical

A mullion is measured from the closest side of the frame, excluding any frame packers, to the centre of the mullion bar.

For more information, please see the survey sheet and technical profile specification.

Mechanical/Technical

This is the overall height of the aperture in millimetres, measured brick to brick externally. We recommend to deduct 10mm to allow for brick tolerance. In your measurements, please include any cills, profile frame extenders you require. We recommend you take the measurements at 3 points on the frame and use the smallest of the measurements.

Mechanical/Technical

This is the overall width of the aperture in millimetres, measured brick to brick externally. We recommend to deduct 10mm to allow for brick tolerance. In your measurements, please include any profile frame extenders you require. We recommend you take the measurements at 3 points on the frame and use the smallest of the measurements.

Cosmetic

This option is to select the pattern and privacy that you require for your glass.

Mechanical/Technical

The number by the side of the glass option shows the privacy rating with 5 being the highest privacy.

For more information, please see the technical glass specification.

Mechanical/Technical

Your glass type represents how strong your glass is. Annealed is the common name for float glass and tempered glass is the common name for toughened glass.

Toughened safety glass is required in certain areas. Please see the building regulation information page if unsure whether to use toughened glass or float glass.

Laminated glass is two pieces of annealed glass which is stuck together with a film. Laminated glass is classed as a safety glass usually used for extra security such as shop fronts and part Q building regulation requirements.

For more information, please see the technical safety glass information.

Mechanical/Technical

The rating of your glass represents how energy efficient your glass is.

A Rated is the best glass for energy rating, while none rated is the lowest but also the cheapest.

The acoustic value represents how much sound the glass can dampen; the higher the acoustic value the more sound it can dampen. High acoustic glass is ideal for areas where there is going to be a lot of external noise.

The makeup of the units will change in line with your choice here.

For more information, please see the technical clear glass information.

Cosmetic

The colour of the spacer bar will be shown between the glass units.

Mechanical/Technical

Insulated glass sealed units (IGUs), also known as double glazed units, are constructed with two panes of glass that are kept apart by a spacer bar (or pane spacer) that sits around the inside edge of the glass.

Mechanical/Technical

All decoration is designed and manufactured to best suit the size of your window.

If you would like a specific size please place your order and send an email to [email protected] with your requirements.

For more information, please see the technical glass specification.