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FAQs
General Window FAQs
uPVC sash windows cost and wooden sash windows price list vary depending on size, specification, and glazing options. Contact our team for detailed pricing tailored to your project.
Yes. Double glazed sash windows achieve excellent U-values (0.8-1.2 W/m²K), while triple glazed sash windows can achieve 0.7 W/m²K or better, dramatically reducing heating costs.
Often yes, but listed building consent is required. We have extensive experience securing approval for replacement sash windows in listed properties throughout Scotland and can provide expert advice or handle your entire application.
Yes. Our supply only service covers all of Scotland with comprehensive technical support. Supply & fit installation services available throughout Central Belt Scotland.
This is probably one of the most important questions our customers want to know, and the short answer is – yes. You can paint your uPVC windows, including exterior trimmings, interior doors, composite front doors, even a wooden door.
Flush casement windows sit flush with the outer frame when closed, recreating authentic timber window aesthetics. Popular for conservation areas and period properties, flush casement upvc windows offer traditional appearance with modern performance and minimal maintenance.
Flush casement windows have no significant disadvantages when properly specified. Some budget systems may have limited colour options or hardware choices compared to sculptured profiles, but premium flush casement windows offer excellent performance and aesthetics.
Yes. Modern casement windows achieve excellent U-values (0.7-1.4 W/m²K) with double or triple glazing, delivering A+ energy ratings and significantly reducing heating costs compared to older window installations.
Yes. Our supply only service covers all of Scotland with comprehensive technical support. Supply & fit installation services available throughout Central Belt Scotland including Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Stirling.
Tilt and turn windows feature dual opening: tilt from the top for ventilation while remaining secure, or turn fully inward for complete opening and easy cleaning from inside. Popular throughout Europe and increasingly specified in Scottish developments.
Yes. Multi-point locking around the entire frame perimeter provides exceptional security. The tilt position allows ventilation while maintaining security, making them suitable for ground floor locations and unattended properties.
Yes. We supply timber tilt and turn windows and aluminium clad timber options combining wood’s natural beauty with European functionality and performance standards.
Yes. Our supply only service covers all of Scotland with comprehensive technical support. Supply & fit installation services available throughout Central Belt Scotland.
Fully reversible windows rotate 180 degrees on a central axis, allowing the external face to be accessed from inside for cleaning and maintenance. Safety catches prevent over-rotation, while secure locking maintains security and weather performance.
Yes. Modern fully reversible upvc windows include safety catches preventing accidental over-rotation and child safety locks. Multi-point locking systems provide excellent security when closed, while restrictors can limit opening for ventilation.
Yes. We supply reversible windows in uPVC, timber, aluminium clad timber, aluminium, and steel, allowing you to match your project’s aesthetic and performance requirements.
Yes. Our supply only service covers all of Scotland with comprehensive technical support. Supply & fit installation services available throughout Central Belt Scotland.
Flat roof lights sit flush on flat roofs, lantern roof lights create raised pyramid structures, and pitched roof lights fit into sloped roofs. Each type suits different architectural styles and project requirements throughout Scotland.
Modern roof lights UK with proper installation and quality flashings don’t leak. Our products feature advanced weather sealing and robust construction ensuring weather-tight performance throughout Scotland’s demanding climate when professionally installed.
Yes. Many roof lights feature opening vents manually or electrically operated. Particularly beneficial for pitched roof lights and lantern roof lights providing natural ventilation and temperature control in extensions and conservatories.
Yes. Our supply-only service covers all of Scotland with comprehensive technical support. Supply & fit installation services available throughout Central Belt Scotland ensuring professional, weather-tight installations.
General Door FAQs
French doors feature two opening panels with no central mullion when open, creating completely unobstructed access. Patio doors typically refer to sliding doors. French patio doors specifically means hinged double doors opening onto patio areas.
Yes. French doors exterior configurations can open inward or outward depending on your space and preference. External french doors opening outward save interior space but require suitable external clearance.
Yes. Modern uPVC french doors achieve excellent U-values (0.8-1.2 W/m²K) with double or triple glazing, delivering A+ energy ratings and significantly reducing heating costs.
Yes. Our supply only service covers all of Scotland with comprehensive technical support. Supply & fit installation services available throughout Central Belt Scotland.
Bi-fold doors cost varies depending on material, size, number of panels, and specification. Aluminium bi-fold doors typically offer best value for larger openings. Contact our team for detailed pricing tailored to your project requirements.
Yes. Bi-fold doors external configurations can open inward or outward depending on your space. External opening saves interior space, while internal opening protects hardware from weather exposure.
Our bi-fold doors range from 2 panels to 7 panels, creating openings from approximately 1.4m to over 6m wide. Internal bi-fold doors typically use 2-4 panels, while external installations often specify 3-6 panels.
Yes. Our supply only service covers all of Scotland with comprehensive technical support. Supply & fit installation services available throughout Central Belt Scotland.
Sliding doors feature panels that slide horizontally on tracks, remaining parallel to the wall. Bi-fold doors fold back on themselves concertina-style. Sliding patio doors save more space when open and offer simpler operation.
Our aluminium sliding doors can achieve individual panel widths up to 3 meters. Multiple sliding panels can be combined to create openings exceeding 6 meters wide, perfect for creating panoramic garden connections.
Yes. Modern sliding doors achieve excellent U-values (0.8-1.2 W/m²K) with double or triple glazing. Advanced thermal breaks and weather sealing deliver impressive thermal performance throughout Scottish weather conditions.
Yes. We supply internal sliding doors for room dividers and space-saving solutions in various materials including glass, timber, and aluminium, perfect for modern living spaces throughout Scotland.
Composite entrance doors and aluminium entrance doors with multi-point locking, high-security cylinders, laminated glass, and reinforced frames offer excellent security. Solid wood entrance doors with appropriate hardware also provide superior security performance.
Entrance composite doors offer timber appearance with superior insulation, enhanced security, and minimal maintenance compared to traditional timber. However, solid wood entrance doors and hardwood entrance doors provide authentic natural beauty. Choice depends on priorities between aesthetics, maintenance, and performance.
Yes. We supply custom-designed timber entrance doors, aluminium entrance doors, and composite entrance doors tailored to your specific requirements including size, design, colour, and glazing configurations throughout Scotland.
Yes. Our supply only service covers all of Scotland with comprehensive technical support. Supply & fit installation services available throughout Central Belt Scotland including communal entrance doors for flats and commercial entrance doors.
FD30 indicates 30 minutes fire resistance. Fire rated internal doors with FD30 rating contain fire and smoke for 30 minutes, providing crucial evacuation time. Suitable for most residential applications under Scottish Building Standards.
Scottish Building Standards require fire rated doors in certain locations including doors separating integral garages, protecting escape routes in flats, and compartmentation in houses over two storeys. Our team provides guidance on your specific requirements.
Yes. Fire rated glass doors and fire rated glass doors residential specifications incorporate fire-resistant glazing maintaining fire protection while providing visibility and natural light transmission throughout your property.
Yes. Our supply only service covers all of Scotland with comprehensive technical support and certification documentation. Supply & fit installation services available throughout Central Belt Scotland ensuring compliant installation.
General Room Divider FAQs
Glass room dividers offer best light transmission and modern aesthetics. Sliding door room dividers provide space efficiency. Steel-framed room dividers create industrial character. Choice depends on priorities between aesthetics, acoustics, and space efficiency throughout your property.
Acoustic performance varies. Single-glazed glass room dividers provide minimal sound reduction. Acoustic laminated glass significantly improves sound insulation. Solid timber or panelled room dividers offer best acoustic separation between spaces.
Yes. Floor to ceiling room dividers uk create dramatic architectural features while maintaining structural ceiling support. Our team provides structural assessment and appropriate specification ensuring safe, compliant installation throughout Scotland.
Yes. Our supply only service covers all of Scotland with comprehensive technical support. Supply & fit installation services available throughout Central Belt Scotland.