{"id":6419,"date":"2016-10-19T06:02:48","date_gmt":"2016-10-19T06:02:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/designbuybuild.co.uk\/?p=6419"},"modified":"2016-10-19T06:02:48","modified_gmt":"2016-10-19T06:02:48","slug":"windows-back-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/designbuybuild.co.uk\/windows-back-future\/","title":{"rendered":"WINDOWS – BACK TO THE FUTURE"},"content":{"rendered":"
Windows<\/strong> have a fascinating history and are handy aids to understanding a property\u2019s past.<\/strong>Crittall\u2019s new HomelightPlus residential window<\/strong> shows just how far they have evolved <\/strong>over the centuries<\/strong>\u2026 <\/strong>The \u2018eyes of the home\u2019, windows are a property\u2019s most prominent feature.<\/p>\n Through the window design, the type, style, number installed, architectural expression and local identity, they define a home\u2019s character, and its status.<\/p>\n With the desire in a home for light, air, views, and social status and making an impression, windows have evolved as fashions and aesthetics have changed; as functional needs, technological advances and materials have impacted.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Medieval<\/strong><\/p>\n In medieval times, domestic windows were much simpler, less sophisticated than today, often designed as a symbol of wealth and social standing.<\/p>\n Only the richest could afford glass and it was rarely used domestically.<\/p>\n For centuries, smaller homes did not have glass for the windows made of wood or stone \u2013 they just had internal timber shutters or sack-cloth to keep out the elements, allow smoke to escape.<\/p>\n By the 16th Century, windows became larger and taller.<\/p>\n Technical innovation made glass more readily available, but still only for the wealthiest.<\/p>\n Window shape related to the proportions of rooms \u2013 tall mullioned windows for the main hall and horizontal windows for low ceiling, less important, rooms.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Georgian<\/strong><\/p>\n There was a revolution in window design during the 18th<\/sup> Century. \u00a0Notably, Georgian vertically-sliding sash windows with vertical proportions suiting grander, taller, rooms were symbolic of houses of that period.<\/p>\n Frames were oak or hardwood. Earlier thick glazing bars became thinner and more refined.<\/p>\n During Victorian times, cheaper, larger sheet glass became more accessible and sash windows with two or four panes replaced the earlier 12 and 16 \u00a0pane types.<\/p>\n The Industrial Revolution saw enhanced manufacturing processes and revival styles, each with its own window style, like the Gothic Revival.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Modern<\/strong><\/p>\n The early 20th Century saw backward-looking revival style windows, often featuring the lead light mullioned style typical of the Arts and Crafts Movement.<\/p>\n Those of the Modern Movement were stylish, minimal, steel windows like those made famous by Crittall Windows.<\/p>\n Post-war, functionalism prevailed with picture windows and top-hung fanlights, curtain walling by the 1980s, double glazing and PVCu and aluminium frames.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Today<\/strong><\/p>\n Whether it\u2019s a restoration, renovation, extension or a replacement, there\u2019s now an extensive choice of windows suiting every style of home. You can personalise your home\u2019s appearance, bring the heritage of your home to life.<\/p>\n Reputable window installers (like those registered with FENSA) will know which aspects of the Building Regulations are applicable to your property.<\/p>\n Without necessary consent, altering a listed building is a criminal offence. Listed Building consent is required for internal and external work, including windows, which affect a property\u2019s character.<\/p>\n Unlisted buildings too may have permitted development rights removed.<\/p>\n This often includes windows so that planning permission is needed for replacement or change.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n HomelightPlus<\/strong><\/p>\n New from Crittall, the pioneers of steel frame window manufacture for nearly 170 years, is the HomelightPlus range of residential windows. \u00a0It is the 21st<\/sup> Century enhanced version of the successful Homelight window<\/p>\n first made by the company during the 1920s.<\/p>\n It brings new-look styling and window profiling, plus higher energy-savings, performance, and enhanced security.<\/p>\n Stuart Judge, the company\u2019s managing director says:<\/p>\n \u201cWith the cold, long, dark nights, we especially start thinking about home comforts, keeping down those energy bills \u2013 and security.<\/p>\n You can significantly save on costly energy bills by choosing high quality, \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0well designed, stylish steel windows, and considering the newest in window frame development.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cHomelightPlus is a modern, authentic, \u2018like for like\u2019 steel window offering significant energy savings – thermally improved to meet Part L of Building Regulations by achieving either a window energy rating Band B or a centre pane U-value of 1.2w\/m2k.<\/p>\n An improved, robust, security multi-point locking option ensures the window is especially secure.\u201d<\/p>\n For year-round comfort, it features high performance double glazing that retains heat during cold winters, and controls heat during the summer, whilst generally reducing noise levels.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Even slimmer \u2018timeless\u2019 frame and sight-lines, present a light delicate feel inside and out, creating a welcome sense of airiness and space. \u00a0To maximise daylight, the window\u2019s design incorporates larger areas of glass than any other window of a similar size.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Quality-made, galvanised steel windows like this will last 60+ years.<\/p>\n They are competitively priced, economical to maintain long-term. Polyester powder coated, they ensure a consistent, even, coating, not requiring redecoration for 25 – 30 years.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The window is available through Crittall\u2019s network of local Crittall Window Specialists in a choice of styles (including true divided glazing bar options) and colours, plus a dual colour option.<\/p>\n The steel window frames can match \u2013 or contrast with – your interior d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Do it in style<\/strong><\/p>\n Stuart Judge adds: \u201cEnsure the windows you choose match the style of the home. They have a dramatic impact on the look \u2013 personality – of your home, even affecting its value.<\/p>\n \u201cDon\u2019t spoil the look of a property for the sake of a cheap installation.<\/p>\n Install the window brand it says it is – only the original, genuine, make. \u00a0Being the original steel window company, we know there are window companies claiming to be providing that, but are not.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n More Crittall Windows\/HomelightPlus\/local distributor \u00a0info<\/strong><\/p>\n Windows have a fascinating history and are handy aids to understanding a property\u2019s past.Crittall\u2019s new HomelightPlus residential window shows just how far they have evolved over the centuries\u2026 The \u2018eyes of the home\u2019, windows are a property\u2019s most prominent feature.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6420,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"\nInstalled appropriately, quality steel windows can enhance a property<\/h4>\n
Visit www.crittall-windows.co<\/a>.uk; t: 01376 530800; e: hq@crittall-windows.co.uk<\/a><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"