uPVC Windows

BESPOKE DESIGN

At Lifestyle we believe in providing in the best quality UPVC and PVCU double glazing window installations or replacement sash glazing we can to your home.The types of window we supply are UPVC and PVCU (between which there is a minor difference) and double glazing comes as standard, for new installations, sash replacement jobs or otherwise.

STYLES & COLOURS

Choosing your style of double glazed window can be influenced by several different things

SASH WINDOWS

KAT double glazing information sheet in PDF format.

ENERGY RATED

It is the new energy efficient double glazing unit from Pilkington.

SELF CLEANING

Pilkington Activ™ Range The world’s first self-cleaning glass with advanced dual action for superior results.

FENSA

Building Regulations that set the standards for energy efficiency in buildings and became mandatory in April 2002.

PRICE EXAMPLES

Lifestyle offers a wide range of option in UPVC windows, this information gives you an example of prices available.

Fire Escapes

At Lifestyle we have always believed very strongly that there should be a fire escape in every first floor habitable room. Option one for a fire escape would be a tilt & turn window, these provide adequate ventilation and easy access in the event of a fire. The most common form of access is a side hung opening vent fitted with an egress fire escape hinge. This hinge allows the vent to open fully without the restraints of a normal window hinge. There is also the facility to move the vent across when open to allow easy access for cleaning whilst remaining in the room.

All of our opening vents are fitted with an automatically lockable handle, when the handle is closed down the handle automatically locks. To unlock the handle simply push the button. All handles are supplied with a key but we recommend this is only used to prevent small children having access to potentially dangerous first floor windows. This facility is ideal, you can feel secure that the window is locked but know that the window can be easily access in the event of a fire.

Child Restrictor Hinges

As a safety precaution it is possible to fit a child restrictor hinge to an opening vent. An ideal solution for first floor rooms when small children are around. We have two means of achieving this, the first is an actual restrictor hinge which can only be opened to a certain distance. We have an alternative bracket which is used when this hinge is not suitable.

Toughened Safety Glass:

To conform to building regulations toughened safety glass must be installed in several areas; All low level glazing, this measurement is taken from the lowest point of the visible glass to the floor level under the floor finish. All doors, side panels and adjoining windows are fitted with toughened safety glass. Areas of Special Risk, covered by building regulations are to fit toughened safety glass in windows that are in close proximity to a bath in case of accidentally slipping in the bath.

Many windows situated on staircases are also subject to the requirements of toughened safety glass.