Deciding to change your windows and doors is a big decision. For some properties it can be a significant expense and your customer has likely been saving for a long time to afford their new glazing. Other important factors in the fix include whether the property is their forever home, and whether the work is being done as part of wider building works, an extension or remodelling of their inside space.
As the installer, it is your job to make sure they are armed with all the facts and your own recommendations, so they can make an informed choice on which windows to choose – one option to put forward is slimline aluminium windows.
What are the benefits of slimline aluminium windows?
Slimline aluminium windows offer four key benefits, style, warmth, light and security, and this is a really good way to explain them as an alternative to standard uPVC or timber framed windows.
Here we will expand on these benefits and look at each in more detail.
Style – flush windows for modern and traditional homes
Flush slimline aluminium windows offer slimmer profile frames and a flush face, where everything sits flat against the external face of the window. This offers a sleeker aesthetic than traditional windows and is in fact more in keeping with how windows were originally designed, which is why they work perfectly on modern homes, as well as properties with more traditional kerb appeal.
Warmth – slimline aluminium widows meet the latest thermal insulation requirements
In June 2022, the government updated the UK Building Regulations to include Approved Document L, a new law that governs the thermal insulation values of new windows and doors. This is great news for homeowners because it means their homes will be warmer, and their heating bills lower.
Under the new legislation, slimline aluminium windows and those manufactured from alternative materials must offer a U-value of 1.6 W/m2K. For customers of The Builders Choice, this isn’t a concern, with our EasyFit Flush Aluminium Windows offering a U-value as low as 1.2 W/m2K.
Light – slimline aluminium windows increase the light entering the property
Slimline aluminium windows have much thinner frames than windows made from traditional materials, allowing for far larger glazed panes. Not only does this improve the view from inside the property, and the feeling of spaciousness, but it also floods the home with light.
This is particularly beneficial for smaller properties, or rooms that get very little direct sun throughout the day.
Security – slimline aluminium windows offer state of the art security features
Compared to traditional non-flush windows, slimline aluminium windows maintain their strength and integrity for longer, with the flush frame having less weak spots that can leave windows vulnerable to unwanted access from the outside.
Specifying PAS 24 approved window systems with the latest multipoint locks, internal glazing beads and useful vent locking positions for added security at night, gives homeowners the reassurance they need when making such an important purchase.
For more information about slimline aluminium windows call 0113 271 2122 or contact us online.