Modern building and insulating materials are a "game changer" when it comes to constructing a solid replacement roof over your existing conservatory.
Due to the technological advancement in producing lightweight components it is now possible to improve your old inefficient conservatory roof, with it's noisy polycarbonate roof sheets, that makes your conservatory too hot in the summer, and too cold in the winter!
STORMPROOF CASEMENT
Energy Efficient A+ Rated
Admiral Windows stormproof casement windows are manufactured in Great Britain to the highest quality. We are proud to offer some of the most thermally efficient windows systems available on the market awarded an A+ rating for energy efficiency. Our windows can be designed to suit any home and are available in a variety of finishes and colours. Admiral Windows storm-proof casement windows are built to the highest quality offering brilliant security features to keep you and your family safe at home.
The Admiral Windows triple glazed window is the new benchmark, with an outstanding BFRC rating of A+9.
• External pane = Pilkington Optiwhite Glass
• Middle and inner panes = Pilkington K Glass
• Argon Cavity Fill
• Intercept Spacer bar
• Thermal reinforcing
• Overall U Value of just 0.8
Apart from the obvious benefits of reduced noise levels, the Admiral Windows triple glazed units are three times as effective as regular double glazing and over five times as effective as single glazing in reducing heat loss.
Our triple glazed windows have a 36mm glazed sealed unit, compared to the best double glazed windows at 28mm. Add to this the already outstanding security features and heavy duty hinges, and you have the best uPVC window specification on the market.
Window Security
Each opening casement includes:
8 point locking to the sac shoot bolt mechanism complete with corner drive design as standard
2 point locking on the hinges as standard
1 key lockable handle as standard
2 locking points on each of the four lock keeps as standard
Unique full depth eurogroove lock-out design as standard
An optional sac bolt to the hinge side of the casement
400% more shootbolt contact area with keep compared to traditional flat shootbolts
Supaglide gear box action, rigorously tested to 100,000 cycles
Tested to BS7950 and beyond to achieve Secured by Design status and exceeding ‘Enhance Resistance’ testing.
Georgian Bars
Astragal Bars
Triple Glazing
The Admiral Windows triple glazed window is the new benchmark, with an outstanding BFRC rating of A+9.
• External pane = Pilkington Optiwhite Glass
• Middle and inner panes = Pilkington K Glass
• Argon Cavity Fill
• Intercept Spacer bar
• Thermal reinforcing
• Overall U Value of just 0.8
Apart from the obvious benefits of reduced noise levels, the Admiral Windows triple glazed units are three times as effective as regular double glazing and over five times as effective as single glazing in reducing heat loss.
Our triple glazed windows have a 36mm glazed sealed unit, compared to the best double glazed windows at 28mm. Add to this the already outstanding security features and heavy duty hinges, and you have the best uPVC window specification on the market.
Window Security
Each opening casement includes:
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8 point locking to the sac shoot bolt mechanism complete with corner drive design as standard
-
2 point locking on the hinges as standard
-
1 key lockable handle as standard
-
2 locking points on each of the four lock keeps as standard
-
Unique full depth eurogroove lock-out design as standard
-
An optional sac bolt to the hinge side of the casement
-
400% more shootbolt contact area with keep compared to traditional flat shootbolts
-
Supaglide gear box action, rigorously tested to 100,000 cycles
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Tested to BS7950 and beyond to achieve Secured by Design status and exceeding ‘Enhance Resistance’ testing.
Georgian Bars
Georgian bars and grids can be achieved in any pattern, to give a Cottage look. They are incorporated within the sealed unit, in between the two panes of glass, and as a result the window cleaner will thank you!
This window installed in Kidlington in 2018 was just what the customer was looking for!
Astragal Bars
Astragal bars do the same job as georgian bars, but they are more authentic to the look of the old timber window bars, as seen in this Admiral Windows installation on a farm near Watlington. They are on the outside surface of both panes of glass with what we call a "duplex grid" in the cavity of the sealed unit. This gives the appearance of individual panes.
Not ideal for the window cleaner though!
Feature frame versus Bevelled frame
Windows generally come in two aesthetically different styles.
The feature frame has an ovolo detail and is by far the most popular choice amongst our customers.
The bevelled frame replicates the putty lines of the old style original timber windows.
Equal mullions widths, equal glass widths and equal sight lines
Please don't pass this topic by.......it could make a considerable improvement to the overall appearance of your new windows and is well worth knowing about the options available.
"Spot The Difference"
These three windows are the same size and same style, but are all different.
If you don't have a preference then you are likely to have the first example. This window has the width of the mullions split equally. It is known as an "equal mullion widths" window.
The second window shows an example of the mullions being moved inwards slightly. You may notice the glass widths of all three sections are the same widths. This is known as an "equal glass widths" window.
This is particularly useful when you have georgian or astragal bar grid patterns, because the smaller panes will all be the same width. This option does not increase the cost of the window, and as the casements are slightly wider than the first example it is a better option for fire escape!
And finally, the third option has a dummy sash in the centre section. This equalises all components, so the sashes are the same size and the glass dimensions are the same. This type of window is call "equal sight lines" or "full sash". The additional sash will add to the cost of the window.
Admiral Windows installation of contemporary aluminium windows with astragal bars to the Museum of Modern Art in Oxford
Have you ever seen a bi-fold window?
In 2017 we were proud to be involved in the construction of a new Orangery to accommodate additional restaurant seating at the Plum Pudding in Milton, near Abingdon. This construction included a large oak coloured lantern, some extra high bi-fold doors and some beautiful aluminium bi-fold windows, that can be folded back to take advantage of those barmy summer evening!
Is this eating inside or outside.....?
We'll leave you to decide!
