Replacement Windows, Double Glazing, Double Glazed Conservatories and FENSA Information From The Window Man UK

FAQ: The abbreviation FENSA stands for FENESTRATION - SELF ASSESSMENT. The uk dictionary definition of the word fenestral or fenestrate is " belonging to or like a window" The word fenestration is "the arrangement of windows in a building". FENSA is used by double glazing uk trade companies to certify that their replacement windows and doors installed comply with Building Regulations Document L (and more), actually checking av. 1% of all replacement windows installations. Did You Know? That Health & Safety Executive legislation now requires that ANYONE who can potentially fall more than 2metres whilst working should be provided with and use a fall arrest protection system! See 2 examples of the equipment here. The difference between a Bow, and a Bay window: A bow window differs from a bay window in as much as a bow is a 'plant-on' which means that it has been planted on to convert a flat window to a bow. A bay window is one that is built in with the original property, normally with brickwork below of the same shape. We fitted this to what was a rather uninteresting 1960's built house. The window in the adjoining semi is visible in this shot is  the original. This demonstrates just how dramatic an improvement new windows can make. They say 'a picture says a thousand words' and this is certainly true of this photo that I took of a plant-on bow. It shows the difference between the new bow/bay that we fitted here, and how it looked before, like the original window still on the house next door. As for the roof, this customer choose a GRP Georgian canopy instead of the type that shows scalloped lead . The picture also says I need a better camera with less distortion, the window is in all level and plumb, honest! I recon this one was taken by David Bailey, actually I scanned it from a brochure. It shows that a plant on bow bay really does give a room a more spacious look and feel. This bow is a 5 segment, and the one underneath is a 3 segment. How wide the window is determines how many segments will look right. These are difficult to survey, and only the most experienced surveyor will get it right! Have you seen any of these around your way? They were usually fitted (as an architects aberration?) to 'up market' properties in the 1930's. Actually they do look very nice, on the right property. This is a smaller bow bay than it may look, at only just over 4 feet wide. It added a touch of character to the house and makes the room seem so much more spacious. My customer is thrilled (march 2001). This bow replaced a flat conventional window and if you look you can just see the house over the road which still has the original. See the front door I fitted on the same house Another plant on bow/bay window with Georgian grille inserted between the double glazed sealed units: See another example of a plant on Bow/Bay There are two ways of doing a roof on a plant-on bow. The picture above shows a foam filled fibreglass 'all in one' canopy. These are available in only a small number of set sizes which accommodate window widths of between 1800mm, to just under 3000mm. The other type of roof is constructed on site using plywood, sawn softwood to provide a void for insulation and to pad out the height of the roof, and finally lead which is usually finished with an attractive  scalloped front. As for the cost, well it is 'six to one-half dozen of the other'. The fibreglass canopy costs a lot more in materials but is quick to fit, whereas the lead type is easier on materials cost but takes a lot longer in labour to make up and finish nicely.

Double glazing and having double glazed glass in replacement windows gives you insulation. Having double glazed sealed units in replacement windows doors, and conservatories - double glazing -is just like putting on another layer of clothing to keep out the cold. Double Glazing Salesmen All of their nasty tricks and tactics - FINALLY EXPOSED!!! Read the complete review - click here   We have installers and suppliers of Casement and Sash Windows in your local area (supplying Wood, uPVC and Aluminium). We cover all the following areas: England - South East - Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Channel Islands, Essex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Kent, London, Middlesex, Oxfordshire, Surrey, Sussex England - South West - Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire England - East Anglia - Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk England - Midlands - Birmingham, Derbyshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire England - North East - Durham, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, North Yorkshire, East Yorkshire, South Yorkshire & West Yorkshire England - North West - Cheshire, Cumbria, Lancashire Scotland - Aberdeenshire, Angus, Central, Dumfries & Galloway, Fife, Highlands, Perth & Kinross, Scottish Borders Wales - Central, North, South Ireland - (including Antrim, Belfast, Cork, Dublin, Galway, Sligo, Tyrone) The Window Man - Providing you with information, advice and double glazing quote requests. Please note: All calls may be recorded or monitored for quality and training purposes. © 1998-2010 TheWindowMan.co.uk - Quotatis Ltd - All rights reserved Suite 1, Joseph King House, Abbey Farm Commercial Park, Horsham St Faith, Norwich, NR10 3JU Tel: 08448 044 344 - International: +44 1603 899910 - Fax: 01603 899919 Registered in England 05643725