It seems like a long time ago when we did our windows shopping. We priced up some of the more expensive elements of the house about a year ago to try and get a handle on the budget, so got a load of windows quotes in and chose a company we liked way back then ...
We wanted (and have got) timber, triple glazed windows. British built would have been nice but doubled the price so Greensteps is the company we have used in the end. Their price was very good, the product and hardware seemed good quality when Nick paid them a visit and they have been very responsive and helpful to all our enquiries. The windows are inwards opening, which is usual in northern Europe, and apparently gives a better seal - it will be interesting to see how we go with those. They are made in Latvia I think, or Lithuania. I was just looking on their website to see which and found a 'making of' video. Doesn't seem to say were the factory is though :-/
Windows! It's dark inside the house at the moment because it's all wrapped up - including the window openings. You can see the blue internal membrane behind the windows, for airtightness.
Our big sliding doors that will look out the back of the family/living room.
We have another large opening between the main living room and the green house where we have sliding/folding doors - something Greensteps don't do. They are much less airtight (as Greensteps rightly pointed out) but we felt we could afford slightly reduced performance here as the greenhouse will buffer these windows from the elements. So we have splashed the cash and ordered some swanky double glazed doors that will open right out. Should make a lovely big space in the summer. Still awaiting delivery of these.
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