Window & Door Buying Guide
When looking at windows for your property there are a few key factors to take into consideration to ensure that you get something that looks and performs how you would like.
We have dedicated detailed information on each of the products throughout the website and this includes all the key options and there is also a wide selection of brochures and technical information.
We have presented this information as clearly & concisely as possible and if you need any further help or clarification with your quote or order do get in touch with our team.
Considerations When Buying Windows
The style and age of your house are very important factor when choosing bespoke windows and you will need to choose something in keeping with it’s history or take inspiration from other similar local properties.
The next key decision is to decide which material would be best for you, Genesis Collection aluminium windows or uPVC windows. Each has its own attributes and it’s worth doing a little more research to decide which would be best for your purposes.
Then factor in security, window energy rating and colour options and you are well on your way to deciding what will be the best windows for your home.
When Buying Sliding Sash Windows
Things to think about when considering sliding sash windows:
- What jointing type do you need? Fully mechanical or seamless graf weld
- What colour do you want your sliding sash windows to be?
- What are the dimensions of your sliding sash windows?
- What style or period is your home?
- Would you like glass with special performance characteristics?
- Do you have a window installer or are you looking for one?
- If it’s a newbuild you may need trickle vents and PAS24 security
- Do you need a high level of security on your windows?
When Buying Casement Windows
Things to think about when considering casement windows:
- Would you like fully mechanical of graf welded corner finish on the sashes and outer frames?
- What are the dimensions of your casement windows?
- What window design layout do you need and with how many openers?
- What sized cill will you need?
- Do you need anything unusual regarding glass?
- What colour options would you like inside and out?
- What style of hardware would suit best. Monkey tail, teardrop or contemporary?
Considerations When Buying Doors
Buying Bifold Doors
As with doors and windows, there are some very similar choices to make when choosing bifold doors. The first and most important is whether you would like a Upvc bifold door or an aluminium bifold door. More information on the pros and cons can be found on our bifold doors page.
The uPVC version of the bifold door has a greater variety of woodgrain colours and the aluminium is often chosen for bigger openings due to the structural strength it offers.
Every aspect of both bifold doors is listed on the order and quote form to help you make the right choices in glass, hardware, security and energy rating.
There are a lot of possible permutations so if you need help or advice at any point then please contact one of the Genesis team.
Buying Patio Doors
Patio doors have a very simple design and this means there are thankfully not too many possible permutations to choose from. Once again materials play a big part in the overall construction so you will need to decide if you would like the structural strength over a large span offered by aluminium or if a woodgrain colour in uPVC is more important.
In both aluminium and Upvc the Patio doors are made as 2, 3 or 4 pane systems with the option of a variety of cills to suit most environments.
More specific guidance can be found below on each of the windows and doors in the Genesis Collection.
