Windows

Every window type, explained without the sales pitch.

Materials, styles, glass and hardware — what each option is genuinely good at, and where it compromises.

Window styles

Start with the style that suits the property.

Choose a category to see how it performs on efficiency, security, maintenance and appearance.

The most widely fitted replacement window in the UK. Sensible money, strong performance, endless configurations.

The opening sash sits flush within the frame, echoing a traditional timber window. A quiet upgrade that changes a whole elevation.

Slim, strong and architectural. The right answer when you want maximum glass and minimum frame.

Engineered hardwood or softwood joinery. Unmatched authenticity, and the natural choice in conservation areas.

Steel-look and period-replica systems that satisfy conservation expectations without the upkeep of the original.

Tilt inwards for secure ventilation, swing fully open for cleaning and escape. A continental favourite that works hard.

The defining feature of millions of British homes. Structurally more involved, and worth getting right.