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TYPES OF GLASS: YOUR GO TO GUIDE

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TYPES OF GLASS: YOUR GO TO GUIDE

Whether you want better noise protection, a tougher glass window or a patterned glass, then we have a whole range of options to find the perfect match for your needs.

 

STAINED GLASS

There is a wide variety of designs you can choose from when it comes to Stained Glass used in both windows and doors.
Stained GlassFrom traditional motifs to contemporary styles, you can add a personal touch to your windows and doors,  retaining the vibrancy and classic beauty of traditional Stained Glass.

 

TOUGHENED GLASS

Toughened glass is available in 4mm-10mm and is processed by controlled thermal treatments to increase its strength compared to normal glass.
When broken, Toughened glass breaks into small, relatively harmless pieces of glass which minimise the risk of injury.

 

SOLAR CONTROLLED GLASS

Solar Controlled glass reflects or absorbs more solar radiation than ordinary glass, often the best solution for sun-lit rooms.
They reflect invisible rays but allow a maximum amount of visible solar rays which brightly light your room without the extreme heat of the summer.

 

OBSCURE GLASS

Obscure glass is the perfect solution if you want privacy for your room.
obscure glassWith a whole range of attractive options from classic designs to contemporary patterns.
Obscure glass can also be used to bring more light into internal rooms.

 

DOUBLE GLAZED

A+13 RATED UNITS
Featuring Linear’s unique six chamber frames to put the most thermally efficient windows within reach of Select customers.
Double glazed glassArgon gas filled sealed unit with an Energyplus outer frame internally insulated within the multi chambers.

 

OPTIWHITE LOW IRON GLASS OUTER PANE
optiwhite low iron glassThis gives very high light transmission and increases solar gain, bringing free energy from the sun into the home.

 

WARM EDGE SPACE BAR
warmedge space barBetween the 2 glass sheets which is 22 times more efficient at preventing heat transfer around the edges of the sealed glass unit than Aluminium.

 

PILKINGTON K GLASS S INNER PANE
The original hard coated, pyrolytic low-emissivity coated thermal glass which became the most well-known and trusted brand by householders. The coating reflects heat back into the room whilst letting in free heat from the sun, known as passive solar gain

 

TRIPLE GLAZED

A++21 PREMIER PLUS
36mm sealed unit
triple glazed glassArgon gas filled sealed unit with an Energyplus outer frame internally insulated within the multi chambers.

 

OUTER PANE
Optiwhite glass gives very high light transmission and increases solar gain bringing free energy from the sun into the home.

 

MIDDLE PANE
The original hard coated, pyrolytic low-emissivity coated thermal glass which became the most well-known and trusted brand by householders. The coating reflects heat back into the room whilst letting in free heat from the sun, known as passive solar gain.

 

INSIDE PANE
Low E high performance glass. This reflects the heat inside the home back into the home.

 
 
 

WORRIED ABOUT SECURITY? HERE’S HOW YOU CAN KEEP YOUR HOME SAFE

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WORRIED ABOUT SECURITY? HERE’S HOW YOU CAN KEEP YOUR HOME SAFE:

One of the biggest fears for homeowners this year is security and having their home broken into. But this isn’t surprising considering that 76% of all burglaries were through a poorly secured door. As well as 31% that were entered by forcing a lock. So what can we do to protect ourselves against burglaries? 
 The British Standard 3 Star Maximum Cylinder Security from ERA is the lock we recommend here at Select Windows. The lock has been independently tested to meet the latest industry security standards. This offers maximum protection and peace of mind.
 The high performance lock contains six hardened high security pins which means it is the ultimate defence against snapping, bumping and picking. These sections of the lock prevent intruders from accessing the inner workings of the lock as well as protecting from intruders drilling through the keyhole.
At Select Windows we believe you should always feel safe in your own home. That’s why we pride ourselves on our attention to security on all of our products.
We offer a range of extra security features such as locking systems, reinforced hinges and child safety mechanisms. We ensure that you can relax in the knowledge that you are safe.
Our products are accredited by Secured by Design, a police backed initiative awarded to products with security features as their main priority.

ANTI – SNAP

Two sacrificial sections means if the Fortress cylinder is snapped, the two front sections will break off, preventing the intruder from getting access to the inner workings of  the lock giving superb Anti-Snap protection.

ANTI – PICK & ANTI – BUMP

With six trap pins and over 98,000 differs, Bumping the pins or Picking the lock becomes time consuming and therefore redundant. Giving you a cylinder with the very best Anti – Bump and Anti-Pick protection.

ANTI – DRILL

The use of hardened pins protect from an intruder drilling through the keyhole to access the lock. Multiple pins prevent a drill bit penetrating the lock, for maximum Anti-Drill protection.

FREE DOOR UPGRADE FOR BURGLED WALSALL PENSIONER

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FREE DOOR UPGRADE FOR BURGLED WALSALL PENSIONER




After Edgar Merrick, 86 and his wife Beryl, 84 were burgled in their home in Walsall, Select Windows fitted their new windows. After meeting the shook up couple, it was then offered by the company to upgrade their front door for more security. 
 The Brookhurst Crescent house was broken into via the back bedroom window, whilst Edgar and his wife were downstairs. On hearing a noise, he headed upstairs where he was forced to the ground by the burglar, who then ran off with a bracelet. Edgar, who has been married to his wife for 63 years, shouted Beryl to call the police.
Needing their window replacing, the couple phoned Select Windows. Chris Wood, the Sales Manager says they went out straight away to the couple; “As we were installing his rear bedroom window, where the burglars got in we felt that his front door was also at risk. We upgraded it to a front composite door for the added security for him and his wife, as they were both shook up.”
Edgar and Beryl were very grateful for the work, he said “It was really nice of them and the door is lovely.”
Are you worried about security? Call us on 01543 370 666 and book a free quotation on a secure door.
Commercial Home Improvement Services, Select Windows and Doors Walsall Wood

THE GATEWAY TO BROWNHILLS

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THE GATEWAY TO BROWNHILLS

Following its adoption of former Walsall Council housing stock in 2003, social housing provider (whg) Walsall Housing Group carried out a formal review identifying areas for improvement, demolition and regeneration. One such area was Brownhills High Street; the gateway to the town.

The existing buildings – a number of low-rise, concrete apartment blocks with deck access built in the 1960s, were marked for demolition in 2008/9; these formed the entrance to the High Street. Once demolished, the land gave way to a significant regeneration scheme, a statement project welcoming people to the ‘new Brownhills’.

Select Windows was appointed to deliver the new windows as part of a new build scheme, in partnership with the principal contractor, Mansell Construction Services Limited.

Phase one comprised the building of 47 two-bed apartments in High Street, funded by whg, the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) and Walsall Council. In response to local housing need the £4.2 million scheme included four properties specially designed for people with disabilities. A number of the homes were also offered for intermediate rent – where the landlord charges a rent less than the market rate. This was a first for whg.

Over 300 new Profile 22 casement windows A rated completed the 47 apartments. Coloured Gale Grey the windows complement the striking purple façade and cream render; crucial when creating a statement development such as this.

An additional 33 homes were completed under the £3.5 million Phase Two of the regeneration programme, on High Street and Ogley Road. These included 20 two-bedroom apartments and 13 houses; four of which were available for sale (three-bedroom), with the remaining nine available under the Affordable Rent scheme; six three-bedroom and three two-bedroom houses.

A further 249 casement windows A rated were installed in the 33 homes, once again contributing to the overall performance of the build and helping to create comfortable and affordable living spaces for the residents. 11 sets of French doors, 17 balcony screens and 13 composite entrance doors were also supplied and installed.

Alan Watts, regeneration manager at whg, said: “We are committed to meeting local housing need, and providing high-quality, affordable accommodation.

“For this development we needed windows which offered a high specification in respect of reducing noise, so we chose Profile 22. The process went smoothly and installation went well on site and the project was completed on time.”

12 months on, and whg are pleased with the results, “We are coming to the end of our defects period and it is proving to be a successful development. It has been well received, which is good for whg and our customers, and we’ve had good feedback. It’s all been very positive.

“Most telling is the fact during the defect period we have had no voids, all of our residents in the Brownhills development are content and settled,” said Alan.

Gary Wylde of Select Windows said: “The pressure to use a sustainable supply chain whilst including residents throughout the works and maintaining best value is a difficult balance for social housing providers. As a local company, with the backing of Mansell Construction Services Limited and Profile 22, we have worked closely with whg to ensure all the boxes are ticked and the residents can now benefit from more energy efficient homes.”

Select Windows is an Approved Window Contractor of Profile 22, the UK’s leading profile manufacturer. The fabricator was selected by Mansell Construction Services Limited due to their locality, extensive social housing related experience and a commitment to quality accreditations and recycling initiatives.

Andrew Reid, Profile 22 Commercial Sales Director, concluded: “The works programme at Walsall Housing Group is an excellent example of how our approved window contractors work closely with residents and housing teams to meet specific targets. Whether it be for energy efficiency, quality, aesthetics or security, or all of the above, economically viable solutions are always delivered using sustainable supply chains from Profile 22.”