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STEEL WINDOWS

ourheritageis ourstrength

The Original Since 1849

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STEEL the best value for moneyCrittall Homelight combines the benefits of contemporaryhigh performance double glazing with a choice of styles anddesigns to complement all types of houses – from oldeworlde to traditional and modern.

Whether you are undertaking a restoration,renovation, extension or straightforwardreplacement, Crittall offers an extensive choiceof windows and doors to suit every style ofhome. When you choose Crittall, you canalso personalise the appearance ofyour home, thanks to the company’swide range of colours and designs.

Your home is likely to be thebiggest investment you willever make. Protect thatinvestment, and save onenergy bills, with highquality, well designed,stylish steel windows.

Crittall Windows, theBritish pioneers of lightsteel frame windows over160 years ago, continuesto provide homeownerswith the reliablecombination of traditionalquality and contemporarydesign.

Bringing the heritage of your home to life!

The Original Since 1849

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The original is still the best!And here’s why:

Steel: strength you can rely onAs well as aesthetic appeal, Crittall windows and doorsdeliver the performance and durability that only steelcan provide. Steel windows and doors are the mostcost-effective and secure available – an importantfactor for energy-conscious homeowners.

Direct easy replacementThe frames are made in standard metric sizes thatreplicate exactly the imperial measurements of theoriginal Crittall windows.

Elegance and versatilityThe special design of Crittall windows and doorsensures minimal sightlines, reduced noise, goodinsulation and better security. The built-in strength ofCrittall hot-rolled steel windows produces slender,attractive frames which bring daylight in and keep theelements out! No other material – whether aluminium,timber or plastic – can offer these benefits.

Minimum maintenance, long life cycleSteel windows are renowned for their unsurpassed lifecycle of 60 years or more. Today Crittall continuesthat tradition thanks to its finish of hot-dip galvanisingcombined with a high performance Duralife powdercoating. No other window material even comes closeto steel for life cycle and minimum maintenance. Plus,steel is 100% recyclable.

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Crittall: right up your street!

Whatever the style of your house, Crittall has the perfect solutionto your replacement window needs.

Bringing the 1930s into the 21st century

Most houses built back in the 1930s were fittedwith steel windows. Crittall can give your 1930shome a window makeover that maintains its periodcharacter, and hence its value, at the same timeadding contemporary benefits that are standardtoday.

Art Deco: style in a league of its own

Art Deco is one of the most distinctivehouse styles. Buildings from this periodwhich were fitted with steel windows couldnow be ready for a virtually like-for-likereplacement. Crittall offers a range ofcurved double glazed window units to bringthis unique style back to life.

Stone: a style steeped in history

Crittall replacement steel windows are the mostsuitable choice for buildings constructed withstone or brick window openings. Whether thebuilding requires square or arched windows,Crittall can customise products to suit the sizeand shape required.

Right up to date with new build

Whatever the style of your new build project,Crittall has a window design to bring yournew home that finishing touch with atraditional feel.

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Standard features includedWhen you choose Crittall windows, you get plenty of features andbenefits included as standard.

Year-round comfort Crittall steel windows help you keep your home at a comfortabletemperature all year round. The high performance double glazing isdesigned to keep the heat in during the cold winter months, andkeep summer’s heat and noise outside where they belong. Theresult? A more comfortable living environment for you and yourfamily.

Weather resistance To prevent chilly draughts and costly heat loss, all opening Crittallwindows and doors feature built-in weatherstripping. This ensures ahigh quality, high performance product with no need for additionalexpenditure.

No rust, no corrosion: just real peace of mind To deliver maximum quality and value for money for customers, allCrittall windows are manufactured in Britain to stringent BritishStandards. In addition, the finishing process ensures all windowsare hot-dipped galvanised to deliver complete protection againstrust and corrosion.

The finishing touchLast but by no means least, all Crittall windows are chemicallycleaned, then coated with tough Duralife, a polyester powdercoating that ensures an attractive appearance and maximumdurability.

The Original Since 1849

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QUALITYunsurpassedCrittall windows are galvanised for protection against corrosion. Duringthis process, the steel is coated with zinc to prevent rust. When thecleaned steel is dipped into molten zinc, a series of zinc-iron alloylayers are built up. It is this strong bond between the steel and thecoating that gives Crittall frames their strength and durability. And, ofcourse, all windows can meet the current Building Regulations.

The factory also meets the regulations of an internationalenvironmental standard which sets targets for solids, liquids, gaseousemissions and waste; BS EN 1SO 14001: 2004

All Crittall products are certified to quality management standard BSEN ISO 9001:2008

Where strength meets sustainability

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When you choose Crittall windows and doors, younot only get a high quality, durable product: you alsolend your support to Crittall’s long-standingcommitment to protecting the environment. Steeland glass – the main components of a Crittallwindow – are the most recyclable building materialsin use today. Steel, well recognised for its strength, is

becoming increasingly important in the move towardssustainability and ‘going green.’ Steel recycling hasbeen going on for many years, and Crittall is proud tobe an active participant in this environmentallyresponsible trend. In fact, Crittall windows contain100% recycled steel, and the company can reclaimthe steel and glass from the windows it replaces.The company also holds a BS EN ISO 14001:2004accreditation signifying that it operates in anenvironmentally responsible manner.

SUSTAINABILITY

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HARDWAREoptionsA selection of hardware is availablein several different finishesto suit your own particularrequirements.

The Original Since 1849

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Satin chromefinished brasslocking handleto deterburglars

Satin chromefinished brasslever handle

Doors use theheavier CorporateW20 section

Easy clean projecting external hinges

Satin chromefinished brasspeg stay

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DID YOU KNOW?

� History worth repeating! Crittall is the original steelwindow manufacturer with over 160 years’experience of quality window production. The longtradition of this highly skilled craft is nowsuccessfully combined with the best of today’stechnology, production, design, materials andfinishes.

� Steel is three times stronger than aluminium andmuch stronger than wood, ensuring a longer lifecycle with minimum maintenance.

� All our windows are hot-dip galvanised. Thisprocess chemically bonds zinc to steel, forming a‘self-healing’ coating for total protection against rustand corrosion. The result is the superior corrosionresistance demanded by homeowners.

� At Crittall Windows, only the highest quality finishwill do. The Duralife polyester powder coatingensures a finish that delivers consistency anddurability.

� Crittall has a nationwide network of distributorsdealing with home owners and small commercialworks, who will undertake a full site survey prior toinstallation to the very highest standards.

� The Crittall brand: British heritage, Britishquality, British made.

A comprehensiverange of frame coloursis available to suitindividual requirements

A wide choiceof colour

our heritageis our strengthCrittall is the world’soldest supplier ofsteel windows andhas been incontinuousoperation for morethan 160 years. Oneof its mostprestigiouscontracts was wayback in the mid-1880s when it was chosento supply the metal windows for theHouses of Parliament!

Over the yearsCrittall hasmaintained a loyaland productiveworkforce with onein 10 employees todate having beenwith the companyfor more than 40years. With this kindof background andtrack record, youcan rest assuredthat your steelwindow and doorrequirements will bein good hands...

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You are ingood hands

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Crittall Windows LimitedUK and International Headquarters:Francis House, Freebournes Road

Witham, Essex CM8 3UNTel: +44 (0)1376 530800Fax: +44 (0)1376 530801

E-mail: hq@crittall-windows.co.ukWeb: www.crittall-windows.com

Crittall Windows Ltd reserves the right to modify the details in thispublication as products and specifications are updated and improved

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