Andrew Acheson of Internorm chats about window and door design, including:
- How to compare windows
- How much self-builders are spending on windows and doors
- How to save money on your window and door design
- U-values explained in detail
- The case for triple glazed windows
- Aluclad options: uPVC vs timber
- Window replacement: what you need to consider
- Trickle vents in windows: pros and cons
- How quotes for windows are put together
- Mitigation for overheating with window design, including low-g glass
- Shading devices pros and cons, from brise soleil to blinds and curtains
- Lift and slide vs bifold doors: pros and cons, design limitations
- Door types, how they’re built
- How to compare doors from different suppliers
- Price points for doors and hardware
- Choice of front doors vs other entry points
- Solutions for coastal locations
- Retrofitting new external doors, watchpoints
- Lead times, factory holidays
- Timeframe for ordering windows depending on the building method
- Troubleshooting with product issues
- Troubleshooting installation issues
