Origin Windows

Aluminium windows are built with security in mind.

The lock on an aluminium window is built to the highest standards of security. Aluminium windows feature a stainless steel multi-point lock, fitted to accurately line up with the keeps. The number of locking points depends on the size of your window. This means that your aluminium window security is not compromised. Some systems feature a standard amount of locking points no matter how big the window. No matter how big our windows are, they will have the appropriate amount of locking points to maintain maximum security.

Aluminium windows can be perceived as expensive but they are not when considered in a like for like way. Yes, they are more expensive than UPVC windows but they also last a lot longer and stay looking new. Aluminium windows offer better value for money in the long run.

The cost will depend on several factors. The quality of your new aluminium windows certainly has an effect on the price, both in the materials used and the fixings. The difficulty for you as the customer is knowing the difference. Windows and doors look the same when they are fitted. It’s only in time that you start to see windows dropping because the hinges aren’t sturdy enough or frames bowing because the aluminium or steel inside the frame is not strong enough. The fitting can also make a difference. Your windows need to move smoothly and this relies on level fitting. Unfortunately, the industry is known for sub-contractors who value speed over quality. That’s the reason that as a premier window supplier we fully employ our installation engineers. They know that quality takes precedence and will take their time to ensure the perfect installation.

Sometimes the perception of cost is related to house value. There is no difference in cost whether you live in Cardiff or anywhere else. Thermally efficient aluminium windows cost the same whether you have a 2-bed bungalow in the South Wales countryside as it does for a 6-bedroom house in the middle of Cardiff.

Cost of Aluminium Windows Compared to uPVC.

When compared to aluminium windows, uPVC windows come out on top in terms of cost and are an estimated 20% less than aluminium. You also have more variety for quality standards with uPVC. You can buy extremely cheap windows but they are rarely worth it in the long term. Stretching the budget a bit could prove well worth it when build quality and finish are taken into account regardless of which material you choose.

Wherever you buy your aluminium windows from, be sure that the system includes thermal breaks. Aluminium (metal in general ) is a good heat conductor. It will take on the temperature of what it touches and hold it. All of the windows we sell, aluminium and uPVC, exceed standards set by the government. Most homeowners in Cardiff are happy to settle for the A rating achieved by double glazing and uPVC. If you want to take it a step further, you can consider triple glazing. We’ll discuss all of these options with you so that you can be sure you’ve chosen aluminium windows that you will love forever.

Excellent Thermal Efficiency.

Quality aluminium frames are highly thermally efficient, provided the window frames are fitted with a thermal break.

The thermal break on an aluminium window prevents the conductive properties of metal from transferring heat out of the home. Our aluminium windows are fitted with a 35mm polyamide thermal break with interlocking barriers that minimise airflow through the system. A bespoke cavity gasket is fitted into the internal chamber of the window frame, between the sash and the frame (except for the side of the frame where the locks are fitted), to further improve thermal efficiency.

As an optional upgrade, for drastically improved thermal efficiency, the aluminium Window can be specified to include the space-age technology, Aerogel. When upgraded with highly insulating Aerogel, the aluminium window achieves a BFRC (British Fenestration Rating Council) Energy Rating of A++, or U-Value of 0.9, making the window the most thermally efficient aluminium system on the market.

Impressive Thermal Efficiency.
Our aluminium windows can achieve a U-level of up to 1.2W/m²K. This meets the current building regulation requirements to minimise heat loss. Variations can achieve A-rating. The strength of aluminium provides your home with warmth and security, whilst allowing for the larger windows which are currently popular in Cardiff. Using 28mm sealed units and polyamide thermal break technology, all windows conform to the Building Regulation requirements for new build, replacement and refurbishment projects.

Our complete range of products is available on finance including conservatory roof replacement, windows and doors and conservatories.

If you are considering new aluminium windows, contact us to first arrange for us to visit, measure up and provide a quotation.

Before making a decision about new windows, consider your budget and all of the available options carefully as this will help you to settle on a solution that provides maximum enjoyment.

Aluminium windows provide one of the most environmentally friendly options for your double glazing requirements. Aluminium can be recycled time and time again. Up to 85% of aluminium is still in circulation today. Aluminium windows are far more environmentally friendly than uPVC windows and doors and timber windows and doors.

Aluminium is infinitely recyclable because recycled aluminium creates high-quality new aluminium and the process only uses 5% of the energy needed to create the initial metal.

We are just as much fans of uPVC double-glazed windows as we are of aluminium windows. They both have their place in the market and we help our customers choose the right windows depending on the house, their personal taste and the budget. The most popular windows in the UK are uPVC casement windows. Sometimes our customers will choose the same style of windows as the neighbours to help create a cohesive look in the street. Other customers choose windows that are completely different from any other houses because they want to stand out and maybe want a more contemporary look. Get in touch and we will help you make the right choice.