About the Box Sash Windows Co.
About the Box Sash Windows Co.
Individually built hardwood French Doors, using traditional crafts and skills.
To your own specific design, or to the particular style of a period home.
Available in a choice of finishes and incorporating sealed unit double glazing which
complies with Building Regulations Part L, for comfort and long life.
To view the product technical specifications, CLICK HERE
What’s the point of replacing my french doors ?
To get a better fit, stop draughts and heat loss.
Improve security.
Add to the value of your house.
Open up your house to your garden.
before (above)
after (left)
Can you replace it to look the same as
the existing one ?
Yes.
Will a new door be as secure ?
More so. We use British Standards high quality locks and fittings. Glazing is safety / security glass and fitted from the inside.
Will I get better warmth ?
Yes, there is a perimeter air-seal integral to the door frame, which is really effective in keeping out the cold. Plus the discreet double-glazing.
Why use hardwood ?
Softwood needs to be treated with chemical preservative.
No-one really knows the long tern effects of this is a domestic environment. Why take a chance when
beautiful hardwood is so readily available from sustainable sources ?
How long will it take to fit ?
The surveyor can give you an approximation, but we need to start the installation on site before
we know for certain. Every house, every window/door is different. CLICK HERE.
before (above)
after (right)
Will my new French Doors be guaranteed ?
Yes, for your lifetime. The first ten years after installation are covered by Lloyds of London
insurance (included in the price).
Can I widen or heighten the doors ?
Sometimes but it will most probably change the balanced look of the elevation. Ask our surveyor. CLICK HERE.
Will new French Doors help maintain the value of my house ?
Period and character houses hold their prices better than modern ones. In today’s market, keeping up
maintenance in a profession way, and re-placing modern features with ones authentic to the original design,
is the way to maximise value.
How much will these French Doors cost ?
It depends on many factors, for example:
The size and type of the window/s that you would like to replace.
The level of service you choose.
The age of your house, and if there are obstacles to overcome by our installers, e.g. structural.
Our surveyor can provide you with a no obligation Best Advice Report and Quotation. To do that he will need to visit the property and go through things with you. This will take an hour or two, depending on the complexity.
If you would like to discuss this with a Surveyor. CLICK HERE.

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