Repairs

Sunrise also carry our repairs to windows – to include hinges , handles , concealed window locking mechanisms ( called espagnolettes )   and we also fit replacement sealed units if your existing is “fogged” up

Odd-leg Windows

Just remember for certain applications like caravans and mobile homes Sunrise Windows can offer an odd-leg window which neatly fits into this type of structure

Triple Glazing

Triple glazing is becoming more common ( quicker than we thought ) – it is great for soundproofing – and it is NOT triple the price – in fact you would be surprised at the extra cost – for a standard four foot square window the extra would be around £100.00

Security & Style

A recent survey showed that home owners based there choices on security and stylish looks – you therefore need look no further than Sunrise Windows for their range of doors and windows.

Add Something Different

Some customers have grown very weary of the standard white PVCu window and are now looking for something that extra bit special to transform the appearance of their home - despite the increasingly poor economic outlook.

One thing that hasn't changed with customers is their high demand for new products. Consumers these days expect lots of choice, with whatever they are buying, not just windows and doors. More choice allowed the customer to purchase something which is more unique to them, rather than the customer having to settle for something 'off the peg',

As well as the PVCu colour market on the rise. The expansion of coloured aluminium has also reinforced the coloured market over the last couple of years. The coloured option is now here to stay. And with one-off 'grand-designs' becoming ever more popular, coloured windows and doors are going to become increasingly popular over the coming few years.

Also the textured finish to the PVCu frames is becoming more main stream 

Also cream colours are now available as a standard colour – but you can now have any colour you want

Remember all new customers who have palnitherm glass fitted can enter the competition to win back the cost of their double glazing

What is an 'A' Rated Window

Background – The WER  ( window energy rated ) scheme came into being October 2010 – this was meant to give clarity to consumers to choose windows using the familiar rainbow energy efficiency label

Windows can pass the FENSA test by either using a window that has been already certified on the WER scheme ( this is the vast majority of windows )  OR the window can be calculated using U vales – a window must have a U value of 1.6 or less ( remember lower is best )

The minimum compliance for a new window from October 2010 is a “C” rated window – although the majority of firms offer an “A” rated as well.

To see the difference between A and C rated windows you can go to the GGF website and click on the carbon calculator . The difference by the way is not very much.

If you go to our website you can see the make up of a typical “A” or “C” rated windows – but each window manufacturer is slightly different

Fensa

FAQ

1)  What is FENSA  - FENSA standards for Fenestration Self-assessment Scheme – launched in 2002  to as a means of compliance to Building Regulations.

Fensa makes sure that the correct type of heat retention glass has been used , checks on whether a certain sealed units should have been toughened  and checks that where possible there is a means of escape from bedroom windows.

2) Do I need a FENSA certificate for a garage window ?

NO – You only need a FENSA certificate for windows in the main house

3) Do I need a FENSA certificate for a conservatory ?

Again NO – Conservatories do not come under FENSA jurisdiction

4) Do I need a FENSA certificate for a back door

Most probably No – if the area of glass is less than half of the BRICKWORK OPENING SIZE  - then a certificate will not be needed

5) Can I complain to FENSA if I am NOT happy with my windows

NO – Fensa is not a quality mark for installation  If you are concerned about lack of aftercare  choose a window firm belonging to the DGCOS  or the GGF.

Double Glazing Maintenance

If anybody says the windows and doors are maintenance free then most probably they do not know the industry well.

Here are a few guidelines for keeping your windows in tip top shape

Frames – wash with hot soapy water together then again with a PVCu cleaner you could buy from the sheds – try not to use abrasive cleaners as this will scratch the frame

Gearing – the sliding bolt method of locking ( called an espagnolette ) is always the achilles heel of any window or door  – these need to be lubricated with oil ( not WD40 ) every 6 months – we always say when the clocks change – this will stop them seizing up  - as rule if it moves oil it.

The same applies to PVCu front doors – also put a bit of oil on the key to lubricate the inside of the cylinder

When oiling a door always put a rag on the floor to catch the drips

On a sliding patio door always oil the rollers as well as the lock