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Combining the style of traditional timber windows and doors with modern energy efficiency and security, the Heritage Flush Collection from Deceuninck is the perfect addition to both period and contemporary homes.
What are the most important things to think about when buying new or replacement windows?
Energy efficiency, cost and security are all essential elements, but for many homeowners, it is style and choice of colour that is now right at the top of their list. A YouGov survey, commissioned by leading window and door company, Deceuninck UK, revealed that 75% of homeowners consider choice of colour when looking at new windows, preferring to pick from a palette of greys, creams, blacks and woodgrain effects, rather than stick to plain white.
And while the report highlighted that homeowners are now more likely to opt for a colour when specifying their new windows, it also illustrated an increasing desire for products that offered a more premium aesthetic.
Given the choice between a standard or a flush style PVC casement, 62% of those surveyed by YouGov, stated a preference for the latter.
WHAT ARE FLUSH WINDOWS?
With standard PVC-U windows, the casement profile stands proud of the surrounding frame, but with flush windows it is completely level. It’s a style that emulates the design of traditional timber windows and presents a much more elegant solution for older properties, especially when combined with a traditional colour such as Chartwell green, Agate grey, or a wood effect foil.
However, the beauty of flush windows is that they are not just suited to period homes. When optioned with a black or a dark grey finish, they are also the perfect match for more modern, contemporary buildings, especially as they deliver a very similar aesthetic to aluminium, but with a much more affordable price tag.
“Flush windows have been steadily increasing in popularity for years, but since the start of the pandemic, demand for them has sky-rocketed,” says Deceuninck’s Managing Director, Rob McGlennon.
“That’s come from a requirement for more space, people are extending or moving to larger houses away from cities, and because they haven’t been able to go on holiday, they’ve had the additional funds to be able to really push the boat out with home improvements.
“In many cases, that has created the opportunity to replace old, standard white PVC or even tired timber units, with a much more modern and more desirable product.”
THE HERITAGE FLUSH COLLECTION
Deceuninck’s award winning Heritage Flush window combines outstanding aesthetics, with class leading performance. Rated A++ for energy efficiency, it offers exceptional weather performance and is available with either double or triple glazing.
Featuring sleek, slimline frames, it can be specified with high quality, heritage style hardware, authentic Georgian bar options and traditional timber style joints.
Highly engineered, it features multi-point locking as standard and is tested to meet the rigorous standards of PAS24 for enhanced security.
Deceuninck’s Flush Sash forms part of the company’s Heritage Flush Collection. This includes a matching flush patio door, which has been designed to perfectly compliment the style, security and performance of the flush window.
Both are also compatible with Deceuninck’s market leading range of colours, with 30 standard options and a further 20 available on special order.
“Our Heritage Flush Collection is the end result of a considerable amount of R&D,” continues Rob. “That’s reflected in the quality and the attention to detail that has gone into both the Flush Window and the Flush Door.
“The fact that both can be suited with our full range of foiled finishes, makes them even more appealing,” he concludes. “From smooth Anthracite Grey for a contemporary, aluminium style finish, to Golden oak for a truly authentic timber effect, there’s a colour to suit any style and any age of property.”
*Commissioned by Deceuninck, research was conducted by YouGov at the end of December 2020, using an online interview administered to the YouGov UK panel of 800,000+ individuals. A total of 2000 plus interviews were conducted amongst a sample of 18+ UK adults (including Norther Ireland).
From this sample a universe of homeowners was profiled made up of 49% male and 51% female respondents. Of these 1% were in the 18-24 age bracket; 11% were 25-34; 18% were aged 35-44; 17% 45-54; and 53% were 55+. Socio economic groupings were 63% ABC1 and 37% C2DE.
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