Lead Times Start Before Manufacturing Begins When homeowners ask how long aluminium windows and doors will take to arrive, the assumption is often that the lead time begins the moment an order is placed. In reality, architects and experienced project teams view lead time very differently. The manufacturing process is only one stage within a […]
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Great Architecture Starts With Light, Not Windows When homeowners begin thinking about glazing, their attention naturally turns to windows. They compare frame materials, opening styles, sightlines and product ranges, assuming these choices are where good design begins. Architects approach the process from an entirely different direction. Before they think about windows, they think about light. […]
Windows Influence the Design From Day One Many homeowners begin a renovation believing that windows are one of the final decisions to make. The assumption is understandable. After all, windows are installed relatively late in the construction process, so it seems logical to choose them once the structure is taking shape. Architects approach renovations very […]
Window Planning Starts Before Planning Permission One of the most common misconceptions in self-build projects is that windows can be chosen once the structure has been designed or, worse still, once construction is already underway. Architects rarely work this way. Long before planning permission is submitted, glazing is already helping to shape the architecture. Decisions […]
Question #1: What Problem Is This Specification Actually Solving? A glazing quotation often feels like the conclusion of a project. After weeks of researching products, comparing suppliers and arranging site visits, receiving a detailed proposal can create the impression that the difficult decisions have already been made. The conversation naturally shifts towards lead times, installation […]





