UPVC Window Factory in North London
Choosing the right UPVC windows and doors for your home can be a daunting task. There’s a vast array of window styles and colours available. How do you find the right installer? How do you make sure you’re getting value for your money?
Reading our handy UPVC window FAQs below is a great start, and don’t forget we’re always here to chat on the phone on 020 8803 8004, or you can always get in touch.
With a medium-sized factory in North London, we
are manufacturers and installers of UPVC and aluminium windows, single doors, double doors, patio sliding doors, bifolds and conservatories. This helps us to keep costs down instead of buying the products in. It also means the client deals directly with the manufacturer, cutting out the middleman. Our products are manufactured using British-made profiles.
At the time of publishing
this leaflet we do not have a showroom. We engage ourselves mostly in direct production. For this reason we believe observation of the production factory’s process is the best form of showroom. Visit us and see the quality in production. This is our invitation! Get in touch with a representative to arrange a visit.
We are Fensa registered with number 36583. Where applicable, a certificate of compliance will be issued, which can be collected from our main office. However, please keep in mind that Fensa does not regulate all installations, for example, New Builds and porches.
The manufacture of our windows and doors comply with the Certification of Conformity. In addition, most of our installations are regulated by Fensa. This means that you are sure to recieve good quality windows and doors manufactured and installed.
We provide insurance-backed guarantee (IBG) of upto 10 years on materials and labour. This means if we cease to trade within 10 years, our guarantee continues with insurance.
Our turnaround times will vary depending on several factors including material type, stock levels, current production schedule, size, colour and other special specifications. However, as an idea, a relatively standard size 3-bed house may take 2-3 weeks and a larger home may take 3-4 weeks for UPVC. Standard aluminium projects usually takes longer to manufacture, approximately 4-6 weeks.
We manufacture almost all UPVC and ALUMINIUM related frames at our factory. In addition, we also supply a wide range of COMPOSITE doors designed to your taste.
For UPVC, we stock white, golden oak, rosewood and grey (7016) profiles. For aluminium, we stock grey (matt 7016) and white (gloss 9910). We are also able to cater for a most RAL colours.
Although we manufacture windows and door to clients’ requirements, from time to time we will stock ready made windows and doors. Please check this with a representative. If you find a ready-made window or door from the high-street that meets your required size and design, we’ll pricematch to the same specification.
In short, our PVC frames and sash are multi- chambered whilst our aluminium profiles are thermally broken, which enhance the heat retention quality. All windows and doors are manufactured in accordance with the Certificate of Conformity and regular though random quality checks are carried out in the factorys production process. All our products are made in Britain.
UPVC:
casement windows, vertical sash windows, tilt turn windows, single and double (french) doors, patios sliding doors, conservatories, traditional flat roofs.
Aluminium:
casement windows, single and double doors, patio sliding doors, bifolds and shopfronts systems.
Glass:
Single, double and tripling glazing, integral glass blinds, acoustic glazing, domestic and commercial mirrors , safety glazing,
General:
composite doors, porch (with tiled roof), flat-edge roof.
Online Shop:
We provide a range of window and door hardware via our online shop. Visit www.adashoponline.com today or visit our factory for further information.
Yes we have an online composite door designer on our website. With a wide range of styles, colours and accessories to choose from, clients are sure to find the right composite door for their taste and requirements. Simply visit www.adawindows.com and follow the link to the online door designer.
All sizes are front to back:
PVC windows and doors: 70mm
PVC patios: 70mm + 14mm
Aluminium windows: 68mm
Aluminium doors and bifolds: 84.5mm
Double glazed units: 28mm (4+20+4)
Year on year the window industry is developing and new features are introduced into the market. Our firm follows closely on these developments. Currently, our optional features range from the basic choice of handle colours, to easy-clean hinges and even magnetic integral glass blinds.
Our optional features are:
Georgian/ Lead bars
Astragal bars
Obscure glass range
Glass decorative options
Fire Exit hinges
Easy Clean hinges
Child restrictors
Door restrictors
Cranked window handles
Magnetic glass blinds
Acoustic double glazing
Laminated safety glazing
Warm-edge spacers
Choice of hardware colours
Variety of door hardware
Before installation, the time for preparing the work area must be taken into account. This can take upto an hour in some cases. Thereon, each window can take upto 1-3 hours to fit depending on the style, size and features. Doors will normally take 3-5 hours, again depending on various factors. A typical 3-bed house with 6 windows and 2 doors will normally be completed within 2 days. A bifold alone can take upto a whole day.
Almost all the time, except where the property is New Build and there is an existing scaffolding structure, we will install your windows and doors from inside the property, thereby saving you hundreds and even thousands of pounds.
We are Fensa registered so means we will fit vents on windows and doors where necessary in order to comply with the building regulation guidelines. This is a standard procedure, unless you specifically request we do not install them. If so, please be advised that your Fensa certificate may be in jeopardy.
Following installation, we will remove all the old frames, unless you ask us to leave them on site, and dispose them them at a designated area in the factory yard. The waste is separated into several components; pvc, aluminium, glass, timber and general waste. While most materials are recycled to be used again in the industry, general waste is sent with a licenced waste collector.
We use recycled materials to manufacture our PVC and aluminium windows and doors. In addition, we recycle any offcuts and plastic debris so they can be used again. Our process ensures that our any waste produced from the works are disposed at our factory skip, which is provided by a licensed waste firm.
A home’s energy rating is determined by the efficiency of not only windows and doors, but also roof, walls and flooring too, not forgetting the general heating system. As such, a windows energy rating comprises the efficiency of the profile, glass feature and installation method. We provide A, B and C energy rated products depending on our client’s requirement and budget.
Condensation is defined as the physical process by which a gas or vapour changes into a liquid. Regarding windows and doors, it is the difference in temperature between the internal and external environment, and the glass, that causes condensation to form. It is not a manufacturing fault. However, if condensation develops inside (between) the two or three panes of glass that make up the unit then this means the unit is faulty and should be replaced.
Yes. There are a range of solutions to deal with these issues. For sound, this will usually involve upgrading to acoustic or triple glazing. For heat, although our standard frames and glass makeup are usually sufficient, clients may wish to upgrade to triple glazing and warm-edge thermoseal units. Our standard glass already features Argon Gas, and Low-E, which helps prevent the loss of heat.
We provide different levels of security locks on windows and doors, all of which are manufactured to British Standards. For windows; single or double mushroom and shootbolts. For doors; multi-point locks, autolocks.
Beading is a strip that is applied to the edge of the window to keep the glass or panels in firmly in place. Nowadays, home security is an important matter. Unlike external beading, internal beading on windows and doors makes it unreachable from outside and one-step harder for breakins. Otherwise, external beading can be removed using basic tools.
Yes. Instead of the traditional and basic 28mm thick panel with just foam filling, our door panels, whether design or plain, is reinforced with 4mm MDF to give you that extra bit of security and piece of mind. It also adds to the sound reduction quality of the frame.
Window openers are supplied with 1 key each. All window keys are the same and can be cross-used. As for doors, you will be supplied with 3 keys specially for use with the door cylinder supplied. Additional keys will need to be copied by the homeowner.
We regularly take photos and videos of our work. Speak to our administration team to request media. Alternatively visit our website’s gallery section (www.adawindows/gallery).
Our commitment to providing quality products with a high level of service and after-sales care keeps our clients smiling. We have a record of confirmed feedback which enables us to boast about our great work. Our philosophy is “if our work is good tell the world, if not tell us”. To see some reviews, please get in touch with a representative.
We know that after-sales care is as important as the installation itself. For this reason, and in addition to the guarantee, we have developed systems and processes to assist clients that may be experiencing issues. On completion of PVC and aluminium installations, we send out relevant documents such as “how to maintain your windows and doors?” and any insurance backed guarantee paperwork.
Unless your house is listed, in a conservation area, in a flat or a building under an Article 4 Directive, you shouldn’t require planning permission so long as the new windows are of similar appearance. However, we strongly recommend you contact your local authority prior to any home improvement projects in case you may need permission.
We provide two main types of quotes depending on your requirements; supply only or supply and install. If your quote is for supply and install then, unless otherwise stated, the quote will usually include the frames, glass, compulsory accessories (handles etc), installation, architraves, delivery and disposal of old windows and doors. Please ensure that any non-standard activity or specific requirement is recorded on your contract.
We are confident that our prices are considerably low whilst maintaining a high quality standard. However, if you find a cheaper quote, we will price-match the offer
so that you benefit from our services.
In general, our quotes do not have such deadlines like a “30-day term”. Provided there has not been a hike in prices from our suppliers, we will be prepared to accept a quote from the past, even if it has been over a year. If we are unable accept the quote then we will let you know what the new quote will be.
We are not authorised to provide finance for our services. However, we are permitted to break down the total cost, provided that certain guidelines are followed. Our flexible payment terms enable us to split the payment of up to 10 equal payments, subject to strict criteria that we must follow. Speak a representative today for further information.
