New Windows Craiglockhart

Maybe you’ve picked up on a drop in temperature around your home. Heating costs rising. Or condensation sitting on or inside your windows every morning.

If that sounds familiar, your windows are telling you a signal.

Older windows lose their seal over time.

That gas between the panes? It leaks out. The rubber gaskets stiffen and contract. And what previously did keep the cold out no longer does the job.

In a city like Craiglockhart, where rain and wind are often more common than sunshine, tired windows have a real effect on how warm and pleasant your house feels.

However not to worry, The Advanced Group is here to help with over 38 years of trusted expertise. Whether you require new windows for a single room or a full house of replacement windows and doors, we can guide you to the right solution and get everything installed properly.

The obvious ones stand out. Cracked glass, rotten timber frames, handles that refuse to lock properly.

But then there are the quieter signs. The ones you overlook until they’ve already been losing you money for months, maybe years.

If you notice moisture or fogging between the two sheets of glass, this is a clear sign that the sealed unit has failed.

Once the seal breaks, the argon gas that gives insulation escapes, and the window loses a significant chunk of its thermal performance.

Why pour money away on climbing heating costs? Recover your home’s thermal efficiency with perfectly sealed new windows today.

On a windy day, place your hand near the edges of the window. If you can feel cold air flowing through, this means the seals have worn away.

Draught proofing strips offer a short-term measure, but they’re really a sticking plaster on a issue that will only worsen as the rubber goes on to degrade.

Windows that jam, won’t close correctly, or refuse to open are both a safety risk and an insulation problem. Warped frames, worn hinges, failed mechanisms. The window has come to the end of its working life.

Multi-point locking systems on modern windows deliver significantly greater security than the single-point catches used in older models, and toughened glass options add an extra layer of security.

Your windows are behind a considerable share of the heat loss in your home. They’re the link between you and the weather outside.

Old double glazing can’t compete. The energy ratings are well below what’s possible now, even if the original spec was good when first fitted.

Fitting new double glazed windows and doors is one of the smartest ways to protect your house from high energy costs.

Craiglockhart properties come in all shapes and sizes, and the right window choice depends on your house, the room, and how you live in it.

The Advanced Group provides a full range of windows and doors in both double glazed and triple glazed specifications, including uPVC casement, sash, tilt and turn, and top hung designs.

The casement window holds the crown of the UK’s most popular type. Side-hinged and opening outwards, they’re great for ventilation and a doddle to clean from inside.

Modern build or traditional property, casement windows suit the lot. A wide range of colours and finishes is available, and the woodgrain effects capture the look of timber without any of the maintenance or warping worries.

The sliding sash windows we fit recreate the look of original wooden sash frames, while delivering modern thermal efficiency and security.

Every proportion, sight line, and opening mechanism matches the traditional style. Whether your property is in a conservation area or you simply want to maintain its charm, these windows deliver.

Tilt them inward at the top for protected ventilation. Turn them fully inward on a side hinge for quick cleaning. Two modes, one window.

For those living in upper-floor flats, tilt and turn windows are a practical choice, as cleaning the outside of the glass from a ladder is not practical.

Airflow without the security risk of a fully open window. That’s what the tilt function provides, and it’s especially useful for families with young children.

Top hung windows open outward from the bottom while being hinged at the top, which is perfect for getting air in without allowing rain in.

They’re often fitted in bathrooms, kitchens, stairwells, bay window setups, and other spaces where privacy and airflow are just as important.

French windows function just like French doors but are full-length windows that open outward.

They work well in pairs and can be combined with sidelights to fill a wide opening with glass and natural light.

The Advanced Group specialises in uPVC frame materials, and for very good reasons!

Scottish weather is brutal. uPVC is built to handle it. Hardwearing, tough to harsh, windy, wet weather. No warping or rot issues like timber.

And there’s one more benefit: uPVC is really low maintenance!

Just a quick wipe with soapy water and it looks as good as new!

And here’s the really important part: our uPVC windows are highly energy effective! Designed with multi-chambered uPVC, some of our frames reach a U-value as low as 0.8 W/m2K, which seriously works to boost your home’s energy performance.

Better of all? uPVC double glazing is the most cost-effective option.

So you can often fit higher-specification glazing and still keep within budget. We supply glazed uPVC doors too, including uPVC doors, composite doors, and patio doors to complement.

For a significant part of the year, Scotland’s weather is cold, wet, and windy.

In such a climate, the energy rating of your windows has a measurable effect on your heating costs and the overall warmth of your house on a daily basis.

A window’s thermal efficiency is measured by what’s known as its U-value.

A lower value means less heat escaping through the glass and frame. At present, Scottish building regulations demand a maximum U-value of 1.6 W/m2K for replacement windows.

Our standard double glazed windows reach 1.2 W/m2K, and our premium options can hit values as low as 0.8 W/m2K. That’s high-quality double glazing and triple glazing that performs twice as well as the regulatory minimum.

And where does that difference appear? Right on your energy costs!

Argon gas filled sealed units and low-E glass coatings perform the heavy lifting in A-rated energy-efficient windows and doors. Heat gets pushed back in. Light still gets through.

If you are replacing from old single-glazed sash windows or early double glazing from the 1990s, you could see a real drop in your heating costs within the first winter.

Many double glazing firms in Craiglockhart provide basic products, but few can rival the standard of the windows and doors we provide.

We get asked about triple glazing all the time.

Triple glazing includes an extra pane of glass, which delivers improved insulation and clearly improved noise dampening.

Exposed spot? Up a hill? Facing north? Near a busy road or flight path? The Advanced Group will guide you through the advantages of triple glazing.

New windows are an significant purchase, and we appreciate that paying for them all at once isn’t always realistic.

So we make available 0% APR and up to 4 years of interest free credit. Simple.

It means you get the windows you want and spread the cost of your new windows and doors in a way that suits comfortably for you!

38 Years of Expertise

We’ve been installing double glazing across Scotland since 1988!

Over the course of 38 years, we have refined what works, developed strong relationships with partners, and trained window fitters who take genuine pride in their work. That experience is reflected in every job we deliver.

15-Year Guarantee

Every window installation comes with a 15-year guarantee covering both the product and the workmanship.

Our guarantee stands above the competitors. Why? Complete certainty in the calibre of our windows and the ability of our installers.

Should anything go wrong, you can rely on us to fix it quickly.

Scotland’s leading provider of energy-efficient double glazing, that’s us. And the choice of designs, frames, colours, and finishes we stock? Unmatched.

Do visit our showroom and we will be more than pleased to personally talk you through our range.

If you are considering installing new windows or doors in your Craiglockhart property, The Advanced Group would be more than glad to help.

Whatever your window and door plans, we’ll set up a home survey at a time that suits you, measure up, talk through your options, and give you a written quote with no obligation and no pressure.

If you’d like to see our collection of windows and doors in person before you commit, you’re free to pop into our showroom.

Get in touch with our friendly team today for your free quote or home survey.