New Windows Howden

Maybe you’ve spotted a change in temperature in your property. Energy bills going up. Or condensation sitting on or inside your windows in the morning.

That familiar feeling? It’s your windows letting you something.

Windows don’t stay sealed forever, and older ones lose theirs over time.

Between the panes, the gas leaks. The rubber gaskets stiffen and shrink. What once blocked the chill now hardly slows it down.

Howden has its fair share of rain and wind, frequently more than sunshine. When your windows are worn, you notice the difference in how warm and snug your home is.

Not to worry. The Advanced Group brings over 38 years of trusted expertise. Single room or full house, replacement windows or doors, we’ll find the right solution and install everything right.

Cracked glass? Rotten timber frames? Handles that don’t lock properly? Some signs are pretty obvious.

Other signs are less easy to notice. By the time you see them, they’ve been costing you money for months or years.

If you can see moisture or fogging between the two panes of glass, this is a sure sign that the sealed unit has broken down.

When the seal fails, the argon gas that acts as insulation leaks, and the window loses a considerable portion of its thermal efficiency.

Don’t waste money away with increasing heating bills and make sure to restore your home’s thermal efficiency with perfectly sealed new windows.

Place your hand near the window edges on a windy day. Cold air getting through? The seals have gone.

Draught proofing strips? They’re a temporary fix. The problem only deteriorates as the rubber continues to degrade.

Windows that catch, jam, or won’t fasten properly are a safety risk as well as an insulation concern. Warped frames, worn hinges, and failed mechanisms all suggest the window has hit the end of its useful life.

Multi-point locking systems beat the old single-point catches for protection. Toughened glass provides further protection.

Did you know that windows are behind a large share of heat loss in any home? They’re the link between your house and the outside world.

Older double glazing is a thing of the past, and the energy ratings will be significantly below what’s out there now, even if they were a reasonable specification when they were first put in.

Installing new double glazed windows and doors is one of the smartest ways to shield your home from high energy costs.

Every Howden house is different, and the right window choice depends on the building, the room, and how you occupy it.

The Advanced Group offers a full choice of windows and doors in both double glazed and triple glazed options, including uPVC casement, sash, tilt and turn, and top hung types.

Casement windows could well be the UK’s most common window type! They’re side-hinged, open outwards, and are perfect for ventilation and easy to clean from inside.

Ideal for most property styles, from modern builds to traditional villas, casement windows come in a wide choice of colours and finishes, including woodgrain effects that recreate the appearance of timber without the maintenance or fear of warping.

The sliding sash windows we fit replicate the look of original wooden sash frames, while offering modern thermal performance and safety.

Proportions, sight lines, and opening mechanism all mirror the traditional look. Ideal for conservation areas or maintaining your property’s charm.

These windows tilt inward at the top for protected ventilation and turn completely inward on a side hinge for simple cleaning.

If you are in an upper-floor flat, these are a fantastic pick because cleaning the outside of the glass from a ladder just isn’t practical.

Airflow without the security worry of a fully open window. That’s what the tilt mode provides, and it’s particularly valuable for families with young children.

Top hung windows open outward from the bottom while staying hinged at the top, which is great for letting air in without allowing rain in.

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

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

In pairs, they look fantastic, and you can match them with sidelights to fill a wide opening with glass and loads of natural light.

We specialise in uPVC frame materials. And for good reason.

Scottish weather is unforgiving. uPVC is designed to take it. Hardwearing, tough to harsh, windy, wet weather. No warping or rot worries like timber.

In addition, uPVC delivers the benefit of being low maintenance.

Just grab it a wipe with soapy water and it’ll look good as new.

Here’s the really exciting part: our uPVC windows are seriously energy effective! Built with multi-chambered uPVC, some of our frames achieve a U-value as low as 0.8 W/m2K, which really works to restore your home’s energy performance.

The cherry on top? uPVC double glazing is the most cost-effective option available.

This means you can often fit higher-specification glazing without blowing the budget. We also provide glazed uPVC doors, including uPVC doors, composite doors, and patio doors to complement.

Scotland is cold, wet, and windy for a large chunk of the year.

With weather like that, the energy performance of your windows makes a huge difference to what you shell out on heating and how warm your home feels every day!

Thermal efficiency is measured by U-value.

A lower U-value translates to less heat being lost through the glass and frame. Scottish building regulations currently require a maximum U-value of 1.6 W/m2K for replacement windows.

Our standard double glazed windows achieve a U-value of 1.2 W/m2K, while our premium range can attain values as low as 0.8 W/m2K, working at twice the standard of the regulatory minimum.

The difference is reflected on your energy bills.

A-rated energy-efficient windows and doors, fitted with argon gas filled sealed units and low-E glass coatings, work by pushing heat back into the room while still managing to let light through.

If you’re replacing old single-glazed sash windows or 1990s double glazing, you could spot a clear drop in your heating bills within the first winter.

Howden has no shortage of double glazing businesses. Few rival the calibre of our windows and doors.

We get asked about triple glazing all the time.

The additional pane of glass in triple glazing allows it to provide improved insulation and improved noise reduction.

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

New windows are an big spend, and we understand that paying for them all at once isn’t always practical.

0% APR. Up to 4 years interest free credit. That’s what we offer.

This allows you get the windows you need by spreading the cost of your new windows and doors in a way that suits around your budget.

38 Years of Experience

1988. That’s when we started installing double glazing across Scotland.

38 years teaches you a lot. What performs. Which suppliers to rely on. How to train fitters who take real pride in their work. And it comes through on every job we finish.

15 Years of Peace of Mind

A 15-year guarantee is included with every window installation, protecting both the product and the workmanship.

Our guarantee sits above what most companies offer because we’re completely assured in both quality of our windows and the skill of our installers.

If anything goes wrong, you can rely on us to fix it straight.

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

Visit our showroom. We’ll guide you through the full collection in person.

Thinking about new windows or doors for your Howden house? The Advanced Group would be more than willing to lend a hand.

We’ll set up a home survey when it fits you. Measure up. Talk through your possibilities. Give a written quote. No obligation. No pressure.

If you’d like to see our range of windows and doors in person before you commit, you’re welcome to come along to our showroom.

To request your free quote or home survey, please contact a member of our helpful team today.