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hinges and pivots; removal of broken or cracked glazing;
and replacement of lead lights.
For further information on the Steel Window Association,
please visit www.steel-window-association.co.uk or call
020 3475 8049.
On-site overhaul is as above but includes removal of
visible surface paint; treatment of the visible steel
substrate; tightening or replacement of coupled frame
intersections and perimeter fixings; replacement of
damaged weather seals; potential for upgrading of glass
specifications; potential to modernise or refurbish existing
ironmongery to include enhanced security; re-introduction of perimeter and window mastic seals; replacement
of glazing beads, mastic and putty; and redecoration of
painted surfaces.
SWA members have exclusive access to a range of
collectively developed energy- rated systems which are
compliant with building regulations and that are recognised by the British Fenestration Rating Council (BFRC).
The SWA also works in cooperation with both the British
and European standards agencies, window research
bodies and other influential organisations; including
FENSA and as mentioned above, the Construction
Products Association and the Glass & Glazing Federation.
Members of the Steel Window Association offer a UK
wide service for the repair and replacement of various
types of old metal windows, doors and screens, as well as
being able to manufacture new fenestration which fully
meets the requirements of the building regulations.
Full off-site overhaul includes removal of existing frames,
and possible temporary protection of apertures, shot blast
to bare metal to remove all existing paint and priming
material; fully recorded survey of necessary repairs and
replacement section, hinges and couplings; full pre-treatment primer and re-painting of the steel sections to
required specification; re-installation of frames to apertures, re-glazing with the possibility of thermal / acoustic
upgrades; refurbishment and replacement of existing
specialist glazing; application of new mastic and primary
weather seals; and re-instatement of refurbished or new
ironmonger.
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