Tue, 12 May 2026 04:28:17 +0100 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.0.3 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=62629#Comment_62629 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=62629#Comment_62629 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:11:09 +0100 DarylP It needs to be 3g as I have to get a U value of 1.0 or lower in a 28mm thick unit.

Thanks in advance.... ]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=62635#Comment_62635 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=62635#Comment_62635 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:28:15 +0100 fostertom https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=62664#Comment_62664 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=62664#Comment_62664 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:51:38 +0100 rogerwhit
4-8-4-8-4 (28mm) planilux / planitherm / planitherm, 90% krypton, giving Ug 0.7

(according to St Gobain's calculator)]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=62868#Comment_62868 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=62868#Comment_62868 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 21:12:14 +0100 DarylP That is exactly what I am trying to get hold of! Client needs low U values for Building Control, but can only accept 28mm units! The problem is getting a company to quote for it.....

So does anyone have an idea of where to obtain this, in the UK OR mainland Europe?

Thanks again.....]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=62871#Comment_62871 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=62871#Comment_62871 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 21:46:19 +0100 Tuna
Mark Brinkley has this chart for double glazed window prices which seems fair enough to me:

http://markbrinkley.blogspot.com/2008/01/adrian-you-mean-like-this.html

The only complete windows that drop below £200 psqm are uPVC - and I doubt those are energy efficient ones even if you ignore the frame material.

If you're looking for a fairly custom 3 pane arrangement, you're going to have to pay for it. That, or get building control to relax the requirements - can you beef up the thermal performance of the rest of the structure?]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=62876#Comment_62876 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=62876#Comment_62876 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 22:27:32 +0100 DarylP You have hit the nail on the head....
We have been asked to help the client get the extension through BC. we have upped the insulation in the roof and stub walls as much as possible, but the large area of glazing dictates a U value (centre pane) of 1.0 or less. Hence 3G, we are looking just for the sealed units, the frames are done.

Thanks again...]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=62878#Comment_62878 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=62878#Comment_62878 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:57:05 +0100 rogerwhit
Daryl I would vaguely guess that £100 might be a target level for 3g with argon ...]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=62891#Comment_62891 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=62891#Comment_62891 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:34:26 +0100 fostertom https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=63062#Comment_63062 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=63062#Comment_63062 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:32:28 +0100 aa44 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=64504#Comment_64504 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=64504#Comment_64504 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:58:21 +0100 stephendv
Nice thing is that you can spec and price the windows online (with a bit of help from google translate). Although it doesn't say so on their site, they will ship to anywhere in Europe.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=65056#Comment_65056 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=65056#Comment_65056 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:39:18 +0000 DarylP
Cheers........

Sorry I got the first spec wrong, although they can supply 0.7 U value glazing, but it is more....]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=65061#Comment_65061 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=65061#Comment_65061 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:56:23 +0000 fostertom https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=65093#Comment_65093 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=65093#Comment_65093 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:46:30 +0000 DarylP He gets the units from a well respected manufacturer in Wales.....]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=81436#Comment_81436 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=81436#Comment_81436 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 07:55:18 +0100 tony
I will supply you some for £600 m2 no problem]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=81438#Comment_81438 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=81438#Comment_81438 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 08:13:03 +0100 DarylP
Thanks ....

All sorted now, though I can't remember how much, it was 'almost' reasonable for Krypton fill 3G.

Cheers .....]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=82282#Comment_82282 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=82282#Comment_82282 Wed, 12 May 2010 12:42:04 +0100 heymj
Iwould like to let you know that I've just had all of my windows (10 plus the front door) recently replaced from UPVC double glazing to Triple and Acoustic glazing with pine internal surrounds and external alumilium cladding by Rawington Limited. I live under the Heathrow flight path and the sound and thermal insulation improvement is immediatally noticable and dramatic. The total cost came to 9k and the service was prompt, professional and timely. Having been let down by so many trades people in the past I was absolutly delighted to find a compay thst exceeded my expectations, Artura and his team were fantastic. If you're in the Uk and looking for great value for money on triple and acoustic glazing I can recemmend Rawington Limited :-)

M-J Hey]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=83456#Comment_83456 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=83456#Comment_83456 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:55:37 +0100 ledger.123 ]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=83550#Comment_83550 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=83550#Comment_83550 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:25:02 +0100 MikeRumney I think it was Fostertom (sorry if I'm wrong) who posted that they don't do 3G but unless I've misunderstood their site they do ... so ... any use?]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=83557#Comment_83557 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=83557#Comment_83557 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 21:36:54 +0100 fostertom https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=83613#Comment_83613 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=83613#Comment_83613 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:19:25 +0100 MikeRumney Any observations on my thread re "stratified" ground heat storage btw?]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=84302#Comment_84302 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=84302#Comment_84302 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:06:52 +0100 Andy_P I have looked at numerous other threads but up to date views would be welcome.
We're in Leeds so a long way from Edinburgh or Glasgow to visit the companies, and slightly reluctant to spend signficant amounts before seeing.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=84321#Comment_84321 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=84321#Comment_84321 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:02:01 +0100 Peter Clark
I have no direct experience, just of nosing around on the web and by phone.

If you are in Leeds presumably you have thought about the Green Building Store?

http://www.greenbuildingstore.co.uk/page--index.html

They do several ranges of triples some very expensive but some less so, the factory is near Huddersfield. I have heard good things about the company and the windows, but no direct experience myself as I said.

Perhaps someone else has experience of the Ecocontract or Ecoplus ranges?

Peter]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=84327#Comment_84327 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=84327#Comment_84327 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:11:43 +0100 fostertom https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=84511#Comment_84511 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=84511#Comment_84511 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:34:52 +0100 Andy_P Peter: I had asked Green Building Store to price for Eco Plus, which came out way over my budget. It's since been pointed out that their eco-contract are cheeper, so I've gone back and asked for a price on those, which i'm now waiting for. Or should I just extend my mortgage?
Tom: Can you clarify "completely adequate quality" , that may sound like a silly question but its really difficult to judge - for the amount we would be spending I'd expect something really good, that would last well - is that a fair expectation?]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=84526#Comment_84526 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=84526#Comment_84526 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:41:37 +0100 fostertom https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=84537#Comment_84537 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=84537#Comment_84537 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:50:30 +0100 Peter Clark Posted By: Andy_PThanks for these comments.
Peter: I had asked Green Building Store to price for Eco Plus, which came out way over my budget. It's since been pointed out that their eco-contract are cheeper, so I've gone back and asked for a price on those, which i'm now waiting for. Or should I just extend my mortgage?


Well at least you can go and have a look in Huddersfield?

I think the ecocontract are about 1/2 the cost of the ecoplus.

Peter]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=84601#Comment_84601 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=84601#Comment_84601 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:35:14 +0100 wookey
The door itself is good and solid and aesthetically pleasing and I believe the spec at U=1.4. The company (well Tom Anderson in fact) was excellent during the speccing process in going through the options (inward/outward opening, flavour of frosted glass, lock type details, threshold details, colours etc) until we had what we wanted.

The only thing I'm not sure I really like is the locking mechanism which sometimes needs two turns to unlock - be nice if it didn't do that.

We couldn't afford ecoplus either, but ecocontract seems like pretty good value (given the generally high cost of decent doors). We'll be buying a pile more doors/windows soon and GBS ecocontract will certainly be on the list.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=84802#Comment_84802 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=84802#Comment_84802 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 13:07:27 +0100 storm in severe weather. However, would such a design ( aestheticsally) suit a centuries old, stone walled welsh cottage ?

Incidently, Heymj, what is the size of your casement windows ?]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=88021#Comment_88021 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=88021#Comment_88021 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:54:35 +0100 Ads http://www.seniorhybrid.co.uk/]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=88028#Comment_88028 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4586&Focus=88028#Comment_88028 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:53:35 +0100 fostertom