French Windows
uPVC French windows are a timeless and popular choice for any home because of their elegant and balanced aesthetic.
French windows can easily be adapted to suit any property; either installed as a complete solution or with side panes added for extra length. They are a perfect way to open up your house and ‘bring the outside in’. There is no better way to add a touch of continental charm to your home than with French windows. Elegant and stylish, they create a wonderful feeling of warmth while opening on to a deck or courtyard to create an alfresco entertainment extension to your home. You can create a more dramatic effect by adding a side light on each side of the door.
In addition to their aesthetic qualities,they are also a wonderfully practical solution. By opening both windowsyou can move larger items of furniture in or out of your home. French Windows can also be used inside your home. It can be installed as an entrance into a dining room or study, allowing light to filter through keeping the rooms feeling open and bright.
Our French windows are also made with uPVC frames and so you can enjoy exceptional sealing properties against the elements and superior energy and sound insulation.
French door heights up to 2.4m high with individual door sizes up to 1.1m wide are available in a variety of designer layouts
We can tailor double glazed French windows in your choice of colour and size. To arrange your free measure and quote get in touch with the ARCO team today.
This Window has been independently tested to comply with Australian Standards AS2047 and AS1288.
French Windows Benefits
- Our french windows have been independently tested for noise reduction, with results ranging from 32-43 dB, dependent on the framing and glazing combination tested. This translates into homes that are at least eight times quieter than homes with traditional windows.
- We use solar control Low-E glass which filters over 75% of UV rays making your home safer without keeping you in the dark.
- Our french windows and double glazed doors prevent heat loss and reduce heating requirements by up to 80%.
- ARCO double glazed products (including double glazed french windows ) provide enhanced security against break-ins and storm protection in high-risk coastal areas.
ARCO Double Glazing & Framing only manufactures and stocks uPVC frames. We carry eight standard factory colours but can manufacture frames in a range of Dulux colours to suit your design requirements. Our uPVC profiles keep their colour even under exposure to extreme temperature, weathering or UV exposure, making them ideal for the Australian climate.
We carry three sash styles with various hinge options and a wide selection of accessories, so you can custom design your windows.
uPVC frames offer the best value and greater benefits over the traditional timber and aluminium profiles, including UV protection, thermal and sound insulation, salt-water resistance and low maintenance.
Our uPVC profiles are made from recyclable materials. They are lead-free and use environmentally friendly CalciumZinc and are designed with galvanised steel reinforcements for added strength and security.
The frames have built-in water drainage channels that are slot-shaped and a minimum width of 30mm to quickly and effectively drain water even under strong storm
conditions.
We use Winkhaus fittings and locking systems to ensure our windows and doors are of the highest quality. Winkhaus has earned the confidence of customers all over the world with innovative products and competent service for over 160 years
Toughened Glass
Toughened glass is commonly known as safety glass. Toughened glass is either thermically or chemically treated to increase its strength and to classify it as Grade A Safety glass. It is five times stronger than a standard sheet of float glass of the same thickness. The toughening process reduces the risk of it cracking.
Application
Toughened glass is recommended for large, full length windows or elevated windows that need more strength for safety purposes. Toughened glass is also used for doors and areas of the house prone to injuries such as bathrooms.
Advantages
The glass will shatter rather than break when broken, reducing the risk of injury
Less weight than laminated glass
Suitable for large window
ARCO Recommendation
Important to note that Toughened glass cannot be reused or re-cut once installed, something to consider if you want to have a pet door later.
Laminated glass
Laminated glass is also commonly known as safety glass and like toughened glass, is a Grade A Safety Glass. It is two or more sheets of glass bonded together by a vinyl interlayer and when broken, the interlayer prevents the glass from breaking. Some building regulation require laminated glass to be installed rather than toughened.
Application
Laminated glass is recommended for full length windows and doors as it is hard to smash and protects the home against intruders. It is also recommended for those who are especially concerned with.
Advantages
Holds together when broken by an interlayer, reducing injury
Increased thermal and sound insulation
Cheaper than toughened glass
Multiple panes of glass provide protection again UV rays
ARCO Recommendation
Check building regulations you may require laminated glass to be installed into some areas of your home.
Low-E glass
Low-E glass stands for Low Emissivity Glass and works similar to insulation inside your home. Low-E glass in double glazing has a thin coating on the inside of the external pane. It essentially allows your house to be cool in summer and warm in winter without tinting the windows. In summer, a portion of the heat that passes through the window is absorbed and reflected outside. In winter, it will create a barrier for the heat trying to escape through the window and reflect it back indoors.
Application
Low-E Glass comes as standard in all of ARCO’s windows and doors. This type of glass is offered as and optional extra by our competitors.
Advantages
Reduces energy bills and costs
Provides comfort all year long regardless of the temperature
Greatly decreases the amount of UV rays entering the home
ARCO Recommendation
Low E glass is worth the price, especially since houses tend to lose 25 percent of their heat through windows. Purchase the highest quality low-E glass you can afford
Toned and privacy glass
Toned and privacy glass is created when additives are added to clear glass during the manufacturing process. Our privacy glass is called white translucent glass and offers maximum privacy to the windows. The toned glass can come in a range of colours such as grey, blue or green and reduces the amount of sunlight entering the home.
Application
Toned glass is recommended for windows that face the sun as it provides solar control. It is not recommended for north facing windows if you want to warm your home in summer. White translucent glass is recommended for front doors and bathroom windows when privacy is key.
Advantages
Reduces glare from the sun
Increases privacy to the home during the day
ARCO Recommendation
Toned glass is recommended for windows that face the sun as it provides solar control. Toned glass will reduce the amount of sunlight entering the home year-round.
ARCO Double Glazed Window Frames are available in the following 8 factory colours for Double Glazed French Windows:
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