As one of the biggest purchases involved in renovation or homebuilding projects, your glazing can make or break how you feel about your home – changing not only your home’s appearance, but how you use all your different rooms.
Choosing the right window supplier is an important decision to get right, so there's a lot to consider. Do your windows offer the right level of security? How will they impact heating bills? Do they feature the slimmest sightlines to allow in more light? Will they need to be replaced again soon?
Many people are investing in large expanses of glass these days, creating a look that appears to be more window than wall, to brighten up homes and minds with more natural light.
Getting the right balance between function, style, and being true to your own tastes can be tricky to achieve, but it is possible. Here at Origin, we pride ourselves in offering the highest quality products to suit every home, so where should you start with an Origin Window?
Introducing the OW-70
Great for whole house replacements and new builds, the Origin OW-70 Slimline Window offers the slimmest sightlines in our window range at just 65mm – making them right on trend for anyone seeking to let in more uninterrupted natural light and maximise their glazing. With a sleek and elegant feel in its design, the OW-70 features an external flush casement which instantly gives a home a lift – it’s simplistic and timeless. This means it will give any home style a clean finish, whether it be a traditional retrofit or modern self-build.
Made to suit your needs
Due to the innate strength of aluminium, the OW-70 can support apertures of up to 4.8m2 in a picture window, for a beautiful, uninterrupted view. Other window types for the OW-70 include casement windows, dummy sashes and bay windows – all of which can be configured to your specific needs, so you can enjoy your home and garden without having to rejig your space. Therefore, no matter the look you’re going for, there will be a window from the OW-70 collection able to complement it.
Your style, your lead time
Available in over 150 RAL shades and boasting a dual colour option, you could even choose to be quirky and colourful on the inside and traditional on the outside, if you wish, as each window is created bespoke to your specific tastes. You can even choose the finish on the colours, so if you prefer matt, we can do that, or you can specify gloss or satin, to ensure every detail is just as you like. If you order a window in one of our most popular colours, then the OW-70 is available in as little as one week, so you know you can plan your project down to the day, with short timescales for delivery.
So that’s appearance covered, what about functionality?
Security and safety are an essential part of every product we design, and we’re proud that the OW-70 is Secured by Design accredited and meets the stringent PAS 24:2016 regulations. The lock on the window has been tested for every imaginable break-in technique and has been shown to be impenetrable and highly durable, so it won’t let you down.
The main way that our windows will impact your heating bills is by bringing them down. The OW-70 boasts a U-Value of 1.2, which far exceeds all requirements for thermal efficiency.
Virtually maintenance-free and weatherproof, each Origin product is built to last, so we are able to offer a guarantee of up to 20-years – so if you do decide to replace your windows any time soon, it won’t be because you need to.
What if I need a larger expanse of glass?
Featuring incredibly high levels of thermal efficiency and security and the same industry-leading guarantee, the OW-80 is our Premium Window, and can accommodate huge individual sash sizes (up to 7m2 for fixed frame, for example), for homes that are going for a real showstopper look through huge panes of glass.
A few more window types are also available with the OW-80. On top of the picture, casement and bay windows, you can also choose from gable and French window styles. It can also feature super-trendy Georgian Bars, for a real classic look that is so now.
The wider sightlines on the OW-80 are not as noticeable on larger apertures, and because it features an internal and external flush casement, it means it can look quite robust on smaller windows, so it’s better and more impactful over a bigger space.
Highest levels of security and thermal efficiency
Like the OW-70, the OW-80 is PAS:24:2016 certified and Secured by Design accredited, meaning it exceeds building regulations for security. It even features stainless steel hinges that have been through up to 1,000 cycle tests.
However, the thermal efficiency of the OW-80 can be unparalleled when Aerogel is specified as an optional upgrade.
Aerogel is the same insulation material used on spacecrafts, and when specified and manufactured into the polyamide break of the OW-80, it can offer an energy rating of A++ and an indystry leading U-Value of 0.8.
What difference does a flush casement make?
Simplistic in style, the OW-70 features an external flush casement, which means that when you shut your window, it sits in line with the frame on the outside, for an ultra-sleek, clean and truly timeless finish.
The OW-80 takes this further through having a flush casement both internally and externally – an industry-first. This comes at a price due to the manufacturing process, but the results are simply stunning.
Because there are no protruding lips on a flush casement, it also means the windows are easier to maintain, as there aren’t extra surfaces for dust and dirt to settle on.
No matter which system you choose, from the outside, all you will see is a sleek shadow where the sash meets the frame, making it a truly different and stylish look for any type of home. If you go for the OW-80, you will benefit from this look both inside and out.
Budgeting for your project
Some people choose to use different manufacturers for their doors and windows, but whether you would like a gable window or a bi-fold door, a picture window or a patio slider, we are able to provide it all, and design it all, so it’s very complimentary in style.
So, if you would like a larger portion of your budget to go towards statement bi-folds but want to ensure that your windows complement the doors effectively, we can give your home complete cohesion and ensure that your look all comes together perfectly.
An Origin Window for every project
Whichever system you choose, the best thing about an Origin Window is that you don’t need to compromise on anything – you can get your style, your way, to your timescale, safe in the knowledge that you’ll be getting industry-leading levels of thermal efficiency, security and a guarantee that it’s built to last.