A Rated Upvc Windows in oak and white with Carolina style composite door with diamond bevel, complete with chrome handles and letterbox. Citizen Windows also installed rear French doors removing old back Upvc white window and taking brick out of opening and forming new aperture where we installed new lintel and fitted French doors in oak on white.

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Give citizen Windows a ring now for our latest prices on Upvc Oak and White Windows and Doors on 01706 343913

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Sliding windows, tilt and turn windows, casement windows… There are a variety of window types to choose from that caters to different architectural and aesthetic preferences.

The deciding factor to consider is the window’s practical benefits.

As a homeowner, choosing the right type of UPVC windows is essential to ensure that you find comfort and security in your home.

In this blog post, we look to explore the benefits in choosing Citizen Windows for UPVC windows in Manchester and the surrounding areas.

What are the main benefits of Citizen Windows UPVC windows?

• Low Maintenance UPVC Windows

Painting, staining, sanding and filling are all eliminated. To remove any dirt from your UPVC windows, simply wipe over with a damp cloth.

• Weather Resistant UPVC Windows

No matter what the weather conditions outside, come rain or shine, our uPVC windows and doors will retain their appearance and maintain the inside temperature.

• Noise Isolating UPVC Windows 

Our UPVC windows are designed with advanced insulation properties to ensure noise isolation from noise pollution, making your home more peaceful and quieter against any outdoor disturbances.

The High Performance Window and Door UPVC System

• Energy Saving UPVC Windows

Selecta profiles used to make frames for your home offer excellent thermal insulation, as the gaskets and weathertight seal shut out draughts while the glazing reflects the heat back into your room. These aspects of our UPVC windows can reduce energy bills by up to 50%.

• UPVC Window Security

Reinforcements and multi-locking hardware used in the Selecta range provide added strength to make your home more secure. The products have been designed to give you enhanced security and peace of mind should any unwelcome intruders decide to try and force entry into your home.

• UPVC Window Safety

Comfort and safety should never be compromised through security. In the event of an emergency, our UPVC windows and doors provide easy and reliable exits that meet all safety standards. Additionally, childproof hinges and locks can be fitted to restrict opening aspects and night vent facility is available to allow air circulation while the windows remain in a semi-closed position.

• UPVC Window Appearance

When it comes to style, the discerning homeowner is looking for an individual product that will enhance the look of their property. Appearance and choice are two of the most important aspects to consider. For these reasons, Selecta aim to provide as much choice as possible to accommodate individual taste and style. All of our UPVC products are available in a sparkling white finish or if you prefer the look of traditional wood, golden oak, rosewood, black or even grey finishes are available.

Contact us today for UPVC windows in Manchester and the surrounding areas.

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Citizen Windows Sliding Bi-fold Doors offer bespoke design solutions for almost every property. Bi-fold Doors allow you to enjoy unrestricted views of your garden, terrace, patio or pool or why not use Bi-fold sliding doors to open up a whole wall of your special room, or even a balcony? Bi-fold Doors are one of those additions that can create a magical living space with a contemporary feel, as well as making a positive difference to the value of your home.

Bi-fold doors can be stacked open at one end, or at both ends. Alternatively, one panel can be opened like a conventional, single-traffic door. It is even possible to have a double bi-fold door combination.

Citizen Windows only fit the best Aluminium Bi-Fold Doors which are available in a vast array of Ral colours meaning we can match up to anything you want us too. Our Sliding Bi-fold doors which are manufactured by Smart Bi-Folding Doors offer a superb range of features:

• Smart Aluminium Bi-Folding Doors
• No painting, no warping, no shrinking
• Security locking system
• Option of inward or outward opening doors
• Weather rating and thermally efficient
• Low threshold option for easy access
• Colour and Woodgrain features available on request

It’s A Simple Process

When purchasing Smart Bi-fold Doors from Citizen Windows of Rochdale, we will ensure that the whole process is straightforward and we will do everything that we can to surpass your expectations. Give us a call now on 01706 343 913 and we’ll arrange for one of our team to pop round, or come and see us at our Rochdale showroom. We’ll also answer any questions relating to Smart bi-fold doors that you may have and we’ll make sure that you have all of the information that you require.

We’ll then work out a price for your new Smart bi-fold doors which we’ll return to you promptly in the form of a written quotation. If that’s to your liking, we’ll then arrange a convenient date for the technical survey and installation. And importantly, once you have had your Bi-fold Doors installed, we’ll always be here to deal with any future queries. That’s because our responsibility to our clients continues for as long as they use our products.

Call Citizen Windows, the Rochdale Bi-folding Doors Experts

Trust Citizen Windows 01706 343 913

Citizen Windows supply Smart Bi-fold doors to all parts of Greater Manchester, Cheshire and surrounding areas including Stockport, Hazel Grove, Bramhall, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Gatley, Poynton, Offerton, Prestbury, Macclesfield,  Bollington, Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Handforth, Knutsford, Disley,  High Lane, New Mills, Whaley Bridge, Kettleshulme, Chinley, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Bredbury, Romiley, Marple, Stalybridge, Glossop, Hayfeld, Hadfield, Ashton, Hyde, Denton, Heaton Moor, Heaton Chapel, Levenshulme, Didsbury, Sale, Salford, Eccles, Urmston, Irlam, Walkden, Tyldesley, Prestwich, Pendlebury, Atherton, Radcliffe, Little Lever, Middleton, Chadderton, Mossley, Droylsden, Stretford, Altrincham, Warrington, Bolton, Bury, Oldham and Rochdale.

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What is Condensation?

The air contains moisture. The temperature of the air determines how much moisture it can hold, and warm air contains more moisture than cold air.

When warm, moist air comes into contact with either a surface or air that is colder than it is, the warm air is unable to retain the same amount of moisture as it did and the water is released either into the cold air or onto the colder surface, causing condensation to form, quickly followed by mould.

What are the Causes of condensation on windows?

Day-to-day activities such as cooking, washing and drying clothes, heating and even breathing produce water vapour. Air can only hold so much moisture in the form of an invisible vapour, no matter what temperature it is.

When the air contains more moisture than it can hold, it reaches ‘saturation point’ and when this is reached, the moisture turns back into water and condensation occurs. The temperature reached at saturation point is called the ‘dew point’.

When this happens, the air has a relative humidity of 100%. The air in the majority of homes tends to have 50-70% relative humidity. Problems occur when structural defects in a building mean the moisture content has become too high; when old houses have no damp-proof course (DPC); and when there is inadequate ventilation in the home.

Period homes often have no DPC, which means moisture from the soil beneath the house rises up into ground floor rooms, whilst other homes suffer from bridged DPCs or damaged guttering.

There are several types of condensation. Cold-bridge condensation occurs when warm, moisture-heavy air comes into contact with surfaces at or below its dew point. This occurs at the base of external walls – where it is often mistaken for rising damp – on windows, where it may cause cills to rot, and on the underside of the roof.

Warm-front condensation occurs when warm, damp air gets into a cold house. This happens in the winter, when a ‘warm front’ from the Atlantic arrives, and is common in unoccupied houses.

Interstitial condensation happens when warm, moist air diffuses into a vapour-permeable material, such as fibrous insulation. If this material is warm on one side and cold on the other, the moisture will be deposited in liquid form within the material. This is a particular problem in heavily insulated or air-conditioned homes.

How to Treat it

There are three basic ways to control the problem of condensation, by looking at relative humidity, ventilation and insulation:

• Control the relative humidity in your home through the use of extractor fans in kitchens and bathrooms. Shutting the doors to these rooms whilst the extractor fans work also helps
• Ensure there is adequate ventilation. Trickle vents in windows work well, but a more sophisticated option is a heat-recovery ventilation unit. These replace the air in your home by taking the stale, damp air outside, then bring fresh air back in via a separate grille, passing it back over the heat exchanger to be warmed. It is also possible to buy central extract systems which connect all of the wet areas in your home to a central fan before discharging the stale, moist air outside
• Add insulation so that internal walls are kept at a temperature above the dew point of the air inside

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07 Oct 2014

According to statistics, break-ins and house burglaries rise significantly during winter months – approximately by as much as 15% when UK Crime Stats compared burglaries in June to burglaries in December.

Rockdoor knows that anyone wanting to mitigate the risk of being burgled would majorly benefit from investing in one of our Ultimate Series Rockdoors – as they provide the highest level of security and strength to eliminate any chances of break-ins and burglaries happening.

With a Carbon Fibre Reinforced Inner Frame, High Impact Door Skins and a Secure Multipoint Locking System, Rockdoors provide a strong, safe and durable upgrade in comparison to your average GRP Composite Door or PVC Door.

Rockdoors are fully tried and tested by all means of force and impact proving virtually unbeatable and unbreakable (even the Fire Service & Police Force can’t break through a Rockdoor!). We recommend that you take a look at the full range of styles in our Ultimate Series that we manufacture.

Features & Benefits of a Rockdoor Ultimate

• Security Rating is 1 as Standard
• 50mm Thick Door Sash
• 3mm High Impact Door Skins
• Full Range of Door Styles & Glass Designs
• Carbon Fibre Reinforced Innerframe
• Soft Coat Low-Emissivity Backing Glass
• Argon Filled Double Glazed Unit
• Warm Edge Spacerbar
• Secure Multipoint Locking System
• 6 Pin Secured by Design Cylinder
• German Engineered 3D Adjustable Hinges
• Stylish High Quality Furniture
• CE Marked as Standard

Longer hours of darkness in winter time allows a longer time period in a 24 hour day for burglars to act – if you compare approximations, it’s only dark for roughly 6-8 hours during summer, but in winter it’s closer to 12-14 hours, and it’s worth noting that most people keep their windows shut in winter, meaning you may not even hear someone burgling your property.

It is crucial to also not forget that having a secure back door is just as important as having a secure front door, if not even more so. Burglars see it as one of the easiest ways to break in to a building – so why not have a look at the selection of composite Back Doors we sell too?

Install a Rockdoor Ultimate onto your property now for a peaceful, worry-free and safe winter.

Call now on 01706 343 913 for further details

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   Approved Installer

Now at Citizen Windows you can be rest assured you are in safe hands. We have just been approved as a “Rock Door approved installer” the 1st company in Rochdale area to achieve this. Here at Citizen Windows we strive to keep our Company different to our closest rivals, we keep things simple… No gimmicks, No Hassle, just honest advice from a trusted local company in Rochdale. Why use a Rock Door Approved installer, have a look below and decide for yourself.

• Free no obligation quote
• Free on site home survey
• Friendly and helpful professional advice
• Impressive customer focussed approach
• High quality composite door fitting service with a comprehensive 10 year guarantee
• Unrivalled Rockdoor composite doors experience
• Expert advice on door glass options, colours and door furniture
• Extensive knowledge of composite door security and thermal efficiency
• Comprehensive after sales service
• Secured by Design

Have you decided yet? if you have, call the number below you wont regret it……

Give one of our friendly team a call on 01706 313 913 for an no obligation quote?

Rockdoor Approval Certification Citizen Windows (1)

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Author: Adam

Rockdoor has introduced two new and exciting door styles to the Ultimate Series called the Illinois & Vermont.

These unique and exclusive new composite door styles ensure Rockdoor has a style for every homeowner.

Rockdoor Vermont

The Vermont has been carefully designed to cater for homeowners wanting to let light into their hallway, but also want the feeling of security that a narrower piece of glass provides. It suits properties new and old, contemporary and traditional. Four glass designs are available in the Rockdoor Vermont – Haze, Grey Shades, Trio and Quadra.

Rockdoor Illinois

The Illinois combines all the best features of the popular Jacobean and the Portland door styles and is sure to be a firm favourite across the country. The Illinois features two large glass apertures to let

light in, but also provides the feeling of security through the use of a mullion. Four glass designs are available in the Rockdoor Illinois – Inspire, Empire, Pinnacle and Trinity.

The new additions to the Ultimate Series

ensure the collection is the most unique range of composite doors available and the most thermally efficient too.

Speaking about the new styles, Mark Simm from Rockdoor commented. “When we first launched the Ultimate, Elite and Select series a few years ago, it was always our firm intention to strengthen the Ultimate Series by adding even more new and exclusive designs to the collections – designs that simply can’t be found anywhere else. We chose the theme ‘Simply Original’ because we genuinely feel that what we offer our customers can’t be matched by any other composite door supplier. Already the early indications tell us that the Vermont and Illinois will soon become popular additions to the range.

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Wood Grain Effect Composite Door Installation

Why do more and more UK homeowners plump for a composite door over a replacement timber, UPVC Door or even an aluminium front door?

Whilst real timber looks great, it is rather expensive and can warp and twist over time, plus it needs maintaining to keep the natural beauty of the wood looking at its best. UPVC double glazed doors are generally inexpensive and wipe clean, and normally more draft proof and thermally efficient than timber doors. Whilst standard UPVC doors do a job, are not necessarily the strongest material to keep out any would be intruders. Decent quality double glazed residential aluminium front doors are inherently much stronger, more durable and more secure than most UPVC doors, and offer a decent return on investment. Whoever Aluminium front doors are normally more of a commercial preference these days due to them being more durable than Upvc Doors.

Like residential UPVC doors, aluminium doors are easy to maintain and make good entrance doors, be they front, back, kitchen or French doors. Three major advantages of aluminium doors over standard UPVC doors are that they are made of a stronger material, they won’t fade in direct sunlight and they are available in any RAL colour so they can match in with the colour scheme of any property.

Traditionally, UPVC doors tend to be the least expensive, then composite doors, Aluminium Doors next with solid timber doors being the most expensive. Choosing any main entrance door for a home is not just about price, but also about personal preference. If you select a high quality front door with a stylish design for a property in a top finish, it is like a designer label for your home.

Whatever your preference, the realistic woodgrain effect texture of a composite door makes it look like a stylish traditional timber door with ultimate kerb appeal. Composite doors are low maintenance, robust and weather resistant – do not rot, warp or crack, nor will it ever need painting. Composite doors tend to hide minor scratches and are easy to clean.

Whichever material you choose for the door(s) for your property, ensure the product is “Secured by Design.” Established in 1989, Secured by Design (SBD) is owned by the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) and is the corporate title for a group of national police projects focusing on the design and security for new and refurbished homes and commercial premises as well as the acknowledgement of quality security products.

When buying any door for a property, through which any person(s) could gain entry, it is worth checking it has been “Secured by Design” approved. According to the Secured by Design website “Door assemblies must pass BS:PAS 23 General Performance Requirements (excluding annexes) and BS:PAS 24 Enhanced Security Requirements. Doors must also pass the end bolt test, which simulates an attack on the bolt.”

Check before you buy that the door you want comes with a substantial product and installation guarantee, and do your research to ensure that whichever supplier and/or installer you select will be around for at least the next decade in case of any issues that arise after installation. Ten year guarantees are industry standard, so ensure you get yours in writing!

Most composite doors perform to the highest standards, irrespective of the weather and thermal efficiency is paramount as it substantially reduces your fuel bills and carbon footprint.

Many high quality composite doors are available with a different exterior to interior finish, many with matching or complementary frames. The better composite doors tend to be ‘made to order’ and not ‘cut to size’ and come in a range of colour and wood grain effect finishes. Some manufacturers even offer matching French Composite Doors for that real touch of class.

By choosing a high quality composite door for a property over cheaper options, property owners are not only stamping their individuality and personality on their property, but also making a statement that they value quality, durability and good value for money.

If only the best is good enough, then consider a  with its design, build quality, unrivalled security and attention to detail blend together to produce a truly high quality, strong, weather tight, secure and virtually maintenance free product.

The realistic woodgrain-effect texture of a high quality composite door makes it look like a traditional wooden door, but with none of the drawbacks commonly seen with timber. A composite is not just about aesthetics and luxury; it’s about performance, security and style and ultimately enhancing the value of your home.

To find out more about Composite Doors, UPVC Doors or aluminium doors visit Citizen Windows 435 Oldham Rd, Rochdale. Oldham. OL16 4SZ.

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uPVC stands for unplasticised polyvinyl chloride. It is easy to clean, easy to install, and it looks great! As a bonus, it happens to be the cheapest form of double glazing frames but also the material that saves the most energy overall.

When it comes to installing uPVC double glazing, the real benefits come from the savings you can make on your energy bills which, in the current economic climate, is always a good thing. In fact, compared to single glazed windows, you could save around £165 a year on a three bedroom house. That’s over £4,000 on an average mortgage. These savings easily offset the cost of installation, and give you a warm, cosy, homely house that you’ll be proud to come home to.

To save even more money, K Glass is a fantastic option. K Glass is a low-emissivity glass that makes up the inner pane of the window, making double glazing almost as effective as triple glazing, without the cost. This stops heat from escaping (up to 25% of a home’s heat is lost through closed windows!), thereby saving you money on your heating bills. In an average three bedroom house, that’s about £200 a year.

For the ultimate in money and energy saving windows, it might be worth considering having triple glazing installed. These windows are still made with durable, attractive uPVC, but with an additional layer of glass you can save even more energy (and money) over the life of your windows. Triple glazed windows are 60% more efficient than standard double glazed panes (C rating), and 40% more efficient than superior double glazed panes (A rated). In that three bedroom house we mentioned before, switching to triple glazed windows could save you a massive £766 a year!

uPVC windows and doors don’t just look good; they save you money and keep you safe. What’s not to love about that?

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