Fixed and picture windows · County Antrim
Triple glazed fixed and picture windows in Newtownabbey
From the first measure to the handover pack, we handle triple glazed fixed and picture windows for homes in Newtownabbey and the rest of County Antrim.
Frame a view without a cold glass wall. A fixed or picture window does not open; it is one large pane in a slim frame, used to frame a view or bring in light.
Winter light and glass choice in Newtownabbey
By midsummer Newtownabbey has about 17 h 17 min of daylight, but in December only around 7 h 14 min, with the noon sun at about 12°. Triple glazing keeps more heat in during those long, dark months; big south and west windows may suit solar-control glass for summer.
Guide prices in Newtownabbey
| Guide | Supply and fit, inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Fixed window uPVC, about 1500 x 1200 mm | £745 – £945 |
| Large picture window uPVC, about 2400 x 1500 mm | £1,295 – £1,695 |
| Feature window uPVC, about 3000 x 2000 mm, heavy lift | £2,295 – £2,895 |
Guide prices. Your written quote after the free survey fixes the price for the specification shown.
Rules for fixed and picture windows in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland requires replacement windows to achieve 1.6 W/m²K, or a Window Energy Rating of band C or better, which good triple glazing passes comfortably. Replacing windows or external doors does not need full plans or a building notice, but the work must still comply; enlarging an opening or other structural change needs building control approval.
Before ordering: Check with your council planning office before changing the style, material or size of windows or doors, and always for listed buildings, conservation areas and flats.
How it works
You will know exactly what you are buying: the quote states the unit build-up, frame, finish, fitting work and how Building Regulations compliance is handled. On fitting day each opening is replaced and closed up before the team moves on.
- Every opening measured, including escape and vent needs
- Frames rated for the weight of triple glass
- Old windows removed and taken away
- Each opening closed up the same day
Questions from Newtownabbey
Can a fixed window be the escape window?
No. An escape window must open. We keep or add an opening window where one is needed.
Is a picture window worth triple glazing?
Big panes lose a lot of heat and can feel cold to sit near. Triple glazing keeps the inner pane warmer, which makes the space by the window more comfortable.
Do I need permission for triple glazed fixed and picture windows in Newtownabbey?
In Northern Ireland, check with your council planning office before changing the style, material or size of windows, and always for listed buildings and flats. Check whether your street is in a conservation area or covered by an Article 4 direction before changing the style.
Do you fit triple glazed fixed and picture windows in Newtownabbey?
Yes. We arrange surveys and fitting in Newtownabbey and across County Antrim. Send your postcode and the windows or doors you want replaced, and we will book a free survey.
Nearby
Also near Newtownabbey: Holywood (6 km), Belfast (7 km), Carrickfergus (9 km) and Castlereagh (10 km).
Other products in Newtownabbey
- uPVC windows
- Aluminium windows
- Timber windows
- Alu-clad timber windows
- Casement windows
- Flush casement windows
- Tilt and turn windows
- Sash windows
- Bay and bow windows
- Composite front doors
- French doors
- Sliding patio doors
- Bifold doors
- Glass-only replacement
- Acoustic triple glazing
- Security glazing
- Whole-house replacement
- New builds and self-builds
- Period homes and conservation areas
- Flats and apartments
- Passivhaus and EnerPHit
Fixed and picture windows in Newtownabbey: book your free survey
Written quote fixed for the specification, after a free survey. No building notice is needed for a straight replacement in Northern Ireland; we fit to the regulations and give you a written handover pack.