| Very few (if any) glazing companies in
England can boast of having almost 60 years of comprehensive
experience in the field, yet such is the proud claim of Bell Glass,
who are always happy to share their technical knowledge & expertise
with customers who recognise the worthy values of a family run
company. Bell Glass offer a superb range
of high specification performance windows, patio sliding doors,
casement doors, and insulated front entrance doors, with options of
aluminium framed construction or PVCU framed construction. Double
glazed windows are available in numerous configurations including
side hung casements, top hung, tilt & turn, vertical sliding, and
vertical sliding boxed sash type designs. Finishes are broad ranging
with PVCU fabrications offering the scope of different colours
between the interior and exterior (see Design Guide for
further details). Glazing to fanlights or doors can also comprise of
numerous decorative glass options (see Decorative Glass
section and Glass General section for further details).
Replacing windows in an older style home has to be one of the most
efficient and cost effective methods of re-styling a property to
become more visually appealing, whilst increasing its market value.
It has been argued by some that the heat/fuel saving made by
installing new double glazed windows or doors takes many years to
financially claw back. This may be so when viewed as a daft
mathematical calculation, however its almost arbitrary when taking
into account investment values and greatly improved standards of
comfort within the home - plus a saving on maintenance. The latter
is especially the case in instances where a professional decorator
is used to paint timber window frames every other year over a ten
year period.
Unfortunately there can be no cast iron guarantee that the exercise
of replacing windows or doors automatically increases the value of
any property, when if such an installation has been poorly fitted
and is totally un-sympathetic in design then the implications could
be negative instead of positive. (See Design Guide for what
might be some helpful tips).
Often a replacement window project can greatly benefit from from
altering structural opening sizes in walls (especially in height),
and Bell Glass are experienced and equipped to handle all such
associated builders work and finishes. Such work might include
modifying a window opening to incorporate a pair of casement doors,
or to modify an opening into a bay window. Indeed it will be the
wise homeowner who will investigate all potential design
improvements before committing themselves to any contract. Indeed it
is hoped that the window installation examples as seen in the
Photo Galleries below might assist in the vital decision making
process.
The very existence and reputation of Bell Glass has come about over
60 years not because of luck, but because of the genuine honest
personal service that is offered, where professionalism can be seen
to be in harmony with a genuine sociable family spirited attitude.
Qualities of course which are nigh impossible to find in any
multi-national company.
With its wealth of expertise Bell Glass are happy to offer free
advice to all potential customers, and this good old fashion
sociable service is offered without there being any remote
obligation on those seeking such assistance. Such advice will cover
the aspects of cost implications, design, finishes and options
available, plus an insight into any “Town & Country Planning Act” or
“Building Regulation” consents that maybe required.
Although it has been mentioned elsewhere its important to be fully
aware that as a company policy Bell Glass do not employ salesmen who
work on a commission (see “Company Profile“ page for further
details). This means that any arranged home visit to seek advice
will not be sales orientated, nor will there ever be any
intimidating or pressurised nonsense aimed at getting the customer
to sign a contract. If you are considering embarking on an exciting
window project (residential or commercial), then start the ball
rolling by contacting Bell Glass. You have nothing to lose but much
to gain. In fact it’s likely to be an enjoyable experience.
All site projects are co-ordinated and supervised by a experienced
“Contracts Manager” with the permanently employed “Site Installation
Team” members flying the company flag in the Bell Glass tradition,
where pride in the job and customer satisfaction are paramount. All
installations are provided with a safety net 10 year insurance
backed guarantee which is an obligation under today's Government
legislation. |
| Bell Glass are fully authorised/registered
installers of the following highly reputable glazing systems: -
Monarch (for aluminium framed
window systems & doors) and Spectus (for PVCU
framed windows & doors). These British manufacturers are both
involved in the research and development of high performance quality
glazing systems but only extrude straight length sections for
fabrication and glazing by others.
Hermetically sealed double glazed units (23 or 28mm) are produced at
the Bell Glass Rainham workshop and can comprise of float glass,
laminated safety glass, Pilkingtons "K" thermal glass or Pilkingtons
self clean "Activ" glass. Various designs of patterned glass can be
incorporated to provide various levels of privacy (such as generally
desired for bathrooms etc).
Since 2002 changes in legalisation have meant that homeowners
replacing their windows need to seek approval from the Local
Authority under the “Building Regulations Act” (which covers
standards of construction, thermal insulation, etc). A fee is
payable to the Council for this, with a Building Inspector
thereafter examining the completed work and approving or rejecting
it. This procedure however does not apply to Bell Glass who as
registered members of FENSA are authorised to issue a self
certification document confirming that all standards have been met.
All Bell Glass projects are registered at the offices of FENSA.
The majority of examples in the following window Photo Galleries
have been projects using either "Monarch" - "Spectus"
systems. |
