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WINDOW PURCHASE CHECKLIST

HAVE YOU THOUGHT OF EVERYTHING?

Buying new windows is an important decision. Apart from
the design and colour, you should also consider insulation
performance and technology. This checklist will help your
window specialist to advise you better at the start of the
process. WHAT TYPE OF PROPERTY ARE THE NEW WIN-
DOWS INTENDED FOR?

New building Old building
WHERE WILL THE WINDOWS BE FITTED?

Living rooms Cellar Garage Utility
rooms
HOW HIGH IS THE NOISE LEVEL/TRAFFIC NOISE IN
THE SURROUNDING AREA?
High Medium Low

WHAT ASPECTS OF SAFETY AND SECURITY ARE
IMPORTANT?

Lockable window handles Security fittings
Bars in front of the windows
Burglar-proof systems
WHAT COLOUR/DESIGN SHOULD THE WINDOWS
BE?
White Wood effect Aluminium facing
Different colour
WHAT TYPE OF WINDOWS WOULD YOU LIKE?

Tilt & turn windows Sliding windows
Fixed glazing
EPPA TIPS FOR NEW WINDOWS WHAT FEATURES WOULD YOU LIKE?

1. Heat transfer coefficient for the finished window Windows with glazing bars Ventilation system
(UW value): less than 1.0 W/m K Folding shutters Insect screens Checklists: ©Profine | profine-group.com
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2. Glazing: triple glazing for the north side of the build- Venetian blinds Roller shutters
ing project, double glazing for the south side
3. Buy only windows whose profiles are quality certi- ON WHAT FLOORS WILL THE WINDOWS BE FITTED?
fied by BRE, RAL, NF or KOMO, just to mention a few
4. Burglar resistance: choose at least class RC 2 First Second Third In the whole house

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