Aluminium windows in West Hampstead

The housing in West Hampstead is largely Victorian terraces, red-brick mansion flats and converted maisonettes. On Victorian and Edwardian homes, aluminium windows work well in rear extensions, where slim frames tie in neatly with matching aluminium sliding or bifold doors.

In flats and mansion blocks, aluminium may already be the specified material, so confirm frame colour and profile with the managing agent before arranging a survey. Where original steel windows survive in a conservation area, discuss slim aluminium replacements with the council early, as matching sightlines strongly affects whether they are acceptable.

With three stations and their railway lines cutting through the area, train noise is a real issue for homes backing onto the tracks, and acoustic glazing makes a noticeable difference. Parts of West Hampstead, including around West End Green, are conservation areas, so we confirm details with Camden Council first. We are about 7.7 miles from the area.

Aluminium windows use strong, slim frames that let more glass and daylight into a room, with powder-coated finishes in a wide range of colours. They suit modern homes, extensions and renovations, and owners of older properties wanting slim sightlines that echo original steel windows.

• Slim frames for more glass and daylight
• Durable powder-coated colour finishes
• Thermally broken frames for better insulation

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