Double Glazed, uPVC Windows, Doors & Conservatories - Q&A Videos

Any double glazing company can sell, they can also install the products they "buy in" from their suppliers and many do a decent job. Spire, however, is 100% committed to 100% quality on each and every frame manufactured and installed. To achieve this objective, all products are manufactured in our own factory and installed by our skilled and salaried installers.

The following videos give you a much deeper and closer look at various issues relating to our company and about double glazing in general. You will find information here that is relevant regardless which double glazing manufacturer / installer you choose.

The Truth about 5-Point Locking

Choosing your doors and windows is as much about choosing the manufacturer that installs the most secure locks, as choosing the style and quality of uPVC double glazed products.

A cheap lock makes your supposed 'high quality' windows and doors about as useful in your attempt to enhance your home's security as a chocolate fire-guard - seriously.

Make sure you understand the types of locks - and understand the phrases "5-point locking" doesn't necessarily mean what the sales rep hopes you think it means.

While you are choosing your double glazed windows and doors, take a good look at various locks available and insist on viewing the test certification that relates to the doors, the windows AND the locks that were installed in the products when they were tested and make sure the same locks are used in the windows and doors you buy.

Quality or Security is Not a choice You should have to make

One of the biggest problems with double glazing is that many claims are made about high security and high quality, but few people ask to see evidence of what the rep says. You have every right to demand to see the certificates. Look for the kitemark.

If There's any way to improve our products - we will do it

In order to always be manufacturing the absolute best products on the market, we are always looking for the best components out there. "If there's anything better than what we are using, we will use it."

Quality - Beyond the BSI Kitemark Requirements

Having guidelines from British Standards relating to the kitemarks does not prevent double glazing manufacturers going even further and demanding more security, more quality...

Welded corners in Double Glazed Windows and Doors

Dennis discusses the benefits of welded corners in Double Glazing windows and doors - how the use of a solid welded corner makes the frame much more sturdy and enhances the overall security.

Expensive PVC does not guarantee quality double glazing

In this video, Dennis answers a few questions about "the differences between profiles and how the individual manufacturer, while having 'guidelines' from the systems manufacturer, ultimately decides how good the windows and doors actually are".

Customer Frequently Asked Questions about Quality

Dennis Clark, MD of Spire Windows, answers a couple of frequently asked questions; 1. "Does high quality pvc profile guarantee high quality windows and doors?" 2. "What makes the big difference between window manufacturers?"