External Features: Windows & Doors
Windows & Doors
All doors and windows comply with Part Q of the building regulations, which requires a set standard of security.
All external doors are fitted with a multi-point locking system combined with a high security handle and cylinder.

How do I maintain my external doors?
- To keep hinges and paint finish in good shape, wipe them down regularly with a soft cloth and some warm, soapy water.
- Lubricate door mechanisms with a light oil now and then, and watch out for scratches from rings and keys.
- Repaint doors as part of your usual home decorating to keep them looking nice. Just don’t paint the frame weather strip, and let the door fully dry before closing it to avoid any marks.
Depending on your house type, the walls to the stairwell are to provide a protected stairway. All walls forming a protected stairway or separating a garage from the main dwelling will achieve a minimum of 30 minutes fire resistance (integrity and insulation), with all cavities, joints and junctions sealed to achieve the above rating.
Dependent on your house type there may be windows installed to the habitable rooms on the first floor which are fitted with fire escape hinges. This means the windows will fully open manually to 90 degrees in the unlikely event of a fire. In most instances they can also be adjusted to allow self cleaning, where the hinges attached to the window sash adjust allowing them to slide forward creating a gap for you to reach the external side safely.
Where the window is classed as a fire escape, the handles are NONE locking. All other windows including the ground floor are fitted with lockable handles. All of your glazing units will have been inspected upon legal completion.