Picture windows
Our contemporary fixed-frame picture windows make a statement. They're perfect for large square or rectangular picture windows that frame a view from the house into the garden or beyond.
Fixed frame window designs,
the IDSystems way
Highly versatile
Our fixed-frames are custom made to many sizes and specifications to make sure they suit your home perfectly. Whether they are utilised individually or integrated with our sliding doors, bifold doors, opening windows or even glass rooms, our fixed frame windows make a real design statement in any home.
Multiple glazing options
Choose from double or triple glazed units with a range of glass specifications, including solar control glass, to meet your exact requirements and complement other glazed windows in your home.
Thermally efficient
We utilise the very latest in thermal break technology by inserting large polyamide insulating strips between the inner and outer skins of aluminium. This ensures excellent thermal performance and enables us to manufacture some of the most advanced, energy efficient windows on the market.
Ten-year warranty
You can buy our exceptional products with confidence, knowing that we provide a full ten-year warranty* on our systems and workmanship. Plus, unlike some warranties, our guarantee is fully transferable if you decide to sell your home, so the new owner will benefit from the remainder of the guarantee period.
*Exclusions apply, please contact us for full details of warranty policy.
Custom made, expertly installed
Every IDSystems picture window is custom designed, manufactured exclusively in-house, and installed by our own experienced teams, ensuring the highest standards of quality and complete peace of mind.
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Colour your life
Our aluminium windows are available as standard in a choice of three polyester powder-coated finishes – Gun Metal Grey (DB 703) textured, Anthracite Grey (RAL 7016) matt or Jet Black (RAL 9005) matt.
Alternatively the windows can be polyester powder coated to any stocked RAL colour (over 200 RAL colours) and even dual colour or textured finish. In addition, you can specify whether a matt, semi-gloss or full-gloss level of paint finish is required.
Picture window FAQs
What is the difference between a picture window and a standard window?
A picture window is a fixed frame window that does not open. Because there is no need for opening hardware or sashes, the frames are significantly slimmer, allowing for much larger glass panes that "frame" a view like a piece of art.
How secure are large fixed windows?
Our windows meet the highest security standards and the aluminium system, theVISION holds the BSI Kitemark™ certificate having passed rigorous PAS 24 independent security testing. For added reassurance, laminated safety glass can be used. This holds the fragments together should the glass ever be broken,
enhancing even further the security protection provided.
What is the maximum size of a fixed frame window?
With our innovative glazing systems, "fixed" doesn't mean "small." Using high-strength aluminium, our picture window frames can hold expansive panes of glass. While individual configurations vary, a single pane of glass can reach up to 4 metres wide by 4 metres tall, provided there is suitable site access for installation. For even larger apertures, we can combine products together to create a complete glazing solution.
Do I need planning permission for a picture window?
If you are simply replacing an existing window with a picture window of the same size, you generally do not need planning permission under Permitted Development rights in the UK. However, you may need permission if:
- You are creating a brand-new opening in a wall.
- The window is on the side of the house and is not obscured (frosted) or is an upper-floor opening window.
- Your home is a Listed Building or located in a Conservation Area.
- The window is so large it is classed as a structural change or extension.
Can picture windows have openings?
By definition, a picture window is "fixed" (non-opening) to provide the slimmest possible frame and an unobstructed view. If you require ventilation, a composite window can be incorporated into the design, where a fixed picture pane is paired with opening casement windows, or a slimline vent is integrated into the frame.
Can you incorporate window seats with picture windows?
Absolutely. Because picture windows are fixed (meaning they don’t open), the large, uninterrupted panes of glass provide the ideal framing for a window seat with a stunning view, or the perfect sun-soaked reading spot.
Is a picture window the same as an Oriel window?
No, whilst both types of windows typically feature a large central pane of glass, Oriel windows are glass box structures which extend beyond the external wall and picture windows sit inside an opening formed within the wall. Our Oriel windows feature glass-to-glass joints to maximise the amount of light, for a modern interpretation of the classic bay window.
Get a quick quote for picture windows
Please select the number of windows required, then enter the measurements for each opening, and we'll get back to you with a quote.
