Window system
The Residence Collection
Premium. Aimed squarely at timber-replacement and heritage-sensitive work.
Overview
About The Residence Collection
The Residence Collection sits at the premium end of PVC-U. It exists to look like painted timber joinery rather than like a modern plastic window, and it is often the answer when a period property needs sympathetic replacements without the maintenance of timber.
It costs meaningfully more than a standard casement. Whether that is worth it depends entirely on how much the external appearance matters on your property.
Ownership: UK premium PVC-U window collection, supplied through a selected fabricator network.
Ranges
Ranges within this system
Flush timber-alternative windows
Designed to replicate traditional joinery details externally.
Heritage-orientated options
Suited to conservation-sensitive replacements where permitted.
Specification
What we know — and what we don't
| Material | PVC-U, designed as a timber alternative |
|---|---|
| Design intent | Traditional joinery appearance with modern performance |
| Frame depth | Pending verification* |
| Sightlines | Pending verification* |
| Glazing capability | Pending verification* |
| Published U-value range | Pending verification* |
* We only publish figures such as frame depth, sightlines or U-values once they are confirmed against current manufacturer literature. Ask your installer for the specific figures that apply to the range they have quoted.
Weighing it up
Strengths and considerations
Strengths
- Genuinely convincing timber appearance compared with standard PVC-U
- Strong fit for period homes and prominent front elevations
- Supplied through a selected fabricator network rather than to anyone
Considerations
- Clearly more expensive than a mainstream casement
- Rear elevations and less visible openings may not justify the uplift
- In conservation areas or on listed buildings, always confirm what is actually permitted
Where it fits
Typical applications
- Period and character properties
- Front elevations where appearance is the priority
- Timber replacement without timber maintenance
Before you sign
Questions to ask your installer
- 01Which Residence product is quoted, and what does the external detail look like in person?
- 02Can I see a completed installation nearby?
- 03Have we compared it against a flush sash alternative on cost?
The Glazora view
When appearance is the deciding factor, this is often money well spent. When it is not, a good flush sash gets you most of the way for less. We will tell you which situation you are in.
See how The Residence Collection compares directly against another system, or get a quotation based on your own property.