The use of steel windows consists of two parts - replica replacement is by far the largest current market for steel windows and this will undoubtedly grow over the next five years. Building professionals and the public are becoming more aware of the added value that can be achieved with sensitive restoration. Everyone knows that plastic gutters, upvc, or aluminum windows and concrete roof tiles damage a traditional property's looks and its value. The steel window is a thermally efficient, high security, sustainable and low maintenance product. There is no need to use mass produced poor substitutes as replacements trying to pass themselves off as the genuine article.

Aluminum, pvcu and timber dominate the new build sector but hot rolled steel is rapidly increasing in popularity particularly with young Architects and Designers who are drawn to its slim lines and elegant appearance. Significant resources are presently being invested in a new suite of hot rolled sections that will excite and energise those who have wanted to specify steel for project after project but have been concerned about the frames thermal performance. The year 2009 will see the advent of a new future for steel and once again it could top the preferred list of fenestration material for discerning specifiers and clients around the globe!