1st Independent Windows

We offer highly energy efficient windows with a range of colour and design options to suit your requirements. When you think about it, doors are so much more than just entrances and exits. They make a significant difference to your home's appearance. Add a strikingly stylish look to your home with our stunning range of windows, eliminate draughts that will ensure maximum heat retention and heat loss to help reduce your energy bills in a range of colours, styles and options to compliment your property.

We are an expanding family run business, established in 2003 with our staff having over 40 years of experience in the industry, offering a range of both PVCu and aluminium products to suit all tastes and budgets. Our priorities lie in giving good advice and quality of workmanship to guide you through to the concept you desire with the help of our consultants and using highly skilled installers which has resulted in a high percentage of our business being based on recommendation over the years and repeat orders from satisfied customers.

Bi-folding doors comprise a series of panels which fold up against the wall, concertina-style. They pull open from the middle, so that in one easy movement, you gain complete access to whatever is behind your door. Your outside space, for example, really opens up with these models. What's more, there's none of the 'shuddering' you sometimes experience with sliding doors. These stunning, flexible alternatives to standard sliding models can be interior or exterior portals, a gateway to the garden or way of dividing a room while retaining a sense of space.

Sash windows date back to the 1600s, and the design has two frames which slide vertically, enabling air to flow more freely. While there are variations, the traditional sliding sash window has two sashes set on a vertical track, one in front of the other. Both sashes move up and down the track. Operation is versatile - you can have either the top or bottom section open, or have each one ajar. There are variations on the style and decorative horns if required. Our sliding sash windows are made in the UK.

They're stylish, easily installed, affordable, versatile and effortlessly practical - so it's easy to see why casement windows are so popular. Modern casements come in a range of materials, coloured foils and woodgrains as well as white. They provide excellent ventilation, plus they're efficient and customisable. And, while they're very long-lasting, if you ever fancy a different style, casements are easily replaced. Finally, they maximise your view of the outside world. Alternatively, our run through sash horns offer the appearance of traditional looking timber but with the added benefit of Upvc security and thermal efficiency.

Composite doors are made from a variety of materials, including uPVC, insulating foam, wood and Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP). This blend gives these products their unique strength and industry-leading quality. They also have a realistic woodgrain-effect texture, giving you the smart look of a traditional timber door without the expense or problems of warping over time. The composite doors include the Magnum models, available in a rainbow of colours and with varied woodgrains to give all the appeal of traditional wood.

Perfect residential doors create stunning entrances to your home, setting the tone for what lies on the other side. Equally, the right patio or sliding doors can help bring more of the outside world indoors. But the sleek appearance of elegant residential doors isn't the only reason to replace outdated models. New ones are also a smart move as far as the security and value of your home are concerned. Equally, the thermal efficiency of modern solutions means you'll feel cosier, and may well save on energy bills into the bargain.

Conservatories, of course, offer numerous benefits, one of which is the way you get to increase your living space without (usually) needing planning permission. And because they're so versatile, they can be adapted for use as anything from a gym to a dining room, bedroom, office or hobby studio. You'll be enhancing the value of your home while creating a relaxing new living space. Their versatility extends to the huge variety of styles available - including Victorian or Edwardian designs, but also lantern, lean-to and P-shaped models, among various others.

Aluminium is strong and lightweight, resists corrosion and is low-maintenance and long-lasting. What's more, modern designs mean these frames now come in a range of chic shades from smart black to charcoal and gunship grey, giving householders more choice than ever. The strength of aluminium means you can fit very large sizes of door without the need for bulk frames. And it's stable, so it won't expand or contract to make doors impossible to open or close. Equally, thanks to new thermal technology, aluminium doors can enjoy incredible insulation, potentially outperforming uPVC in this area.

It's sometimes easy to forget just how important windows are in terms of your home's energy bills, comfort and visual appeal. But don't let low-quality models be the weak link in your property. With smart new windows, you can reduce energy bills and maintenance work, while boosting what estate agents call 'kerb appeal', your property's value and the amount of natural light entering your home. Live near a busy road? The right replacement windows can help reduce noise, while making you feel safer with enhanced security features.

Flush sash windows offer an elegant sleek window line that fits flush into the window frame designed to give those wanting a more traditional authentic look but are also proving popular for use in contemporary new homes. They are characterised by their classic lines that fit flush perfectly into the window frame. The cool sleek lines of the flush sash window are minimalistic. Whilst this style has been traditionally used in older style properties and cottages new trends show that owners of more contemporary properties are turning to flush sash windows as it shows a simplistic look they are striving for.

Modern patio doors offer extensive benefits while strongly boosting a property's value. These practical yet stylish solutions generally feature floor-to-ceiling glazed panes, allowing more natural light in and breaking down the barriers between indoors and outside. You stay warm and cosy while enjoying an unrivalled view of your garden! With modern security measures, patio doors are also extremely safe, despite having large amounts of glazing. Additionally, they're highly thermally efficient. And, especially in smaller properties, you'll enjoy more space, since doors don't open inwards but slide.

Strong, low-maintenance and easy to clean, aluminium windows will make your property feel incredibly secure. These models also offer almost unlimited design possibilities, while their excellent thermal efficiency means more heat stays inside, where it's needed. Our aluminium models could be the perfect solution for replacing uPVC windows, or extending your home. What's more, they need almost no maintenance. Look forward to slim symmetrical sightlines and a hardwearing polyester coating in a choice of colours - plus multi-point locking systems for watertight security.

Stable doors were, of course, first used on farms to house horses and other livestock, but today householders are increasingly incorporating these models into their homes. Clearly, stable doors have two halves, and the upper and lower sections can be opened independently. This allows you to let air in without leaving the whole doorway gaping open. Equally, especially if you have small children or pets at home, these products provide extra peace of mind. These days, stable doors are produced to the same national quality standards as regular back or front doors, from the same materials.

French doors have two vertical doors which meet in the middle of the opening when closed. They're popular solutions for many householders, with modern exterior models blending indoor and outdoor living spaces seamlessly. And the benefits should be obvious! You get twice the beauty and practicality of single-panel solutions. Not to mention double the access and light plus all the other advantages of sleek replacement doors for your home. Today's market offers numerous high-quality models in a variety of styles of materials for different tastes and budgets.

As the name suggests, traditionally these structures were used for growing orange trees, but today they're more commonly used to extend a property's living space. The modern orangery usually has rigid columns and pilasters, and, typically, a roof lantern too. Transform your living space with our orangeries, which recreate the conventional orangery model in aluminium and UPVC with a fully sculptured profile. Our orangeries also feature innovative, exclusive load-bearing corner posts, to form a stunning space with a traditional-looking brick base.

Practical and versatile, tilt-and-turn windows are a popular choice for homeowners, especially in modern properties. These products can open fully in the same way as a casement model, or tilt from the bottom to angle the top of the window towards the room so you get ventilation coupled with full security. The 'tilt' option gives you less ventilation if it's windy, while the 'turn' part creates a wider opening for maximum air circulation. What's more, these windows can't be forced open from the outside.

From soffits, fascias and guttering to bargeboards, cladding and downpipes, roofline products protect your property from the worst of the British weather to avoid water damage, leaking and damp. These products can stop birds from nesting around your roof, and channel rainwater away while looking smart and stylish. The best ones are long-lasting and require no maintenance. So we supply high-quality products offering style, durability and strength. These include classic flat and curved fascia boards in a variety of colours and finishes, in 18mm high-grade uPVC.

It's a term that's frequently bandied about, and they've enjoyed a recent resurgent popularity, but could you pinpoint exactly what plantation shutters are, or identify their benefits? Essentially, these models originate from the huge cotton, sugar and tobacco plantations of America's Deep South. Wooden shutters were ideal for the hot summers there, and were typically white, although they aren't necessarily today. Their defining characteristic is their large slat size, meaning fewer slats per unit.

When you think about it, doors are so much more than just entrances and exits. They make a significant difference to your home's appearance, inside and out. What's more, the wrong ones threaten your property's security, warmth and energy efficiency, not to mention contributing to any problems with noise pollution. If you're thinking of moving, the right doors push up the value at which you can market your home. Our door solutions incorporate French, composite, stable and patio doors, as well as sliding and tilt-and-slide models, catering for varied tastes and budgets.