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The challenge of upgrading iconic steel windows
Critall windows date back to the 1880s but their steel construction makes them vulnerable to damp.
Factories and warehouses often benefitted from metal-framed windows - lightweight but strong steel meant the frames could be extra thin, allowing more room for glass, which let natural light flood through. TikTok and Instagram accounts focusing on home décor often feature windows such as this, though Crittall has many competitors now that make similar-looking products, admits Mr Ager. This kind of upgrade is not accessible to all, however, because of the relatively high cost of contemporary glazing, notes Claire Bennie, director of Municipal, a housing design and development consultancy.
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