Metal windows

Metal windows have been used in buildings for centuries. The earliest had wrought-iron frames containing leaded lights, and later cast iron was employed; high-quality work is sometimes also undertaken in bronze. With the coming of mass-produced steel, though, standard window sections were developed and, in the 1920s, steel windows became fashionable due to their slim glazing bars, durability and the contemporary design.

The most common complaint with metal windows tends to be draughts. Problems generally result from poor maintenance and decorating that has led to a build-up of paint