Windows

Discover the benefits of Lorimer uPVC casement windows from CR Smith, including energy efficiency, enhanced security, low maintenance and a wide range of styles and finishes for Scottish homes.

Thinking about moving house? Before you do, consider this: upgrading your windows and doors could deliver the same comfort, style and value boost, without the stress, cost or compromise of relocating. Here’s why more Scottish homeowners are choosing to improve rather than move.

If you’re considering new windows for your home in Scotland, you’re probably wondering: “How much does double glazing actually cost?” In this guide , we’ll break down everything that affects window and door costs in Scotland, from the basics to the fine details that make a difference to your…

First impressions start with your windows. Windows are one of the first things anyone notices about a home and the importance of correct styling cannot be overemphasised.

All replacement windows and doors in Scotland must comply with Building Standards (Scotland), which cover fire safety, energy efficiency, ventilation, security, and accessibility. CR Smith designs, manufactures, and installs its Lorimer range of windows and doors to meet or exceed these requirements.

Condensation on windows forms when warm, moist air meets a cooler surface. There are three distinct types – internal, external, and between the panes – each with a different cause and a different solution. Understanding which type you have is the first step to dealing with it effectively.

Double glazing vs triple glazing – does the extra pane make a difference? Scottish homeowners should question what U-value their home needs and what is the most cost-effective way to reach it.

We’ve put together this guide based on our 50+ years of experience installing windows across Scotland. Because let’s be honest, replacing 8-12 windows at once feels overwhelming. It doesn’t have to be.

Keira’s journey is one of inspiration and triumph. Backed by the charity Sullivan’s Heroes, read about her home transformation that local Fife businesses, including CR Smith, helped to facilitate.

Scottish properties need windows and doors that work hard; our weather keeps us on our toes, but they also need windows and doors that complement and enhance their architectural identity.

If you’re a homeowner living in a conservation area, this guide will help you navigate the current regulations, materials and choices on offer to ensure your window project meets both legal and aesthetic standards.

Your windows deserve a bit of TLC to welcome every precious ray of sunshine. Having designed and installed windows for Scottish homes since the 1970s, the team at CR Smith knows a thing or two about keeping them looking their best.