We have new double-glazed Crittall french windows on 3 floors at a holiday home facing the beach. We have a long list of problems with them. They run with condensation on the frames in winter. The powder coating finish is unable to resist salt and sea air after less than 3 years and Critall are unable to suggest a maintenance regime for salt removal (but void the guarantee if you don't follow it). The hinges and handles are crude - not sealed or resistant - and have corroded/seized after a couple of years. I am sure they are ok in a sheltered setting and look fabulous but they have performed much worse than run-of-the-mill windows on our neighbours' houses. PM me if you're interested in some used ones. We're seriously thinking of taking them out.

Hi Jill. This was a recent project we did in South East London for an architects called Gruff Ltd, which is an aluminium 'crittall-style' solution. Good luck with your project.

Jonathan originally said taller crittall would look better than the shorter ones even if we had less of them Posted a pic again of the whole room layout for you @Emily. It will have a dark blue black shaker kitchen with suspended chimney extractor on cables and wood effect floor. I’ve seen industrial style kitchens with both crittall and wider bifolds and they both look nice. I would go with bifolds for the cost now because we have a max budget to spent on the house to ever get our money back (it’s not that we can’t afford to do what we want as such but you don’t want to throw money away!) even though I love the Crittall BUT it’s the practical side that we can’t agree on now

Hi Steph, If you just want the cracked glass replaced, a local glazer or "glass replacement service" will be able to help. If you want the whole window (and steel Crittall frame) replaced they are thoroughly modernised now... The modern double glazed units offer far better heat insulation and help stop the dreaded condensation problems those much older windows suffer from. The strong steel frames are also treated to a molten zinc galvanising process and then painted in a super tough epoxy-free polyester powder coating, making them rust-proof and virtually maintenance free for a lifetime! Should you feel your window is in need of an upgrade to the modern Crittall, YES Glazing Solutions are an authorised genuine Crittall supplier for your area, and can happily provide a quote if required.