Aluminium Windows in Slough

Inspired Glazing makes and fits aluminium windows for homes in Slough, building each frame in our Fifield workshop and installing it with our own fitting team. Slough is about four miles from the workshop, so most addresses in the town are within a fifteen to twenty minute drive.

Slough’s housing, and where aluminium fits

Slough grew quickly in the twentieth century, and its homes show it. Victorian and Edwardian terraces surround the centre and Upton; large numbers of interwar semis followed the opening of the Slough Trading Estate in the 1920s; post-war estates spread across Britwell, Cippenham and Langley; and recent years have added blocks of apartments close to the station. Each of those calls for something slightly different:

• Terraced houses: slim casements or flush casements that keep the original proportions and let in more light than older, chunkier frames.
• 1930s semis with bays: aluminium is strong enough to build a multi-pane bay with narrow joints, and Crittall-style glazing bars can bring back the period look.
• Post-war and estate homes: tilt and turn windows for safe cleaning and ventilation upstairs, in anthracite grey or a dual-colour finish.
• Extensions: large fixed panes alongside Reynaers ConceptPatio 130 sliding doors or Smart Visofold and Cortizo bifolds.

Noise from the M4, the railway and Heathrow

Few towns near us live with as much background noise as Slough. The M4 runs along the southern side with three junctions serving the town, the Great Western main line and the Elizabeth line cross it from east to west, and Heathrow is only a few miles away, with aircraft passing low over Colnbrook and Langley. For bedrooms on those sides of the house, we suggest acoustic laminated double glazing or triple glazing. Reynaers SlimLine 68 is rated by the manufacturer at up to 47 dB of sound reduction; our page on acoustic windows explains the options.

The aluminium systems we fabricate

Most of our Slough installations use Reynaers SL68, a slim-profile window with a manufacturer-quoted U-value of 1.1 W/m²K. A burglar-resistant SlimLine 68 version holds PAS 24 and Secured by Design approval, which is reassuring for ground-floor windows facing the street. We also make Cortizo and Alunet windows as alternatives, plus Crittall-style aluminium for steel-look windows, screens and internal doors. The whole line-up is on our aluminium windows and doors page.

Planning rules and flats in Slough

Slough Borough Council has a small number of conservation areas: Upton Park/Upton Village, Colnbrook, St Mary’s Church in Langley, Sussex Place/Clifton Road and St Bernard’s School. If your home is inside one, or is listed, check with Slough Borough Council before changing the style or material of your windows. Because so many people in Slough live in flats, it is worth knowing that flats have no householder permitted development rights; window changes may need planning permission and nearly always need the freeholder’s or managing agent’s consent. The general rules are summarised in our replacement window planning guide.

Aluminium or uPVC for a Slough home?

Aluminium gives slimmer frames, a wider choice of colours and a very long service life, while uPVC is the more economical material. For a rental property or a tight budget, uPVC remains a sound choice, and we fit uPVC windows and doors across Slough too. Read our casement comparison before you decide. Conservatory plans are covered on conservatories in Slough, and our general Slough windows and doors page brings everything together.

Colour and glass choices

Every frame is powder-coated in the RAL colour you pick. Dual colour, with white on the inside and grey or black outside, is a popular way to keep rooms bright while modernising the front of the house; compare finishes on our grey and black windows page. Double glazing is standard, with triple glazing and acoustic glass available where they make a difference.

From first call to finished fitting

A Slough project normally begins with a survey or a video call, where we measure each opening, look at the brickwork and talk through colours and glass. Your windows are then fabricated at Fifield, and on fitting day our installers remove the old frames, fit and seal the new ones, and tidy up before they leave, usually finishing an average semi within a day or two.

Where we work in and around Slough

We fit across Slough town centre, Upton, Chalvey, Cippenham, Langley, Britwell, Wexham and Colnbrook, and into nearby Burnham and Stoke Poges. For neighbouring towns, see aluminium windows in Windsor or Maidenhead, or browse the Berkshire hub.

Getting a quote

Sketch your openings in our window designer, then talk to us. Lead times start from 10 days, every job carries our 10-year guarantee, and we are a listed Reynaers at Home partner with Constructionline Silver. For a free survey, ring 01753 965 005 or WhatsApp 07934 152 343, or use our quote request form; a free video call works well if you would like a figure before anyone visits. Our buying guide is free to download too.

Frequently asked questions

Are there conservation areas in Slough that affect window replacement?

Yes. Slough Borough Council lists Upton Park/Upton Village, Colnbrook, St Mary's Church in Langley, Sussex Place/Clifton Road and St Bernard's School as conservation areas. If your home sits in one, or is listed, changing window design or materials may need consent. Check with Slough Borough Council before ordering, and we can supply drawings and product details.

Which glass is best for a Slough home near Heathrow or the M4?

Acoustic laminated glass is the most effective upgrade, especially with panes of different thicknesses to tackle both low engine rumble and higher traffic noise. Triple glazing can help further. Reynaers rates SlimLine 68 at up to 47 dB of sound reduction, which makes it a strong choice for bedrooms in Langley, Colnbrook or near the motorway.

Can I replace the windows in my Slough flat with aluminium?

Possibly, but flats have no householder permitted development rights, so external window changes may need planning permission. Most leases also ask for written permission from the freeholder or managing agent before any external change. Check with Slough Borough Council and your building management first; once you have approval we can survey, fabricate and fit in the usual way.

Are aluminium windows secure enough for a ground-floor flat or terrace?

Aluminium frames are strong, and Reynaers offers a burglar-resistant SlimLine 68 version with PAS 24 and Secured by Design approval. Combined with laminated glass and multi-point locking, that gives good protection for street-facing windows. We will talk through the security options for each opening when we survey your Slough home.

How long does it take to fit aluminium windows in Slough?

After the survey, lead times start from 10 days. Most houses are fitted in one to a few days depending on the number of openings. Our Fifield workshop is about four miles away, so the drive is short and our installers can come back quickly if anything needs adjusting under the 10-year guarantee.