Case Studies

Norrsken customers, architects and partners provide deep-dive insights into their project experience and their journey with Norrsken in our interview-style case studies. Get project insights and discover a world of experience here.



An Energy-Efficient Self Build

Norrsken client Charles documents the process of building an energy-efficient ICF home. Learn about design, making your home energy efficient and his experience here.



Grand Designs Featured Passive House

Sort Trae, a rural Yorkshire Passivhaus and winner of RIBA Yorkshire 2024, makes for a tranquil, relaxed living and working space. Read about this beautiful project here.





"To Be Honest, Norrsken Windows were the Easy Bit"

Norrsken Windows feature in the ‘Best Extension’ winner in The Telegraph’s Home of the Year Awards 2023 – read the client interview.



Award-Winning Retrofit & Grand Designs Shortlist Home

Norrsken speaks to Howard Evans of CE+CA Studio about the retrofit vision for this unique award-winning 1960s home, and how triple-glazed windows played a key role.



"Our Only Regret is Not Having Everything Installed by Norrsken"

Norrsken began work on this stunning new build home in 2018, when the clients were at planning stage. Initially focused on all-aluminium products, this client journey is a fascinating read.



"The Change Has Been Transformational"

Approximately 47% of Brits renovate their homes at least once - and replacing windows is often a substantial part of the process. Read Norrsken client Mr R's first-hand story of his renovation journey with Norrsken.

Manuals & Technical Drawings

Download our Operation & Maintenance manual to learn how to care for, maintain and adjust your new windows and doors. Browse technical information and view pdf and dwg file drawing of our products using the links below.


Operation and maintenance manual

Maintain good operation of your windows and doors. Download the product manual here. 

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Technical Drawings - Windows


Streamline your specification process. Download PDF and DWG product files here.

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Technical Drawings - Doors


Streamline your specification process. Download PDF and DWG product files here.

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download PHPP data


Speed up your calculations. Download PHPP data for our products here.


Useful Information, Guides & Blogs

Guides and helpful explanations for your queries about our windows, where to see them at tradeshows and other commonly asked questions.



All You Need to Know About Triple Glazing

Triple glazing is growing in popularity in homes and commercial buildings across the UK. This guide is designed to help you decide if it's right for you. 




Glass & Glazing Federation Guidelines

This guide is designed to answer Norrsken customers’ most frequently asked glass-related questions from the Glass and Glazing Federation's (GGF) regulations. 




The Value of Alu Clad Timber Frame Windows

Your guide to aluminium-clad timber frame windows. What are they? What advantages do they provide over uPVC, all-aluminium or all-timber windows? Learn more here.  




Your complete Guide to U-Values

As a measure of the thermal efficiency of a material, it is important to get to grips with U-values. We answer your most frequently asked questions in this guide.




Your Guide to Composite Windows

This guide is designed to answer your most frequently asked questions about composite windows, and how to get the best out of your window and door journey.




The Benefits of Passive Houses

The Passive House concept is taking off. The benefits it offers - both for the environment and for homeowners - are exceptional. In this article, we highlight the main advantages of Passive House building and why they matter.




Your Guide to Condensation

This guide covers why condensation forms on your windows and doors, whether or not you should be concerned by it, and what you can do to resolve it.




Upcoming Tradeshows

Tradeshows are a fabulous way to see our products in action, speak to our team about your plans and better visualise your project. Learn where you can see us next here.




How to Choose the Perfect Windows

This guide explores the world of windows, comparing timber, aluminium, and composite frames, as well as the benefits of double and triple glazing. By the end, you'll have the knowledge to choose the perfect windows for your home.


Building Regulations

Read our guidance on UK Building Regulations below. This information is not a replacement for the Building Regulations themselves but provides a quick and easy-to-read overview of relevant Building Regulations for windows and doors for homeowners, self-builders, architects and contractors and includes helpful diagrams, flowcharts and explanations to help you navigate the regulations. 


The Future Homes Standard

The Future Homes Standard aims to slash carbon emissions by 75-80% in new homes from 2025 with fabric-efficient building and low-carbon heating systems. Read about it below.

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Part O: Overheating & solar gain

Part O aims to reduce unwanted solar gains in new buildings. It contains approaches to limit solar gains and ventilation methods to remove excess heat. Read the regulations below.


Part F: Ventilation & Trickle Vents

Part F governs ventilation requirements in new and existing buildings. It was updated in 2022 to increase ventilation provisions. Learn what it means for you below.

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Part L: energy efficiency

Part L governs the energy efficiency of buildings. It was updated in 2022 as a stepping stone to the Future Homes Standard. Read the latest regulations below.