Fixed frame windows offer the highest thermal performance and maximum glazed area of any window type. Whether specified as a single large picture window to frame a view, a Passivhaus-grade thermal unit, or a glass-to-glass corner, Nordvest fixed frames are available in any shape or size, in timber or aluminium-clad.
Every detail engineered to the Norwegian standard, where windows must perform in extreme climates for decades without failure.
Without an opening mechanism, the frame profile is as slim as structurally possible — maximising glazed area, natural light, and the view beyond.
Fixed frames accept deeper rebates and thicker glazing units than opening windows, making them the natural choice when chasing the lowest U-values for Passivhaus or EnerPHit certification.
The deep rebate accommodates triple glazing units achieving U-values below 0.8 W/m²K. Solar control and acoustic laminate glazing are also available.
Two fixed frames can be joined at the corner creating a near-seamless glazed corner available in double and triple glazing.
Rectangular, arched, circular, raked, or fully custom profiles. Fixed frames are the most flexible window type for non-standard openings and architectural feature glazing.
Available in natural Nordic pine for period and contemporary interiors, or aluminium-clad for a maintenance-free exterior with a warm timber reveal inside.
Nordvest has been manufacturing windows and doors in Norway since 1957. The UK operation brings that product range directly to British builders, architects, and homeowners, with bespoke manufacturing, UK-based sales, and full technical support.
Standard specification shown. Triple glazing and aluminium-clad options alter U-values. Contact us for a site-specific calculation.
A picture window is a fixed frame window specified for its view and light rather than its ventilation. Because there is no opening sash, the entire frame area is glass — giving an unobstructed view and the maximum possible daylight. Nordvest supplies both standard fixed frames and large-format picture windows from the same product range.
Frames are manufactured from slow-grown Nordic pine — dense, stable, and factory-primed before finishing. The absence of hinges, stays, and locking hardware means fewer components and a lower long-term maintenance requirement than any opening window type.
The fixed frame rebate accepts glazing units up to 52mm deep, accommodating high-performance triple glazed units with warm-edge spacer bars. Standard double glazing is also available. U-values as low as 0.6 W/m²K are achievable with the correct unit specification.
Nordvest can supply glass-to-glass corner configurations where two fixed frames meet at a 90° corner with no vertical post obstructing the view. Available in double and triple glazing, and suited to contemporary residential and commercial projects where an open, panoramic feel is required
Standard rectangular profiles are available in a wide range of sizes. Bespoke shapes — arched heads, raked, circular, and fully custom profiles — are manufactured to drawing. Minimum and maximum frame dimensions are available on request.
Fixed frames are frequently specified on Passivhaus and low-energy projects where maximising thermal performance is the priority. The combination of triple glazing, warm-edge spacer, and a well-insulated timber frame contributes directly to the building's energy balance.
Available in a full range of RAL colours (aluminium-clad variants) or factory-stained natural timber. Internal and external finishes can be specified independently.
Nordvest's most popular window. The top swing fully reversible opens outward at the top and rotates fully so the outer face can be cleaned from inside, no ladders, no additional hardware. Supplied complete with night lock, and child restrictor as standard.
Nordvest tilt and turn windows offer two opening modes in one, tilt at the top for controlled ventilation, or turn on the side hinge for full access. Designed and manufactured in Norway, they are a popular choice for new builds, self-builders, and renovation projects across the UK.
The classic European outward-opening window, built to Norwegian standards. Nordvest side hung casement windows suit period, heritage, and cottage-style properties where the traditional sash aesthetic matters without compromising on thermal performance, security, or longevity.
Aluminium-clad timber windows give you the best of both materials: a powder-coated aluminium exterior that needs no painting or maintenance, with a warm natural timber reveal on the inside. Nordvest alu-clad windows are built for a 60-year lifespan and are available across the full window range, in any RAL colour, double or triple glazed.
