The owners reached out to Selectaglaze for advice on the best possible treatments for their primary windows; a mixture of timber sash windows, fixed lights and inward or outward opening casements. The quirks and irregularities around some of the bay windows meant that a considered approach was required. Maldon District Council confirmed that no formal listed building consent was required for the works.
22 windows have been treated thus far using a number of window styles: fixed light, vertical sliding and side-hung casements. Two windows in the wood-panelled room were treated with Selectaglaze’s heritage Series 47 hinged casement system which was able to sit tight behind the wooden shutters, allowing their continued operation. The aluminium profiles were coloured in a woodgrain finish which colour matched the existing surrounds perfectly.
The stunning Billiard Room was fitted with four Series 45 side hung casements. Additionally a Series 25 vertical sliding unit was installed as one of the windows in the Billiard Room was larger than the other. The front door was treated with a mixture of two Series 42 fixed light units on either side of a Series 41 double-side hung casement, whilst the rear door was fitted with a Series 41 side hung casement. The bay windows on the ground and first floors were the most challenging treatments because the primary windows were not plumb and true, due to the age of the building. In order to prepare the bay windows for the secondary glazing, tapered timbers were fixed to the openings to square up the reveals.
“We have been impressed by the design of the windows and frames and the bespoke options. External noise has been all but eliminated and the air tight fittings and thickness of glass will significantly reduce our energy bill. Initially we were focused on the windows at the back of the house but were so pleased with the outcome we doubled our order to include the front upper levels of the Georgian house. The Selectaglaze product has transformed the living experience of our home.”
Selectaglaze is the leading specialist in secondary glazing, established in 1966 and Royal Warrant Holder since 2004. The company offers a wide range of tested products. A free technical advisory service is offered and RIBA approved CPDs are available to architects and designers.
About Selectaglaze
London and UK Secondary Glazing Specialist
Founded in 1966, Selectaglaze is acknowledged as the leading UK specialist in secondary glazing. As testament to the quality of our service, product range and knowledge, a Royal Warrant was granted in 2004. Selectaglaze has long standing relationships with a number of the London's major Estates, providing solutions to even the most challenging of London and the UK's irreplaceable historic buildings. Vision: Preserving our heritage by making Britain’s buildings warmer, quieter and safer Mission: To be the leading provider of secondary glazing in the UK with the products, expertise and service to consistently satisfy our customers’ needs Values:
We always act fairly with each other, our customers and suppliers
We work hard to achieve our best in all that we do
We are committed to protect and enhance the environment
We support each other to achieve our full potential
As testament of its commitment to staff and well-being, support, personnel processes and personal development; Selectaglaze is proud to have been awarded the Investors in People Standard in July 2019.
For further information, please contact Selectaglaze on 01727 837271
E mail: enquiries@selectaglaze.co.uk or visit: www.selectaglaze.co.uk
