NOISE MITIGATION AGAINST HS2
ENABLING WORKS AT 30 EUSTON SQUARE
30 Euston Square is a spectacular Grade II* Listed building dating
back to 1906. In 2010 it was acquired by the Royal College of General
Practitioners (RGCP), who took up the challenge of refurbishing and
upgrading its spaces.
Selectaglaze has a long standing relationship with RCGP and
has carried out a number of installations to different areas of the
building over the years.
The relationship began in 2010, when the new owners decided it
was essential to undertake works to decrease noise ingress on the
façade overlooking the Euston Road, notably the State Room on the
top floor. To make it more attractive for the users of the space, it was
decided to treat the windows and roof lights with secondary glazing.
On a few of the lower floors there are study rooms where GP
members can stay when on College business. Secondary glazing
has been installed to stop noise from passing traffic. In 2012/2013,
Selectaglaze returned to install secondary glazing to other areas of
the building, which were either used for RCGP staff or as tenanted
office areas. These were overlooking Euston Square and a few of the
study bedrooms towards the rear of the building.
The local area has transformed dramatically in recent years, with
Euston Station set to become the end point of the new HS2 high
speed rail link. In 2016 Selectaglaze was approached to install
secondary glazing to areas of the RGCP building on Stephenson
Way and Euston Street to help combat noise from the building work.
Established in 1966 and granted a Royal Warrant in 2004,
Selectaglaze is the prominent specialist in the design, manufacture
and installation of secondary glazing. Selectaglaze will be
showcasing a variety of secondary glazing products at Futurebuild
from the 5th – 7th March, ExCel London at Stand D21.
For further information, please contact Selectaglaze on
01727 837271 / email: [email protected] or visit:
www.selectaglaze.co.uk
MEDIEVAL HOUSEHOLD HIDING ANCIENT PRIORY
RUINS ENRICHED WITH SECONDARY GLAZING
The Priory is a stunning Grade II Listed residence in the village of
Blythburgh, a settlement of probable Saxon origin. The property
itself was constructed in a number of phases. A medieval chapel
sits at the west side, with a 17th century farmhouse, a rebuilt 15th
century timber framed property and early 20th century additions
making up the remainder of the house. The Priory shares its grounds
with the ruins of a 12th century Augustine Priory which has been
the subject of an archaeological investigation by Channel 4’s Time
Team as well as subsequent digs which confirmed the existence of a
Christian church on the site from c.700 AD.
The primary windows are a mixture of Georgian, leaded outward
opening casements and fixed lights within timber or stone frames.
Due to the Listed status of the building, these thermally inefficient
windows could not be replaced. However, current owner Chiara
Saunders found a solution in Selectaglaze secondary glazing.
Selectaglaze installed 15 units comprising of the Series 10 - 2
and 3 pane horizontal sliding units. The Chapel windows were
treated with white Series 45 single side hung casements with a
gothic arch to match the opening. The Saunders family were so
impressed with the quality of the secondary glazing that a further
16 units were installed – a combination of the Series 10 - 2 and 3
pane horizontal sliding units.
Contact Selectaglaze on 01727 837271 / e mail:
[email protected] or visit: www.selectaglaze.co.uk
“Selectaglaze has helped make this possible and we were grateful
to be draught free when the Beast from the East hit us earlier this
year.” Chiara Saunders
Founded in 1966, Royal Warrant Holder Selectaglaze has
attained a reputation as a leading secondary glazing specialist.
Selectaglaze will be showcasing a range of secondary glazing
products at The Listed Property Show from the 9th – 10th
February, Olympia London at Stand B22.