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CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS IS IMPROVED WITH EXCELLENT SECONDARY GLAZING
Set in the area nearby the imposing 600-year-old Chester Cathedral , are two Georgian buildings which have been carefully and sympathetically renovated to become ‘ Abbey School for Exceptional Children ’. Grade II * Listed and within the surrounding conservation area , Cheshire West and Chester Planning Authority , Chester Cathedral ’ s Fabric Design Committee and Historic England had to be consulted and approve any changes that were to be made to the buildings .
The townhouses were built on land belonging to the Dean and Chapter of the Cathedral , between 1754 and 1760 . Some of the most striking external features are the windows ; fine examples including 12-pane Georgian box sashes , as well as a couple of tripartite 4-12-4 pane sashes . Most of the windows were original and single glazed , which provided little thermal insulation for the students who would be occupying the spaces and allowed the noise of passing tourists visiting the historic square to enter the rooms . architects , Barron Design contacted Fenestral , trusted partner of Selectaglaze , to discuss options , suitable treatments and install the units thereafter .
70 units were installed over three floors in the two buildings , in classrooms , sensory rooms , dining areas and accommodation . Series 46 fixed lights were used below sill level transom coupled to either Series 60 , where there are off set sashes , or Series 20 where the sashes are of equal size . For the exceptionally large windows , over 3m , Series 90 ’ s were specified . With their larger balance capacity these heavy-duty sliders can easily cope with the added glass weight .
The Abbey School is now a more sustainable environment , creating a sense of well-being and pride for all .
Founded in 1966 , Royal Warrant Holder Selectaglaze has considerable experience of working within Listed and sensitive buildings .
Secondary glazing is generally accepted for use in heritage buildings as it is a reversible adaptation ; so , appointed
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