“ Being bespoke with high levels of customisation , our pivot windows are ideal for projects with irregular shapes like Minto & Turner
DOORS , WINDOWS & FITTINGS of the external glass and frame to be cleaned from inside , making the window particularly suited to buildings like this one . With multipoint locking distributed around the frame , security is excellent . They are extremely robust , Barnsdale ’ s pivot windows can support a range of shapes and sizes where it is possible to have a single sash measuring up to 23 X2.2m and weighing up to 200kg .
Steve Dixon , Director at George Barnsdale said “ Being bespoke with high levels of customisation , our pivot windows are ideal for projects with irregular shapes like Minto & Turner .”
Contemporary style timber doors in matching grey / black ( RAL 7021 ) were also supplied providing residents with great views and access to the street scene and canalside bars below . Having worked with George Barnsdale on its Nottingham Axis project , a conversion of the old Co-operative building , Henry Boot Development was no stranger to the Lincolnshire joinery manufacturer high performance timber fenestration in the UK .
A mix of timber flush casement windows , pivot windows and timber doorsets were designed to incorporate high acoustic and thermal performance to ensure the perfect living conditions inside the building . Part of the aesthetic on the canal side elevation includes the use of louvres for privacy and to maintain the industrial feel . These were designed and manufactured at George Barnsdale ’ s Lincolnshire site where all their products are manufactured .
There is also some nice arched work at the courtyard end of the building with a large door opening out onto the bars and cafes adjacent .
In addition to the manufacture of the bespoke timber windows , doors and louvres , George Barnsdale also provided ongoing site surveying and project management as well as full installation using interface drawings to ensure the perfect fit , taking into account the wonky openings typical of a project like this .
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