DOORS & WINDOWS
PERFECTLY FRAMED VIEWS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT
» LOCATED NEXT TO LEIGH-ON-SEA , previously crowned Britain ’ s happiest place to live , the quaint town of Hadleigh in Essex recently welcomed in its newest housing development . With the new block of flats and penthouses overlooking the scenic Salvation Army Field , installers SGC Glass were under pressure to deliver a high-performing and appealing window solution that would do justice to the development ’ s excellent views .
When the team at Springfield Residential Limited ( Springfield ) were looking for eyecatching windows for their new Hadleigh build , it was clear that only the best would do . This ambition was further amplified by the architect ’ s demands for a specific design that would complement the surrounding scenery .
Such strict guidelines meant the company needed to be sure of any potential solution ’ s quality , and were just about to place an order elsewhere when they were approached by SGC Glass ( SGC ) and their eye-catching product solutions . Springfield ’ s Director , Dave Springfield , was particularly interested in SGC ’ s respectably priced REHAU TOTAL70 casement product offering that not only promised aesthetic appeal , but full functionality and low maintenance .
Impressed with the products and pricing , Springfield placed an order the very next day . In total , SGC installed 103 casement windows , nine French doors and four arched universal casements , all in white uPVC .
The development ’ s owners were keen to ensure that the modernity of the buildings was reflected in all aspects of its design . This
included any window solution products , which needed to be energy and thermal efficient , yet cost-effective . As well as ticking these boxes , REHAU ’ s double-glazed window systems contained a compound which allowed for a smooth gloss finish . As a result , they require very little follow-up work , ensuring they continue to look and function as good as new for years to come .
Chris Cottage , Director of SGC Glass , noted that the developer was already aware of REHAU : “ I don ’ t know what was in mind previously for the development , but as soon as we mentioned REHAU , Dave was very interested . He knew that REHAU produced good , high-quality windows , so he trusted us .
“ He was also very impressed with the price , as REHAU Windows are known for adding value to any build at a reasonable rate .”
Instead of just replacing tired , old windows , SGC Glass found it refreshing to work on a clean new build that would complement the beauty of the surrounding area . The priority was to make sure everything suited the plan and to follow exactly what the architect had
approved . To ensure that the developers were happy with everything that had been required , SGC were efficient in providing an install evaluation .
Chris was particularly taken with the simplicity of the installation process . He said : “ It was a really nice hassle-free job , and ideally we would want to try and get more work like that . Besides the penthouse suites , many of the windows were repetitive in sizing and all in white – they were all two-bed flats with two sets of windows and doors each , so if adjustments were required , they were easy to make .”
In response , Dave was very pleased with the build : “ Generally , the whole installation was very satisfactory . It took approximately two weeks to complete and we encountered no problems during the entire time .
“ It was exactly what we asked for and I would definitely recommend any of the REHAU TOTAL70 casement products in the future for any similar projects . I look forward to working with SGC Glass again .”
Barry Gilligan , National Sales Director of Window Solutions at REHAU commented : “ We have a longstanding relationship with SGC Glass , and we are proud of their professional and reliable installation service . The TOTAL70 range guarantees both aesthetically and performance pleasing results , and we are sure that the residents of the new Leigh-on-Sea development will be thrilled with the TOTAL70 range .”
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