Doors & Windows
Over 500 windows and 100 doors for new flagship £ 10m development
» OVER 500 SPECTUS CASEMENT windows and 100 French doors were specified and fitted in a new £ 10m flagship New Build Social Housing development . Formerly the site of 81 run down flats built in the 1960s , the demolished site was secured for the development of the new social housing properties .
The development of 19 one-bedroom apartments , 18 three-bedroom houses , 27 two-bedroom houses , two three-bedroom accessible properties and nine two-bedroom accessible properties required over 500 windows and 100 doors to complete .
The contract for the work was awarded to Spectus Approved Window Contractor Jade Windows . All products were manufactured in Spectus ’ Elite 70 bevelled system .
The Elite 70 bevelled system has all the technical credentials for high-quality commercial applications . In this project , the windows and doors were manufactured in anthracite grey to the external face with white internally to create the modern appearance of an aluminium window but at a more sympathetic price point . All products were manufactured to PAS24:2016 standard .
The high-quality development also included the installation of several externally glazed ceramic glass panels by Jade Windows to provide a point of interest at an attractive pricing point .
Initial site clearance began in September 2019 in preparation of construction on the 2.3-hectare site . The installation by Jade Windows took a total of twelve months with exacting standards and precision project management evidence at every level .
Now the project is complete , Blackpool has a new flagship development of 75 high-quality , affordable homes . Ryan Fozard , Sales Manager at Jade Windows commented : “ The new site has been completely transformed . The modern houses and flats boasting gardens , balconies and car ports now provides a high standard of accommodation for residents and sits within an attractive environment that integrates with the surrounding area . We are delighted to have worked on this project and once again , the quality and reliability of the Spectus product range has delivered at every level . This is a flagship development for Blackpool and we are proud of the finished results .”
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Foiled VS lead times shrink , as demand grows
» QUICKSLIDE ’ S DESIGNATED supply partner of foiled profile has expanded and increased capacity , reducing lead times for stock woodgrain VS windows to less than two weeks .
At a time when many other fabricators are experiencing significant challenges in fulfilling the demand for woodgrain profile , Quickslide is living up to its name by catering for the increasing demand for coloured and foiled products , fast .
Multi award-winning Quickslide remains one of the market leading fabricators for heritage-style PVC-U sash windows , which continue to grow in popularity among homeowners looking for the long-life , low-maintenance , energy efficiency and security of modern windows without sacrificing authentic looks and traditional period charm .
Thanks to their outstanding attention to detail – from near invisible joints to run-through sash horns , a deep bottom rail and period-style hardware – Quickslide ’ s Legacy range of vertical sliders replicate
traditional timber frames to give all the appearance of wood with the enhanced benefits of PVC-U , earning Quickslide ‘ Vertical Sliding Window Company of the Year ’ at the recent National Fenestration Awards .
“ The vertical slider market has grown in recent years as more and more consumers realise they don ’ t have to compromise on aesthetics to get the benefits of PVC-U , along with the choice of the most on-trend colours and finishes ,” said Quickslide ’ s Sales & Marketing Director Tom Swallow .
“ Whether it ’ s preserving a heritage building in a conservation area , or adding an elegant , classic look to a new build , it ’ s all about being authentic and individual while maintaining the very highest standards of performance .
“ Quickslide ’ s woodgrain foiled vertical sliders encompass our near 20 years of experience and expertise , to replicate timber in a range of grains and colours that enable homeowners to add a personal touch to their house design . And now we can do it even faster , with our speedy two-week lead times , and as if that wasn ’ t enough quotations are usually returned the same day offering the most effective turnaround time from start to finish .”
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