Heritage & Timber
Liverpool landmark refurbishment is a success
The UK ’ s leading manufacturer , distributor , and recycler of PVC-U building products , Eurocell , has made a challenging refurbishment project in an area with conservation restrictions possible with its bespoke window and door solutions .
Located in a lively area of Liverpool , 44 Parkfield Road had fallen into an unmanageable condition before being picked up at auction by specialists in building and renovations , Ballpark Developments , in a bid to restore the landmark property and create upmarket apartments to suit the cosmopolitan area that surrounds it .
Some of the many challenges faced when refurbishing a building of this age , was that it had historically been fitted with timber-framed vertical sliders which the architect and conservation planning were specifying a replication of and , there was the added request from the Conservation Office to specify in the extended part of the building aluminium windows and doors .
These challenges presented further difficulties with aesthetics , energy efficient and noise pollution , resulting in Ballpark Developments reaching out to local specialist Warwick Developments and subsequently being introduced to the team at Eurocell .
After specification review and consultation , Eurocell ’ s Vertical Sash Sliders were presented as an alternative for the timber framed windows combined with Modus windows as an alternative for the aluminium window . Utilising the contemporary clean lines and U-Values as low as 0.7 , made Modus the obvious choice . With both offering an added cost benefit , energy efficiency and aesthetically pleasing result .
Kelly Hibbert , Head of Commercial Sales at Eurocell commented : “ Our wide variety of windows provide fabricators and developers , customisable solutions to suit projects of varying demands , including those that involve sensitive restoration like this development in
Liverpool . PVC-U is an energy efficient , durable , safe and highly technical choice for residential properties and we look forward to working on similar projects in the future that require sustainable and forward-thinking fenestration options as we continue to lead the market .”
John McDonough , Warwick Developments commented : “ It is thought of as unusual to install PVC-U windows in buildings under conservation rules . However , due to the intricate , customisable design options of Vertical Sash Sliders , as well as Modus , we have been able to present a sustainable and aesthetically pleasing option which both have low maintenance and cost effective benefits , whilst not compromising energy efficiency . “ We have worked on several similar projects in areas with conservation restrictions within Merseyside , that have seen PVC-U vertical sliders as the credible option . This meant that we had case studies the conservation team and architect could review for inspiration and guidance on specifying for Parkfield Road . The addition of being able to manufacture with sash horns and a deep bottom rail to align with the heritage features secured the decision .”
Tony Ditchfield , Owner of Ball Park Developments said : “ It has been fantastic to work collaboratively on this project and bring the property back to life . The use of innovative and durable products helps reduce waste and the need for constant maintenance and replacements , which is of great importance as we work toward net zero . We look forward to seeing the building let with new tenants and for further projects with this team .”
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