Heritage & Timber
A Lasting Legacy For Grade II Listed Residential Refurb
Quickslide ’ s Legacy uPVC sliding sash windows have helped to transform a substantial , Georgian Grade II listed building , underlining Legacy ’ s credentials as a market-leading , high-performance solution for challenging heritage projects that demand a highly authentic product to satisfy strict planning regulations .
A total of 24 Legacy sliding sash windows were installed , together with one arched sash frame and two casement windows , all supplied by Quickslide in a white woodgrain finish , transforming the energy efficiency , aesthetics and security of the residential property .
The quality and attention to detail of the Legacy windows , featuring a range of outstanding heritage details such as a realistic timber-look finish , 90 ° mechanical corner joints , a Georgian-inspired full grid bar layout , and a deep bottom rail , were key to securing the required Listed Building Consent ( LBC ). These features not only ensured compliance with strict planning regulations but also perfectly complemented the building ’ s historical character , preserving its authentic Georgian aesthetic .
Homeowner , Andrew , commented : “ When we bought the property , which dates back to the early 1800s , it was in a bad state of repair and the windows , which had been replaced in the 1980s , were rotting , unsecure and in some places were being held together by Duck tape .
“ We urgently needed to replace them , but doing so with timber windows wasn ’ t a viable option because of the cost and the timescale . After researching alternatives , we discovered that a neighbouring house had been renovated with Quickslide windows and we realised that they offered the most realistic period style for our own property – and that was confirmed when the local planning authority granted us the vital LBC that we required for the renovation .
“ Replacing the windows has breathed new life into the house ,” he continued . “ We love the sliding sashes , the astragal bars and especially the sunburst effect in the
large arched window . The tilt mechanism also allows us to clean the new windows from the inside , which is a big bonus on a three-storey property !”
Quickslide invested £ 1.7million last year on a bespoke machining centre ahead of the relaunch of the Legacy VS , and a further £ 1 million has been earmarked for automation in 2024 . The Brighouse based fabricator has also introduced a new online tool , called Legacy On-Screen , which enables trade partners to promote Legacy on their websites with all the latest info , images and technical details .
Ben Weber , Quickslide ’ s Managing Director , commented : “ Legacy took the market by storm when it was originally launched five years ago , but thanks to recent refinements it ’ s an even closer match to traditional sash windows than ever before .
“ This includes a new midrail , which is now just 37mm and we ’ ve re-engineered the sash horns so that that the woodgrain foiled end caps run seamlessly with the shape of the horn – making Legacy almost indistinguishable from real timber vertical sliders .”
Available in a wide range of colours , including authentic woodgrains , and with a broad selection of heritage-style hardware options , more details on the Legacy sliding sash can be found at www . quickslide . co . uk
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