Clearview National March 2016 - Issue 172 | Page 38

DOORS&WINDOWS

Prestigious golf club project

TOP OF
THE CLASS
»»BELLERIVE FCJ CATHOLIC
College in Sefton, Liverpool, has been
given a new lease of life thanks to the
addition of 94 bespoke PVCu vertical
sliders, manufactured by Glazerite’s
dedicated Specials Production Facility in
Wellingborough and expertly installed by
Network VEKA member, K2 Aluminium, in
Birkenhead.
The substantial project, managed by
Cunliffes Construction Consultants, posed a
number of demanding challenges.As such, a
key part of the extensive renovation was to
convince the local planning authorities that
it would be possible to produce a modern,
energy efficient PVCu window that could
successfully mimic the appearance and style
of the school’s existing timber items – many
of which had become so dilapidated, that they
could no longer be opened.
K2 Aluminium’s Liam Bird, commented:
“The support we had from Glazerite was
fantastic. They always produce a great
window and always on time, which is why
we have such a great working relationship
with them.
“It was a difficult project for a number
of reasons but the end result has not only
helped to improve the appearance of such
an established school, but provided a much
better environment for its pupils as well.”
www.glazeritewindows.co.uk

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»»HALO FABRICATOR, MASTERFRAME,
was delighted to provide the replacement
windows for a challenging refurbishment
contract at The Royal Troon Golf Club on the
Ayrshire coast.
Founded in 1878, the Club has a rich
history and will be proudly hosting the
Open Championship again in 2016. In order
to welcome the world’s top golfers for the
event, refurbishment was needed to bring the
building back to its best. Club members had
been experiencing problems with heating and
noisy air-conditioning and it was felt that
new windows would make the Club more
thermally efficient.
MD of Masterframe Windows Alan
Burgess, explains: “New window systems
were required in the restaurant, the club bar,
smoking room, gentlemen’s changing rooms,
and three impressive windows in the Captain’s
locker room. It was somewhat of a tricky
project as the windows were fitted behind the
original stone mullions. One of the Club’s
members actually recommended us to the
architect and the contractor.

“Sash windows is all we do and we are
proud to produce an authentic, true-tooriginal timber alternative sash windows. The
Royal Troon Golf Club’s ethos mirrors our
traditional values and dedication to excellence,
so we were very pleased to work with the
Club.”
01282 716611, www.vekauk.com

Sash window added to range
»»GLOUCESTER-BASED TRADE
fabricator, Mercury Glazing, has just added
VEKA’s FlushSash window to its range.
Chris Reeks, Mercury’s Sales and Marketing
Director, said: “We are delighted to be adding
the FlushSash window to our portfolio. We are
one of the UK’s biggest Spectus vertical slider
manufacturer and VEKA’s FlushSash is the
perfect complementary product.”

VEKA’s FlushSash offers everything
you’d expect from the renowned systems
house and provides a cost-effective
solution to the problem of ageing timber
windows in historic homes. It has all the
heritage looks of a nineteenth century
window that sits flush within its frame
and is virtually indistinguishable from the
timber equivalent. Yet its energy-efficient,
five chamber PVCu frame, which can be
double or triple glazed, helps to make
heritage properties more weatherproof
and draughtproof. It will also prevent
condensation forming and significantly
reduce outside noise. The window has the
look of traditional stained or painted timber
and all the low maintenance benefits for
which PVCu is known.
The FlushSash will be manufactured by
Mercury’s skilled and experienced operatives
in its state of the art Gloucester factory,
guaranteeing a quality result every time.
Call 01452 383344
www.mercuryglazing.co.uk