Clearview National May 2019 - Issue 210 | Page 42

PROUD SPONSOR OF DOORS & WINDOWS DOORS&WINDOWS Top marks for student installation » » ONE OF THE NORTH West’s leading aluminium and uPVC installers, K2 Aluminium Systems, and VEKA fabricator, The Glazerite UK Group Ltd have worked together on a commercial project aimed at rejuvenating an area of Liverpool. The window installation at Phoenix Place, two purpose-built blocks of student accommodation, is part of a multi-million redevelopment project in the heart of the city. Commissioned by contractor Nobles Construction, the rendered apartments have been given a contemporary edge thanks to the installation by K2 of grey on white uPVC windows. Using VEKA M70 triple-glazed casement windows fabricated by Glazerite at their Bolton site, the team from Birkenhead-based K2 installed 744 frames over an eight-week period. Liam Bird, Commercial Manager for K2, explains: “The building has increased insulation on it so a 225mm cill was required, which Glazerite catered for. Though the grey used makes the windows look like aluminium, uPVC was specified because of its thermal properties, and the incoming occupants will benefit from the energy efficiency uPVC brings.” Liam adds: “The installation was challenging because we had to work around the other trades who were rendering and cladding the buildings at the same time. This also meant space on site was tight and there was minimal storage. Glazerite helped us by staggering deliveries and tailoring the schedule so we received exactly what we needed on a week by week basis.” Pete Smith, Sales Manager for Glazerite, says: “The installation looks great and the windows fit perfectly with the contemporary feel of the apartments. “We’ve worked with K2 for a long time on commercial projects, ranging from new builds to renovations, and the results are always fantastic. As a fabricator, we pride ourselves on being able to tailor our service to meet the needs of our installers accordingly, and we were delighted to help K2 out with staggered deliveries.” run business that is one of the leading window companies in Manchester. The two companies have worked together on previous projects and Kevin Thackeray, Director at Droylsden Glass said: “The Spectus Vertical Slider is a design-classic which sympathetically captures many, if not all, of the key features of traditional design combined with all the benefits that a modern replacement window should offer. We also enjoy working with Mercury Glazing because their fabrication expertise and superb attention to detail adds value to our operation.” Installation of the 54 vertical sliders including 14 arches took three weeks, with works carefully planned to minimise disruption to the day-to-day activities of the centre. Revd Jonathon Green, Director of Foxhill said: “We are delighted with the finished result, the team who carried out the works were exceptional, courteous and accommodating to the needs of the day to day operation at the centre. I would have no reservations in recommending Droylsden Glass.” www.glazerite.co.uk 54 VERTICAL SLIDERS REVAMP STUNNING 1866 RESIDENCE » » 54 SPECTUS WHITE vertical sliding windows with through horn detailing, including 14 arched vertical sliders, have been installed in a prestigious refurbishment project at Foxhill House, Chester. Foxhill House is a substantial Italianate house originally built for the Archdeacon of Chester. It is set in 70 acres of Cheshire woodland, which incorporates an arboretum containing several species of rare plants and trees. In the 1960s Foxhill House became a diocesan retreat and conference centre and it will mark 50 years as Chester Diocesan Retreat House in July 2019. The new vertical sliders were chosen to replace ageing timber sliding sash windows, that were single glaze and not as thermally efficient as they could be. The decision was made to upgrade the windows, replacing them with architecturally sensitive double-glazed versions. The Spectus Vertical Slider was quickly identified as the window that would deliver the solution required. In this case, the windows were manufactured in white with run through horns to replicate the heritage aesthetics and enhance the building’s appearance. The windows were manufactured by Spectus Vertical Slider specialists Mercury Glazing of Gloucester. They were installed by Droylsden Glass, a family 42 » M AY 2019 » CL EARVI E W- UK . C O M www.spectus.co.uk