38 | NOVEMBER 2021
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HÖRMANN GLAZED DOORS FOR HIGH-END GARAGE PROJECT
With an extensive sports car collection to house , the creation of a luxury garage has been made all the more eye-catching with the installation of fully glazed garage doors supplied by Hörmann UK . The construction of the garage was carried out by APM Design and Build , working alongside Nailormade Interior Design who chose the Hörmann ALR F42 doors for their modern design aesthetic , lightweight construction , and German build quality .
The garage , part of a beautiful residential property in rural
Ashridge Hertfordshire , has been transformed from an existing building and can house up to six cars . Nailormade specified the ALR F42 Hörmann doors for their quality and performance alongside their ability to provide a creative solution . The doors are constructed from a lightweight , yet strong , alumiumum framework with large glazing panels and are typically used in commercial car showrooms due to their continuous window sections offering an unimpeded view . This made them ideal for the project where displaying the cars was of prime importance to the client .
The three , fully automated 3000 x 2165mm doors have been fitted with scratch resistant DURATEC synthetic glazing which supplies a permanently clear view . A special surface coating , DURATEC protects the pane from scratches and damage caused by cleaning over the long-term . The Anthracite grey glazing panels co-ordinate and compliment the other materials used in the renovation and help complete an impressive building , ideal for the homeowner ’ s car collection .
www . hormann . co . uk
Spectus windows selected for bespoke architect-designed home in Northern Ireland
Spectus windows were selected for a stunning modern architect-designed home in Ballymena , Northern Ireland . The windows were manufactured and installed by longstanding Spectus fabricator , McIlhatton and Company Limited . The detached stylish new home was designed to make the most of the stunning views over the local countryside so the choice of windows was especially important . Patrick McIlhatton , Managing Director at McIlhatton and Company commented : “ Spectus casement windows provided the high-end sleek aesthetics this project demanded to support the contemporary architecture of the new home as well as being able to meet the thermal efficiency requirements .”
In total , McIlhatton and Company manufactured and installed 24 casement windows and one set of French doors . The highlight of the installation was the large apex feature window situated at one corner of the property . McIlhatton and Company recommended a steel support top and bottom for this window to ensure the building was sufficiently reinforced .
To help meet thermal efficiency requirements , all the windows had a Window Energy Rating of A , which is McIlhatton and Company ’ s standard rating . The frames were manufactured in Anthracite Grey outside and white internally , which helped to create the sophisticated required aesthetic .
The windows were manufactured in McIlhatton and Company ’ s state-of-the-art factory in Ballymoney . They were installed by the company ’ s team of skilled tradesmen over two days and thanks to careful planning , everything ran smoothly .
Patrick commented : “ We have manufactured Spectus windows for over 20 years . We like the multi chambered frame , the sleek appearance , the durability , energy efficiency and colour selection that comes with Spectus products . The highend quality of the system delivers at every level and allows us to secure top-level projects such as this unique bespoke property . We are delighted with the finished result which showcases our work perfectly .”
Established for over 30 years , McIlhatton and Company is Northern Ireland ’ s foremost manufacturer of PVC-U windows , doors and conservatories . It serves both the retail and commercial markets and prides itself on its excellent reputation for quality and customer service , both attributes that are in clear evidence on this bespoke project .
www . spectus . co . uk
OPTIMA WINDOWS CHOSEN FOR PRESTIGIOUS OSWESTRY REFURBISHMENT
Profile 22 installer Oswestry Window & Doors has completed an extensive refurbishment to a prestigious detached property in Cae Du Edgerley near Oswestry , Shropshire . The home refurbishment project involved the installation of twelve Optima Flush Casement Windows , which included gable-shaped frames , three sets of Optima French Doors and one fourpane PatioMaster sliding door .
The original building plans specified aluminium windows and doors for the project , but the experienced team at Oswestry Windows & Doors were able to demonstrate that the Optima PVC-U system would deliver greater high-end aesthetics . Matthew Smith-Dunne of Oswestry Windows & Doors commented : “ We showed the Optima Flush Casement Window system to the customer , who was very impressed with the aesthetics of the product . Having taken the time to run through all the options , they could see that the combination of the equal window sightlines coupled with the smooth foil finish in Anthracite Grey would create the high-end contemporary aesthetics they were seeking for their home .”
All the products were fabricated by Oswestry Windows & Doors ’ long-term fabrication partner Emplas Window Systems Ltd .
The project was undertaken during the pandemic , which brought obvious challenges . However , thanks to Oswestry Window and Doors ’ combined 75 years of experience plus a guarantee of a quality , reliable and professional service that ensures complete customer satisfaction , the company was able to overcome every difficulty to put the homeowners ’ minds at ease .
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