The project was secured by Spectus Approved Window Contractor Walker Profiles Ltd , a leading manufacturer , supplier and installer based in Motherwell .

The high-profile city centre location of the flats meant the aesthetics of the windows were paramount . The flats had a streamlined design aesthetic with a carefully selected materials palette and well-planned interior spaces offering generous daylight from the windows . The 150 windows were manufactured from Elite 70 flush tilt

and turn system from Spectus Window Systems which is suitable for both medium-rise and high-rise buildings . The system has been designed so the framework doesn ’ t overlap , giving a ‘ flush ’ appearance that means it delivers the aesthetics of an aluminium window . In this project , the windows were manufactured in smooth anthracite grey on white to build on the aluminium aesthetics required .

The window has been tested to PAS 24 : 2016 up to a maximum size of 1450 x 2400 and has a weather performance

of 2400 pa and can achieve a Window Energy Rating of A ++ too . The windows had Secure by Design certification as required , which is a police-backed initiative that recognises only the most secure windows and brings an extra level of security for the occupants .

The city centre location opposite the town ’ s bus station meant this was a project that required careful planning and collaborative project management . Due to the high-traffic location , noise reduction was a critical element to the project and acoustic

glazing was used throughout to provide the calm , quiet interiors needed . As an experienced contractor , Walker Profiles had a clear understanding of all the demanding requirements and found installation smooth and straightforward . The flats support Renfrewshire ’ s Strategic Housing Investment Plan 2020 / 21 , which aims

to deliver 1,000 affordable homes by 2021 .

Walker Profiles ’ David MacGregor commented : “ We were delighted to work on this project . We have helped to create a striking building that delivers much-needed affordable housing in this area .”

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