Casement windows and door refurbishment to
breathe a new lease of life to a country home
For the owners of this majestic country
property, it was important that their new
casement windows and doors played a
crucial role in their home’s appeal, comfort,
and energy efficiency. While style and
design have always been crucial for many
homeowners, there has more recently
been a rise in those demanding improved
performance and energy efficiency. With that
in mind, the homeowners of this property
approached Westbury Windows & Joinery to
refurbish their casement windows and doors.
THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS
In order to meet the energy efficiency needs
of the clients, all windows and doors were
fitted with 28mm thick double glazing. In
addition to this, the panes are coated in a
Low-E reflective coating which helps to block
ultraviolet rays passing through the windows,
while the argon-filled gaps between the
panes help to further improve insulation and
efficiency.
TIMBER IS THE WINNER
To further improve the energy efficiency of
this home, all of the windows and doors were
fitted with warm edge spacer bars to insulate
the edges of the sealed units. Traditional
spacers bars are usually manufactured from
aluminium which is highly conductive and
allows heat to escape from a building easily.
Making the switch to timber, however, further
reduces the heat loss through windows,
as timber has natural insulation properties
making it the perfect material for doors and
windows.
PAINT BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT
When looking at the project from an aesthetic
perspective, the casement windows and
external front door were all finished in
Westbury Birch, an off white from Westbury
Windows & Joinery’s own range of colours.
This shade of off white allows for a clean and
crisp finish that is in keeping with the style of
the property. Three coats of Teknos paint are
spray applied to all of Westbury’s Accoya®
windows and doors. Teknos paint results in
long-lasting, low-maintenance joinery that
won’t need repainting for 12 years or more.
Additionally, unlike other products on the
market, Teknos paints have extremely low
levels of Volatile Organic Compounds (the
toxins that are released into the atmosphere)
making it kinder on the environment.
Furthermore, the traditional design of the
four-pane casement windows adds character
and charm to help truly transform this
country home.
THE KEY TO THE RIGHT DOOR
Moving from the windows to the front door,
the V-groove boarded door with vision panel
is the perfect centrepiece to the property and
is flanked by two new side timber windows.
This trio not only helps to flood the inside
of the property with natural light but also
creates a welcoming entrance for guests.
All glazing around the entrance was fitted
with Flemish patterned glass to bolster the
security and privacy of the property.
The refurbishment of the windows and doors
on this stunning country home have not only
maintained the integrity of the property but
have also helped to improve the building’s
energy efficiency. This project ticked all of
the owner’s boxes and has given the property
a new lease of life that can be cherished for
years to come.
For further information visit
www.westburyjoinery.com/
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