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WINDOWS WITH‘ WOW’ FACTOR TRANSFORM 1930S FAMILY HOME
A huge extension to a period property in Oxted, Surrey presented Claire Toone and her family with the perfect opportunity to replace the metal windows in their arts and crafts-style home.
The original windows looked beautiful but they let in drafts and let out heat, resulting in astronomical heating bills. Claire needed to replace the windows in the original part of the house, and use the same in the new 1000 sq. ft extension.
Claire began looking into window companies which specialised in manufacturing metal windows but who were also able to achieve both the look and good thermal ratings required. However it was proving a little harder to find both and she was beginning to think she would need to compromise on one of them, when a friend who had already appointed Met Therm Windows as part of large building project recommended them.
“ The process of working with Met Therm was brilliant – and easy,” explained Claire.
“ They came out equipped with samples, did a site survey and took measurements off plan. They were also really helpful as they gave some great recommendations when it came to deciding how many openings to have, for example,” she added.
“ As we were replacing windows and installing windows into a new build there were definite deadlines which had to be met, such as getting the property watertight. Met Therm happily liaised with our builder and pulled out all the stops to ensure this happened,” said Claire.
This extensive project included 17 black powder-coated windows with rectangular leading and a striking 3m wide aluminium French-style door, situated in the newlyextended 80sq. m kitchen.
The oak subframes of the windows were kept at the front of the house. At the back however, the metal frames of the windows are fitted direct to the brickwork, to ensure as much light as possible is let in.
“ The original windows looked beautiful but were inefficient. What I love about our new Met Therm windows is that we were able to maintain the style and detailing of our original windows, so they are almost indistinguishable from the originals, and I chose the RTD Matt handles, which look amazing against the black frames. I also love the thermally efficient frames and glass so we don’ t have to tape up our windows anymore to keep out the drafts, said Claire.
“ Life with our new windows is wonderful,” explained Claire.“ Everyone who comes to the house comments on how amazing the windows are. Met Therm was a fantastic company to work with: very efficient, helpful and thorough. My friend who recommended them believes that it’ s all about who you use- and she was right – I will also be recommending Met Therm,” added Claire.
www. metthermwindows. co. uk