Clearview National April 2016 - Issue 173 | Page 132

SPRINGSPECIAL HIGH PERFORMANCE AND SECURITY FOR THE PATIO »»FOR A LUXURY HOME IN the Kent countryside, the highest performance windows and doors were specified. The private house had a north facing aspect with a large patio area that was greatly under used. The homeowners wished to adapt the space as part of a major renovation programme, which included replacing all windows and doors. Telford-based FrameXpress was contracted to supply all products to the highest specification within a tight schedule to meet the demands of the property owners. A variety of styles and colours was incorporated in both PVCu and aluminium products. Large shaped units were produced to make optimum use of light as well as casement windows and doors, all of which were manufactured in rosewood foil to complement the house style. Also, roof lights were fabricated in anthracite grey PVCu to blend with the slate roof. As the homeowners were looking to enjoy their garden and use the space rather than lose it to the shade, they opted for an aluminium conservatory, given the thermal per