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DOORS&WINDOWS
Old meets new in a spectacular refurbishment
» » BARKING TOWN HALL, AN ICONIC
building and landmark has been lovingly
refurbished. Externally, all visual aspects of
the original architecture have been maintained
whilst creating a bright new spacious
contemporary workplace within.
A major part of retaining the original
character of the building was the meticulous
visual ‘like for like’ replacement of the original
sash windows. Masterframe Windows, having
30 years’ experience, in the manufacture of
authentic sash windows was approached by
Barnes Construction, the main contractor.
Carol Slade, Sales and Operations Director
elaborates “When we were first approached, our
main challenge was to present a credible case for
sash windows manufactured using composite
materials instead of timber. It was critical to
prove to all parties that our windows were a
perfect low maintenance timber alternative so
that the project team was completely confident
in how they would look and perform. We
invited representatives from Barnes construction,
London Borough of Barking & Dagenham
and LAP Architects & Interior Designers to
visit our premises and factory to get to know
our windows in more detail and to witness the
manufacturing process from start to finish.
“Suitably impressed, the specification chosen
was the Masterframe Vintage Conservation sash
window complete with slender 39mm sash
rail, deep bottom rails, patented Timberweld®
butt joints, lower sash bar handles to assist with
opening the extra-large windows and dual foil,
cream externally and white internally. The
client could also have peace of mind knowing
that the town hall is secure with Secured by
Design approved windows and energy efficient
with special solar controlled glass. Over 220
enormous sash windows were manufactured
Link Vent Mk 2
and were so large and heavy that the sashes had
to be delivered separately from the frames.
“At all stages of the project we worked
closely with the project team, including the
professional installers, Asset Fineline, to ensure
that the client was completely delighted with
their sash windows looking every bit like the
original wooden windows, even up close.”
The Vintage Traditional Conservation sash
window is available to the trade for commercial
projects and more information, including
testimonials from all project partners can be
found at https://bit.ly/2QqVGtc.
www.masterframe.co.uk
Come visit us at stand 263:
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For more information or to find your local stockist visit: glazpart.com/products/trickle-ventilation/
to see our range of BBA and LABC certified vents or call 01295 264533 to speak with one of the team.
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