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ANOTHER BUILDING AT ‘RISK’ IS SAVED AND
GETS THE SELECTAGLAZE TREATMENT
Situated within the Bower Ashton
Conservation Area in Bristol is the Lower
lodge Gatehouse; a grandiose Grade II
Listed former entrance to Ashton Court
Estate. Over the years the building
was left abandoned and fell into such
disrepair, that it featured on Historic
Englands ‘Heritage at Risk Register’.
Austin-Smith:Lord led a two year project
to bring this stately Grade II Listed
gatehouse back to its former glory.
However, due to its Listing, original
features had to be retained and restored.
Techniglaze, a partner of Selectaglaze
for over 20 years, worked with
main contractor Ken Biggs, on the
specification of secondary glazing. The
primary windows had original frames
and glass, so were causing draughts and
letting heat escape.
A total of 18 openings were treated, all
very irregular in size and shape. The
series 45 hinged casement was specified
with gothic arched heads, to allow an
undisrupted view of the primary glazing.
The high performance seals and use of
low-E glass in the secondary glazing,
has improved the overall thermal
performance of the building and created
a much more comfortable environment.
“We are delighted with the quality of the
secondary glazing. Not only does it keep
the building warm, but does a fantastic
job keeping the noise of a busy road
nearby to a minimum.” Commented Ben
Mellor, Gatehouse Manager.
Selectaglaze, founded in 1966 and
awarded the Royal Warrant in 2004, has
worked with Techniglaze for over 20
years, on projects in Cornwall, Devon
and the West Country. It boasts a wealth
of knowledge and an extensive range of
products to suit all projects.
For further information please
contact:
E: [email protected]
W: www.selectaglaze.co.uk
T: 01727 837271
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