Coastal cottage renovation
8th November 2016

The SPECTUS Vertical Slider window system from has been used in a Welsh coastal cottage renovation project.

Supplied by Universal Trade Frames Ltd and installed by Aberystwyth-based installer C&H Windows Glass & Glazing Ltd, the project included ten vertical slider windows in Chartwell Green.

UTFL Director Brian Kruger explained: “The new windows replaced old, draughty, hardwood vertical sliders, and due to the property’s seafront position, weather resistance was a big part of the homeowner’s requirements. The Spectus VS window can achieve BFRC ‘A’ Rating, and even up to a maximum ‘A++’ where circumstances require.

“Thermal properties are enhanced through the use of 24mm double glazed units as standard, and an already excellent weather performance is increased with a pile seal detail on the sash edges and outer frames.”

The property, in a small coastal village in Ceredigion, had recently been installed with a composite door, and as planning permission turned out not to be an issue the homeowners were keen to replace the existing hardwood windows with more draught-proof and energy efficient replacements in matching Chartwell Green colour, while also retaining the heritage look and charm of the cottage.

Brian continued: “The traditional styling of sash windows has homeowners coveting them as a period feature of a property, however the obvious drawback with the original timber designs is that no matter how well or regularly the frames and treated and painted, it’s highly unlikely that rot won’t creep in and lead to a compromised performance. The authentic look of the Spectus Vertical Slider includes optional sash horns, Georgian bars and deep bottom rails, which has won the approval of many planners, even in Conservation Areas and other locations where a heritage look is paramount.”

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