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Llys Yr Efail, Blaenau Gwent
26th September 2017

More than 200 casement windows, in the Halo System10 profile from The Veka UK Group, were used by Bowater Projects in the refurbishment of Llys Yr Efail, a housing scheme for older people in Blaenau Gwent, for Linc Cymru Housing Association.

Richard Hallett, Development Manager at Linc said: “Within the tender document we set out the overall design and specification, however during our pre-contract discussions with Bowater Projects, the company informed us of a number of technical matters that needed to be addressed. This included the use of heavy-duty hinges on the wide opening windows, which exceeded the maximum specification width, and the inclusion of anti-glare tinted glass on the south facing communal areas, which was a recommendation from the RNIB after a compliance survey was completed.

“In addition, on the housing complex there were projecting bays and eaves combination windows, so the design of the replacement windows was critical to the success of the scheme. Therefore, Bowater Projects proposed to pilot an installation of a Halo System10 casement window and roof lights, prior to the commencement of the main project. This was to enable detailed design queries to be thoroughly established and resolved before the actual production and installation commenced. In fact, these particular windows could have easily caused extensive delays and additional costs, but the pilot arrangement eliminated these potential problems and benefited all parties concerned.”

Denise Long, Scheme Manager at Llys Yr Efail concluded: “Bowater Projects managed to complete the project with very minimal disruption and inconvenience. And with regards to the windows and doors that were installed, the noise and warmth levels have improved significantly within each of our tenants’ flats. We certainly wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them – and I’m sure our tenants would agree too.”

www.bowaterprojects.com

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