Heritage demonstrated

Liverpool-based Spektaglaze recently undertook the replacement of sash windows on a street in a conservation area of Liverpool.

The project was part of Housing Market Renewal in Liverpool, a long-term programme of refurbishment, re-development and improved management to create decent, desirable homes in attractive, healthier places. The project’s budget for 2008-11 is £87m.

Spektaglaze’s involvement was in Renfrew Street in the Kensington area of the city as part of the Front Environmental Improvement Scheme, which aims to improve the front exterior of homes and the surrounding environment. Since the street is in a conservation area, the choice of window was vitally important.

Spektaglaze tendered for the contract with Deceuninck Vertical Sliding windows manufactured by Ryburne Windows in Halifax. Richard Hincks director of Spektaglaze said: “I believe that the Deceuninck quality and the classic heritage looks of the VS window played a big part in us winning the contract.”

In total, Spektaglaze replaced the sash windows in 20 houses on both sides of the street. Work on the project started in December 2009 and finished on schedule in March 2010.

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