Some 113 Stellar Aluminium Flush Casement Windows were manufactured and installed by Capital Windows of Uxbridge to replace original timber and aluminium as part of the refurbishment of North East Surrey College of Technology (Nescot) in Epsom.
The windows were manufactured to achieve a U-value of 1.4 W/m2K using a standard 6.4mm clear laminated outer pane, 16mm or 12mm black spacer with argon and 6.4mm soft coat low-e laminated inner pane. Solar glass was used in the windows for the building’s south elevation to prevent solar gain and glare.
The project’s windows were powder coated in Anthracite Grey (RAL 7016 matt) on both sides. Matching fascias and soffits were also specified for a high-quality visual appearance.
Peter Adams, General Manager at Capital Windows, said: “Stellar has cross-sector appeal because of its combination of exceptional aesthetics and outstanding thermal efficiency. It was the perfect system solution for this project.”
The installation of the windows was undertaken during term time, which meant careful planning to minimise disruption to students’ learning. The work was sequenced week-by-week, with health and safety protocols in place to ensure the safety of students, staff and contractors.
Miles Cassidy, Surveyor at Chawton Hill Associates, which was appointed to manage the project, said: “All stakeholders have been pleased with the outcome. The project has transformed a dated 1980s building and given it a fresh modern feel that is more in keeping with the rest of the campus.”
