Central Window Systems and Midlands-based Excel 2000 Windows worked together in a £2.5 million curtain wall installation in a group of five residential housing blocks in Rubery, Birmingham, which had previously been fitted with open balconies and cladding installation.
Central manufactured the front elevations while Excel manufactured the rear of the curtain wall installation.
Central director Paul Woods explained: “As with many existing buildings, it was a challenge to come up with a suitable solution. In this case, we worked closely with Excel 2000 Windows to find something that would suit the irregular slabs that were already in place, as well as the resin floors that needed to be cut out.
“These buildings weren’t originally designed to incorporate curtain walling, so we helped to carefully work out a solution that would not only suit the building itself, but also every other trade following on from us.
“And of course, the project came with several challenges. For example, we had to work carefully to install around existing ducting for the mechanical and electrical components. The angle in the middle where the screens met was also quite complicated and required a lot of thought when we were in the design phase, but it was just a matter of working with that level of detail.”
Excel 2000 Windows Managing Director Tracey Harris added: “We’ve worked with Central RPL, the company’s PVCu division, for many years, and we’ve always been impressed with their high-quality products, excellent service and expertise.
“Their aluminium services were just as impressive – they were an indispensable help on the Rubery installation, from the initial design stages through to the final touches, and we will certainly continue to use their valued services in the future.”
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