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News Release from: L B Plastics | Subject: Crystal uPVC
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 22 August 2007
Crystal georgian revival
Sheerframe window fabricator and installer Crystal uPVC has restored Warrington Masonic Hall to its former glory in an extensive window replacement project.
Crystal uPVC has manufactured and installed 33 Sheerframe vertical sliding sash windows to replace the dilapidated timber windows, successfully retaining the Georgian character of the locally listed building whilst introducing 21st century thermal performance standards Tony Rowbottom from Warrington Masonic Hall, says, "The old single-glazed timber framed windows were in real need of a makeover
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 4 Dec 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Replacing the windows was paramount to improve the thermal efficiency of the hall but any changes we made had to be in keeping with the original building.
"We are really pleased with the installation.
We have retained the Georgian theme while improving the thermally efficiency and aesthetics of the building.
We are already benefiting from a reduction in external noise and we are looking forward to a significant drop in running costs, especially over the winter".
The market leading Sheerframe vertical sliding window offers an advanced balancing system and smooth operation using constant force technology.
The multi chambered profile system from Sheerframe delivers enhanced thermal performance and a proven low maintenance, long service life.
Russell Crank, the managing director at Crystal uPVC, says, "Warrington Masonic Hall is locally listed so it was essential to conduct any refurbishment sympathetically.
By using the Sheerframe vertically sliding sash we have been able to offer a solution which replicates the original timber windows extremely well using aesthetic features such as deep bottom rails and ovolo detailing.".
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