The Challenge
The Challenge
The Challenge
Elm Bank, a prestigious building in a conservation area of Coventry, required a complete upgrade of its original timber windows and doors. Coventry University, the client, sought a modern, thermally efficient solution with the installation of aluminium windows that preserved the building’s period character— all while adhering to strict co
Elm Bank, a prestigious building in a conservation area of Coventry, required a complete upgrade of its original timber windows and doors. Coventry University, the client, sought a modern, thermally efficient solution with the installation of aluminium windows that preserved the building’s period character— all while adhering to strict conservation guidelines. This project exemplifies the importance of commercial window replacement in historical contexts.
Our Solution
The Challenge
The Challenge
We provided a full-service upgrade for the aluminium window installation project, replacing over 250 timber frames with heritage-style aluminium windows and doors. These frames were specially designed to replicate the traditional look while meeting the high energy efficiency required for modern performance standards. Key features included
We provided a full-service upgrade for the aluminium window installation project, replacing over 250 timber frames with heritage-style aluminium windows and doors. These frames were specially designed to replicate the traditional look while meeting the high energy efficiency required for modern performance standards. Key features included: arched aluminium frames to match original window profiles, fully custom-fabricated units to fit unique openings, high-performance double glazing with thermal breaks, and all materials compliant with heritage planning regulations for the Coventry University windows.
The Results
The Challenge
The Results
The project was successfully completed on schedule and within budget, featuring enhanced thermal efficiency and reduced energy loss. During the commercial window replacement process, we ensured the heritage character of the protected site was preserved, while future-proofing the building with low-maintenance, long-life aluminium systems,
The project was successfully completed on schedule and within budget, featuring enhanced thermal efficiency and reduced energy loss. During the commercial window replacement process, we ensured the heritage character of the protected site was preserved, while future-proofing the building with low-maintenance, long-life aluminium systems, including the installation of high-quality aluminium windows suited for Coventry University windows.