Clement Windows Group has manufactured and installed a large, bespoke, striking steel door screen and feature steel window for St Paul’s Church in Leeds.
The steel screen incorporates a pair of double doors, providing light and airiness. Both the door set and the new steel window are made from Clement EB24 steel sections which include double glazed, argon filled glass units. The fenestration is polyester powder painted RAL 7016 (Anthracite Grey) and features pull handles with satin stainless finish.
Vicar, Mark Harlow, said of the project: “St Paul’s Church embarked on a major refurbishment of their 60 year old building to make a warm and welcoming, adaptable space while keeping to the original architect’s ideas. A key part of the brief was to widen the entrance corridor and allow light into one end. This has all been more than achieved using Clement’s metal frame windows and doors. These have helped create an additional space for people to meet and mix. The narrow profile of the frames has allowed maximum light and visual access between the spaces, while the rhythm of the glazing bars both modernises and blends with the architecture of the main worship space.”
Architect, Tom Robbins of Pearce Bottomley Architects, commented: “We have worked with Clement on a number of projects and have been very pleased with the service we have received and the quality of their products. They supplied the steel framed glazed screen and feature window at St Paul’s Church, Ireland Wood, Leeds and we couldn’t have been happier with the result. We also specify Clement’s conservation rooflights whenever we can, as we are of the opinion that they are the best on the market.”
Stapehill Abbey is a unique estate consisting of 45 two to five bedroom homes. Set within beautiful gardens, these recently converted Grade II listed properties near Wimborne in Dorset are magnificent.
The original Abbey House was built in the early 19th century, with the monastic buildings dating back to the 1840s. The twin chapels were designed by Charles Hansom in 1847 and construction was completed in 1851. Founded by a small group of nuns, led by Madame Augustine de Chabannes, the Abbey was home to The Cross Abbey order of Cistercian Trappist nuns between 1802 and 1990.
In 1990, the Abbey was acquired by Stapehill Enterprises and run as a popular rural life museum, craft centre and farmyard depicting life in rural England and Victorian times until 2008.
Dorset based developers, Ankers and Rawlings, acquired the Abbey in 2015 and have worked painstakingly to retain the original artefacts and period features of this historic site. Within the development original quarry flagstones and terracotta tiles have been incorporated and an original Pugin Stone Cross has been retained to truly emphasise the character of the development.
Over 60 Clement Conservation Rooflights were chosen for the project, including both slate and tile profiles in sizes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Garry Hunter of Ankers and Rawlings commented:
“The homes at Stapehill Abbey have a mixture of slate and tile roofs. We chose Clement Conservation Rooflights as we needed a product that would look perfect in both. We are really delighted with the end result and hope to use Clement’s rooflights again in the future.”
Manufactured for either a slate or a tile profile, the beauty of Clement skylights is that they lie flush with your roofline giving a neat finish.
Available in eight standard sizes, Clement Conservation Rooflights are constructed using mild steel sheet which makes them particularly strong. The surface is coated in polyzinc and then polyester powder paint for durability and to give the rooflights a good-looking finish.
Clement’s roof windows are made from high performance, argon filled, 24mm insulated glass units and come with a revolutionary warm T bar system. Available with several glazing options, including self-cleaning glass as standard, Clement’s rooflights are manufactured to EN ISO 9001 standards and rigorously tested against air, wind and rain to BS6375. They have achieved a BFRC Window Energy Rating of A+.
The standard range of rooflights is generally available for delivery 2-3 working days. If one of the standard sizes is not appropriate, bespoke options are also available.
The Clement Windows Group manufactures an innovative range of steel windows, doors, screens and rooflights for both private residences and commercial projects. Based just outside London in Surrey, Clement’s window products can be seen in a number of prestigious projects across the UK and abroad. Prominent examples include Old Marylebone Town Hall in London, The Pithay in Bristol, Norwich City Hall, the University of Manchester and the Eldorado Building in New York’s Manhattan.
Clement Windows Group was selected to manufacture and install almost 1,000 double glazed steel windows at the India Buildings in Liverpool.
The India Buildings is located on Water Street in the centre of the city’s financial and business district. Designed by architects Arnold Thornely and Herbert J Rowse in response to a competition to design an office block which was judged by the great English architect, Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, it was built between 1924 and 1932 for the Blue Funnel shipping line. The building’s design is influenced by the Italian Renaissance style and it has several features of the American Beaux-Arts style.
Having sustained damage during World War II the building was restored to its original state after the war under the supervision of Rowse, one of the original architects.
In 2017, the Grade II* Listed Building was purchased by Legal & General and it was announced that HMRC would base a regional centre there. Renovation works commenced with the focus on creating modern, comfortable office space while retaining the heritage features of the building.
Clement was chosen to manufacture and install the new double glazed steel windows which match the original single glazed metal windows and improve thermal performance and energy use within the historic building. Almost 1,000 windows from the Clement MW40 range were specified, polyester powder painted RAL 9106 (White).
Alex Harrison of architects Falconer Chester Hall said:
“We had the pleasure of working with Clement on the steel window replacements of the India Building refurbishment project. Their performance in every aspect of the work was outstanding and we wholeheartedly endorse them for any future contracts of a similar nature. One specific area where Clement excelled during the early stages, was the support we received from them during our discussions with the city planners regarding the bespoke windows. Their contribution proved very useful in moving matters forward and the end result is exceptional.”
Clement Windows Group was recently selected to supply and install new custom-made steel windows and steel door screens at 90-104 Berwick Street in Central London.
Berwick Street is a lively, diverse community, built between 1687 and 1703. Running between Oxford Street to the north and Peter Street to the south, it is well known for its thriving market which was established in the 18thcentury, making it one of the oldest markets in London.
The buildings at 90-104 Berwick Street have been transformed from an unattractive 1950s block into a stylish, contemporary mixed use development. As the building is situated within the Soho Conservation Area and part of the Core Central Activities Zone, it was vital that any changes made were in keeping with the surroundings.
Clement’s steel frames form the shop fronts on the ground level. A combination of products was specified, from both hot rolled and cold formed steel profiles, all with polyester powder surface coatings. These included the Clement W40 steel windows which sit beside and above the Jansen Economy 50 single and double doors and the Jansen Economy 60 range of bi fold doors.
Project Manager Ben Styles commented:
“The Clement W40 steel windows and the Jansen Economy doors provided us with the slender, elegant frames we wanted for this Central London development, giving the shop fronts a contemporary look while remaining true to the urban origins of the site. Clement delivered to our timescales, and we would use them again.”
The Clement W40 steel window is ideal for larger projects where the pattern of the original fenestration is to be maintained. Preferred by architects for metal window refurbishments due to the advanced strength of the steel, providing strong, durable frames, efficient opening casements and robust fittings, the windows in this range are produced from 98% recycled steel source material.
Recognised as specialists in conservation work for both private residences and commercial projects, Clement Windows Group offers an innovative range of steel windows, doors, screens and conservation rooflights.
Clement Windows Group has manufactured brightly coloured red and yellow steel door frames for a stunning South London home.
Hannah Cecil-Harden is a director at de Gournay, a family business founded by her father, Claud Cecil Gurney. De Gournay makes exquisite hand-painted and embroidered wallcoverings and the company’s work adorns some of the finest buildings in the world.
Hannah recently decided to reconfigure her London property to accommodate her growing family and the basement was turned into a playroom with adjoining utility and bathroom. The walls of the playroom are decorated in a beautiful hand-painted wallpaper scene of London.
Having worked with Hannah previously, Clement was approached to manufacture the new steel doors included within the designs for this space. Hannah wanted the steel frames to be painted to match the vibrant colours included in the wallpaper.
The steel frames to the exterior are polyester powder painted RAL 9004 Signal Black on the outside and RAL 1016 Sulfer Yellow on the inside, while the interior doors are painted in the same yellow on the playroom side and RAL 3005 Wine Red on the utility and bathroom side.
Peter Clement, Chief Executive of Clement Windows Group, commented:
“We always say that our bespoke steel products can be painted in specialist hues from across the entire colour spectrum and these doors really demonstrate what is possible!”
New Clement Brooking steel windows at Trent Young’s CE School, Dorset
Clement Windows Group has manufactured and installed new steel windows at two West Country schools. Trent Young’s CE School in Dorset and St Mary’s Calne in Wiltshire both required replica steel windows to replace the original fenestration.
Trent Young’s CE School, which is Grade II listed and situated in a Conservation Area, was originally constructed by Reverend Turner and his wife in 1862 as the National School for girls and infants. The existing metal windows at the school were not fit for purpose and due to the school’s listing it was imperative that the new replacement windows provided as close a match to the originals as possible.
The new Clement steel windows at Trent Young’s CE School, Dorset, offer improved thermal performance
The Clement Brooking range was specified because the slim, strong frames could replicate the wonderful shaped heads of the existing windows and because they could be fixed directly to stone. The 16mm krypton filled units offer much improved thermal performance and it was possible to fit the frames with restrictors which are essential for safety.
Ros Baker, the school’s Deputy Head, said:
“We are so pleased with the finished result. The transformation the windows has made to our school and local area is fantastic. Many local residents have also commented positively on the ‘new look’ windows. They have been sympathetically upgraded, in keeping with the original school building, and have had a positive impact on our school environment.”
New steel windows from the Clement EB20 range were installed at St Mary’s School, Wiltshire
St Mary’s School in Calne is a leading independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11-18 which was founded in 1873 by local vicar Reverent John Duncan and moved to its current site in 1907. Around 40 new steel windows were needed in this phase of work to replace the original steel windows on the front and gable ends of the Plumer Wing which comprises classrooms for music, computing, religious education and art. The Clement EB20 range was chosen and the new windows were polyester powder coat painted RAL 7016 (Anthracite Grey) instead of white like the original windows.
The new Clement steel windows at St Mary’s School, Wiltshire, were polyester powder painted RAL 7016 (Anthracite Grey)
Bob Lunn, Director of Estates at St Mary’s, said:
“The installation of 83 high quality Clement windows, which were installed in two phases during 2021 and 2022, has significantly enhanced the aesthetics and environmental efficiency of this building. Installation was very efficiently completed by Clement operatives within the specified installation timeframes.”
Clement Windows Group manufactures an innovative range of steel windows, doors, screens and conservation rooflights, specialising in conservation work for both private residences and commercial projects.
The Clement Brooking range of steel windows is a specialist range developed for high value refurbishment projects or specialist architectural situations where a particular ‘putty fronted’ system is required.
Clement’s EB20 steel window range comprises exceptionally slender, high specification steel windows which are designed to replicate the appearance of existing or original windows. A versatile and popular product for residential and commercial situations, EB20 windows are made bespoke to requirements.
Clement Windows has manufactured and installed metal windows and metal doors at a range of exciting refurbishment projects recently, a Central London office block, two hydroelectric power stations in Scotland and a Surrey Convent among them!
The former Uniform Works in London’s Clerkenwell Green was refurbished by Stagg Architects, extending the original 13,000 sq ft building by an additional 7,000 sq ft, with a new roof extension, flexible spaces on the ground and lower ground floors and offices at the upper levels.
Steel windows and doors from Clement’s EB20 range were selected because it was very important that the new fenestration perfectly complemented the industrial aesthetic of the refurbished building, helping to flood each floor with light. As the building is surrounded by other properties on three sides the addition of so much natural light is a real bonus. The huge wall of steel windows on one side of the building includes a patterned glass which allows light to enter the building while also providing privacy for the neighbouring properties.
Clement EB20 steel windows were created for projects where a traditional steel window appearance is required. Designed to replicate the appearance of original or existing windows while simultaneously providing all the advantages of 21st century technology, EB20 windows are manufactured from recycled steel and all the windows in this range have exceptionally slim frames. The use of krypton filled glass units means this product achieves a ‘B’ Window Energy Rating, thereby complying with the latest energy ratings for replacement windows. The slimmer insulated glass unit used increases the ‘shadow line’ which enables the replica window to be close in appearance to the original putty glazed windows which some projects demand.
Ben Stagg, Director of Stagg Architects, remarked:
“Clement Windows was selected following a lot of research, and ultimately because they were able to offer the slimmest profile metal sections. The appearance of the glazing is critical to the whole building design so we worked closely with Clement to achieve the desired appearance, with great success.”
The Lanark Hydro Electric Scheme refers to two hydroelectric plants, Bonnington and Stonebyres’ Power Stations, in Clydesdale, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. The abundant supply of water from the River Clyde continuously spins the power stations’ turbines providing a reliable and sustainable source of renewable electricity. Combined, they create enough electricity to power over 17,000 homes in the UK.
Recently refurbished by Drax Group, steel windows from the Clement W20 range with genuine T bars were chosen for the category ‘A’ Listed Buildings in order to provide as close a match to the original windows as possible. A traditional, tried and tested robust window, designed in the 1960s but still in demand today, Clement W20 steel windows may be used in all types of building where strong, durable frames, efficient opening casements and hard wearing fittings are required. Polyester powder painted in striking RAL 6005 Moss Green, Lodsworth handles complement the new windows with matching peg stays in Antique Bronze finish.
Clement made around 120 steel windows for the projects, including nearly 400 individual fixed lights, but the most beautiful is perhaps the enormous curved head windows on both sides of the buildings, which look spectacular and let in masses of natural light. Commenting on the project, Drax Group Senior Civil Engineer, Anne Kerr, said:
“We are delighted with the service and quality of windows supplied and fitted by Clement. The new steel windows fitted in the refurbished building look stunning and exceed our expectations.”
Photography: Laura Kelly, LSK Photo
Ladywell Convent is the Motherhouse of the Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood (FMDM) congregation, an international religious congregation of Catholic women. Situated in the beautiful Surrey Hills, the Convent offers hospitality for returning Missionaries and visitors and is also the site of La Verna, a home for elderly sisters and those who support them.
An extensive refurbishment was recently carried out to the residential and conference buildings on the site ensuring their suitability for an aging group of sisters. Two new support buildings were also constructed.
Side hung casements from the Clement Standard Metal Window (SMW) steel window range with genuine 12mm flat leads were installed in the new Greccio building, polyester powder painted RAL 9005 (Jet Black) semi gloss with the handles, hinges and peg stays powder coated to match the frames.
The Clement SMW window range is a stylish solution for a number of aesthetically sensitive historical projects. SMW windows are used primarily for replacement work in Conservation Areas and Listed Buildings, where a suitable geometric match is required and double glazing is not an option.
Windows from the Clement EB20 steel window range with 12mm oval leads were installed in the Staff Building on the site, also painted RAL 9005.
Michael O’Brien from O&D Constuction said:
“Steel windows manufactured by Clement were the right choice because of their close match to the existing heritage windows at Ladywell Convent. The team at Clement did a great job – they delivered the project on time and there were no issues.”
As these projects show, steel is one of the most versatile materials available for window frames and can be moulded into virtually any shape – when it comes to new steel windows, the only limit is your own imagination!
Clement Windows Group manufactures and installs an innovative range of steel windows, doors and screens, specialising in conservation work for both private residences and commercial projects. The company also offers a range of conservation rooflights, available from stock or made bespoke to individual requirements, in either a tile or a slate profile.
Photo kindly supplied by Robbi Caruthers, Chairman of the Little Theatre
Believed to be the only playhouse built in Great Britain during the Second World War and home to The Progressive Players since 1939, The Little Theatre remains Gateshead’s only theatre to this day.
Closed during the pandemic, funding was completed on an extension to the theatre creating a new rehearsal room above the auditorium.
New steel windows from the Clement W20 range were chosen for this new space. The new metal frames are polyester powder painted in Jet Black (matt) and great care was taken choosing the glass for the two striking modular bays at the front of the building: SunGuard SuperNeutral 62/34 was chosen for the outer pane, offering very high light transmission while ensuring energy savings through solar protection and thermal insulation, krypton gas was used for the centre of the pane and 4mm of toughened Planibel Grey was used for the inner pane.
Photo kindly supplied by Robbi Caruthers, Chairman of the Little Theatre
The Progressive Players were founded in 1920. The theatre opened with a performance of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ and today the Players produce ten plays a year.
The new rehearsal room has the same dimensions as the main auditorium stage allowing a smooth transfer from rehearsals to final production. It is acoustically isolated allowing rehearsals to proceed even during a performance and was designed to be in keeping with the look and feel of the original theatre. Fitted with modern lighting and sound systems, the rehearsal room has the latest connectivity and networking capabilities.
It is hoped that the refurbished Little Theatre will not only be used for the Players’ rehearsals, visiting hires and community groups, but also to accommodate a youth theatre group.
Clement Windows Group has manufactured over 200 new steel windows for Grade II listed Waltham Forest Town Hall.
Designed by Philip Dalton Hepworth and constructed between 1938 and 1942, Waltham Forest Town Hall is one of the best known examples of the stripped classical style of architecture in the UK. Influenced by the Modernist Movement of the Bauhaus School and defined by bold massings, severe angles and a stylised reduction of classical elements, this look was frequently chosen by governments for municipal buildings.
Clement W20 steel windows were chosen to replace all of the original steel windows at this historic building, which is the headquarters of the London Borough of Waltham Forest Town Council, as part of an extensive programme of renovation works approved in 2019.
The new steel windows are painted RAL 9010 (Pure White) and include both top hung and side hung opening casements with complementary fittings in a dark bronze finish.
The refurbishment of the Town Hall is the first step in a masterplan for the future of the area creating a welcoming heart for the community as well as a collaborative workspace for Council staff.
The Town Hall’s Senior Project Manager commented on the project:
“The team at Clement provided a great service in supplying new windows as part of the Town Hall refurbishment. Very specific aesthetic and energy performance criteria needed to be met when it came to the window replacement. The W20 windows supplied by Clement were able to meet all of these requirements.
“Despite the project being on site at the height of the pandemic, the windows were delivered to programme which enabled seamless installation. Now the building has been brought back into use really positive feedback has been received from both staff and visitors.”
A traditional, tried and tested, robust window, designed in the 1950s but still in demand today, the Clement W20 steel window may be used in all types of building where strong, durable frames, efficient opening casements and hard wearing fittings are required.
Available as single or insulated glass units up to 16mm, W20 windows are available with various glazing options and can be supplied shaped, with shaped heads, or ‘curved on plan’. Part L compliant they can be supplied with multi point locking to PAS24 or with traditional single point locking.
Clement Windows Group manufactures an innovative range of steel windows, doors, screens and conservation rooflights, specialising in conservation work for both private residences and commercial projects.
The exterior of Douglas House in London’s West End with the new Clement EB24 windows
Making the return to office-based working more palatable, Clement Windows has recently manufactured and installed new steel windows at two stunning office refurbishment projects in Central London.
A great example of 1930s Art Deco architecture, The Douglas Building sits on Great Titchield Street in the West End. Formerly known as The Media Village, Douglas House was acquired by serviced office providers The Office Group (TOG) from landlords The Langham Estate in 2019. TOG together with Note Design Studio transformed the building with a colourful concept that blends the distinctive 1930s features and gives a sense of fluidity, openness and light throughout.
As its former name suggests this area of London is a hub for local media and IT businesses operating out of the West End and the brief for the building was to create a flexible workspace where people can feel stimulated by their environment leading to greater productivity. Wellness was also a central focus and the building includes an oxygen room, a parents’ room and a roof terrace which are all integral to enabling and inspiring everyone who enters.
The light-filled interior at Douglas House with new steel windows by Clement
Well ventilated and an abundance of natural light have become buzzwords in the COVID era and the 300+ new steel windows from the Clement EB24 range which were chosen by office fit out and refurbishment contractors Parkeray mean that anyone returning to work at Douglas House will benefit from both. Polyester powder coated in Pure White and furnished with Warren handles in a satin chrome finish, the windows lend the building a contemporary look on the outside as well as supporting the 21st century ways of working inside.
Clement EB24 windows installed at 6 Middle Street in the City of London
Clement steel windows were also chosen for the refurbishment of 6 Middle Street, a double-fronted office building set within a busy part of the City of London near Smithfield Market. Surrounded by narrow cobbled streets it is situated on the boundary of the Smithfield Conservation Area.
Blenheim House Construction (BHC) selected windows from the Clement EB24 range because they best suited the original look of the building and allowed for the maximum amount of light to flow through the property. Natural light was an important aim of this high specification refurbishment too – central to the building is a mezzanine which creates a dramatic light-filed double height space.
The windows are polyester powder coated in matt RAL 9005 (Jet Black) to match the frames as a finishing touch.
Back to the office at 6 Middle Street with Clement EB24 windows
Clement Windows Group has manufactured and installed a large, bespoke, striking steel door screen and feature steel window for St Paul’s Church in Leeds.
Vicar, Mark Harlow, said of the project: “St Paul’s Church embarked on a major refurbishment of their 60 year old building to make a warm and welcoming, adaptable space while keeping to the original architect’s ideas. A key part of the brief was to widen the entrance corridor and allow light into one end. This has all been more than achieved using Clement’s metal frame windows and doors. These have helped create an additional space for people to meet and mix. The narrow profile of the frames has allowed maximum light and visual access between the spaces, while the rhythm of the glazing bars both modernises and blends with the architecture of the main worship space.”
Architect, Tom Robbins of Pearce Bottomley Architects, commented: “We have worked with Clement on a number of projects and have been very pleased with the service we have received and the quality of their products. They supplied the steel framed glazed screen and feature window at St Paul’s Church, Ireland Wood, Leeds and we couldn’t have been happier with the result. We also specify Clement’s conservation rooflights whenever we can, as we are of the opinion that they are the best on the market.”
