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Clement manufactures intricately shaped head steel windows for historic school

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Clement Windows Group recently manufactured replacement steel windows with intricately shaped heads for Welford & Wickham CE (VA) Primary School in Berkshire.

The school, which is for children aged 4-11 years old, is located between Newbury and Hungerford.  Built in 1857, the school is not listed, but it is historically significant and any alterations need to be in keeping with the original aesthetics of the building.

The project was overseen by the Diocese of Oxford and required Clement to manufacture new windows which were very different to each other.  Four different shaped ‘Gothic head’ style windows were required and each had to be templated to ensure the new steel frames provided the perfect match to the originals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The new windows are a mixture of opening and fixed closed.  The opening vents are furnished with a combination of folding openers and Hampstead handles in a bronze finish with matching peg stays.

Tim Alley of the Diocese of Oxford said:

“Clement Windows demonstrated good value by winning the work by competitive tender.  They were very professional and attended when they said they would, working alongside a Building Contractor.  Work was carried out proficiently and to a high standard.  I am really pleased with the completed windows.”

The Clement EB16 new steel window range was created for use in sensitive fenestration refurbishment projects such as this where a traditional steel window look is required.  Manufactured from recycled steel, EB16 windows are available externally glazed with a 16mm unit which is ideal for Conservation Areas, Listed Buildings and other properties of historic interest.

Clement Windows Group offers an innovative range of steel windows, doors, screens and conservation rooflights for both private residences and commercial projects.

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Clement steel windows light up Central London hotel

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Case Study: Melia Hotel, London

Site: Melia White House, Albany Street, London NW1 3UP

Contractor: Corley & Woolley Ltd, 23 Finsbury Circus, London, EC2M 7UH

Specification: Clement EB24 steel window range

Colour: RAL 9010 (Pure White) semi gloss with infill panels powder coated to match frames

Furniture: 158SFKL-SC Brook handle in satin chrome finish

24mm insulated glass units, gas filled

Clement EB24 bespoke steel windows are manufactured from hot rolled steel window sections generally in compliance with BS 6510 which are produced entirely from recycled steel source material. Hot dip zinc galvanised to EN ISO BS:1461 and with a polyester powder coat paint finish to BS:6497 or BS EN 13438

Project Synopsis:

EXTERIOR & INTERIOR WINDOW INSTALL_MELIA WHITE HOUSE HOTEL LONDON_CLEMENT WINDOWS_SILVER CLOUD PHOTOGRAPHY BERKSHIRE_ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHERS0005

Part of the Melia Hotels & Resorts Group since 1999, Melia White House is situated in a striking Grade II listed Art Deco building close to London’s Regent’s Park.

Opened in 1936 as a luxury apartment building, it took seven hundred men less than a year to build it. With great facilities open to non-residents too it became known as the White House Club in the closing years of the 1930s. During the Second World War, the distinctive shape of the building meant it was used by the Germans as a compass and was consequently never bombed. In 1959, work started on transforming the apartment block into a luxury hotel which became the centre of the Swinging Sixties scene with many prominent guests.

EXTERIOR & INTERIOR WINDOW INSTALL_MELIA WHITE HOUSE HOTEL LONDON_CLEMENT WINDOWS_SILVER CLOUD PHOTOGRAPHY BERKSHIRE_ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHERS0021Following discussions with Camden Planning, the Clement EB24 range of new steel windows with welded G+ multi pane system was installed. In total nearly 800 windows were installed in two phases requiring the Clement team to work to an exacting schedule.

Kevin McEnteggert of interiors and fit-out specialists Corley Woolley commented:

EXTERIOR & INTERIOR WINDOW INSTALL_MELIA WHITE HOUSE HOTEL LONDON_CLEMENT WINDOWS_SILVER CLOUD PHOTOGRAPHY BERKSHIRE_ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHERS0039“Clement’s slick manufacturing process and the skill set of the installers ensured the contract was completed ahead of schedule and to a very high standard of finishing, resulting in an almost snag free hand over to a very happy client.

 

Due to the success of phases 1&2, we are in the process of negotiating phase 3 works. Clement Windows will be working with us once again.”