Over 100 Spectus Elite 70 flush tilt and turn windows have been specified and installed in a new development at an iconic Chester landmark.

The Shot Tower is a Grade II listed building and the only surviving leadworks of its kind. The imposing 168ft red-brick tower, along with the original Engine House and Whitechapel buildings were retained and sympathetically restored to enforce the industrial legacy of the development.

These historical elements were complemented by two modern new housing developments comprising of one, two and three-bedroom luxury apartments and converted four-bedroom town houses.

Spectus approved window contractor, Walker Profiles, based in Motherwell, was selected for the project and the windows were fitted by experienced commercial installer, New Look Windows in Rochdale, Lancashire.

Spectus flush tilt & turn windows are said to be an ideal solution for both medium and high-rise buildings such as residential housing, offices, hospitals and universities. The window has been designed to prevent the framework from overlapping to give a ‘flush’ appearance.

A high-performance centre seal system with optional third weather seal means the window can achieve a Window Energy Rating of A++ with double glazing and a U Value of 0.8 W/(m²K) with triple glazing.

Jon Tudor, commercial director at New Look Windows, said: “Newlook Windows jumped at the chance to work on this prestigious development with such an important historical background. The design team pushed the limits of a great product which was manufactured and installed to a very high standard, giving the building the slimmest sightlines possible and a superior colour aesthetics internally and externally.”