When Alpine Homes looked to create Yacht Haven, a high-end housing development at Hayling Island near Portsmouth, Central Windows was called upon to supply and fit a stylish, contemporary solution that would also be able to withstand the demands of a coastal environment.

Alpine Homes is a Hampshire-based company, responsible for constructing hundreds of homes along the South Coast. Its portfolio spans everything from urban high-rise apartments to traditional country homes.

A place by the sea

Yacht Haven is said to be one of Alpine Homes’ most compelling projects to date – a gated development of six luxury properties with stunning waterside views, including a pontoon for each home to access water-based activities.

Chris Fields, project manager at Alpine Homes, said: “The unique demands of the coastal environment meant that we needed profiles that could stand up to the elements. However, it was critical that this did not come at the expense of compromising the modern look and feel of the build. For this reason, we enlisted the help of Central Windows to help us identify the correct product for our needs.”

Central Windows specified Rehau’s Total70 windows and Invisifold doors in anthracite grey on white. The tilt-and-turn system’s slender profiles allow for a larger glass area to let more natural light in, while also ensuring resistance any corrosion caused by the coastal environment.

Steve Smith, managing director at Central Windows, said: “We’ve been specifying Rehau windows for a number of years now, and continue to be impressed by the quality of service and product they offer.

“The chamfered system provides a contemporary look, while also remaining more cost-effective than timber or aluminium alternatives. These solutions also allow us to easily meet the U-value requirements set out in current building regulations, meaning that homeowners benefit from a more energy-efficient property.”

Rehau’s Total70 windows achieve an A+ rating for thermal efficiency – the highest Window Energy Rating (WER) currently possible. According to Rehau, their energy efficiency rating ‘far exceeds’ current standards – even in light of recent uplifting of these requirements under the Future Homes Standard.

Luke Boban, area sales manager at Rehau, concluded: “The Total70 range has long proved an ideal fit for residential builds, and Yacht Haven is no exception. The innate qualities of the product made it an ideal fit for the coastal environment, ensuring that the homes would remain energy-efficient and resistant to the elements without compromising on views of the surrounding scenery. We’ve received glowing feedback from all involved with this project, so look forward to working with both Alpine Homes and Central Windows again in future.”