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Howells Patent Glazing (Howells) was appointed by Manchester-based contractor, Schofield & Sons to design, to supply and install a new aluminium rooflight for Salford Museum & Art Gallery – creating a bright, dry and comfortable environment for learning, creativity and recreation. The works qualified for the Arts Council England Museum Estate and Development Fund (MEND). Howells recommended a standard hip-ended...
Glazing is no longer just a functional aspect of a residential project; it’s fast becoming a way to ensure compliance with the incoming Future Homes Standard, and one product innovation addressing both the regs and the need to deliver thermal comfort is heated glass for bi-fold doors. Meeting the brief to incorporate multi-functional heating and glazing into a carport conversion/extension...
A large-scale renovation project in Torquay, called Waters Edge, is a home that has been designed to maximise stunning sea views with an array of Reynaers’ windows and doors opening out onto the Devon coastline. Terry Ledwith-Lyons, head of trade and retail sales at Reynaers Aluminium, commented: “The added challenge of this refurbishment project was securing products that would work...
Glyngary Joinery has been awarded a significant contract to supply more than 400 bespoke timber window sub-frames for the landmark Rylands building on Market Street in Manchester city centre. Formerly home to the largest Debenhams department store in the North, the Rylands building is undergoing a major transformation that will restore its historic grandeur while introducing high-specification modern amenities. The...
A selection of new-build properties in Austrey, lying mid-way between Tamworth in Staffordshire and Ashby-de-la-Zouch in Leicestershire, have been elevated with the installation of Residence 7 windows in Painswick and Corse Lawn colourways. Installed by Swadlincote Window Company, this installation contained 78 windows in total, with the configuration featuring side openers throughout. Working in partnership with Lychgate Homes and architectural...
Steel window and door maker Crittall Windows has named a striking Sheffield renovation as the winner of its 2025 House of the Year Award. Completed in partnership with Barnsley-based KJA Services, the project was said to be inspired by a stay at London’s Soho Hotel, where homeowners Katie and Andy first encountered Crittall’s distinctive steel-framed glazing. Set in an elevated...
Senior Architectural Systems has supplied an aluminium fenestration package as part of the major redevelopment of Monkwearmouth Hospital in Sunderland. Designed by Ryder Architecture and built by main contractor Sir Robert McAlpine, the new three-storey outpatient facility creates a gateway to the wider hospital site. At the heart of the building is a light-filled atrium that houses the main reception...
Reynaers at Home partner ODC Glass, has opened the doors to its new Glass Show House A specialist in custom-made architectural glazing, ODC Glass invited more than 100 architects to the unveiling of its showpiece fully glazed house, which was launched as part of its showroom development in Poole, Dorset. It is fitted out with Reynaers MasterPatio and ConceptPatio 130...
Senior Architectural Systems has joined forces with supply chain partner WD Group to supply, fabricate and install a range of aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling solutions as part of the refurbishment of six residential tower blocks across Birmingham and Wolverhampton. Two of the tower blocks, the 20 storey Salisbury and Canterbury Towers, are located in the Ladywood area of...
Quickslide trade partner, Timber Windows Southern, based in Hampshire, recently completed a standout installation for returning customers Mr and Mrs Crosthwaite. The couple had previously purchased a timber front door from the firm and were now seeking to replace ageing PVC-U casement windows with something more in keeping with the character of their home, asking the common question “Can I...
Independent trade aluminium fabricator, Fentrade, has recently completed the manufacture and supply of thermally broken Kestrel products for a newbuild facility for Carpigiani UK, an importer and stockist of commercial ice cream machines for international fast-food brands. The newbuild unit, located in Gloucester, will help Carpigiani expand its operational capacity, providing both increased storage space for product and additional office...
An ambitious office development in Paris has benefitted from Edgetech’s Super Spacer technology. Located in the thriving suburb of Malakoff, the striking new Kalifornia office complex is a 15,500m2 development centred around a 4,500m2 green ‘lung’, designed to promote wellness, productivity, and a seamless blend of indoor and outdoor working environments. Key to the project’s sustainability credentials is its use...
AMC Hospital, said to be the largest healthcare facility in the Netherlands, has undergone a major renovation, including an upgrade to Pyroguard fire safety glass which replaced over 10,000m² of out-dated wired glass. This upgrade also addressed long-standing challenges with maintaining accurate product data records for the glass partitions and doors, many of which had been extended or replaced over...
As part of its ongoing commitment to delivering social value across the communities it serves, Nationwide Windows & Doors has supported Pioneer Group by replacing three old and poorly performing windows at The Sanctuary – a vital community hub in Birmingham. Located in Castle Vale, The Sanctuary is a welcoming space for local residents to connect, access support, and take...
TuffX’s low-carbon glass featured in Hartley Botanic’s stunning Victorian Villa greenhouse at the 2025 Chelsea Flower Show. Hartley Botanic selected TuffX’s Made in Britain-certified low-carbon glass to reflect its ongoing commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and sustainable living. Produced using renewable electricity and 64% recycled content, the glass innovation offers a 42% lower carbon footprint than standard float glass, without compromising...
Riverside Bifolds has won Sheerline’s Installation of the Month competition for May, fabricating and installing an S1 roof lantern at a property in Winchester, Southampton. The new lantern replaced an unusual round roof lantern on the new build property, which is said to have clashed with the overall aesthetic of the home. Riverside Bifolds says it recommended the S1 roof...
Ventrolla, a specialist in heritage restoration and renovation of timber sash and casement windows, has completed the works on 66 windows at the grade 2 listed ‘The Bank’, an iconic building in Cardiff. The Bank was originally built by the Cory brothers in 1874 and is considered a key part of Cardiff Bay’s heritage. When property developer, Quin & Co...
When homeowner, Pak Carr, faced an estimate of £5,000 to repair signs of rot in his home’s wooden sash windows, he knew he had a decision to make. His four-bedroom house was built less than 10 years ago in a conservation area in Bolsover, and Pak had already had the wooden frames treated and painted once before in 2021. Three...
A stunning transformation in the sought-after area of March, Cambridgeshire, has been revealed as the winning entry for Sheerline’s Installation of the Month competition for April. It showcases the collaborative efforts of installers Choice Windows and fabricators Direct Roofing Systems. As part of the project, three Sheerline Prestige bi-folds and an end gable were installed to flood the space with...
Collaborating with fabricator HS Trade, Beta View Windows and Doors has completed its first Residence 9 window installation in the exclusive Golden Oak colourway – complete with Timberweld joints – to enhance a countryside cottage. The windows feature Regal black pear drop handles, Cassini glass with 28mm double glazing, and The Residence Collection’s trickle vent cover. Due to the depth...