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Stunning Barn Refurbishment

Systems from Smart Architectural Aluminium’s high-quality window and door ranges have been installed in a barn refurbishment, bringing a new lease of life to the stunning building and echoing the outstanding quality of the design and material specification of the home’s interior and exterior.

Ow ned by Sally Bigg OBE and her husband, Jonathan, the barn is situated in West Sussex, with the 72-year-old building sitting in two acres of land. Sally is perhaps better known by her maiden name, Gunnell, and was the winner of the 1992 Olympic gold medal in the 400m hurdles. A former world, and still the British, record holder, Sally is the only female British athlete to have won Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth titles.

A round the barn, five sets of Smart’s Visoglide lift-andslide doors have been installed to create a light and airy environment throughout, as well as to provide a link between the internal and external living spaces when the doors are open.

E choing the slim lines of the Visoglide doors are the 16 Alitherm 300 casement windows and three EcoFutural tilt-and-turn windows, which deliver outstanding thermal performance as well as contributing to the sleek and elegant aesthetic of the barn.

With an overall U-value of between 1.16 and 1.64W/ m2K depending on size and configuration, Circular Glass rooflights exceed the requirements of Building Regulations Approved Document L 2021. The rooflight benefits from a laminated inner pane for the safety of those below and is also non-fragile for the safety of those above, having been successfully tested to CWCT TN-67 for Class 1 roofs and Class B to ACR[M]001, showcasing how Brett Martin Daylight Systems assures all bases are covered when they create new products.

By understanding the challenges of producing highquality rooflight solutions, the new Circular Glass rooflight is a further testament to Brett Martin’s ability to create solutions that meet the industry’s growing need for exceptional levels of daylight for both new build and refurbishments.

Continuing the design theme, at the rear of the property, an Alitherm Plus residential door has been installed, while a Sherbourne front door from Smart’s statement Designer Door range completes the scheme. With all the windows and doors finished in a textured black, polyester powder coat paint finish, the building will maintain its stylish good looks for many years to come, with only minimal maintenance required.

Traditional timber windows and doors

The Sash Window Workshop specialises in traditional, energy-efficient timber windows and doors for period property renovations.

The company was contacted to supply a bay window and three box sash windows for a renovation project in Alderney. Before placing the order, the customer visited The Sash Window Workshop to see how it manufactures its windows and doors and check the quality of the work. During their visit, they were shown around the workshops, allowing them to see how the products are made and the care that goes into them.

After initial sizes and the design of the windows were provided, a quotation was sent across for complete new Accoya sash windows. Accoya was chosen due to its high durability, stability and 50-year antirot guarantee.

The customer then decided to proceed with the order, and after the measurements of the windows were confirmed, the joinery was manufactured and a collection date was arranged. The windows were supplied fully factory finished, meaning that they were painted and provided with the required weights, cords and ironmongery.

When the windows had been manufactured, they were collected by the customer’s courier and delivered to the site for their builder to install. After www.sashwindow.com the work was completed, the customer emailed to say: “The windows look great, so thank you very much…The house was built in 1755, so the windows are very much in keeping with the period.” He also commented that his builder was “suitably impressed with the windows”.

The Sash Window Workshop has worked on various period properties, from small Victorian flats to large Georgian mansions and prestigious properties, including Buckingham Palace. Where necessary, the company can comply with conservation area and listed property requirements.

Established in 1994, The Sash Window Workshop can manufacture complete new sash windows, casement windows and external doors. In addition to its nationwide supplyonly service, the company also offers an installation service for properties located in London and southern England. All new windows and doors are manufactured at its workshops in Bracknell, Berkshire, enabling the fenestration specialist to ensure that the new joinery meets high standards.

For new windows and doors, the company offers a wide range of glass, finishes and ironmongery options to meet customers' requirements. The

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If a complete replacement isn’t required, The Sash Window Workshop can also manufacture and install new, double-glazed sashes into the existing window frames or provide a draughtproofing service to improve the energy efficiency of the existing windows.

The Sash Window Workshop understands the importance of providing excellent customer service, highlighted by the fact that roughly half of its orders every year come from existing customers or recommendations. The company is also FENSA registered and FSC certified.

Impressively thin 18mm highcompressive strength insulation provides an excellent substrate for the 9mm thin levelling screed, giving an overall system height of just 27mm – including insulation.

One panel Unique pattern minimises hand-routing and eliminates the need for separate ‘straight’ and ‘loop’ panels.