Windows

OPTIMA CASEMENT WINDOWS AND DOORS FROM PROFILE 22 SELECTED FOR HIGH QUALITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN BATH

1,667 Optima casement windows and entrance doors from Profile 22 were installed in 170 high quality new build homes at Mulberry Park in Bath, Somerset. The new windows and doors completed the third phase of the development

Mulberry Park in Bath is a distinctive, contemporary development of 700 high quality homes, community facilities and open spaces delivered by housing association and house-builder Curo. Located on the former Ministry of Defence Foxhill site, work started on the project in Spring 2016 and is anticipated for completion at the end of 2026. Curo partnered with Profile 22 Approved Window Contractor Emplas Window Systems Ltd because of their high-quality, commercially-approved products and the extensive experience the company provides. Optima from Profile 22 is a fully-integrated 70mm system and is available in sculptured and chamfered variations. Aesthetically, Optima casement windows offer improved sightlines and a higher glass-to-frame ratio, which was important on this project because the design specified light, airy living spaces. The system is suitable for almost any size or layout of casement window because it includes all the components for bay and bow windows and conservatories. The system comes with the widest range of ancillaries in the industry while the choice of 28 colours means the system can compete with aluminium alternatives. In this project, Anthracite Grey on white was chosen to create a contemporary look. The system meets all requirements for thermal efficiency as standard. Intelligent design features and double and triple glazing options mean thermal efficiency can be enhanced to meet a project’s specified standards, up to and including 0.9 W/m²K or A+. This was particularly important on this project because energy efficiency was a key feature on the high-quality homes. Work on this project was undertaken during the Covid-19 pandemic, which raised several challenges including the negative effect on labour and material availability. However, as an experienced commercial contractor, Emplas was able to successfully overcome the challenges at all stages. The company worked closely with its supply partners and customers to manage stock and capacity during both the manufacturing and installation phases of this project. Emplas has now commenced supply and installation of 1925 windows and doors for the fourth phase of the development in a further 149 properties. Mulberry Park is already an award-winning development that is fast becoming one of Bath’s finest new residential communities. The Optima windows and entrance doors are helping to build this reputation and giving Mulberry Park’s residents high quality homes they can enjoy. Tel: 0808 101 4143 – www.profile22.co.uk

SPECTUS WINDOWS AND DOORS COMPLETE NEW LINCOLNSHIRE RESIDENTIAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

247 white Spectus casement windows, 25 French doors and 10 residential doors have been manufactured and installed on a new 36 home Ashwood Homes development at Balmoral Way, Holbeach in Lincolnshire.

The new build contract was awarded to longstanding Spectus fabricator Highseal Manufacturing Company based in Scunthorpe. The experienced Spectus fabricator was able to meet the exacting specifications, and all products were manufactured under CE Markings and BSI Kitemark (BS7412) accreditations. Holly Donaldson of Highseal Manufacturing Company commented: “We are committed to quality excellence throughout the business and our experience and expertise on developments of this type meant we were able to demonstrate how we would meet its requirements.” The Balmoral Way development provides stylish, energy efficient homes at an affordable price point, in line with Ashwood Homes’ aim to produce a high-quality residential development that will be an integral part of Holbeach in years to come. This meant the windows and doors had to combine strong aesthetics, exceptional thermal efficiency and powerful security credentials, all backed with the BSI kitemark which Highseal delivered. Construction commenced in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic, which inevitably made installation more complex. However, as an experienced contractor, Highseal Manufacturing Company was more than able to deliver. Holly commented: “We worked closely with Ashwood Homes and all the contractors on site to make sure everything ran smoothly. I’m delighted to say that – despite everything – installation ran seamlessly.” Highseal Manufacturing Company is a family-run business based in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire. Established in 2012 by Neil and Sue Donaldson, the business has grown year-on-year and has an increasing number of associate traders, installers and blue-chip clients nationally. Holly concluded: “We have previously worked with Ashwood Homes and we were delighted to work with them again on this much-needed new development to provide homes for first-time buyers and young families in Lincolnshire.”