Keeping Draughts at Bay in the Historic Old Mill

PROPERTY

historic mill

CONSTRAINT

conservation area and arch windows

CONCERN

draughts in winter

SOLUTION

bespoke, removable secondary glazing, slimline unit

OVERVIEW

Despite being stunning to look at, the original metal-framed windows in the Historic Old Mill were far from ideal in winter. Situated in a conservation area, there are strict rules and regulations governing changes to this beautiful old building.

Wanting to improve comfort without sacrificing their original windows, the owners decided on secondary glazing. But with six out of eight windows being of non-standard sizes and featuring arched tops, it proved difficult to find a suitable supplier, until a local glazer recommended Storm.

WHAT WE DID

The sleek black frames of our magnetic glazing units complement the historic industrial look of the exposed brickwork and beams inside the mill perfectly. The slimline units are virtually invisible, maintaining the original character of the building.

THE RESULT

“We’re delighted. The product maintains the beauty of our original windows. We’re particularly pleased with the flexibility of being able to lift the windows out in the warmer weather and replace them during the colder months.”

– Owner

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