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Case Study – Modern Aluminium Windows

Aluminium is an excellent replacement for traditional steel
windows and doors.

The brief

This beautiful Sevenoaks property was extensively expanded and refurbished in 2018/9 to accommodate a growing family’s needs.

Under the direction of celebrated local Architect Carmen Austin, The Window Sanctuary were awarded the contract to supply and install new aluminium windows, doors and an impressive curtain wall feature to the main façade.

Our approach

All window and door products were produced in thermally efficient aluminium systems.

The clients were particularly pleased with the “can do” attitude of our fitters and their ability to coordinate seamlessly with Simon King Construction, the chosen Builders.

A total of eighteen windows, six door sets and 24m² of curtain wall were successfully installed on time and on budget.

Product focus

Modern aluminium windows are highly thermally efficient, so they have very good energy efficiency. They also stop any future chance, or heavily reduce any future chance, of condensation through a hot/cold transfer. Due to the slim aluminium frames, a lot of architects tend to specify them on their projects. In addition to the slimline frames and thermal efficiency – the aluminium windows come in a range of colours to suit your home.

One project in particular used anthracite grey, which is a RAL colour, in a nice matt finish, so it didn’t look too modern. The customers were trying to create, or trying to retain, an Arts and Crafts style theme as well as reducing any future maintenance costs. So rather than 1930s style timber frames, they decided to fit the windows direct to the brickwork with tile hanging above, for that character appearance, but with no maintenance.

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The result

Under the direction of celebrated local Architect Carmen Austin, The Window Sanctuary were awarded the contract to supply and install new aluminium windows and doors, plus an impressive curtain wall feature to the main façade.

The result is nothing less than a total transformation of the home!

MODERN ALUMINIUM WINDOWS

MORE ABOUT THE WINDOWS & DOORS INSTALLED

SMART ALITHERM

The Smart Alitherm installation is a standard residential casement-style system designed as the perfect replacement for old, draughty, poorly insulated windows or new build projects where slim sightlines, minimal maintenance, and low U values, to comply with modern building regulations, are essential.

ALITHERM HERITAGE

Designed as a direct replacement for steel windows, Alitherm Heritage will provide the ideal solution for heritage applications, such as listed building renovations and large-scale replica-refurbishment projects where planning constraints are to be considered.

STUNNING FEATURES

The amazing features of these products include:

  • Available in 20 colours at no extra cost— subject to quantity ordered
  • Polyester power-coated, making them virtually maintenance-free
  • Can be fitted into original timber sub-frames or directly to brick or stone
  • 200 RAL alternative colours available at a minimal surcharge
  • A range of bespoke ironmongery available
  • A range of external aluminium or hardwood cills

ALUMINIUM WINDOWS & DOORS

Our range of ultra-slim aluminium doors are perfect for replicating the art deco style, while also lending themselves to a more contemporary style. Manufactured in the UK, using the highest quality materials, our aluminium doors comprise of double polyamide thermal break sections which dramatically minimise any chance of condensation. Aluminium doors and windows offer an excellent and cost-effective alternative for replacing draughty, old steel windows. With their slim sightlines and thermal break technology the windows and doors use the latest Low-E Planitherm double-glazed units, which are argon gas-filled, and include Swiss warm-edge spacers for added insulation.

Our Google Reviews

  • Emma, Susanne and the team offer a first class service from start to finish. It's the second time we've used The Window Sanctuary, and we will continue to do so as we change more of our windows and doors. Great communication, great installation process, we love our windows! Thank you

    Annette F Avatar Annette F
  • I came to the Window Sanctuary after another window company had sold and fitted windows that were completely inappropriate for replicating the original 1920's Crittall windows, although this was the brief they had. The Window Sanctuary proved to have an entirely different approach: they could not have taken more care to ensure that every detail mirrored the Crittall originals, and that the windows were exactly what I wanted. I understand that the Window Sanctuary has generations of window making and fitting behind them, and it shows. Some of the new windows had to go into the original 1920's frames, and the WS fitting team's joinery skills were outstanding in being able to rout back the wood really carefully to make sure that the new windows had a completely solid fit. This was in contrast to the previous company's fitting team, who I can only describe as butchering the frames to get their windows in, causing a waterfall inside the windows when it rained. The Window Sanctuary are a team of very skilled craftsmen: I learned first hand how rare this is. Thank you.

    Lisa Blatch Avatar Lisa Blatch
  • We used The Window Sanctuary for two jobs on our property, a complete replacement of windows on our barn and then on our main home. I think in total over 40 windows or so including internal doors and substantial bifolds. All in all we worked together for just under 2 years and it was totally seamless, from design stage all the way through to final installations. Honestly I cannot recommend Oliver, Geoff and team enough, and I love that they are a local business - the service really was too notch.

    Julien Alteirac Avatar Julien Alteirac
  • We had a few quotes for 2 x black aluminium windows and French aluminium doors with fixed side panels. The Window Sanctuary were the most competitively priced and were quick to respond to our quote request and follow up questions. The timeline they gave for delivery and installation was accurate and the installers did a great job. We are really happy with our high quality and stylish looking doors and windows! Makes such a difference to our house.

    Anna Clarke Avatar Anna Clarke
  • The Window Sanctuary replaced all my old Crittal Windows with slimline heritage aluminium windows to retain the period look of my grade 2 listed property and furthermore replaced the old rotten timber sash windows with new hardwood timber sash windows bringing the property back to life. The guys were hardworking very knowledgeable and very professional I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this firm highly enough Warm regards Fraser Owen

    Fraser Owen Avatar Fraser Owen
  • Really enjoyed dealing with the Window Sanctuary. The office team are very friendly and courteous and the installation team were good fun and very thorough. The finishing touches were beyond my expectations. We're delighted with our new windows and the enhanced view they provide.

    Tim Glynne-Jones Avatar Tim Glynne-Jones
  • From the start The Window Sanctuary were friendly and polite and a pleasure to deal with. They offered lots of advice, especially helpful as our installation was a little tricky. We also had lots of issues with our extension which caused delays our end, which The Window Sanctuary worked around, even though it meant the installation had to be carried out in two lots, when initially it was meant to happen in one go - they were very accommodating and patient, thank you! Would definitely recommend.

    Nicola Bandy Avatar Nicola Bandy
  • The Window Sanctuary supplied and installed a window in the current house we are restoring. We were extremely happy with the service and quality of the window. Would definitely recommend this company for your period windows.

    sheldon partridge Avatar sheldon partridge
  • Great family company. Quality workmanship. Highly recommended.

    Mark Childs Avatar Mark Childs
  • The Window Sanctuary supplied and installed our patio doors. We are extremely happy with the service they provided and couldn’t be happier with how the doors have turned out. They are exactly the look and quality that we were after.

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