Sash windows have timeless appeal and can be found on historic and period properties across the UK. Unfortunately, they are not known for their energy-efficiency despite being renowned for their visual appeal. Most sash windows are single glazed, with many having poor quality sealing around their frames and glazing. Nonetheless, there are steps that you […]
Storm and Q-Cards
Continuous professional development is a key element of working in the glazing industry and over the past 12 months our team of surveyors and installers have been going through the process of studying for a HND in Secondary Glazing. This has involved a number of exams, course work and site assessments and we are delighted […]
Preparing your windows for secondary glazing
Secondary glazing can help you boost the heat retention, security and sound reduction of your primary windows. With secondary glazing, a secondary window is added to your existing window on the inside. The additional window is a separate unit within its own frame. Secondary glazed units can be adapted to suit any style of primary […]
Storm at Lindisfarne Castle
Earlier this year, we were awarded a contract to install secondary glazing at the National Trust Lindisfarne Castle. We were asked to install 18 units in total, with the project being amongst the most prestigious we have ever undertaken. We were chosen over other installers for various reasons, including our substantial experience in working on […]
Lindisfarne Castle
We have recently won a contract to install secondary glazing to the National Trust Lindisfarne Castle. We will be surveying the job next week and have been contracted to install 12 units. The project will be one of our most prestigious assignments yet. Storm was chosen due to our excellent track record and vast experience in […]
A big welcome to Andrew Dennis
We would like to extend a big welcome to our new Estimator & Production Manager, Andrew Dennis. Andrew has fit into the team like a glove and it’s great to have him on board. Here’s what Andrew had to say about his new role: “I have been with Storm Windows for just over a month but […]
Working with Listed Buildings
There are currently around half a million officially listed buildings in England and Wales and while they are always keenly sought after when they come onto the market, owning and living in a listed property is not always easy. All listed buildings come with a number of rules, regulations and restrictions which can severely limit […]
A Fond Farewell to Guy Griffiths
So, it’s with a heavy heart that we have to say goodbye to Guy Griffiths. Guy is leaving us for an exciting new venture that is close to his heart. He is going to be working with his Brother at their family business, Hi-Tech Motorsport and we couldn’t be more pleased for him (even though it leaves […]
Soho House Restoration
In modern London, Soho House stands out as one of the city’s most renowned high-end boutique hotels, but it wasn’t always this way and there was a time when the very survival of the building was severely threatened. Built in 1732, Soho House is a four-floor grade II-listed building and one of Westminster’s oldest mid-Georgian […]
How to Care for Period Windows
Windows play an essential role in defining the personality of any period property. A property’s windows tend to be inextricably linked to its architectural style and examining them can give you a very good idea how old a building is and how well it has been looked after. Furthermore, making inappropriate or unnecessary changes to […]