The Royal Hospital Chelsea dates back to the 17th century as a purpose-built safe haven for elderly veterans, the famous Chelsea Pensioners. Commissioned by King Charles II, this incredible building has been showing its age over recent decades and has recently undergone a programme of major refurbishment and modernisation. As part of the refurbishment process, […]
We’re leading the way on sustainability
Across the glazing industry, research and development are leading to breakthroughs in sustainability. ORAÉ®, the world’s first EPD-verified low-carbon glass, has been developed with sustainability in mind, reducing carbon emissions without compromising the quality and appearance of the glass. Incorporating 64% recycled materials, it has a low carbon footprint of just 6.64 kg of CO2 […]
Teaming up with a social media celebrity at the SPAB Heritage Awards
Alice Loxton, a.k.a History Alice, has established herself as a leading light in the historical social media world. As an author and history broadcaster, her lively, compelling approach has helped to make history more accessible for a wider, and younger audience. We understand that if our historic buildings are to have a future, the next […]
Two Historic Properties in Bath
The beautiful city of Bath has a long history. Taking its name from the Roman-built baths, it was founded in c. 60 AD by the Mediterranean invaders, when it became ‘Aquae Sulis’ or ‘the waters of Sul’. Nestling in the valley of the River Avon, the city is today as famous for its stunning Georgian […]
Protecting Huguenot heritage
Our partnership with SPAB began when we were commissioned to install bespoke secondary glazing at the organisation’s head office at the iconic 37 Spital Square. Built in the 1740s by Peter Ogier, a wealthy Huguenot silk merchant, it is the last surviving Georgian mansion on the square. The building retained its original windows which although […]
Celebrating heritage craftsmanship and design
One of the most important organisations protecting that precious heritage is the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB). We’ve forged a strong partnership with SPAB based on our shared passion for protecting the past, and we’re once again demonstrating that commitment by being the headline sponsor for the SPAB Heritage Awards 2024. We […]
Cyber Essentials Accreditation
The scale, range and complexity of cyber and digital crime is growing by the day. Organisations have to work hard to stay one step ahead of the criminals. The consequences of a cyber-attack can be severe for any company, whether the criminals are looking to hold the company to ransom, steal valuable data or merely […]
Through the Looking Glass: A Future for Historic Windows
Our team has built up considerable expertise and a practical understanding of historic windows. While often being highly attractive and characterful, they do present a range of unique challenges for property owners. We’re always happy to share this knowledge and learn from other practitioners and experts in the heritage property field. This September we’ll be […]
How historic buildings are helping combat climate change
There are many reasons to love Britain’s beautiful historic buildings. They should command our respect for embodying our history and for being remarkable feats of architecture. But there is now another reason for us to embrace the buildings of bygone eras. Did you know they can help tackle the climate crisis? A recent report by […]
Are your rental homes E-rated?
If you’re a landlord, take note! Your rental property needs to meet the required energy performance target. This is something we’ve been helping several of our customers with over the past two years, including Gascoyne Holdings and Overbury Estates. Through the installation of secondary glazing, we’ve helped towards ensuring their rental properties meet the domestic […]