Founded in 1802, Ampleforth Monastery is an extraordinarily beautiful building in historic York and home to a community of more than 55 monks. We are absolutely thrilled to be chosen to work on such an important building. This project is a real feather in our cap – Storm were chosen because of our proven track […]
Storm enlisted for £4 Million restoration
A documentary on a renovation project involving Storm was recently shown on Channel 4’s sister station More4. £4 Million Restoration: Historic House Rescue is a two-part series covering work that took place at Llwyn Celyn, a medieval hall house located in the Black Mountains. About Llwyn Celyn Llwyn Celyn is situated to the Llanthony Valley […]
Our highlights of 2018!
What a year it has been. We’ve battled through snow and basked in some of the hottest temperatures we’ve ever had to work in over the course of 2018. We’re now getting ready for Christmas, looking forward to the festivities and eager to get started on all the exciting projects we’ve got lined up for […]
How original sash windows can be energy efficient
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]