Edinburgh was once termed ‘the Athens of the North’ as it combined stunning architectural gems, and an undulating landscape, and was home to some of the world’s greatest philosophers. Today, the city is a vibrant mix of the old and the new, with historic buildings from different periods having a range of maintenance and restoration […]
A feast fit for a King
May saw the Coronation of our new king, Charles III. This was a time of great celebrations across the country including at Storm Windows. We held a magnificent Coronation Afternoon Tea for our team, inspired by King Charles III. Among the delicious range of sweet and savoury delights from the outstanding Deli in The Village, […]
A new partnership for safety and customer service in the capital
We’re always keen to form new commercial partnerships with businesses that share our values and commitment to excellence. That’s why we’re pleased to team up with MP Cleaning Services, a family-run window cleaning company based in London. We were impressed by their commitment to customer service, based on three key principles of professionalism, reliability and […]
Transforming an iconic old chapel near Abersoch
Chapels are an iconic feature of the Welsh landscape. They hark back to a time when the Methodist Church was thriving and embarked on a huge building programme. The Grade II listed former chapel, Capel Nant in Nanhoron, near Abersoch dates back to 1877. It was built by renowned Victorian chapel architect William Pritchard Roberts […]
Come and meet the team at The Listed Property Show 2023
This year’s Listed Property Show is being held at Olympia, London on 3-4th February. It’s always an event we look forward to and a great opportunity to meet listed property owners, as well as other heritage building professionals. It’s a fantastic gathering, where people who are passionate about the UK’s incredible built heritage get together […]
Our ongoing work with the National Trust
The National Trust is the UK’s premier conservation organisation and has a membership of over 5 million people. As well as managing vast tracts of countryside, the Trust has a large portfolio of historic properties from the grand to the humble. Many of these are open to the public, and others are available as holiday […]
A UK leader in curved-in-plan units
2022 has seen a real rise in the popularity of Curved-In-Plan Units. These are a specialist window design that requires careful design and planning. Because of the degree of specialism involved, Storm Windows is one of the few companies in the UK that provide this particular product. Not only do we create slimline units with […]
York Railway Station Ticket Office
Talking about interesting projects, here’s one of ours. York Railway Station is a grade II listed building and one of the most iconic and important buildings on the UK rail network. Half-way between London and Edinburgh, York is the cornerstone of the network in northern England. We were delighted to be commissioned to provide secondary […]
2022 SPAB Heritage Awards
Storm Windows stepped up our support for the heritage sector with our headline sponsorship of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) Heritage Awards event. SPAB shares our passion, aims, and dreams that our rich built heritage should be protected, maintained, and enhanced to ensure their ongoing survival. The team at SPAB work […]
Energy efficiency for period, listed and historic properties
With the rising cost of energy and concern about global warming, the energy efficiency of our buildings is under the spotlight. The UK has famously ‘leaky’ housing stock, with older homes often difficult to properly insulate and heat. These problems can be exacerbated in the case of listed properties, where many techniques that may be […]