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 […]
A busy events calendar
Our director, Mitchell Reece, recently spoke at the ‘Through The Looking Glass’ conference organised by SPAB (The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings). This two-day event was held at the Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester and brought together 30 experts in the history, repair and retrofit of historic windows. Mitch’s 20-minute presentation outlined our […]
Investing In Safety
Working at height is part of what we do, and it’s something that needs to be approached with due care and attention. We take safety very seriously and want our clients to be confident that every commission will be carried out with due diligence. The PASMA (Prefabricated Access Suppliers and Manufacturers Association) runs a range […]
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 […]
Great results in acoustic testing
Modern life is noisy. It’s wise to keep the noise out. But this can prove easier said than done when your period home isn’t fitted with the glazing to cope. Older properties which may once have stood on a deserted country road, or far from the daily grind, now find themselves amid a hub of […]
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 […]
Big bangs provide perfect test for Storm windows!
We’ve mentioned before how Storm’s bespoke secondary glazing helps reduce noise levels. Never has this been tested quite so completely, however, as with a project we’re undertaking with Salford University. As part on the ongoing process of developing and improving our bespoke glazing system, we’re thrilled to announce that Salford University will be performing unique […]
Why being in great shape is so important to us!
Feeling out of sorts because your windows are out of square? It’s not a problem for us – our bespoke service means we can help you, however odd or unusual your primary window shape is! That’s because our specialist team of engineers individually manufacture all secondary glazed units by hand. The process begins with our […]
Storm innovation brings secondary glazing solution for listed buildings with curved casement windows
We know that historic buildings bring unique challenges when it comes to restoration or renovation. One such issue has always been how to install secondary glazing for curved windows with casement style openings. Our experts have pondered this very issue and are excited to announce we’ve now pioneered a solution that has potential wide-scale use […]
New wooden-finish look
When it comes to our products and the work we do, we are constantly striving to innovate and improve what we’re able to offer. Our skilled craftsmen are continually developing our products, and working on ways to improve our glazing to ensure that the completed work in our customer’s property is the very best it […]