The buildings we work with are part of our shared legacy from the past. Ensuring they’re comfortable, energy efficient, and fit for purpose for the future is all part of our approach to sustainability. We’re continually looking for ways to reduce our environmental impact and ensure that sustainability is embedded into everything we do.
Working with leading organisations in the conservation and heritage sector, including the National Trust, CADW, SPAB and Crown Estates, our bespoke secondary glazing reduces energy costs while improving thermal efficiency. It achieves this without compromising the all-important aesthetics of historic and heritage buildings.
With protected and heritage buildings often having a poor energy efficiency and sustainability profile, we work to improve their performance ensuring they not only retain their historic appearance but are also comfortable and practical going forward.
Why Sustainability Matters: What Our Directors Say
“At Storm, we understand the legacy that’s been passed down to us. Our business is a family one, and we’re trusted with the care and enhancement of some incredible heritage buildings. That care extends to the environment and the planet we share. We’re working to become as sustainable as possible in everything that we do. Whether it’s partnering with some of the country’s leading heritage and conservation organisations, improving the energy efficiency of historic properties, or championing innovative new practices and materials, Storm Windows is at the forefront of the sustainability agenda.”
Directors Mitchell Reece, Jayne Griffiths and Oliver Parkes
The Future of Low-Carbon Glass
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.
With a carbon footprint of just 6.64kh of CO2 eq./m2 for a 4 mm glass, it incorporates 64% of recycled materials. The glass is manufactured using renewable electricity sources, making the carbon footprint of ORAÉ® around 42% lower than comparable glazing.
Storm Windows is the first UK company to supply and install COOL-LITE® XTREME ORAÉ® glazing. Not only does it have a very low carbon footprint, COOL-LITE® XTREME coatings also aids energy efficiency, minimising carbon emissions in the buildings where it’s installed.
Sustainable Aluminum Extrusions
We’re also delighted to offer Navarra N32 000 aluminium extrusions for many of our installations. These use recycled materials throughout the manufacturing process to reduce their carbon footprint.
To ensure that the products they offer would be a good fit for Storm and the heritage industry, we paid a visit to the Navarra manufacturing plant to check their processes. This reassured us that the products being manufactured would have real benefits for our clients, the environment, and the buildings we work on.
