Issue 44 winter 24 - Journal - Page 35
Renovating an old building like a Victorian church is a
complex operation, requiring a great deal of care and sensitivity. It also requires high degrees of specialist knowledge. This is where Storm Windows, a family-run
company specialist in bespoke secondary glazing for
historic properties, became involved with the project.
Making historical buildings comfortable and energy
efficient
As is common with old churches and chapels, the
building is draughty and highly inefficient when it comes
to heating. Turning All Saints into a comfortable family
residence while protecting its historical fabric presents a
unique set of challenges.
Storm Windows were contacted to take a look at the windows in the building. Due to the intricacies of some of the
stained-glass windows, the new owners were unsure of
what could be achieved. Having worked on previous
chapel and church renovation projects at All Saints
Church in Hawkshurst, Kent and Capel Nant in Nanhorn, near Abersoch, Storm Windows understood the
unique challenges that they could present, as well as how
these could be overcome.
Storm Windows Director, Mitchell Reece, completed a
survey of the building and concluded that it would be possible to fit energy efficient secondary glazing to the windows that retained their integrity and appearance. The
original stained glass is now being carefully restored and
brought back to its former glory, with secondary glazing
providing added protection.
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