Issue 42 summer 24 web - Flipbook - Page 44
The Versatility of
New Steel Windows
One of the many benefits of steel as a window framing material is its sheer versatility.
Steel is very malleable which means it can be configured
into a huge variety of shapes. Steel is also stronger than
any other framing material and therefore it is able to support a vast array of different structures. It is these two factors combined that enable the elegant fenestration we see
today. As a result, steel windows offer large areas of glazing not possible with other materials, allowing natural
light to flow into a space. Steel window sections can also
be manufactured as door sets and interior screens and are
suitable for new build and traditional projects alike.
For heritage projects this versatility is appreciated by
Conservation Officers, architects and designers, because
using steel often means buildings can be brought up-todate while simultaneously staying true to the original
character of the development.
Below are some examples of projects Clement Windows
has been involved with in recent years. These include a
vineyard, a film studio, an unusual family home and a
residential block among them, demonstrating that the
possibilities are truly endless when it comes to new steel
windows.
Sedlescombe Vineyard
Sedlescombe is England’s oldest organic wine estate comprising of 22 acres of organically certified vineyards. It is
one of the main tourist attractions in the ‘1066 Country’
region in and around Hastings, attracting approximately
5,000 visitors per year to its Vineyard & Woodland Nature
Trail.
The Vineyard’s shop and tasting room have been transformed with a stunning combination of steel and glass.
The enormous pair of radius head door screens provide a
magnificent feature both internally and externally. They
are in keeping with the natural surroundings and a fabulous backdrop to the shop. Inside there are further
Clement EB24 door screens and doors which are used to
beautifully partition rooms and allow light to flow
throughout the building.
Above, the shop at Sedlescombe Vineyard
Above, Clement EB24 windows and doors at Sedlescombe Vineyard, East Sussex
