CMS’s
decade of experience in delivering public sector glazing projects
involving windows which offer low U-values and high energy efficiency
made it the ideal firm to take on the project: due to the nature of
the housing needs the development was intended to meet, fuel economy
and energy efficiency were particularly high priority concerns for
Orebank Terrace.
CMS
began work on site in April 2015, with the long term aim of providing
windows and doors which will ultimately minimise the buildings’
running costs, and therefore diminish residents’ risk of fuel
poverty. CMS’s PVCu casement windows were the ideal solution: with
enviable air tightness ratings and U-values well below the industry
maximum, they help to significantly reduce heat transfer, allowing
residents to heat their homes at a much lower comparative cost. The
windows and doors were all A-rated for energy efficiency and security
certified by the police-approved Secured by Design initiative.
Smooth
integration of the development into the local area was a concern
amongst some local people. However, the homes in Orebank Terrace were
designed to complement the style of houses in neighbouring streets,
incorporating colours, design features and finishing materials used
throughout other Thornton residences such as grey and terracotta
tiled roofs. The white-framed windows and sleek composite doors
installed by CMS were chosen to align with the local aesthetic,
allowing the development to fit seamlessly into Thornton’s
residential landscape.
The
Orebank Terrace development was officially completed in March, with
the first residents beginning their tenancy in recent weeks.
Reactions to the new houses have been very positive: Maria McKenzie,
who recently moved into her new Orebank Terrace home, said: “Since
moving in I feel very settled. The house is more fuel efficient and
being on two levels instead of three is so much easier to manage. The
street is very attractive and it’s a pleasant place to live with
great neighbours and beautiful surroundings.”
Andy
Kerr, Managing Director at CMS, said: “Being appointed to play a
key part in Orebank Terrace’s development, along with a number of
other Affordable Housing Programme projects, allows us to make a
significant contribution to helping Fife Council deliver better
quality housing. We hope the new residents of Orebank Terrace are
delighted with the comfort, security and fuel economy of their new
homes.”
Based
at Castlecary near Glasgow, CMS Window Systems works extensively with
Fife Council and numerous other councils and housing associations
across the UK. Its range of PVCu windows and doors is manufactured
using UK-made, 100% lead free PVCu profile. This delivers installed
products which combine the highest window energy ratings (WERs) with
long term weather performance, superb aesthetics and minimal
maintenance. In addition, all CMS windows and doors are fully
recyclable at the end of their long service life.
For
more information, visit www.cmswindows.com.
