Spectus Flush Tilt
& Turn Windows specified in the construction of 22 houses and 22 flats in
Crawley.
A former depot in
Southgate Crawley was the site of a development of 44 high quality social
housing units for Crawley Borough Council.
The high profile
location next to a popular park meant the aesthetics of the development was
vital. Architecturally, a contemporary interpretation of the Crawley ‘new town’
style was specified, with mainly brick elevations, using a palette of three
colours, and windows with reconstituted stone surrounds on the buildings at the
entrance to the site.
Spectus Flush Tilt
& Turn Windows were specified with Spectus Approved Window Contractor Jade
Windows appointed to manage the fabrication and installation of the 200 windows
the project required.
Spectus Flush Tilt
& Turn Windows more than met the project specifications.
Central to the
development was energy efficiency to help target future fuel poverty. Spectus
Flush Tilt & Turn Windows can achieve a WER of A++, so could make an
impressive contribution to thermal efficiency in the homes.
The flush, urban
modern appearance of the windows delivered the aesthetics required. The tilt
and turn functionality ensured safety and practicality across all the
buildings, but in particular the two and three story blocks of flats.
The development was
situated near several busy roads, which meant acoustic glazing was required on
some elevations. Jade Windows worked closely with project contractors to ensure
the windows’ glazing met all the standards required.
With 200 windows
needing to be installed on a busy construction site, effective project
management was essential. Jade Windows liaised with the project contractors and
all trades on site to ensure window fabrication and installation ran smoothly.
The project started in early 2018 and finished in late 2018.
Spectus windows have
contributed to a high quality social housing development with a distinctive
character. Councillor Stephen Joyce, Cabinet member for Housing at Crawley
Borough Council, said: “We’re investing millions of pounds in much-needed
affordable housing and these developments will help to address the high demand
in Crawley.”
