Optima Casement
Windows were a central part of a £1.3 million renovation project at Woldgate
School and Sixth Form College in Pocklington near York.
In May 2017,
Woldgate School secured £1.3 million for improvements to its buildings from the
Department for Education.
The funds were to
cover work including the removal and replacement of external walls not of brick
construction, as well as windows and doors, many of which were the originals
from when the school was first built. The older buildings would also have their
roofs replaced as part of the project.
Profile 22 Approved
Window Contractor Kingfisher Windows was appointed principal contractor for the
works. The company undertook the design, manufacture and installation of the
window element of the project and worked closely with trusted sub-contractors
to deliver other aspects to the high standards the project demanded.
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22 is one of the most widely specified commercial systems thanks to its
impressive list of benefits that help specifiers meet even the most demanding
of requirements. Jonny had no hesitation in specifying the system for use on
Woldgate School.
Optima delivers
optimal thermal performance, achieving a 1.2 W/ m2K U-value as standard, with
U-values as low as 0.8 W/m2K possible. It is PAS24 compliant as standard, with
Secured by Design options available as well. In its aesthetics and versatility,
it sits comfortably in any architectural style. For Woldgate School, grey on
white casement windows were specified with grey tinted solar control glazing on
south facing elevations.
A number of factors
made the renovation project at Woldgate School potentially interesting, not
least the fact that initial works took place during term time, which meant
careful planning to minimise disruption to the school day.
Jonny said: “We are
experienced in working on sites with demanding requirements so we worked
closely with the school to ensure work could continue at pace without having an
impact on pupils’ learning.”
Work on the project
started during the May half term of 2017 and was completed by the start of the
Autumn term in September.
Now the project is
complete, Jonny looks back at the work Kingfisher has undertaken with pride:
“We are delighted to have played such a big role in improving school facilities
for the next generation,” he says.
Headteacher of
Woldgate School Jonathan Britton said: “We are confident, following this
initial work, we will secure additional funding to continue this programme of
investment and ensure our school has the very best facilities within our
locality.”
