Edwardian Conservatory Installation in Stafford

Edwardian Conservatory Installation in Stafford

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At Select Windows, we pride ourselves on bringing our customers’ vision to life with bespoke conservatory designs. Our recent project in Stafford is a perfect example of how a carefully crafted conservatory can transform a home, blending classic style with modern functionality.

A Beautiful Edwardian Design

For this Stafford homeowner, we designed and built a beautiful Edwardian-style conservatory that combines traditional charm with the latest in energy-efficient technology. The Edwardian style, known for its symmetrical shape and elegant proportions, creates a spacious and airy feel, making it the perfect choice for a light-filled living space.

Our team worked closely with the homeowner to ensure that the new conservatory would complement the existing architecture of the property. The finished design boasts clean lines, large windows, and a generous use of glass, allowing natural light to flood the interior while offering stunning views of the garden.

Before: Edwardian Conservatory Installation in Stafford
Edwardian Conservatory Installation Process in Stafford
Edwardian Conservatory Installation in Stafford
Edwardian Conservatory Installation in Stafford

Key Features of the Edwardian Conservatory

This Edwardian conservatory was designed with both style and practicality in mind. Here are some of the standout features:

  • Energy Efficiency: With modern glazing and insulation, the conservatory maintains a comfortable temperature year-round. Whether it’s the height of summer or the chill of winter, the space remains cosy, making it perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or even working from home.
  • Durability: The high-quality materials used in this build ensure the conservatory will stand the test of time. With minimal maintenance, the homeowner can enjoy their new space for many years to come.
  • Spacious Layout: The Edwardian design features a wider and deeper space, providing ample room for various uses, whether as a sunroom, dining area, or even a home office.
  • Seamless Integration: The conservatory blends seamlessly with the house, with matching rooflines and a design that complements the property’s exterior. The result is a space that looks as though it has always been a part of the home.

A Lasting Investment

Not only does an Edwardian conservatory enhance the beauty of your home, but it also adds significant value. The combination of style, function, and energy efficiency makes it a wise investment that can pay dividends in terms of both aesthetics and property value.

Why Choose Select Windows?

At Select Windows, we specialise in designing and installing bespoke conservatories that are tailored to your specific needs. Whether you’re looking for a traditional Edwardian, a contemporary design, or something entirely unique, our team is dedicated to creating a space you’ll love for years to come.

Are you considering adding a conservatory to your home? Contact Select Windows today to discuss your vision. We’re here to help you make your dream home a reality.

Replacing Polycarbonate Conservatory Roof with Solid Roof Before and After

Polycarbonate Conservatory Roof Replacement with Solid Roof

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Before & After Transformation: From Polycarbonate to Solid Gable Roof

Before: old, tired polycarbonate conservatory roof
Before: old, tired polycarbonate conservatory roof

At Select Windows, we love helping our customers transform their homes into more functional and beautiful spaces. In this recent project, we replaced an old, tired polycarbonate conservatory roof with a brand-new solid gable roof. The result? A stunning transformation that not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of the property but also provides year-round usability.

Why Upgrade to a Solid Roof?

Opting for a solid roof is one of the best ways to elevate your conservatory. Here are just a few reasons why homeowners choose this upgrade:

  • Improved Insulation: Unlike polycarbonate roofs, solid roofs provide excellent insulation, keeping your conservatory warm in winter and cool in summer.
  • Energy Efficiency: By regulating the temperature, a solid roof helps reduce energy bills, making your home more eco-friendly.
  • Enhanced Usability: With a solid gable roof, your conservatory becomes a space you can use comfortably throughout the year, whether as a living room, dining area, or home office.
  • Modern Design: A solid gable roof adds a contemporary touch to your home, blending seamlessly with the existing architecture.

A Stunning Gable Roof Installation

After: Gable Solid Conservatory Roof
After: Gable Solid Conservatory Roof

For this project, we installed a solid gable roof, chosen for its sleek design and structural benefits. The gable style creates a sense of spaciousness and allows for plenty of natural light, making the conservatory feel bright and inviting. The durable materials ensure longevity and minimal maintenance, providing a practical yet stylish solution for the homeowner.

Benefits of a Conservatory Transformation

By replacing the old polycarbonate roof, this conservatory has been completely revitalised. The space is now:

  • Comfortable All Year Round: No more extreme temperatures or noise from rain hitting the roof.
  • Versatile: Perfect for entertaining guests, relaxing, or even converting into a playroom or office.
  • Energy-Efficient: Helping to reduce heating and cooling costs for the entire home.

Considering a Conservatory Roof Upgrade?

If your conservatory is too hot in the summer, too cold in the winter, or simply outdated, a solid roof could be the perfect solution. At Select Windows, we specialise in bespoke conservatory upgrades tailored to your needs. From design to installation, our team will ensure a smooth and stress-free process.

Before: old, tired polycarbonate conservatory roof
After: Gable Solid Conservatory Roof
conservatory roof replacement process
conservatory roof replacement process
conservatory roof replacement process
conservatory roof replacement process

Let Us Transform Your Space

Ready to make the most of your downstairs space? Contact Select Windows today to discuss your conservatory transformation. Let’s turn your tired conservatory into a beautiful, functional area you’ll love all year round.

Brown Composite Front Doors with Side Panels and Back Door Installed

Composite Front Doors with Side Panels & Matching Back Door

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At Select Windows, we take immense pride in every installation we complete, and this recent project is no exception. One of our customers has transformed the entrance to their home with a stunning set of composite front doors with side panels, finished in a rich brown colour, complemented by a matching composite back door. These doors are crafted to combine elegance, durability, and functionality. Let us tell you more about this bespoke installation that perfectly captures the essence of style and quality.

Custom Composite Doors Tailored to Perfection

The composite doors chosen for this project were carefully selected to meet the customer’s vision. With a wide range of styles, colours, and finishes available, they opted for a design that complements their home’s architecture while adding a contemporary touch. The end result is a front entrance that not only looks fantastic but also boosts the property’s curb appeal.

Bespoke Glass Designs for Composite Doors

One of the standout features of these composite doors is the beautiful custom-designed glass panels. Collaborating with one of our trusted local glass suppliers, the customer was able to choose a design that reflects their personal style. The intricate patterns and fine detailing of the glass add a unique charm, allowing natural light to filter through while maintaining privacy.

Benefits of Installing Composite Doors for Your Home

Composite doors are an excellent choice for any homeowner, offering the perfect balance of aesthetics and practicality. Here are some of the benefits:

  • Durability: Composite doors are built to withstand the elements, ensuring long-lasting performance without warping, cracking, or fading.
  • Energy Efficiency: Designed with insulation in mind, these doors help to keep your home warm and reduce energy bills.
  • Low Maintenance: Unlike traditional wooden doors, composite doors require minimal upkeep to stay looking as good as new.
  • Security: Fitted with advanced locking systems, composite doors provide peace of mind by keeping your home safe and secure.

Local Craftsmanship and Premium Quality

At Select Windows, we pride ourselves on working with local suppliers and craftspeople to deliver installations that meet the highest standards. This project showcases our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, from the initial consultation to the final fitting.

Enhance Your West Midlands Home with Composite Doors

Whether you’re looking to replace an old door or want to enhance your property’s style and security, composite doors are an excellent choice. With endless customisation options and our expert guidance, we’ll help you create an entrance that makes a lasting impression.

Contact Select Windows today to discuss your next home improvement project. Let’s bring your vision to life with beautiful, bespoke doors that truly stand out.

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AWARD WINNING FLATS REFURBISHMENT WITH PROFILE 22

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Triple glazed PVC-u windows

Triple glazed PVC-u windows played their part in a major refurbishment for Merseyside-based One Vision Housing, a not-for-profit social housing provider with around 13,000 homes across Sefton, Liverpool and Wirral.

The work was for 96 units in eight blocks that make up Hornby Flats in Litherland, where the replacement windows were used alongside external wall insulation to reduce carbon emissions as well as residents’ heating costs. A mark of the success of the project, it gained a ‘Sustainable Project of the Year’ award for its re-use of existing buildings in the annual ‘Builder and Engineer Awards’.

With a total cost of £2.4million, the project received £1million of funding from REECH, (Renewables and Energy Efficiency in Community Housing) a project managed by Sefton Council and financed by the European Regional Development Fund, aimed at improving energy efficiency in some of the Liverpool City Region’s most deprived communities.

The 520 white casement windows and 120 PVC-U doors were made using the Profile 22 FS70 system by Walsall-based fabricator Select Windows, a company with extensive experience in commercial refurbishment and social work as well as a member of the Profile 22 Approved Window Contractor scheme.

This scheme offers clients access to a UK-wide network of experienced window contractors, trained in matters such as construction law and site management and fully supported by Profile 22’s own technical and specification teams. It also offers specifiers benefits such as a completely free design and specification service, where many other system suppliers and schemes would charge for such a service. Select Windows also spent some time before the work began assisting architects with the design, to accommodate features such as render insulation.

With the Hornby Flats contract, One Vision Housing had not only specified Profile 22 by name but also insisted on triple glazing, because of the need for a high standard of energy efficiency. The resulting casement windows therefore contributed significantly to the priority on heat retention for the overall refurbishment project.

The main contractor on the project was Seddon Construction. Select Windows MD Gary Wylde credited all contractors and other bodies for a level of co-operation and communication that helped the project to run as smoothly as it did, and he added: “I believe the quality of the Main Contractor and how they work with their sub- contractors is one of the main reasons for the success of the project.”

As well as Seddon Construction and REECH, One Vision Housing worked in partnership with Cost Consultants WYG, Trowers and Hamlins, Architectural practice Halsall Lloyd Partnership (HLP) and was able to turn the project around within an accelerated timescale.

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THE GATEWAY TO BROWNHILLS

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Following its adoption of former Walsall Council housing stock in 2003, social housing provider (whg) Walsall Housing Group carried out a formal review identifying areas for improvement, demolition and regeneration. One such area was Brownhills High Street; the gateway to the town.

The existing buildings – a number of low-rise, concrete apartment blocks with deck access built in the 1960s, were marked for demolition in 2008/9; these formed the entrance to the High Street. Once demolished, the land gave way to a significant regeneration scheme, a statement project welcoming people to the ‘new Brownhills’.

New Windows Installation

Select Windows was appointed to deliver the new windows as part of a new build scheme, in partnership with the principal contractor, Mansell Construction Services Limited.

Phase one comprised the building of 47 two-bed apartments in High Street, funded by whg, the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) and Walsall Council. In response to local housing need the £4.2 million scheme included four properties specially designed for people with disabilities. A number of the homes were also offered for intermediate rent – where the landlord charges a rent less than the market rate. This was a first for whg.

Casement windows A rated

Over 300 new Profile 22 casement windows A rated completed the 47 apartments. Coloured Gale Grey the windows complement the striking purple façade and cream render; crucial when creating a statement development such as this.

An additional 33 homes were completed under the £3.5 million Phase Two of the regeneration programme, on High Street and Ogley Road. These included 20 two-bedroom apartments and 13 houses; four of which were available for sale (three-bedroom), with the remaining nine available under the Affordable Rent scheme; six three-bedroom and three two-bedroom houses.

A further 249 casement windows A rated were installed in the 33 homes, once again contributing to the overall performance of the build and helping to create comfortable and affordable living spaces for the residents. 11 sets of French doors, 17 balcony screens and 13 composite entrance doors were also supplied and installed.

Alan Watts, regeneration manager at whg, said: “We are committed to meeting local housing need, and providing high-quality, affordable accommodation.

“For this development we needed windows which offered a high specification in respect of reducing noise, so we chose Profile 22. The process went smoothly and installation went well on site and the project was completed on time.”

12 months on, and whg are pleased with the results, “We are coming to the end of our defects period and it is proving to be a successful development. It has been well received, which is good for whg and our customers, and we’ve had good feedback. It’s all been very positive.

“Most telling is the fact during the defect period we have had no voids, all of our residents in the Brownhills development are content and settled,” said Alan.

Gary Wylde of Select Windows said: “The pressure to use a sustainable supply chain whilst including residents throughout the works and maintaining best value is a difficult balance for social housing providers. As a local company, with the backing of Mansell Construction Services Limited and Profile 22, we have worked closely with whg to ensure all the boxes are ticked and the residents can now benefit from more energy efficient homes.”

Approved Window Contractor

Select Windows is an Approved Window Contractor of Profile 22, the UK’s leading profile manufacturer. The fabricator was selected by Mansell Construction Services Limited due to their locality, extensive social housing related experience and a commitment to quality accreditations and recycling initiatives.

Andrew Reid, Profile 22 Commercial Sales Director, concluded: “The works programme at Walsall Housing Group is an excellent example of how our approved window contractors work closely with residents and housing teams to meet specific targets. Whether it be for energy efficiency, quality, aesthetics or security, or all of the above, economically viable solutions are always delivered using sustainable supply chains from Profile 22.”