Mr and Mrs Booth fell in love with their old stone home in Woodall, Yorkshire, but they knew it would need some tender loving care

In just five days, thanks to the expert work by double glazing specialists Global Windows, the home was given an award-winning makeover, complete with new uPVC windows, a new feature front door, and both a stable door and aluminium bi-fold door at the back. Joint Managing Director Liam Hulme shares the details…

While this old stone property exuded classic character and charm, the timber windows and doors that had originally been fitted needed replacing with something warmer and more energy efficient – uPVC.

After visiting the Global Windows showroom in Sheffield, owners Mr and Mrs Booth opted for uPVC flush casement windows in an Irish Oak finish on a white flush sash – white on the inside to look clean and modern, while keeping the character of wood on the outside.

The flush sash windows used provide the best in functionality in terms of their opening and closing action, their A-rated energy efficiency, and their security. They also feature a stylish smooth corner weld, creating a perfectly smooth corner joint.

With slim sightlines that sit flush within the frames without any unsightly lumps or bumps, the casement windows used blended seamlessly with the property, retaining the home’s elegance while still functioning as high quality windows that will stand the test of time, providing a cost-effective and worthwhile investment. 

Perfect replacement

As the home was in a listed conservation area, the installation had to first be approved by the local council.

Traditionally, timber sash windows are the preferred choice in conservation areas because of their unique character, but as long as their appearance is not considerably different to the original design, uPVC can be used as a replacement.

The Global Windows team managed to prove to the council that their flush sash windows are designed to tastefully replicate the appearance of traditional timber windows – made using the highest quality uPVC, they are not only indistinguishable from genuine timber, but are also more thermally efficient, and require less maintenance. 

Security features

In addition to replacing the home’s windows, the Global Windows team also updated its large front timber vestibule door, creating a beautiful feature entrance space using a large combination window.

The team also replaced the home’s back timber door with a Solidor composite stable door in Irish Oak finish – featuring a dog flap to accommodate the furry members of the family.

These doors offer superb security features, including a key-control password protection system and a £1,000 guarantee against forced entry for up to 10 years, giving the homeowners ultimate peace of mind.

Afterwards, Global Windows replaced the 6-pane wooden bi-fold doors at the back of the house with aluminium ones, creating a seamless link between home and garden. These doors offer a range of benefits to any home – they’re strong, secure, energy efficient, and provide a stunning aesthetic both inside and out.

Happy customer

An undertaking like this certainly came with its challenges, including having to get permission from the local council, having to work around old stonework, and avoiding damage to an already installed swinging staircase near the front vestibule door – from surveying to processing, to ordering and fitting, this was one of the most bespoke projects Global Windows had every carried out.

But their skilled team pushed themselves and all did their best to get this project done successfully, even scooping a prestigious GGP Installer Award for their efforts.

Judged by an independent panel of industry experts, the awards celebrate the hard work of the UK’s very best window, door and conservatory installation companies, both in residential and commercial sectors.

Global Windows loves nothing more than a happy customer, and this project is an example of how proud they are to help homeowners around Yorkshire transform their living spaces.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

• Build location: Woodall, Yorkshire
• Installer: Global Windows
• Build details: Replacing the home’s timber windows with uPVC flush casement windows, installing a large front timber vestibule door as well as a Solidor stable door and an aluminium bi-fold door at the back of the house.
• Cost of installation: £20,000
• Build time from start to finish: Five days
• Customer name: Mr and Mrs Booth