Roof Glazing Replacement for Commercial Building
Location: Coventry, UK Client: Commercial Office Complex Project: Roof Glazing Replacement Project Overview The client, a large office complex in Coventry, was undergoing significant refit and refurbishment works. Built with a glass roof that had served the building for over 25 years, the office complex was beginning to experience issues due to ageing materials. With […]
Continue readingSerpentine Gallery Window Restoration and UV Protection
Location: Kensington Gardens, London Client: Serpentine Gallery Project: Glass Replacement for Listed Building Project Overview The Serpentine Gallery, a Grade II listed former tea pavilion built in 1933-34, is nestled in the heart of Kensington Gardens, London. This historic gallery was preparing for a new exhibition, and as part of the preparations, the gallery identified […]
Continue readingEdinburgh Hostel Window Upgrade
Client: CoDE Hostel, Edinburgh, Scotland Challenge CoDE hostel in the heart of Edinburgh, located within a conservation area, was struggling with outdated single-glazed windows that were draughty, cold, and prone to condensation. Due to strict council regulations, any new windows needed to maintain the property’s heritage style. Upon inspection, we discovered that old, rolled-up […]
Continue readingSafeguarding London’s Skyline at International House
Client: International House, Tower Bridge, London Challenge Set against the stunning backdrop of the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, The Shard, and St Katharine Docks, International House faced a significant issue with its glass façade. The building was constructed with a batch of glass suffering from Nickel Sulphide (NiS) inclusions—imperfections that can cause spontaneous breakage. […]
Continue readingRestoration of the “RUN” Sculpture at the 2012 Olympic Park
Client: Parkserve, Olympic Park, London Challenge: The iconic “RUN” sculpture, commissioned for the 2012 London Olympics and situated prominently on the plaza of the Copper Box Arena, had deteriorated over the years. Standing at 30 feet tall, the sculpture’s glass panels were damaged, and its internal lighting system had failed, necessitating an urgent and skilled […]
Continue readingThe benefits of window restoration for commercial buildings
The appearance, energy efficiency, and safety of a commercial building are critical factors that can impact its overall success. Skylight and window restoration can improve a building’s appearance, increase its energy efficiency, and enhance its security, making it a worthwhile investment. In this blog, we will explore the various benefits of window restoration (glazing refurbishment) […]
Continue readingEmergency Glass Repair Central London
We were initially called to an emergency glass repair. There was a single toughened glass panel that had shattered above a busy road. The clients’ site is in central London. We attended site in the evening, working from midnight to remove the dangerous, broken panel and install a temporary panel. We accessed internally from ropes […]
Continue readingHigh-Level Glass Replacement for an International Law Firm
We were approached by an international law firm asking us to carry out some complex high-level glass replacements. They had another glazing company on-site prior to us, who, unfortunately, had bitten off more than they could chew. This left the client with glass that was the wrong colour and 6 replacements outstanding. Using our experience […]
Continue readingRope access: what is it and why you need it
For the effective and controlled glazing and cleaning of buildings, it has always been a challenge to ensure proper care for structures without disruption. In many cases, scaffolding won’t work – especially on more complex buildings and structures where specific window cleaning or work is required. But that’s where rope access comes in – the […]
Continue readingReduce the glare in your office with window tinting
The glare from the sun can really bring a halt to a worker’s productivity levels, as they struggle to see their computer monitors and suffer under the baking heat of the sun through the window. Find out how to stop sun glare through office windows.
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