Windows in Greater Manchester, Cheshire & beyond
Stylish and practical with options suitable to any type of property.
View productHere at Droylsden Glass, we are no strangers to school environments, having delivered for numerous school refurbishment projects in the past. For a recent one of ours, we ventured towards Manchester city centre to visit St Richard’s Primary School in Longsight.
The school’s fabric needed a new lease of life, aesthetically and in terms of performance. So, after we were recommended to the school bursar by another local school and they became aware of our fantastic reputation for this type of project, they got in touch with us to see if we could enhance the school’s façade, make it more energy efficient and secure, and stay within budget!
The work we carried out here was part of a major restoration project, where we replaced all the original timber windows over a 3-year period.
To replace them, we fitted 55 low maintenance uPVC windows. These came with ‘A’ rated low E double glazing to drastically improve the school’s energy performance. As the double glazed units also featured laminated, safety glazing, the windows were reinforced against potential breakages, helping to keep the school pupils safe.
To sit around each window, we also fitted insulated panels in an Ultramarine Blue (RAL 5002) colour. This colour replicates the existing school logo, resulting in a better-looking façade that retains the school’s original character.
As several windows were also located at a high level, they needed electric window actuators to allow them to be opened and closed. So, we got in touch with a local actuator installer to fit some for us.
To finish off this restoration project, we fitted 13 aluminium doors built from the esteemed SFG+SD systems from Senior Architectural Aluminium. They also came in an Ultramarine Blue finish to ensure a seamless match with the uPVC windows. The use of high-quality aluminium and the latest security hardware meant school security was substantially reinforced, whilst polyamide thermal breaks meant further improvements to the school’s thermal performance.
To prevent pupils from trapping their fingers and allow for easy access to and from the school grounds, each door came with anti-finger trap door stiles and a low threshold too.
For this job, St Richards Primary School gave us our own report card to let us know what they thought about our work. They rated us as excellent for punctuality, attendance and conduct, but you can view full details of the report here.
Are you responsible for a school property or premises and were you impressed by our work here? If so, give us a call on 0161 292 1122 or contact us online.
Droylsden Glass boasts over 40 years’ experience in the installation of thermally efficient and highly secure windows, doors and conservatories for homeowners throughout Manchester and Cheshire.
Get in touchDo you have a general query about one of our products or would you like to know about available options and styles? Get in touch with the team at Droylsden Glass today.
Contact usStylish and practical with options suitable to any type of property.
View productEnhance your home’s entranceways in a variety of different ways.
View productIncrease the living space in your home with our assortment of glazed extensions.
View productKeep your roofline performing as it should with our selection of roofline products.
View productTransition from the outside to the inside of your home in total style.
View productGarden canopy options to suit all Greater Manchester, Cheshire, and Northwest homes.
View productWe are accredited by a variety of highly reputed regulating bodies that cover the construction industry.
We have been carrying out quality installations in Chester, Warrington, Wirral, Trafford, Bolton, Oldham, Manchester, Cheshire, Tameside & Stockport for over four decades. View our products by visiting our showroom today.
42-56 Audenshaw Road
Audenshaw
Manchester, M34 5HJ
For sat navs use the address below
York Street, Audenshaw, Manchester, M34 5HJ