Clearview National November 2015 - Issue 168 | Page 77

glass&sealedunits

From Past
to Present
As more and more people
fall in love with the romance
of buying and renovating
a listed property, so is the
increasing need for expert
support and advice, with
customers seeking the right
help at the right price.
»»TV programmes such as, All
Change at Longleat, Downton Abbey and
Antiques Road Show bring into sharp focus the
pros and cons involved in maintaining a stately
home in the modern age.
For those that have their own palace,
mansion or perhaps slightly less grand, Grade
2 or Grade 1 listed building, it may come as
no surprise to see large open spaces that are
difficult to maintain and heat gracing their
television screens. Such properties were built
in a time before the phrase ‘energy efficiency’
was invented or when modern materials
were widely available, and the design aesthetic
perhaps overruled any desire to keep heat
inside and draughts out.
Granada Secondary Glazing has supported
renovations to some of the UK’s most
iconic, historic buildings, for commercial and
residential property owners. Much of the
Granada range has been specifically designed
for listed building windows, conservation areas
and heritage properties.

“Owners of listed properties are used to
dealing with craftsmen,” says Granada’s Steven
Mansell, “and although our materials make the
most of modern technology, we still apply a
great deal of care and attention to detail.”
Aesthetically, the detailing is of paramount
consideration. Minimal site lines, thanks to
slimline aluminium profiles, a high level of

additional security, condensation control and
easy access to the primary glazing.
Concludes Steven: “You can see that owners
take a great deal of pride in their management
of a listed building, and secondary glazing not
only remains faithful to the period, but means
owners can comfortably utilise the property
for many years to come.”

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