Project Overview
We recently completed a comprehensive restoration of original timber French doors and casement windows at Altura Towers, located on Bridges Court Road, London SW11. This project focused on meticulously preserving the original exterior appearance of the property while introducing cutting-edge vacuum glazing technology to maximize thermal performance.
The Challenge: Insulation vs. Heritage Aesthetics
Upgrading original timber frames in London properties often presents a conflict between modern insulation needs and preserving historic architectural character. The existing single-pane configurations at Altura Towers suffered from:
- Thermal Inefficiency: Significant heat loss and poor insulation typical of original, single-glazed glass units.
- Timber Weathering: Existing frames and French doors required extensive surface preparation, structural repairs, and weatherproofing to halt deterioration.
Our Solution: Timber Restoration & FINEO Vacuum Glazing
To bridge the gap between heritage preservation and modern performance, our team executed a specialized window and door restoration framework focused on seamless integration.
- FINEO Glass Upgrade: Replaced the outdated single panes with ultra-slim FINEO vacuum sealed units. This provides the exceptional thermal efficiency of modern double glazing while maintaining the slim profile required for original timber frames.
- Frame & Door Restoration: Carried out precision structural repairs on both the French doors and casement windows to ensure flawless operation, secure locking alignment, and long-term stability.
- Full Preparation & Redecoration: Thoroughly stripped, repaired, and repainted the frames, providing a flawless, weather-resistant finish that protects the underlying timber.
The Result
The Altura Towers property now benefits from exceptional internal insulation and acoustic performance thanks to the FINEO glass integration. The timber French doors and casement windows operate smoothly and look immaculate, retaining their vital original appearance while performing like modern, high-efficiency units.
