Sash Windows Dual Action

Performance, quality and service were the key criteria for Sash UK Ltd in a recent refurbishment in Herne Bay, Kent. Sash was heavily involved in the seafront refurbishment as part of a Partnering Agreement with Places for People Housing Trust. Sash not only supplied its PVCu Maco Tricot Tilt before Turn window system manufactured from VEKA's Matrix 70mm profiles, but also took on the role of main contractor.

The partial refurbishment of the high-rise tower block included re-roofing, concrete repairs, external painting, new communal entrance door, entrance system and intercom system bird netting. Sash was responsible also for the redesign and replacement of the existing windows and the option to use the Maco Tricot profiles was based on successful 1000 hours salt spray testing to cope with the environmental conditions.

The profile has a unique dual opening action. In tilt position, the window provides excellent ventilation by letting warm air flow out through the top and cool air feed back through the sides. In the turn position, the window opens a full 90 degrees inwards, enabling fast ventilation and simplifying cleaning. With a reputation as one of the most versatile systems on the market, VEKA's Matrix system is used to create virtually any style or design of windows and doors in any kind of building. For security purposes, the locking mechanism is Secured by Design approved and has a corrosion resistant surface coating for longevity.

"As main contractors on the job, one of our major considerations was tenant satisfaction," comments Brian Oxley, Commercial Director at Sash. "Throughout the programme, the residents were consulted at every stage and informed of what was happening, in order to create the minimum amount of disruption to their daily life. At a meeting held on 25th April, the residents awarded the project a very impressive KPI rating of 98.9%, confirming that the work was carried out to the highest levels of satisfaction for all concerned."

The Herne Bay project is one of many undertaken across the country by Sash over a period of many years. The Partnering agreement with Places for People encompasses the entire supply chain to ensure both quality and excellence of service and support for the client.