Windows
All replacement windows and associated parts must have the same appearance as the originals.
The original windows were aluminium sliding windows, single glazed with painted timber softwood frames. Over the years they have deteriorated and are expensive to maintain. A special general meeting agreed that the wooden windows could be replaced with uPVC so long as they are as close to the original design as possible. Powder coated aluminium frames are a modern alternative and offer a lower profile.
Requirements
When replacing your windows, please follow the casement arrangement guide. Please mirror the drawings appropriately to reflect the orientation of your property.
All window frames should be white, as low profile as possible, and with as few chamfered edges as possible.
All glazing should be clear glass or stippolyte for privacy glass. Please do not use any glazing patterns, lead decoration or colours.
Bifold doors are not approved by TRSL on the rear of houses unless they can be made with only two panels.
Window case arrangements
The arrangements of the windows is an important part of the overall impression of the Estate. Please follow the plans in this guide and do not flip the arrangements or use a different layout.
The Dewgard Window Company are TRSL’s recommended contractor for windows.
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Casement style
Please install white frames that are as thin and plain as possible. No ornate details or extra chamfers. Please try to ensure the supplier manufactures the section in one piece to ensure simplicity of design.
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Inset string course
On both property types between the ground and first floor there is a shallow recess running horizontally. This shadow gap is an important architectural detail that ties in the whole estate and should be maintained and re-instated when fitting or replacing windows. It should be painted matt black.
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Privacy glass
Stippolyte privacy glass is recommended over frosted glass because it is the closest available match to the texture seen in the original fibreglass privacy panels (frosted glass can appear blue and comes in a range of opacities, which over time will create an incoherent appearance).
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UV glass
If selecting UV reducing glass, please make sure that it doesn’t change the appearance too much or appear black.
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L1: Solid panels
On L1 (4-bed) properties there are solid panels on front, porch and garden elevations. These should be coloured RAL 7042 Traffic grey.
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T2Y: Solid panels
On T2Y (3-bed) properties the back elevation has a long vertical pane of glass on the first floor (master bedroom). This should be a clear pane of glass or Styppolyte – not white as this will change the appearance of the estate too much. A solid panel is also located next to the rear kitchen door; this should be RAL 7042 Traffic grey