Refurb Projects April 2017

WINDOWS
Controlled hospital environments with secondary glazing
Controlling the environment
within high dependency
hospital wards, operating
theatres and laboratories in
order to prevent the spread of
disease and infection is of vital
importance. In addition, creating a
quiet and comfortable environment
for patients can aid and encourage
faster recovery times.
Many hospital buildings of
traditional construction have illfitting
windows which are not only
draughty and poorly insulating, but
admit dirt and dust from outside
leading to problems of cleanliness
and discomfort.
Secondary glazing with high
performance seals can block the dirt
and draughts and when glazed with
a thermally efficient low emissivity
glass will reduce U-values across the
window to less than 1.9, a reduction
of up to 65% against a single glazed
metal window. This will create
cleaner, warmer surroundings for
recuperation, as well as help reduce
energy consumption.
Selectaglaze hinged casements
for healthcare have a flush glass to
frame feature which minimises dust
and dirt settling on ledges. Integral
blinds can be incorporated into a
sealed unit which are operated by a
knob control to the side of the
window, these provide patient
privacy and as the blinds are internal
it again reduces dust and dirt,
minimising maintenance and
cleaning requirements.
Selectaglaze secondary glazing
not only creates a warmer
environment but achieves very high
levels of sound insulation,
considerably higher than standard
double glazed windows. This will
reduce disturbance from outside
noise and help with sleep, an
important factor in recovery.
Besides environmental
improvements Selectaglaze
secondary glazing also helps with
secure environments , whether a
mental health facility using
polycarbonate glazing and antiligature
furniture or secure
laboratories in need of high levels of
protection to windows or viewing
panels. A range of products tested to
PAS 24 and Loss Prevention
Standard LPS1175 are available.
With fifty years of experience
working within hospitals and
healthcare establishments
Selectaglaze are the leading
secondary glazing specialist and
tailor its windows to each individual
client’s needs.
Established in 1966 and Royal
Warrant Holder since 2004,
Selectaglaze has a wealth of
knowledge from working on all
building types from new to listed.
The company provides an extensive
range of literature and guidance
notes covering acoustics, thermal
performance and security. In
addition it offers a technical
advisory service and a RIBA
approved CPD.
Web: www.selectaglaze.co.uk
Crittall Fabrications to provide specialist glazing solutions
Crittall Holdings Group, parent company of Crittall
Windows, has announced the launch of a new
fabrications division that will create and supply an
impressive range of specialist steel and stainless steel
glazing systems, screens and doorsets for both external and
internal use. This will provide architects and designers with
bespoke, factory finished solutions to meet the most exacting
client requirements.
Crittall Fabrications will typically be dealing with customers
in the UK and abroad on a supply only basis, direct to trade, but
a full design and installation service can be provided via Crittall
Windows, or one of the company’s registered partners.
From its Witham, Essex, factory the company supplies its
extensive customer base with specialist steel products such as
steel entrance doors, steel glazed screens, internal steel
partitions, steel screen dividers and doors and associated pressed
metal for a wide range of commercial and residential
applications.
Crittall bespoke glazed steel windows and doors are
extensively specified in both the UK and the US, as well as
mainland Europe, for corporate refurbishments, the education
sector, residential developments and retail fit-outs.
Excellent examples of the type of project which the new
fabrications division will handle are the Ham Yard Hotel in
London’s Soho and Addison Crescent high end residential
development,also in the capital.
All Crittall steel fenestration and doorsets are known for
their combination of slim profile elegance and strength . To this
is added the factory-applied powder coating that provides an
extremely hard-wearing, highly durable, maintenance-free
finish.
Web: www.crittall-fabrications.co.uk
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