Campsbourne School - Timber Window Repair and Upgrade

Introduction

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​Campsbourne Primary School is a two-form entry primary school situated on the southern border of Alexandra Palace Park in Hornsey, London. The school was founded in 1890 and has a long and proud history. The buildings are a good example of a late Queen Anne style Board school and falls within the Campsbourne Cottage Conservation Area, designated in 1994, on grounds of the picturesque, art & crafts and cottage nature of the Campsbourne Cottage Estate. In recent years, the school has undergone a major refurbishment, which included the replacement of the windows.

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​The Problem

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The old windows at Campsbourne Primary School were in poor condition. They were draughty, leaky, and inefficient. Most of the windows were covered in layers of old paint and stuck shut. This was causing problems with the school's heating and cooling systems, and it was also making the classrooms uncomfortable for students and staff.

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​The Solution

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​TRC Windows was appointed to replace the old windows at Campsbourne Primary School. Our company replaced the existing sashes with new, energy-efficient double-glazed units following the visual design of the existing windows. The original frames were completely refurbished by TRC Contracts and retained. The windows that were stuck for many years were restored to the original state by overhauling mechanisms and pulleys and replacing sash cords. This was a cost-effective solution that allowed the school to retain the character of the building while also improving the energy efficiency and function of the windows.

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​The Benefits

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​The new windows at Campsbourne School have several benefits. They are draught-proof, leak-proof, and energy-efficient. This has improved the comfort of the classrooms and has also reduced the school's energy bills. The new windows have also improved the appearance of the school buildings.

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​Project Details

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​The project to replace the windows at Campsbourne Primary School was completed in two phases to help school keep operational while undertaking construction activities. The first phase involved the works on the windows in the main school building Junior School. The new window sashes were produced by TRC Windows at the same time while refurbishing the original window frames and were made ready for installation as soon as frame refurbishment was completed.

The second phase involved the replacement of the windows in the Infant School building replicating the same parallel refurbishment works and production tactics successfully used on the Junior School.

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​ The window sashes are made from high-quality materials and are designed to be school safe and energy efficient. The windows were installed by TRC Windows' experienced team of installers.

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​The project was completed on time and within budget. The new windows have been well-received by the school's students and staff.

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​Conclusion

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​The replacement of the windows at Campsbourne Primary School was a successful project. The new windows have improved the comfort, energy efficiency and appearance of the school building safeguarding the looks of conservation area. All works are covered by TRC 10 Years Warranty. We are proud to have been a part of this project, and we are confident that the new windows will provide many years of service to the school.

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​Testimonial

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​"We are delighted with the new windows at Campsbourne Primary School. They have made a real difference to the comfort of the classrooms and have also reduced our energy bills. We would highly recommend TRC Windows to anyone looking for a reliable and professional window refurbishment and installation company."

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​Headteacher, Campsbourne Primary School

​Contact Information

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​For more information about TRC Windows, please visit our website www.trcwindows.co.uk