Clement Windows Group

Typical of most of the houses in the Hampstead Garden Suburb, the style of this beautiful home is influenced by the Arts & Crafts movement.The original steel windows and doors were draughty and no longer fit for purpose and so they needed replacing. The Clement range of Brooking windows, which feature a specialist ‘putty fronted’ system, was chosen together with doors from the Clement W20 range, to match the originals perfectly. The new, bespoke steel doors and windows were painted ‘Jet Black’ on the outside to replicate the previous fenestration and ‘Traffic White’ on the inside to complement the interior. The homeowner said:“I am absolutely delighted with Clement and would recommend them very highly. Their workmen were very professional and swift and they left the house tidy each day. They were a pleasure to have in the house whilst they were doing the work.”

When the new owners of this wonderfully restored home purchased it, they had quite a challenge on their hands. The house has a fascinating history and has been significantly altered over its incredibly long life.The original two up, two down core is Medieval and this was extended on both sides by the Georgian inhabitants in the 1820/30s. The extension involved raising the roof height to create space for servants in the attic, as well as wrapping the entire house in more fashionable brick and adding sash windows.In the last forty years or so the house had fallen into disrepair and was in need of urgent restoration. Our client, the new owner, has done a fabulous job of renovating the house. This included the removal of the existing ten rooflights which were installed without listed planning permission and were bulky and not in keeping with the property.We were thrilled Clement Conservation Rooflights were chosen as the ideal replacement.The client commented: “The Conservation Officer was keen for us to rectify the current roof, so permission was granted to replace the rooflights, removing three entirely in the process.We chose to go with Clement due to the combination of unobtrusiveness that made sure the history of the house wasn’t negatively impacted but also the sleekness of the all-black slim profile design which we felt gave a nod to a new modern lease of life.Now they are in place, they look like they’ve always been there and as if the roofline has had the best type of upgrade. The quality fits the craftsmanship of the original timber frame of the house, and we know they’ll last along with this house for many years to come.”

As an Architectural Designer, Pauline Sutton always specifies Clement Conservation Rooflights for projects where rooflights are required.This country office in West Sussex is one of her latest developments. The brief was to convert a residential outbuilding to provide both a home-office and an art studio, all with minimal impact on the historic integrity of the C18th building.After carefully repairing the oak timbers in the roof; new felt, battens, insulation and re-used handmade clay tiles were added. Two Clement 0 rooflights were then fitted and dressed with bespoke lead work. The spaces were completed with two new oak doors, the stripping back of some old brick-work, lime-mortar repairs and new electrics.As the rooflights were slightly out of reach, brass pole winders were fitted and a winding crank is used to open and close the rooflights.Pauline said: “Here at Pauline Sutton Design we are happy to regularly specify Clement Conservation Rooflights within our Material Schedules and Planning Applications. Listed Building Consent applications here in The South Downs National Park especially require the top quality and carefully considered design by Clement.”

Berwick Street is a lively and diverse community in the heart of London's Soho district, built between 1687 and 1703. It runs between Oxford Street to the north and Peter Street to the south and is well known for its thriving market which was established in the 18th century, making it one of the oldest markets in London.90-104 Berwick Street has recently been transformed from an unattractive 1950s block into a stylish, contemporary, mixed use development. Although unlisted, the building is situated in the Core Central Activities Zone and the Soho Conservation Area, so it was vital that any changes made were in keeping with the surroundings.Clement Windows Group was requested to supply and install the custom- made steel windows and door screens used for the shop fronts on the ground level. A combination of products was specified from both hot rolled and cold formed steel profiles all with polyester powder paint surface coatings. These included Clement W40 steel windows which sit beside and above the doors, the Jansen Economy 50 range of single and double doors and Jansen Economy 60 range of bi fold doors.The Project Manager, Ben Styles said “The Clement W40 steel windows and the Jansen Economy doors provided us with the slender, elegant frames we wanted for this Central London development, giving the shop fronts a contemporary look while remaining true to the urban origins of the site. Clement delivered to our timescales, and we would use them again.”

The new owner of this Pottery Studio in London wanted to make the most of the unusually shaped, original single door by changing the design so it included a double door instead. Thankfully this could be done without drastically changing the shape, as only some of the brickwork at ground level needed adjusting.Slim Clement W40 steel window profiles were used for the new double door screen. They are strong enough to be used for fenestration of this size and allow for the original T bar pattern which makes this such an interesting design. Thermally efficient, krypton filled double glazed units were used throughout. ‘Grey Aluminium’ was chosen for the polyester powder paint finish, which is a different colour to the original frame, but it works perfectly against the brickwork.The large door screen brings an abundance of natural light into the beautiful studio which features a vaulted ceiling.

Clement have replaced hundreds of industrial style steel windows at the newly restored Maple Building in Kentish Town, North West London. Dating back to the 1890s, the building has an interesting history. It was originally home to Maple & Co, furniture makers for the royal family. Then in the First World War sections of the factory were secretly modified to produce fighter plane components, canvas tents and other supplies for front line troops. More recently the building was used for office space until developers The Linton Group acquired it, turning an old converted warehouse into five floors of luxury apartments and penthouses.Interior architects, Gordon-Duff & Linton insisted upon a high specification throughout, focusing on strong acoustic and design performance. Clement W40 steel windows and Jansen double doors were the perfect choice, complementing the cosy, well-lit interiors that are a feature of the building, as well as offering superb quality and an impeccable match to the original fenestration.“The Maple Building is our flagship development. It has bags of industrial charm and period character due to its many original features. The steel windows by Clement respect and enhance these while simultaneously complementing the high specification modern interior design of the project.” said Gemma Gordon-Duff, Managing Director at Gordon-Duff & Linton.

City of London Freemens first opened in Brixton in 1854 for ‘the maintenance and the religious and virtuous education of orphans of Freemen of the City of London’. Paid for by the Corporation of London both boys and girls were enrolled from the outset making it one of the oldest co-educational independent schools.In 1926 the school moved to Ashtead Park in Surrey. The Grade II* listed Main House at Ashtead Park had been the home of Sir Robert Howard, Chancellor of the Exchequer during the 17th century.In 2016 an ambitious development project was commenced, due to span the next decade. The modernisation of the Main House, now the Sixth Form Centre, involved a redesign of the building and the new layout required fire screens to ensure the building met with current Building Regulations. Clement Windows Group supplied the internal fire rated doors and screens at the top of the adjacent internal stairs which are access controlled and linked into the main fire control of the building.

Clement Windows Group supplied conservation rooflights for 1-5 St Paul’s Square in Birmingham. The historic Georgian building houses multiple office units and landmark venue - The Jam House. Opened in 1999 by Jools Holland and designer Neil Tibbat, the multi award winning venue offers live music and fine dining.Clement supplied 11 rooflights for the project, including the Clement 3, 4 and side hung ranges, all in a slate profile.Richard Clews MRICS from Jubb Clews Ltd, the architects working on the project, said:“1-5 St Paul’s Square is a Grade II Listed Building in Central Birmingham that was constructed in c1780 as town houses around a classic Georgian Square. The project included repairing the traditional slate roofs and lead-lined parapet gutters. Key design considerations included improving thermal performance and increasing the capacity of rainwater disposal to accommodate modern storm surges whilst remaining sympathetic to the traditional architectural details. The works were funded from the planned maintenance budget.Clement Conservation Rooflights were perfectly suited to this application. Several of the top hung windows were used for the upper floors whilst the side hung windows were used for the roof maintenance access.”

Charters Property is a property developer specialising in premium quality residential development. They design and deliver exceptional homes throughout Shropshire and the wider area, and have over 25 years of experience working on historic buildings using traditional techniques.Clement is proud that its products are often chosen by Charters for their amazing projects. This new build is the latest and showcases around thirty beautiful, bespoke steel windows and doors. The site is situated withing walking distance to Ludlow town with fabulous views of the river Corve and Ludlow Castle.Outside, the external brickwork was covered in a breathable lime slurry. The new fenestration looks stunning against the white backdrop this created. Inside, the light flows in through the slim window and door sections opening up the already spacious rooms.The Clement EB20 range of steel windows and W40 steel doors were chosen for their slim, strong frames and thermal efficiency.The final result is incredible and we are delighted that our client is so pleased.Charters said: “We have worked with Clement on numerous projects over the years, and they have consistently provided an excellent service. This project required a significant number of large steel windows, and they were able to deliver the scheme on time and to a very good standard. Their communication remained clear and client focused throughout the process and we would happily recommend their service.”

The owners of this attractive, spacious home have recently refurbished and added a kitchen extension. Being situated within a London Conservation Area, it was vital that any new fenestration matched the existing. Clement was chosen to replace the doors and windows with new products from the Brooking and W20 ranges. All the new steel windows and doors are fitted with rectangular leaded lights - not only do they look fabulous, but they also allow a surprising amount of natural light into the house. The client chose dual colour for a number of the windows and French doors on the rear elevation. The outside frames were painted Pure White and the inside Black Grey - perfectly suiting the design and decoration.

This delightful Arts and Crafts home has recently been fitted with new steel windows from the Clement Brooking range and Clement W20 steel doors.As the property is located in the Hampstead Garden Suburb, a Conservation Area, it was imperative that the new bespoke windows and doors closely matched the look of the originals. The fenestration includes a mix of genuine T bars and beautiful Fenestra joints for both the windows and doors but also some charming leaded light windows.Clement has a wealth of experience working within the Suburb and for this project we knew the slim frames of our Brooking range, combined with our W20 doors, would work perfectly for the mix of styles found at this property.The leaded light windows had unique handle plates. We took templates of the existing ones to ensure that the new ones we crafted were very close to the originals.The client said: “"It was very easy working with Clement once we'd made the decision to renew our metal windows. They took great care over the smaller details such as the handle finishes, window hinges and the special decorative detail behind the top floor window pulls. As a result we have new up to date working windows that are fit for purpose, a pleasure to use and look at, and also comply with the Conservation Area and Listed Buildings requirements for this area."

Clement was thrilled to be asked to manufacture the new steel windows and doors for this spectacular Arts and Crafts style house in the Hampstead Garden Suburb. The new leaded Brooking windows and W20 steel doors, look just like the originals – perhaps even better! Hampstead handles were chosen for the windows and Kensington handles for the doors. They were all polyester powder painted in RAL 9005 Jet Black to match the frames. Our client is really pleased with the end result and said:“We placed a large order with Clement of double glazed leaded doors and windows. From start to finish we received a first-class service and the product quality and finish is superb.” 

Hampstead Garden Suburb, in north London, is internationally recognised as one of the finest examples of early twentieth century domestic architecture and town planning. It was designated as a Conservation Area in 1968, and the older part of the Suburb was designated a ‘Conservation Area of Outstanding Architectural or Historic Interest’ in 1977.Clement developed the Brooking range of steel windows as sensitive replacements for existing fenestration in the Suburb. The new windows look incredibly similar to the original windows and doors, but offer much improved specification. The owner of this wonderful, detached red brick home chose Clement to manufacture and install the new bespoke steel doors and windows. The slim frames, coupled with handles polyester powder coated to match look perfectly in keeping with the character of the property.Clement Windows Group CEO, Peter Clement, said: “It has been a privilege for us to have enjoyed such a long association with the residents of the Hampstead Garden Suburb. We are proud of our reputation for high quality and innovation, which has been earned following hundreds of successful steel window and door installations at a variety of different properties in the Suburb - from Arts & Crafts to Art Deco to fine individual architect-designed homes. We look forward to being involved in many more projects in the area in the future.”

Our clients had a traditional out-building in the grounds of their Grade 2 listed house. It was built in 1850, originally being used as a stable/coach house for the main property. Later it was turned into a garage and workshop, with an artist's studio built into the hay loft in 1970.Recently the owners decided it was time for change and realised the building had the potential to be a fantastic living space. An old metal window was in the original stable. This became the inspiration for the new steel windows and doors which would become a key part of the transformation.The renovation has been done sympathetically to keep the character of the building. Old bricks from the original walls have been restored. New lead work creates a feature around the upstairs dormer windows. Further additions to the building were completed in stone from the old garden, along with oak for outside walls. Our clients wanted to make the building environmentally friendly, so they installed a heat pump for underfloor heating and ensured comprehensive insulation of the whole building.The new fenestration chosen offers much improved thermal efficiency, security, and will be easy to maintain for many years to come. The sleek, elegant lines of the steel windows and doors look in keeping with the traditional feel of the property and bring in masses of natural light. The EB20 steel windows offer multi point locking and have been beautifully accessorised with Selbourne handles and matching peg stays.We are so pleased that the homeowners are delighted, they said: “Stunning windows and doors. Everyone who visits admires the windows - our builders are impressed too! We are so pleased we chose Clements. Your windows are the perfect fit and look magnificent, both complementing and enhancing the house inside and out, and marrying the building into our main house. From start to finish we have had excellent service. Thank you!”