TRC Windows

TRC was appointed as principal contractor by Barker Associates in May 2019, to carry out specialist sash window restoration works.Trinity Primary Academy is a primary school located in Bounds Green Road, Wood Green, London. It was built in 1899 by Mitchell and Butler and consists of yellow brick and red brick dressings, tiled roofs, irregular fenestrations, and sash windows that give away its Queen Anne Revival style. It's currently categorised as a Grade II Listed building with Historic England, and is part of the Academies Enterprise Trust.Nature of the worksAs the building was Grade II listed, timber window repairs had to be sympathetic and complementary to the historic nature of the property. Many of the existing timber sash windows were inoperable due to the build-up of decorative coatings, timber degradation, and defective and broken sash window ironmongery, as well as opening mechanisms. The requirement was for the windows to be fully refurbished, repaired and operational as originally intended, but also modified to meet health and safety requirements.Phase one of the refurbishment of 200 sash and timber casement windows commenced on the area needing most attention: the west elevation of the building. Following the success of phase one, the client team extended TRC’s appointment to continue around the remainder of the building, systematically completing all other windows, door and roof light refurbishments.This overall refurbishment project included:Stripping back the existing paint from the historic sash windows and repairing any decayed timber.Repairing glazing as and where necessary.Improving the thermal and acoustic containment by installing draughtproofing.Repainting windows and installing ironmongery.Undertaking brick and stone repairs to the building’s exterior.This project also required our specialist attention on some specific areas of traditional glazing. This aspect of the project required the repair and refurbishment of all four oriel bay windows and the oriel bay glazed roofs. Completion included the supply and fixing of new safety glazing and hardwood timber roof rafters, along with the repair and refurbishment of the two existing openable roof lights. The supply and fixing of new code 4 lead flashing, with lead wedges, was also carried out and fully pointed with the correct cement mortar at the wall abutment.Additional detailed work throughout the project included the following:Removal of all existing fitted window blinds for refixing upon completion of works.Removal and repair of existing window ironmongery, including original mechanical winding gear, solid bar opening mechanisms, locking fasteners, slide bar restrictors, cable restrictors, handles and stays.Careful removal and repair of all internal fixed-glazed hopper units, casements and pivot openings.Removal and replacement of all cracked and broken glazing, and replacement of the existing Georgian wired-glazing, with 6mm safety glass or 4mm polished plate glass to areas up to 1.2m height from floor level. Where privacy was required, white opaque glass with thickness in accordance with above was used.Removal and replacement of all loose and defective glazing putties, and removal of all flaking, loose and built-up paint coatings.Exposure of all timber rot and decay ready for repair with Repair Care Systems products, followed by sanding and priming ready for decoration.Vertical sliding sashes repaired, refurbished and rehung on new sash cords and weights, and adjusted as needed. Sashes were routed to accept new brush pile weather stripping. New parting beads and staff beads were serviced with brush pile weather stripping where appropriate.Final internal and external decoration was carried out using Dulux or Leyland trade paints, allowing for one undercoat and one gloss finish.

TRC was awarded the 14-month contract to design, supply and install 300 timber box sash windows, 50 balcony French doors, and 28 curved-on-plan sash windows.

University Arms Hotel, the oldest hotel in Cambridge, dates from the 1840s when it first opened as a coaching inn. Extensions followed in the 1930s an 1960s; but in 2013 John Simpson Architects began returning cohesion and grandeur to the building. The aim was 190 bedrooms boasting 5-star luxury. We were proud to be awarded the 14-month contract to design, supply and install 300 timber box sash windows, 50 balcony French doors, and 28 curved-on-plan sash windows. We also produced large bespoke entrance screens, and undertook the restoration of leaded light glass.

TRC were appointed by Mulalley & Co LTD to design, supply and install 205 fully glazed and factory finished traditional box sash windows for Vauxhall primary school in London.Vauxhall Primary School is one of many British schools to be financed by the government in their mission to refurbish schools across the country.The Department for Education has invested £11.3bn since 2015 to enable schools to refurbish their buildings – this includes £1.8b in 2021-22 alone.We have a huge amount of experience and expertise in restoring and breathing new life into schools, hospitals and other significant public buildings, with Vauxhall Primary School being one of six school projects that TRC has completed since the ease of 2021’s COVID restrictions.We installed 205 fully glazed and factory finished Traditional Box Sash windows into hardwood consisting of a height of 3500mm with Teleflex operated top lights.Not only do the Traditional Box Sash windows provide a timeless classic look, they also provide incredibly efficient cooling, keeping classrooms cooler and pupils more comfortable during warmer months.The windows installed had to comply with the following specification requirements:Double glazed sash windows to achieve overall Uw-value of 1.4 w/m2k;Hardwood Georgian barsPas24 Enhanced Security element for ground floor windows 

Introduction:The site sits on the west side of Southampton Row with Sicilian Avenue to the north and Bloomsbury Square to the northwest. It consists of three buildings: Sicilian House, Vernon House, and no. 21 Southampton Row. The Grade II buildings were constructed between 1905 and 1910 and were altered during the 1970s.Scope of Works: ​ ​TRC Contracts were chosen for this project having successfully worked in the past for the Contractor Structure Tone.The project incorporates the repair, refurbishment and upgrading of 250nr existing timber sash and casement windows and the design, supply, manufacture, delivery, and installation of 55nr equivalent replacement windows where restoration of existing was not feasible or changes to the building are required. TRC Windows worked closely with the contractor and client to survey the existing windows and develop a repair strategy to include additional windows, glass, cills and decoration to facilitate a one stop approach to completing all windows under one contractors package. TRC Windows conducted the production of Control Samples and Benchmarking windows, baseline overhaul involving removal of built-up debris to frames and glazing where defective, removal of excess paint and film from glass surfaces, replacement of missing or broken historical glass or redundant fans with approved matching glass alternative. Overhaul is completed with installation of draught exclusion system and fully decorated to match the existing paint colour.Timber repairs are conducted using our long practice proven Repaircare methods in combination with modern timber splicing technique and bespoke timber parts replacement made of resembling timber species and aiming for minimal removal of original material.Improved resistance to decay of timber on windows in future is achieved by use of Conservation Joints and replacement of old weathered putty with modern putty alternative.All bare timber repair surfaces are made ready and primed using more user/environment friendly water-based dual-purpose Dulux Wood Primer.Any ironmongery found to be defective and beyond repair is notified and suitable replacement alternatives offered. The finishes and base material of replacement ironmongery are matched as originals. New bespoke replacement windows require detailed design approval process to match existing prior to manufacture. Removal of existing and installation of new is performed in focused manner. The reusable parts of existing windows are kept and be used for repairs of other windows in the building achieving minimal waste.Challenges: ​ ​The building is a Grade II listed structure, so the refurbishment had to be carried out in a sensitive manner. ​The windows contained lead in the paint and substrate and required a coordinated approach which involved our dedicated health and safety advisor who formulated a site-specific risk and method statement along with additional training for our operatives. ​ ​Solutions: ​ ​TRC is using a variety of techniques to minimize the impact of the refurbishment on the building's historic fabric. ​The company employs high skilled labour and expert management. ​TRC collaborated closely with the client and contractor to ensure that the refurbishment met the required standards. ​The company developed a detailed project plan/program to manage the project effectively. ​ ​Results: ​ ​The refurbishment of windows will enhance the building's appearance.The new windows and doors are a faithful reproduction of the originals. ​The project on windows have improved the building's energy efficiency and convenient use.Retrofitting the UK’s historical buildings will play a crucial role in achieving climate targets. ​​The project to be completed on time and within budget. ​Conclusion: ​ ​​ ​TRC Windows is a leading provider of window refurbishment services in the UK. The company has a long history of working on historic buildings and has a reputation for quality workmanship.