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underfloor hearing, extra thick insulation and George Barnsdale high performance timber windows and doors. Asked why he chose timber rather than uPVC or aluminium, Chris reiterated his commitment to the environment.
“It made sense to go for timber with it being a timber framed eco building. Timber windows last well and can always be fixed in years to come and George Barnsdale offered a really wide range of furniture options and colours. In the end, I went for pale green which really makes the house stand out along the river bank.”
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Chris chose to make his main entrance door a Grandis hardwood sliding patio door with stormproof casement top lights. A further two sets of sliding doors were chosen for the dining and kitchen areas creating a vast expanse of glass across the riverside elevation of the property. Pale green paint and satin chrome hardware complete the modern aesthetic. High performance double glazing ensures the home stays warm in winter and cool in the summer. Chris says he chose George
Barnsdale because he knew how great the products were from his previous project next door. He also cited friendly local staff and an installation service highlighting the
fact that “timber windows are very different to uPVC and aluminium and require a different technique when fitting. Not everyone is trained to do that and I didn’t want to risk undermining performance.” The property received the highest energy performance certificate which makes it great for low energy consumption but also means it
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the other measures like wall and roof insulation, George Barnsdale’s timber windows and doors contributed to the excellent rating.
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