Quickslide’s Legacy uPVC sliding sash windows have helped to transform a substantial, Georgian Grade II listed building, underlining Legacy’s credentials as a market-leading, high-performance solution for challenging heritage projects that demand a highly authentic product to satisfy strict planning regulations.
A total of 24 Legacy sliding sash windows were installed, together with one arched sash frame and two casement windows, all supplied by Quickslide in a white woodgrain finish, transforming the energy efficiency, aesthetics and security of the residential property.
The quality and attention to detail of the Legacy windows, featuring a range of outstanding heritage details such as a realistic timber-look finish, 90° mechanical corner joints, a Georgian-inspired full grid bar layout, and a deep bottom rail, were key to securing the required Listed Building Consent (LBC). These features not only ensured compliance with strict planning regulations but also perfectly complemented the building’s historical character, preserving its authentic Georgian aesthetic.
Homeowner, Andrew, commented: “When we bought the property, which dates back to the early 1800s, it was in a bad state of repair and the windows, which had been replaced in the 1980s, were rotting, unsecure and in some places were being held together by Duck tape.
“We urgently needed to replace them, but doing so with timber windows wasn’t a viable option because of the cost and the timescale. After researching alternatives, we discovered that a neighbouring house had been renovated with Quickslide windows and we realised that they offered the most realistic period style for our own property – and that was confirmed when the local planning authority granted us the vital LBC that we required for the renovation.
“Replacing the windows has breathed new life into the house,” he continued. “We love the sliding sashes, the astragal bars and especially the sunburst effect in the large arched window. The tilt mechanism also allows us to clean the new windows from the inside, which is a big bonus on a three-story property!”
Quickslide invested £1.7million last year on a bespoke machining centre ahead of the relaunch of the Legacy VS, and a further £1 million has been earmarked for automation in 2024. The Brighouse based fabricator has also introduced a new online tool, called Legacy On-Screen, which enables trade partners to promote Legacy on their websites with all the latest info, images and technical details.
Ben Weber, Quickslide’s Managing Director, commented: “Legacy took the market by storm when it was originally launched five years ago, but thanks to recent refinements it’s an even closer match to traditional sash windows than ever before.
“This includes a new midrail, which is now just 37mm and we’ve re-engineered the sash horns so that that the woodgrain foiled end caps run seamlessly with the shape of the horn – making Legacy almost indistinguishable from real timber vertical sliders.”
Available in a wide range of colours, including authentic woodgrains, and with a broad selection of heritage-style hardware options, more details on the Legacy sliding sash can be found at www.quickslide.co.uk.
