The ultra-slim sightlines and attractive styling of aluminium windows from Beaufort Secure Design have satisfied stringent local planning requirements at a period building in the heart of London. Built around 1930, Kenton Court comprises over 80 fully refurbished flats above shops in Kensington High Street.

The new aluminium windows, together with a number of doors, have been installed by Henry & Sons UK and provide an ideal replacement for the buildings original steel fenestration in terms of both appearance and performance. According to Henry Malczuk, Proprietor of Henry & |sons UK, Beaufort's technical team played a key role within the supply chain. @Beaufort assisted in teh specification of an acceptable replacement system, preparing detailed drawings and technical data to present to Kensington & Chelsea Council as well as supporting our meetings with residents@.

The casement windows specified for Kenton Court were fabricated using Beaufort's 70mm deep direct fix outer frame with a slim transom and a combination of side and top hung vents. The windows also feature surface mounted Georgian Bars, requested by the Council to maintain the same sightlines along the front elevation as with the previous steel frames and to break up the reflection of the glass when viewed from an angle.

The new aluminium windows have been supplied in a highly durable white polyester powder paint finish to harmonise with surrounding properties. Beaufort's high gloss finish is resistant to the pollution and dirt that can discolour other window materials, making it particularly ideal for Kenton Court, which is located on a busy London thoroughfare. Inherently strong and highly durable, Beaufort aluminium windows will not rust or warp and do not need painting and as such represent a truly low maintenance solution.

In addition to meeting the project's aesthetic demands, windows and doors from Beaufort's aluminium product range deliver improved thermal performance over steel and comply fully with the energy efficiency demands of DocumentL in both dwelling and non-dwelling applications.

Based in North West London, Henry & Sons UK is now one of Beaufort's Approved Fabricators having previously supplied the aluminium system alongside its PVC-U and timber ranges for over five years. @The move to fabrication has been a natural progression following a steady and growing demand for aluminium products from a wide range of our customers@. This comprehensive product offering enables the family run business to provide high quality solutions to a diversity of markets, from bespoke conservatories for the residential sector to major commercial refurbishments such as Kenton Court.

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