County Windows showroom updates Phase #1.

For a little while now, County Windows have been planning a series of updates for what is already a market leading showroom in the Mid-Hampshire area. Glass and frame technology is constantly evolving as are the designs of products and their versatility. As we are starting to bring some of those products online, we wanted to update the showroom to emphasise their potential.

A small glimpse of the new showroom. The Victorian Conservatory is on the right.

Phase 1 of this renewal is two fold. First of all, the Victorian Conservatory has been completely remodelled and updated. The brickwork was revised to provide more glazing space, on top of which the brand new framework includes various solar controlled glass options along with newly designed openers which offer great summer ventilation. What we have now is a very modern take on a classic design.

The core value of most of the products we stock, supply and carefully install is that they are an investment to your home. Not just to add value, but to save you money by being energy efficient. And this is paramount, only becoming more and more important as time goes by and the price of utilities rises.
To reflect this, we designed a brand-new lighting concept which not only showcases all of our products, but also demonstrates a commitment to saving energy.
Historically, the showroom was lit by banks of strip lights and halogen bulbs. Now, the whole space is bathed in the white light of LED's, and it looks fantastic. The other benefit is that the combined wattage of all these new fittings is less than one bank of five halogen's we used to have in a particulr area of the showroom. This is a great example for anyone's home lighting and resulting electricity bill.

Phase 1 was very much about getting the new Conservatory and lights installed and looking great. The next phase is about us bringing in some new, genuinely exciting products to your attention. And the best way to do this is to install them in our showroom. As soon we have them, we'll let you know.

Alternate view from the rear of the showroom.

Meanwhile, please visit us any time you are in the area. One of the team will be happy to help out with your questions, and the coffee is always fresh. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Thanks for reading.

- The County TEAM.

Conservatory Replacement in the County Windows Showroom

Here is the old Victorian Conservatory ready to be updated

Throughout 2013, County Windows are planning a number of upgrades to the showroom and the products displayed within. There will be more details of these updates as they come online. But first in the queue for a facelift was our Victorian Conservatory, which has been in place since this showroom opened in late 2000.
The feeling was that this model, whilst still popular, required an update to bring it in to line with both the changing market, and advances in frame, roof and glazing technology.
As this build was commencing in-house over a couple of days, we decided it would make a good photo study, which we could then share with you, our customers as a point of interest, and also a knowledge base for anyone considering a new Conservatory or modifying an existing structure.
The gallery is fairly extensive and can be found on our website HERE, or by either clicking on the below link, or copying and pasting it into your browser.

http://www.county-windows.com/conservatories/conservatory-galleries/?album=2&gallery=24

Each photo will have some text describing the stage of the process being depicted.

Please feel free to Contact Us with any questions or comments on the gallery.

Thank you for reading.
- The County TEAM.

Summary of Recent Install.

 

Even in the worst of the recent weather, the County Windows teams were out, armed with their new site boards.For this installation, we were working on something that more and more customers are seeking - replacement conservatory roof systems.
The concept is very simple. The uprights (glazed walls, brickwork etc) remain, the existing, old roof is removed and we install a replacement system. This new system will have many options available across the framework, glazing options and furniture such as blinds. Our experience is that mostly, the upgrade will be about the glass. With the new systems available, we can install solar control and self cleaning units that will make the conservatory a year round, comfortable living space. Here is a run through of a recent piece of work we did on the south side of Winchester through a cold week in February 2013.

Here on the morning of day 1 you can see that our team, Wayne and Ben, have removed 90% of the existing polycarbonate roof to make way for the new installation.

Some really fantastic craftsmanship on display by the team here. It's day two on the replacement roof installation and the guys have created this new timber frame to both support the roof and fix it to the house. The far side where you can see Ben doing some cutting is going to be insulated and cladded. Tomorrow, the roof gets glazed.
If they visit your home, don't forget to make the guys a cup tea. Not Wayne though.. He drinks coffee.

During day 2, great things were done at this workstation. Thanks Wayne and Ben!

Risking life and limb to bring you these shots from day three! This team is close to completing the conservatory roof install, which is now fully glazed despite inclement weather. All external cladding is in place, tomorrow will see the remaining insulation and finishing touches added inside. I hope you'll agree the new roof looks great and is a definite improvement. I wonder if next door want theirs replaced too...?

And here is the cladding and insulation being fitted. Also pictured is the new roof doing a fine job of protecting the fitters from the snow, sleet and other cold things falling from the sky.

The new conservatory roof is finished. With insulation and cladding all completed, the snow and rain also paused, allowing us to share this beautiful morning with you. Very pleased to have been of service to another valued customer.

Every conservatory is different because every customer has a different need. This particular build had more if an outside feel as opposed to say, an extension of a lounge or dining room. With the roof upgrade and new cladding, this has been a real success. On to the next one!

Find out more about our Conservatory Roof systems Here and please Contact Us with any questions you may have.
Thank you,
The County TEAM.