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James & Taylor has created a 'moving' appearance for the facade on the Highcross shopping and leisure development in Leicester. In a statement sent to Building Products the company explained that the facade, composed of two layers of expanded alumium veil (EAV),

Georgian-style timber sash windows, doorsets and entrance doors by Mumford & Wood have been used in the renovation of a London terraced town house. This is said to be a fine example of how a modern doubled glazed timber window, with faithfully reproduced historical detail, can be successfully embraced into a sensitive period renovation where uniformity and consistency of design is imperative. Mumford & Wood's modern, Kitemarked doubled glazed sash windows offer a high thermal performance with energy ratings ranging from C to A depending on size, while entrance doors meet Enhanced Security ratings of PAS24.

Period windows and doors from Mumford & Wood have been used in the sympathetic restoration of an 1810 Tudor-style hall in rural Kent. Materials have been chosen with great care to replicate features of the original building and to satisfy planning requirements. Almost every opening was different in size but the company's bespoke manufacturing processes are said to be able to easily cope easily with such problems even with low volume orders. Factory finishing with water-base paints and stains help to extend life.

Mumford & Wood specialist manufacturer of premium timber windows and doors, are working toward Enhanced Security certification across the Conservation and Contemporary ranges. This follows significant investment in third party laboratory testing of windows that comply with BS7950 and doorsets to PAS24, for eligibility for the ultimate Secure by Design accreditation.

The restoration of a 17th century Grade II listed manor house has included bespoke single glazed sash windows from Mumford and Wood's Conservation Historic Box Sash range. Recent investment in specialist tooling enabled the window manufacturer to provide developers with the single glazed windows for the historically sensitive Lawton Hall in Cheshire, as an alternative from the double glazed factory-finished product that the Conservation range usually offers. Over 500 period windows and doors were produced over a 14 month delivery schedule for the project, which includes the conversion of Lawton Hall into luxury apartments, and also the supply of double glazed windows from the Conservation range for new build homes around the estate.

The restoration of a 17th century Grade II listed manor house has included bespoke single glazed sash windows from Mumford and Wood's Conservation Historic Box Sash range. Recent investment in specialist tooling enabled the window manufacturer to provide developers with the single glazed windows for the historically sensitive Lawton Hall in Cheshire, as an alternative from the double glazed factory-finished product that the Conservation range usually offers. Over 500 period windows and doors were produced over a 14 month delivery schedule for the project, which includes the conversion of Lawton Hall into luxury apartments, and also the supply of double glazed windows from the Conservation range for new build homes around the estate.

Doors and windows from the Mumford & Wood Conservation range have been specified for a prestigious new-build project on Oxshott's Crown Estate, Surrey. The company use only premium quality, engineered and knot free natural timber for strength and stability, and supply only fully factory finished, double glazed doors, windows and doorsets. In this project a combination of small and large panel classic Georgian designs have been used in both sash and casement windows, to all floors and aspects. Semi circular fixed lights were used over casements and doorsets to lend a classic aesthetic to the orangery. All Mumford & Wood products are supplied on site with three coats of factory-applied water-based microporous paint, or stain, for reduced maintenance.

Doors and windows from the Mumford & Wood Conservation range have been specified for a prestigious new-build project on Oxshott's Crown Estate, Surrey. The company use only premium quality, engineered and knot free natural timber for strength and stability, and supply only fully factory finished, double glazed doors, windows and doorsets. In this project a combination of small and large panel classic Georgian designs have been used in both sash and casement windows, to all floors and aspects. Semi circular fixed lights were used over casements and doorsets to lend a classic aesthetic to the orangery. All Mumford & Wood products are supplied on site with three coats of factory-applied water-based microporous paint, or stain, for reduced maintenance.

A commercial building in London has been fitted with Mumford and Wood's Conservation timber sash windows in a renovation project. Several of the windows required adaption to increase their capacity to cope with smoke dispersal and meet the requirements of the Building Regulations Part B. An inward opening leaf in the sash window frame allowed for ventilation in the event of smoke build up in a fire. The windows are set on door hinges and open inwards to comply with the 1.5m? volume required by legislation.

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A new collection of folding, sliding doors have been introduced by Mumford & Wood as an extension to the Contemporary range of doors and windows. The new product has a two door minimum and seven door maximum. Standard double glazed units are argon filled to meet Part L Building Regulations and units are manufactured from laminated Larch in a range of RAL colours.

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Combining modern manufacturing techniques with engineered timber and the skills of trained craftsmen, Mumford and Wood supply a range of fenestration products. The company's Conservation range is suitable for installation in traditional properties, whereas the products in the Contemporary collection are suitable for modern architecture. Timber is sourced by the company from sustainable and renewable supplies.

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A new collection of folding sliding doors from Mumford and Wood has been launched as an extension to the Contemporary range of doors and windows. The doors start from a two-door minimum width of 1450mm up to a seven-door maximum width of 6050mm with an operating height of 2450mm. Available with a standard or flush threshold, the doors are internally folding. Standard double glazed units are argon filled and achieve a minimum 1.1W/m?K u-value to meet current Part L of Building Regulations. A 1230 by 1430mm tilt turn window was tested in accordance with the current regulations and achieved a whole window u-value of 1.4W/m?K. This can be improved by incorporating 1.0W/m?K or 0.7W/m?K double glazed units to give overall u-values of 1.0W/m?K. It is manufactured from laminated Larch with an Alu Clad alternative to satisfy traditional timber aesthetics internally.

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Windows from Mumford and Wood's Conservation range have been specified for the renovation of a listed building in St George's Square in Portsmouth. The company's double glazed timber sash windows were specified by the Housing Association. Replacing the original single glazed windows, the new units meet Part L but still have the shallow lines of the original mouldings.

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Timber windows and French doorsets manufactured by Mumford and Wood have been specified for a residence in Ascot. Products for the company's Conservation range were specified. The range consists of engineered, laminated and knot-free Larch. There is a choice of glazing bar options, including the 16mm Lambs Tongue, and a collection of glass types. All Conservation products are supplied with three coats of spray applied microporous white paint.

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Windows and doors from Mumford and Wood have been supplied for a farmhouse restoration project in Warwickshire. The house is of timber construction and many internally exposed beams are complemented with bold and robust reclaimed stone floors. Specified to be equally charismatic, Mumford & Wood's Georgian style Conservation casements were chosen to complement the style of the home. Made from environmentally friendly Larch, both the doors and windows have three coats of microporous paint.

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Specified for an extension to a Church of England primary school in Andover are doors and windows from Mumford and Wood. The company's made to measure Contemporary designs suited the ethos of the school and contributed to the openness of the adopted teaching policy. Made from laminated Larch or Douglas Fir with Mahogany or Oak alternatives, and factory fitted with secure double glazing and Low E glass, they are compliant with Part L Building Regulations. A variety of hinge systems are available along with optional glazing types and a finish of an automated, factory applied, two coats of paint or stain.

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With current Building Regulations requiring higher acoustic standards in new builds and conversions, Mumford and Wood has developed acoustic variations for their range of windows, which have been independently tested to BSEN IOS-1: 1997 to achieve a sound reduction between 36dB and 38dB. In the development of a former workhouse near London Stanstead Airport, the company's conservation sliding timber sash windows and doors were specified. Some 400 bespoke windows and doors, including heavy-duty pre-tensioned spiral spring-balanced sashes, were provided for the project. Conservation casements are now fitted with a soft seal gasket that has resistance to air and sound. When combined with acoustic glass, a 38dB reduction is achieved.

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Conversion products from Mumford and Wood have been specified for a workhouse renovation at an old hospital in Hertfordshire. The conservation required over 400 bespoke windows and doors including pre-tensioned spiral spring-balanced sashes, casement windows, French doorsets and entrance doors as well as semi-circular headed frames. The company's technicans used computer aided design on the project. Optional extras were also provided, including the 16mm Lambs Tongue glazing bar option and acoustic glass for sound reduction. The products are Part L Building Regulations compliant and are supplied finished with three coats of microporous white paint as standard.

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Timber doors and windows from Mumford and Wood's Contemporary collection are being used on two properties in Wimbledon, London. A modular system, the Contemporary range is designed using moulding lines. The products are supplied with two coats of paint or stain finish, and glazed with low E glass.

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Conservation timber box sash windows and french doorsets have been supplied by Mumford & Wood for a luxury property on St George's Hill Estate, Weybridge, Surrey. The sashes were specified with a 22mm wide lambs tongue glazing bar to achieve traditional sightlines and the French doorsets were designed to fold back 180? and nestle in the side lights to avoid disrupting natural sightlines or daylight.

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Timber sash windows and doors from Mumford and Wood have been specified in the restoration of Lawton Hall in Cheshire. Restoration of the 17th century grade II building near Alsager is complete and is now a private residential community and the estate includes nine apartments and some 30 detached houses and mews residences. Mumford and Wood?s Box Sash range was used for the Hall while the double glazed Conservation products met the building regulation requirements for the new build. Around 500 period windows and doors were produced over a 14 month delivery schedule for the project.

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Timber windows and doors from Mumford &Wood?s Contemporary range have been specified in the construction of a renovated property in Essex. Tilt turn windows and french doors were used throughout, with tilt and slide patio doors used on the rear. The contemporary range are designed for projects that require a functional appearance with crisp, modular lines.

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Timber sash window manufacturer, Mumford and Wood, has replaced single glazed doors and windows at a mock-Georgian property in Middlesex with products from its Conservation range. These included sliding box sash windows, doors and casements. They combined 22mm wide ovolo glazing bars with double glazing and were compliant with Part L of the building regulations. Made to order with practical parameters, the large single doors to the rear elevation exceeded the maximum double glazed unit size. Consequently, the company?s technical team introduced raised and fielded panels to the base of the door for strength, stability and safety.

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Sash windows and French doorsets for the renovation of an early Edwardian style villa have been supplied by Mumford & Wood from its Conservation range. The property, situated in Sidmouth, Devon, has taken eight years to complete with the final phase involving the addition of a two-storey extension to the rear of the property, providing a garden room and additional bedrooms. The original single glazed sash windows were retained but the planning authority stipulated that doors and windows to the new extension must be double glazed, to comply with the Building Regulations, and must match the original. Mumford & Wood?s Edwardian style vertical spring balance sliding sash windows with ovolo moulded glazing bars fulfilled the specification. Additionally, the French door sets also have 22mm ovolo moulded glazing bars.

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Contemporary windows and doors from Mumford & Wood have been used in a warehouse conversion in London. Tilt-turn windows, doors and sliding doors were used throughout the Knights Court project in Clerkenwell for a functional appearance.

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In keeping with the aesthetic and historical context of the property, a semi-detached dwelling in Black Horse Yard close to Windsor Palace has been fitted with Conservation Doors and Conservation Box Sash Windows manufactured by Mumford & Wood. The developers worked closely with suppliers and various planning committees to achieve a design that is in keeping with the area. In this project the sashes have pre-stretched nylon cords with sash weights and heavy duty brass pulley wheels.

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