Spectus from Epwin Window Systems selected for £20m social housing scheme
Spectus from Epwin Window Systems was specified in a new £20m social housing development in Blackpool consisting of 96 houses, seven bungalows and 30 sheltered apartments.
Sustainability was a critical factor in the Grange Park development. All houses are fitted with solar panels to decrease the community’s carbon footprint, while 30 of the homes are heated using an air source heat pump.
To support these sustainable initiatives, the thermal efficiency of the windows and doors was paramount. Spectus from Epwin Window Systems had all the necessary credentials because it is thermally efficient by design. The products have a 3mm wall thickness, feature a five-chamber insulating system and have effective seals and draught-proofing. Every product is designed to comply easily with the requirements of the Building Regulations and windows can achieve U-values as low as 0.8W/(m2K).
In addition, Epwin Window Systems brought valuable environmental credentials to the project. It was the first UK systems house to achieve the VinylPlus® Product Label, the labelling scheme that makes it easy for customers and markets to identify the most sustainable and high-performance PVC-U products. It also has a cradle-to-cradle approach to material use, taking PVC-U window and door frames at the end of their useful life, recycling the PVC-U content and incorporating the reclaimed material back into new extruded building products manufactured across the Epwin Group.
The fabricator awarded the project was Jade Windows, an Epwin Window Systems Approved Commercial Partner with a wealth of experience in delivering large-scale, multi-stage developments.
In total, Jade Windows manufactured 462 Spectus casement windows and 133 Spectus doors, all in anthracite grey on white for a contemporary appearance. The products were fabricated to project call-off schedules as required by the main site contractor.
Ryan Fozard, Sales Manager at Jade Windows said: “Sustainability and the environment are increasingly important on commercial projects. Spectus always fits the bill because it’s a tried and tested system that can meet the most demanding of specifications. It was the perfect choice for this project.”