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Ensuring your windows and doors are New Term Ready

March 29, 2019 Steve Sherbourne

For school and university buildings, with a heavy footfall during term time and quieter corridors come the summer holidays, window and door security and safety is key to property maintenance. Ensuring both staff and students can easily vacate premises in the event of an emergency, that all exits meet current regulations and are secure during vacant periods, is crucial. Staff and student safety It’s easy to fall into a trap of thinking you’re prepared for an emergency evacuation once your… 

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Our locksmith services help you protect your home or business

February 1, 2019 Steve Sherbourne

Help! I’ve been locked out Getting locked out of your home is a stressful and highly inconvenient experience – but we’ve all been there! Whether your lock has broken or you’ve lost your keys, at short notice we will help you gain access to your property, as well as repairing your locks, or replacing them if required. Need intercoms or entry access systems? If you need something more sophisticated, we can also install or repair digital locking systems. These are… 

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Why window maintenance should be a key part of your security plan

January 11, 2019 Steve Sherbourne

When it comes to keeping your property secure, ensuring your windows are serviced regularly will keep them looking and functioning in top condition. Although this can seem like an unnecessary expense at the time – it will save you money and keep your home or business protected in the long-run. Window maintenance is especially important considering the more extreme weather conditions such as we’ve experienced in the UK this past year (extreme for us brits, anyway!) – a frozen winter… 

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How we can help with emergency boarding and shopfront glazing

July 2, 2018 Steve Sherbourne

A broken window or door leaves your home or business vulnerable to break-ins, so of course you need an immediate fix for safety and peace of mind. We’re here to take the pressure off in times of crisis, so you can continue running your business or living comfortably in your home with minimal inconvenience. Our emergency double-glazing repairs save you from stress A broken window on your property can cause huge disruption to your life – so we step in… 

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4 ways quality door and window installation can save you money

April 9, 2018 Steve Sherbourne

When the time comes to replace some of the doors and windows in your home or commercial building, you may wonder whether the cost of installing them is worth the benefits it will bring. Replacing your doors and windows is a long-term investment, as when they’re properly fitted and well-maintained they should last for between 20-30 years. To save money in the long run and add value to your property, it’s important to choose the right experts for the job, to ensure you’re getting… 

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The importance of window and door maintenance for fire safety

February 23, 2018 Steve Sherbourne

When it comes to window and door safety in the event of a fire, there are two main elements to consider: preventing it from spreading, and having a suitable escape exit plan. Getting your property’s doors and windows serviced regularly ensures they remain in optimum condition to provide a safe environment for the public. Fire doors Fire doors are specially constructed to be robust and slow down the spread of fire, limiting the damage to the property and giving occupants more… 

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How to make sure your exterior commercial doors look great and work perfectly

January 8, 2018 Steve Sherbourne

Running a commercial property entails a high level of responsibility. Your external commercial doors alone need to comply with safety, security and accessibility standards while also looking professional and working well. So how do you choose the right doors for your business, office block, college or school? Here are a few of the most important considerations: The look: Your door is the first thing visitors see when visiting your commercial space. You can use this to your advantage by choosing a look… 

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Stay compliant with our accredited commercial door installation

October 6, 2017 Steve Sherbourne

When carrying out a commercial door installation for a business or school, there’s plenty to consider, from aesthetics and design preferences, to using suitable, robust materials. However there’s one area where very little flexibility is allowed – and that’s ensuring your doors comply with UK regulations. They must also meet general guidelines to mitigate against environmental and safety problems. Here are some facts you need to know for your own commercial door installation. Be fireproof About three million fire doors are bought… 

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The hidden costs of poor window maintenance

August 14, 2017 Steve Sherbourne

Your windows and doors should effectively last around 30-35 years. However, as with most things, this can’t be guaranteed if they aren’t correctly maintained. Not keeping an eye on their condition can lead to premature and expensive replacements. Failure to correctly maintain windows can result in sealant (caulking) failure. Sealant failure will lead to moisture entering the cavity and cause damp and damage to the surrounding areas. There’s a number of ways that your sealant can become faulty but if it’s fixed… 

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What’s involved in commercial window installation and replacement

May 15, 2017 Steve Sherbourne

Getting your windows replaced can enhance your property’s overall appearance. Something that’s especially important for commercial properties; replacing windows is a quick win to get your premises to match your brand. Getting new windows may also be an essential requirement – for energy or health and safety reasons. There are many reasons why you may be looking for commercial window replacement or installation and here are a few of the important considerations: Do you need planning consent for commercial window installation and… 

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This June Windrush installed 39 Pvcu windows to our student accommodation block at Rewley Abbey Court. The work required them to install the windows while residents were in occupation, some with young children. Windrush carried out a full risk and method statement and appraisal to carry out the works in a safe manner with multi-occupation to consider. Full scaffolding and access booms were used with everything being alarmed and fenced off with appropriate signage in place. The Windrush team involved had all the necessary accreditation holding CSCS cards, asbestos awareness trained, CRB checked etc. The windows were as per our requested specification with Windrush being the most competitive out of the competition. The College are very pleased with all aspects of the work carried out and will be using Windrush on our future projects.

Steve Williams, Buildings and Estates

Green Templeton College, Oxford

Windrush have installed new pvcu patio doors in the residents homes on site. The window installers being friendly and polite and having a nice demeanour and getting on well with the residents. The work was carried out in a professional manor with their work being clean and tidy all with an insurance baked guarantee. I would have no hesitation in recommending them to others.

Alex Jordan, Site Manager

Swinbrook Court, Langdale Gate, retirement and sheltered housing, Witney, Oxon

I would just like to say that I was very impressed by the two young men who came to do the windows yesterday, they were very efficient, had impeccable manners and they cleared up after themselves which was a joy.

Windrush serviced two Velux windows and re-glazed with new sealed units, re-glazed a bedroom window with three sealed units, and re-glazed a conservatory upgrading sealed units to “Low E Argon” gas and thermal bar

Emma Sadler

Yew Tree Farm, Abingdon Road

During the School holidays the Windrush team carried out window adaption works for the School. Windrush installed remote window winding equipment to our high level windows that have been a health and safety issue with pupils and staff standing on chairs to open. I can recommend Windrush for their professional approach, competitive pricing and ability to accommodate our requirements during a busy time with many other trades on site. They were willing to change their work schedule to accommodate changing circumstances on site.

Neil Baker, Estates Manager

St Helen & St Katherine School, Abingdon, Oxon

Windrush recently attended our Academy and replaced damaged window hinges and handles with great success. The Windrush Team who carried the work out were very professional with the work being carried out during normal School hours. The Health and Safety aspect being covered with the adoption of measures from their risk assessment and method statement being carried out.

Steve Bryan, Estates Team

The Oxford Academy, Sandy Lane, Oxford

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"The ongoing repeat business we receive is testament to our hard work and dedication in providing our home and business customers with the best possible window and door solutions, tailored to meet their exact needs. No two jobs are the same and we treat all our customers as valued individuals."
Steve Sherbourne, Managing Director

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