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Spectacular Quays Development Completed with Sikkens Joinery Systems
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Over 200 George Barnsdale windows and doors have been fitted into new and existing buildings on the Gloucester Quays development in Gloucestershire. Glazed screens, casements, sliding sashs and pivot windows all have one thing in common – they are finished with Sikkens Joinery Coatings. Supplied fully factory finished, these bespoke timber components not only enhance the visual appearance of the multi million pound mixed use development, but with the Sikkens coatings, they are assured to be long lasting, durable and protective.
Architects, the Dyer Group specified a mixture of pine heartwood and sapele, with some components stained with the translucent Cetol system in walnut and others in a combination of off-white and light blue paint from the Rubbol opaque system. The result is a stunningly attractive and bright mix of fenestration, which met the criteria demanded by the client, Peel Holdings, to retain the colourful heritage and tradition of the quayside location, whilst bringing it into line with the modern, contemporary design of nearby buildings.
The task facing George Barnsdale was literally a tall order, as some of the windows and doors measured five metres in height. The company designed them with ornate timber frames and light panels to match the original look of the retained listed buildings within the development. Bastin Bloomfield, Architect, Dyer Group commented: “There were lots of specific requirements that had to be met with these windows and doors, such as fire standards, retail standards, loading standards and various thermal requirements, due to the nature of these buildings and their intended purpose. The windows and doors created by George Barnsdale successfully met all of these stringent standards.”
George Barnsdale has a long standing relationship with Sikkens Joinery and has been using the manufacturer’s products for its fully finished timber components for many years. The quality of finish and of customer service has led to many high profile projects being completed and this latest development reinforces the company’s dedication to the highest standards of workmanship and high performance for its windows and doors.
The Gloucester Quays development is now complete, with the 60 acre site comprising numerous facilities including a designer outlet, supermarket, hotel, bars and restaurants. The use of Sikkens Joinery Coatings for the fenestration has created a visual continuity throughout the development, bringing out the natural beauty of the timber joinery and protecting it long term from the elements.
