Build Sustainable Awards 2016

Build 2016 Sustainable Building Awards 60 Company: Prestige Window Systems Website: [email protected] Email: [email protected] restige Window Systems are a small family company committed to giving their best to every client that they work with, which is a philosophy which permeates through every aspect of their work, as Bev describes. “Here at Prestige Window Systems we aim to provide a friendly, welcoming atmosphere, quality products and support to clients. Whether they simply need advice that they can take with them to make a more informed decision elsewhere, or whether they use us as a supplier, our team try so hard to be the best at everything they do, and it shows. “We are passionate about what we do; live and breathe windows and are always aiming for our clients to experience the very best that we as a team can offer. That includes providing all the information that they need to make an informed decision about their purchase; making sure that they understand the differences in the quality of the products that are available on the market and checking the finer detail to make sure every installation runs as smoothly as can be. We feel strongly that offering our clients an experience that turns out to be over and above their expectations is of the utmost importance and always seek to achieve this with everyone we work with.” According to Bev, maintaining the level of quality that the firm prides itself on is tough, but the company is committed to working to the very highest standards on every project. “Our main challenge has been to allow the company to grow, whilst maintaining the level of quality that we are renowned for. Without skilled installers our work would grind to halt and our installers are more likely to be time served joiners who also have a talent for overcoming complex installations. Every job is a unique challenge and it takes time to find someone with the skills needed to meet our high standards. Luckily for us, we have a great team of guys who enjoy the experience of working with clients who appreciate a skilled job. There is a lot of job satisfaction in what we do and the guys love to hear the feedback we get from our clients once a project is completed. “Central to our quality focus are our products. Our window and door systems are manufactured from Multi-layered timber sourced from sustainable European resources. During manufacture, they are painted with a Swedish microporous paint system; they will also be pre-glazed and multi point locking is fitted prior to delivery. The care and detail that goes into manufacture provides us with an excellent, sustainable product which forms a solid foundation for our installations.” One recent, successful project which Bev is keen to highlight is an installation in the Barnsley area which helped the clients to improve energy insulation, remove sealed up, old and decaying windows, and still maintain the period character of their 19th century Vicarage. “The Barnsley Project was a great example of our passion and dedication to quality. The Timber Windows.com range of products that we install are not only sympathetically designed, but are energy efficient and beautifully finished also. The challenge in this project revolved around installing into a property which still retained its original internal timber panelling around the window reveals, and which externally had a distinct, bespoke trim detail that needed to be replicated to match windows on the ground floor which were remaining in situ. Our fitting team overcame the quirks thrown at them by this period property, and produced a beautiful installation in which it was difficult to see where the old building materials ended, and our installation began.” Ultimately the future is bright for Prestige Window Systems, as Bev talks us through the latest developments for the firm. “Looking ahead we have many exciting opportunities coming up which we look forward to taking advantage of. We have recently opened our second showroomwhich offers clients in the West of Sheffield and Derbyshire the opportunity to see full sized working samples of Flush Casements, Sliding Sash, Entrance Doors etc. There is a massive disparity in the quality on offer within the industry and its important for clients to see what they’re being quoted for when choosing the windows that will protect them for the next 30 years and more. “With an eye on future development, 2015 saw the launch of a stunning Hidden Spring Sliding Sash window and a new Conservation range of doors was launched early in 2016. We are sure that these will not be the last additions to grace the range, so watch this space.” Best Window Installations Company 2016 - UK & BUILD Innovation Award in Timber Window Systems Prestige Window Systems provides a wide range of window solutions, with a focus on quality of both products and service. We invited Bev Hales to tell us more. P AR160040 Prestige Window Systems