The Miller's Tale - A Grade ll Upgrade

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30 years ago the Grade II listed Harby Mill was converted into a quirky and luxurious five-storey home. Now it has been upgraded with heritage aluminium windows.

Found on the borders of Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire, this iconic local landmark was built in 1877 to replace a wooden original It was a working tower windmill right up until the 1930s. It fell into disrepair until rescued in the 1990s. A two-storey extension was added in 2004. Since then, the owners have continued the programme of restoration and renovation.

The most recent additions are AluK 58BW Heritage aluminium windows and 58BD doors, which have been installed throughout. They were fabricated by AluK customer Tradeglaze (Lincoln) Ltd.

Planning permission

The 58BW ST Heritage windows were judged to be a better match to the cast iron originals in the mill tower - and thus they were approved for replacement of some of the soft wood products in other parts of the building. They were accepted and approved by both the local conservation officer and the planning committee after a detailed reporting process.

 “We were pleased to be entrusted with this unusual project. It has taken over a year of careful consultation, surveying and planning but our dedicated teams have once again delivered the perfect bespoke solution for our customer.”

– Jeremy Wetherall 

Managing Director, Tradeglaze

Decorative finishes

Designed primarily to replace steel windows, the 58BW ST profiles feature traditional square sections and sightlines of just 43mm in a fixed light. At Harby Mill, they were specified in RAL1015 Light Ivory finish and, for the 11 windows installed in the tower itself, with matching square glazing bars.

Energy

All of the windows and doors feature 24mm double glazing which has transformed the energy efficiency of the property, as well as providing reassuring levels of security over the timber windows they replaced.

The homeowners themselves said: “As for any owners of a listed property, finding the right company to take time to understand our requirements and provide a bespoke product and carefully tailored service was key. We considered other options but the team at Tradeglaze have been terrific and their AluK Heritage windows, with an authentic look and excellent weather performance, were ideal for our property and for getting our planning permission approved.”

Fabrication

AluK’s 58BW window system allows fabricators to manufacture a wide range of traditional and contemporary window designs and configurations using a core range of profiles and ancillaries. This makes it a versatile and cost-effective option for specifiers and consumers.

Picture: AluK windows and doors in the Grade II windmill restoration

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Article written by Cathryn Ellis
09th December 2020

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