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Old and New in Perfect Harmony

Casement windows glazed with 24mm double glazed units with inset spacer bar and applied glazing bars.

Side elevation of kitchen extension with replica dormer windows above.

View of four leaf, bi-folding door set in kitchen extension.

Single storey bay window extension with original windows above.

We were delighted to be successful in our tender to supply bespoke windows and doors for this prestigious renovation project on an 18th century, Grade II Listed Property. Originally described as a farmhouse, the building is constructed in red brick with flared headers, tiled roof and modillion cornice to the eaves. Working closely with the appointed building contractor who would be undertaking the entire project including the sympathetic renovation of the existing building and the new additions, Robin Clevett of Listed and New Build Ltd. based in Surrey, we supplied custom-made windows and doors for the alterations to the existing building and for the new extensions.

The windows and bi-folding doors for the kitchen extension were glazed with 24mm argon gas filled double glazed units with inset spacer bars and externally applied glazing bars to give the appearance of single panes of glass. This system enables us to replicate the fine Georgian glazing bars in the original windows whilst complying with the thermal requirements of the Building Regulations for an overall window uvalue rating of 1.6. Internally the glazing bars are constructed in the traditional way with morticed, tenoned and half lapped joints. The bi-folding door set was designed with the Georgian style glazing bars to complement the new casement windows.

The Local Planning Authority decided that the alterations to the main building which included the single storey bay window extension, would need to replicate the design of the original joinery in order to preserve the integrity of the building. As they were supplied as like-for-like replacements and additions, they were single glazed with 4mm float glass, toughened where appropriate. Every care was taken to reproduce the features of the original windows and doors. Two timber replacement sliding box sash windows were designed to operate on cord and weights in the traditional way and the new dormer casement windows were manufactured to replicate the originals on the front elevation of the house.

These photographs perfectly illustrate the juxtaposition of old and new styling and technology working in harmony to create a comfortable home which incorporates the requirements of modern lifestyles whilst preserving a beautiful heritage property.

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Our Customers say...

CASEMENT WINDOWS IN A BUILDING CONVERSION -

The quality of the finish is far in excess of our expectations and the fitting process could not have been smoother.

Mr. Michael Heap, Hartfield, East Sussex
HARDWOOD GATES - March 2011 -

Once again, it was a pleasure to have your staff at our house and we are delighted with the end result.

Mr. Jim Tame, Hove, East Sussex
REPLACEMENT WINDOWS -

Thanks again - the new windows look great, and are perfectly in keeping with the age of the building. I would have no hesitation in recommending Parsons in the future - in fact, I already have!

Mr. James Fulforth, Buxted, Sussex
CUSTOM-MADE OAK CUPBOARD DOORS -

I would like to express my thanks to Phil, Luke and Jake for the excellent work they have completed here and to Trevor for his detailed plans before the job started.

Mr. Jim Tame, Hove, East Sussex
TIMBER ROOFLIGHT -

I appreciated the time you took with me on the occasion I visited your shop and feel that the service you provided was very professional.

Mr. Tony Wilks, Berkhamstead, Hertfordshire
BESPOKE WINDOW USING ORIGINAL GLASS -

We were very pleased with the efficiency of your staff, especially with regard to the tricky job of successfully removing the 76 year old stained glass windowpanes....

Mrs. Averil Garritt, Two Chimneys, Lewes, Sussex - December 2011
OAK LEADED LIGHT CASEMENT WINDOWS -

We would like to praise the excellent work carried out at Heart's Delight by Phil and Jake. Their work was first rate and they carried it out expertly and tidily, we are very grateful.

Mr. and Mrs. Green, Kent
FITTED WARDROBES -

Thank you so much for the wonderful design and manufacture of this furniture. I was also very impressed with the installers who worked so hard and were so respectful of our home.

Mrs. E. Wadee, Tunbridge Wells
CUSTOM MADE DOORS TO MATCH PERIOD FEATURES -

I am extremely pleased with the workmanship and quality of my doors and have had many compliments from friends and neighbours. Thank you for doing such a great job.

Mrs. Arlene Toth, Eastbourne, Sussex
WOODEN CURVED FRONT DOOR AND FRAME -

The goods are built to an excellent standard, the dialogue during the design and construction was most helpful and your fitters provided a very high standard of workmanship.

Mr. Graham Reeve, Kenley, Surrey
REPLACEMENT TRADITIONAL SLIDING SASH WINDOWS IN A VICTORIAN VILLA -

We are very pleased with the windows which look terrific and the quality is great. Your installers were helpful and productive.

Mr. and Mrs. Sparey, Hastings, Sussex

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