Soundcraft delivers eco excellence for Arts University Bournemouth
Completing another successful project with Morgan Sindall, Soundcraft has designed, manufactured and installed an all-encompassing fenestration system for accommodation at Arts University Bournemouth (AUB). Working with leading UK construction firm Morgan Sindall and supply chain partner Senior Architectural Systems (SAS), Soundcraft was contracted to create a high-performance package of thermally-efficient windows, doors and curtain walling […]
Soundcraft completes transformation of London’s Castlemaine Tower
Appointed by main contractor Durkan Ltd for client Wandsworth Council, Soundcraft has once again provided professional excellence for a significant London property. Precision manufacturing of a high-performance Hybrid composite timber aluminium range, designed to improve thermal efficiency of the building envelope, was managed at Soundcraft’s factory facility in Kent. Working with supply chain partner Senior […]
Phenomenal progress at Castlemaine Tower
As Soundcraft nears completion at Castlemaine Tower in Battersea, we reveal the latest update on this significant London project. Having already successfully manufactured and installed no less than 18 floors of SF52 curtain walling and Hybrid Series 1 tilt and turn windows for the 21-storey tower, Soundcraft is now concluding work on the South London […]
Hybrid solutions for Mayplace Primary School
In another successful local authority project, Soundcraft was appointed by London-based construction company Rooff to supply and install thermally-efficient, high-performance hybrid composite and aluminium systems at Mayplace Primary School in Bexleyheath. The skilful Soundcraft team delivered curtain walling and Hybrid 1 SPW600 windows and SPW501 doors for the school extension of a new main entrance […]
Allglass appoints Soundcraft for Festool head office
During our initial commercial project with Allglass (Anglia) Ltd, Soundcraft supplied SF52 curtain walling, SPW600 aluminium windows and SPW501 door sets for Allglass installation and glazing on the new Festool Ltd head office project, led by Barnes Construction. Incorporating 12 large curtain wall facades, Soundcraft worked closely with Senior Architectural Systems (SAS) to ensure that precise […]
Soundcraft brings aluminium solution to Stone World
Work is progressing well on site at one of Soundcraft’s latest contracts, where we have been appointed to design, manufacture and install the striking aluminium curtain walling of the new showroom for Stone World, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of natural stone for commercial and residential projects.
What are aluminium casement windows?
Aluminium casement windows are windows that are attached to aluminium frames via hinges. Aluminium casement windows come in a variety of designs, and the right choice will be mainly down to aesthetic preference, although issues such as cost, ventilation, thermal efficiency and security should also be considered.
How to prepare Composite Windows
Soundcraft’s new video shows the basic manufacturing steps involved in preparing the aluminium and timber required to make a composite window.
Fan lights – frequently asked questions
What are fan lights? Fanlights were introduced in the 1720s.They were originally a fixed window above a front door that, before the advent of electricity, enabled more light to enter the previously dark hallway. Early designs were in the shape of a fan, hence the name. A classic example is at 10 Downing Street. In […]