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Set in the Sussex countryside, this striking new home shows how carefully specified windows can support both character and performance. The four-bedroom self build was designed as a contemporary take on mock-Tudor architecture, with red brick, half-timbered detailing, gables and jetty features creating a strong heritage-inspired exterior.
Self build home specialist Scandia-Hus spearheaded the project. The team sought a window system that could replicate the appearance of traditional 19th-century flush timber frames, capturing the romance of historic architecture while delivering the energy efficiency, security and lower maintenance expected in a modern self build.
To achieve this, Scandia-Hus worked with fabricator Window Tech Trade and installer Provincial Windows to specify Residence 9 (R9) windows and French doors from The Residence Collection. The system was chosen to give the home the look of timber joinery without the same demands around ongoing upkeep. “R9 checks all the requirements for a project like this, and the homeowners were very pleased with the outcome,” says Carl Robinson, managing director at Provincial Windows.
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The homeowners also personalised the specification through a dual-colour finish. English Oak was chosen externally, helping the windows sit naturally alongside the mock-Tudor timber detailing, while Grained White was used inside to keep the living spaces feeling lighter and more contemporary. Detailing was equally important. The R9 windows and French doors were manufactured using The Residence Collection’s Timberweld jointing technique, which creates a seamless butt-joint appearance inside and out. Combined with iron-style pear drop Regal hardware, this helped to reinforce the authentic look of traditional joinery while retaining the benefits of a modern window system.
Performance was considered just as closely as style. The Residence 9 system uses an innovative nine-chambered profile to maximise thermal insulation. When combined with heavy-duty triple glazing, the units can achieve an A+ energy rating and U-values as low as 0.76W/m2K.
A mix of fixed and opening configurations was used, balancing ventilation, views and everyday practicality. The glazing specification was also varied to suit different parts of the property. Low-E laminated glass was selected where thermal performance was a priority, while satin obscure glass provides privacy where needed. Leaded glass lights added traditional character, and clear glass was used to bring in natural light and frame countryside views.
At the rear, matching R9 French doors help connect the home with the garden, giving the project a practical link between inside and outside spaces while maintaining the same heritage-style detailing as the rest of the glazing package.
The finished home demonstrates how a timber-alternative system can support a character-led design. “This project truly displays the authentic, innovative designs that our Residence 9 collection has,” says Jo Trotman, sales and marketing manager at The Residence Collection. “The collaboration between Scandia-Hus, Provincial Windows and Window Tech Trade showcases how effective timber-alternative glazing is.” In this case, the result delivers an exceptional blend of character, thermal efficiency, durability and practicality – ideal for family life and modern entertaining.
| The Residence Collection offers three innovative flush PVCu window and door systems designed to combine traditional detailing with modern performance: R9, R7 and R2. The wider Q19 Group also includes Window Widgets and Profoil, supporting the UK fenestration market through product design, a huge range of ancillary components and specialist foiling services. To find out more visit The Residence Collection’s website or call 01452 345673. |
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