Reflex Glass chosen for hotel roof rebuild
The special heat-reflecting and thermally beneficial properties of reflex glass were highlighted as the main reason for its use in the roof structure of phase one of Orsett Hall's rebuilding programme, the new 350 seat function suite, known as the Grahame Thomas Pavilion.
Orsett Hall, in the village of Orsett, Essex, was originally a truly magnificent stately home built in the Sixteenth century, and after the war, the house played host to many members of the Royal family. It remained a private residence until 1997, was later sold and converted into a luxurious 4 star hotel. Tragically, a fire completely gutted the building in 2007. The hotel’s current owners, Steve and Lynn Haynes, have committed to rebuilding the hotel entirely in keeping with the original design.
When considering the design of the Grahame Thomas Pavilion, the hotel management consulted with window, door and glass fabricators Daybreak Windows of Thurrock. The discussion centred on a special roof glass with a combination of features. High on the list of requirements was a roof which let in a large amount of natural light, but which kept in a high level of heat in the winter. They also wanted to ensure that sunlight did not cause the premium quality fabrics used in the furnishings to fade, or for the pavilion to over-heat in the summer.
Reflex Glass, has a higher level of UV and IR light reflectance than any other glass, and it is these unique properties which enabled the roof to meet the owner's requirements perfectly. As a result, air-conditioning costs will be reduced in the summer and heating bills cut in the winter.
In addition, the hotel wanted a low-maintenance roof. Reflex has a special easy-clean coating, known as a stain guard, permanently bonded to the exterior surface. This reduces cleaning by up to 70% and the stain guard is guaranteed for 10 years.
That's not all. Condensation on the inner surface is completely eliminated due to the use of state-of-the-art 'warm edge' spacers and argon gas contained within the double glazed unit. Furthermore, Reflex is one of only a handful of UK companies to offer a 20-year guarantee against unit seal failure on all its Reflex Glass units.
The installation company, Daybreak Windows, specialise in commercial window and roofing work throughout the south-east of England and has an excellent reputation for the quality of its installations. Daybreak's owner Clive Broad commented:
“When we were consulted by the hotel we felt that the best glass to recommend to achieve all that they wanted was Reflex. In our opinion it's in a league of its own, and it was the only material we could put forward to meet all of the hotel's requirements.”
Reflex supplies its glass in all standard thicknesses to suit roof, window and door glazing systems and the glass is available in blue tint or clear options. Reflex products are only available through their network of authorised distributors. For more information, contact reflex glass on 0116 269 6297 or visit their website at www.reflexglass.co.uk
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