During the early days of the first lockdown, much was made in the mainstream media as to what the ‘New Normal’ might eventually look like and, while seeing its order book returning to a similar level as before the pandemic, steel window specialist, Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS), is now able to identify a number …
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While contemporary steel windows are precision-made and finished with high performance paint systems over a hot-dip galvanised coating, the early examples which predominate in many of our older industrial, warehouse and commercial buildings were all prone to variations in frame section size, corrosion and consequent cracking of the glazing. Property owners therefore need the skills …
ASWS servicing expertise extends working life of steel windows Read More »
How we got from ‘the before’ to ‘the after’… well maybe ‘the middle’: This is a follow up on our latest project – the refurbishment of cast iron windows in a Victorian warehouse in London! We began on site by fully deglazing the window of all the 2mm and 3mm glazing, as well as the …
For our latest project, we are currently working on the full refurbishment of cast iron windows in a Victorian warehouse in London. The windows date back to 1850, making them at this point of refurbishment – 170 years old. At ASWS, we love adding to the history and life of windows like this – often seeing …
Steel window refurbishment specialist, Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) has been expanding the popular enabling facility available to main contractors on commercial projects. As well as recent projects working with one of London’s largest demolition contractors, Erith, ASWS has renewed a relationship with main contractor, ISG Ltd., after working together on detailed restoration work at …
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Dealing with damaged or neglected old metal windows can be a genuinely daunting challenge for property owners or their maintenance teams, but replacement – especially using modern alternatives – is rarely the only answer as specialist contractor Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) can attest. In work across the South-East and further afield, the London-based company …
Maintenance and repair the sustainable option for failing metal frames Read More »
Lauren Murphy of Taylor Alden speaks to Kris Bennell, Contracts Director of Associated Steel Window Services and long-standing Steel Window Association member. How long have you worked at ASWS? Being a family business, I have worked, in some way or another, since I was about 10; although only full time since I graduated from the …
A recent contract, undertaken by London-based ASWS, has required the steel window repair specialist to exhibit a degree of artfulness in ensuring a large composite replica window, fabricated as part of alterations to a prominent Grade II listed building, not only matched the original, but could also operate in a manner to facilitate safe cleaning. …
ASWS undertakes artful steel window replacement at Royal Academy Read More »
The finesse and forensic attention to detail displayed by Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) when removing, cataloguing and eventually reinstating old windows or other architectural metalwork could not be further removed from the world of the wrecking ball, or Fred Dibner burning timber props from beneath a factory chimney. It is a capability that the …
Fenestration specialist, ASWS, facilitates ‘forensic’ demolition work Read More »
Associated Steel Window Services (www.asws.co.uk) has a 60-year heritage in steel window refurbishment and replacement. now a leading figure in the steel window industry. Established in 1960, the original company concentrated on the servicing of steel windows, general glazing and repairs to fire escapes. Today, the company is one of the leading figures in the …