Llanelli based Atcost Windows (Wales) Ltd won
the contract to manufacture and install the glazing
for the redevelopment of Oriel (formerly
Aberafan House) in Port Talbot. This striking
development has provided 41 new affordable
energy efficient homes situated above retail shops
in the heart of the town centre.
The scheme has been designed by Powell Dobson
Architects in consultation with the Design
Commission for Wales. It was undertaken by Hacer
Developments in partnership with Pobl Group,
formerly Gwalia.
It is part of a wider £35m investment programme to
build new homes, improving existing properties,
provide space for new businesses and create new
transport and communication links.
Kestrel Aluminium Systems worked closely with
Atcost Windows (Wales) Ltd to ensure the
successful delivery of their part of the redevelopment
project. The contract saw the installation of the
Kestrel Aluminium 60mm casement window
system with polyamide thermal breaks. Used in
conjunction with low U-value double glazed units
the homeowners can be sure that their new homes
are safe, secure and energy efficient. Additionally,
large fixed light windows, dual colour powder
coated in a range of RAL colours were included to
striking effect.
The Kestrel curtain walling system specified created
an impressive entrance to the building. The system
is zone drained and fabricated as a ladder frame
system. Individual panels were made separately
to assist in ease of transportation and constructed
on site.
DDA compliant Kestrel thermal commercial door
systems were also installed. Designed for high
traffic footfall with slim line profiles that minimise
sight lines, the doors are PAS 24 accredited with
internal beads for added security.
