St James the Great School – Heritage Timber Sash Upgrade
Heritage-compliant timber sash window replacement for listed school building
NZR Windows & Doors completed a full timber sash window replacement at St James the Great School, a listed school building in Peckham. The project required strict adherence to heritage requirements while delivering measurable improvements in acoustic performance, internal comfort, and security.
Client
St James the Great School
Sector
Education / Heritage
Location
Peckham, South East London
Delivered
2025
Quick Facts
Building Type
Listed school building
Services
Timber sash replacement
Environment
Live school, heritage setting
Compliance
Full heritage requirements
Scope / What We Delivered
Full supply and installation of bespoke timber sash windows designed to replicate original profiles and detailing, delivered in a live school environment with controlled access and heritage compliance documentation.
- Removal of existing timber sash windows in listed building environment
- Bespoke manufacture of heritage-compliant timber sash replacements
- Installation of new sash windows to match original sightlines and detailing
- Improvements to acoustic control, thermal comfort, and security performance
- Careful making good to internal and external finishes
- Live school environment works with controlled access management
Typical Works
Key Outcomes
Compliance & Working Method
- DBS-checked operatives on all school visits
- Works phased to minimise disruption to teaching
- Full safeguarding protocols in place
- Controlled access and visitor management
- Clean working with protection of finishes
- Drone footage captured outside school hours with permission
Outcome
The school now benefits from authentic heritage-matched timber sash windows that preserve the character of the listed building while delivering modern performance standards. Internal comfort and noise reduction were significantly improved, and the project was completed with a clean, professional handover and full compliance with heritage expectations.
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Accreditations
CHAS • Constructionline Gold • FENSA
£10m public liability • RAMS provided • DBS-checked operatives
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