Scarborough College, Listed Building

This is beautiful 14-acre site in the seaside town of Scarborough has been committed to the highest standards of education for over 100 years for children aged 3 – 18. Specified for its authentic timber aesthetic, R9 in our classic colour choice Grained White was the perfect fit for this Grade II listed building.

Residence 9 is the ultimate timber alternative system, also achieving one of the highest classifications of British Standard weather tests due to its robust design and market leading thermal and acoustic values, far surpassing the British Building Regulation requirements. The result is a heritage building restored to the highest standards, not only sympathetic to its rich history, but with unbeatable performance too.

Partnering with installer Bobby Penny UPVC Specialist and fabricator, HWL Windows, 12 R9 windows in the Grained White colourway were selected following the successful completion of the first phase of the project back in 2018.

Scarborough College was originally built in 1898 and received its Grade-II* listed status in 1973. The sensitivity and precision of this refurbishment project was one of the reasons The Residence Collection R9 window system was originally chosen. Known as the original timber alternative window which launched in 2011, the R9 specification makes the windows an almost identical replica with the benefits of modern day energy efficiency.

The windows at Scarborough College used the timberweld® joint manufacturing method to mimic a traditional timber butt joint with a combination of Georgian bar, toughened glazing and completed with monkey tail hardware.

The windows have been installed via a phased approach over recent years as part of a wider investment programme, and now installed will support Scarborough College in their aim for energy efficiency. Residence 9 boasts a u-value of 1.2W/m²K with double glazing, and can offer A++ energy ratings, and a u-value of 0.76 W/m²K with triple glazing, meeting Passivhaus requirements.

Robert Penny, Owner at Bobby Penny UPVC , commented: “The Residence Collection’s R9 window system is second to none when it comes to listed buildings. Between their seamless similarities to original timber frames, near perfect colour match and energy ratings, The Residence Collection are a market leader when it comes to large refurbishment projects like Scarborough College.

“We were extremely pleased to be appointed as the installers on the second phase of this project, and it’s fantastic to see this project in collaboration with HWL Windows and The Residence Collection come to fruition.”