In 2019, our clients began the exciting journey of replacing an aging, poorly built post-war bungalow with a new build home. They had acquired a stunning cliff-top plot on the Gower Peninsula, adjacent to the coastal path and with views across the Bristol Channel.

Expertise and partnership essential to project’s success

The start of this project was to prove tougher than expected. Devastatingly, a powerful winter storm with over 100mph winds reduced newly laid blockwork to rubble. So when it came to specifying glazing for their dream reverse level house with a balcony facing the sea, they knew they needed systems robust enough to withstand extreme coastal conditions. ODC Glass had worked with Raum Architects on previous local projects; this expert partnership was the answer to their prayers.

Insulated doors and windows for exposed locations

The bifolding doors, sliding doors, opening and fixed widows for this cliff-top house are all designed to handle the high winds and driving rain to be expected on the west coast of Wales. A site survey and liaison with the architect team ensured the most appropriate specification for the site; the glazing design had to deliver the best weather protection and maximise the views.

ODC300 sliding doors are our best slimline all-rounder with exceptional weather performance, and here they are installed in the first floor open plan living area to maximise views. At ground level  ODC121 bifold doors offer easy access to the garden from the single story linked utility building. They have the most robust frames of any of our systems and so were the ideal specification for this location.

Throughout, ODC75Si windows, sealed and super-insulated for the most exposed aspects, ensure that every aspect of the home is snug, insulated and protected from the elements.  This includes large fixed window installations for wrap-around views. Out on the balcony, the frameless glass balustrading offers essential wind protection and fall protection, whilst inside their invisible fixings preserve the panorama from the window seat.  It’s the perfect glazing package for this wonderful little house .

Bespoke colours for sliding doors and windows

All doors and windows for this project are finished in a matt Quartz Grey weather-resistant powder coating. RAL 7039 is a softer, lighter and warmer grey than our standard Anthracite Grey, offering contrast to the specified black handles and harmonising with the warmth of the building’s cedar cladding, natural stone and copper accents.