double glazing for historic buildings redefined

Touchstone has built an outstanding reputation within the Conservation world for its passion for developing and manufacturing innovative products which offer unique solutions for thermally efficient windows, doors and roof-lights. Our glazing solutions not only protect the fabric of historic and listed buildings but look nearly indistinguishable from the original whilst offering the best in thermal efficiency.

With over 25 years making and repairing stained glass and leaded lights, Touchstone realised there was a need to develop new technologies which offered thermally efficient alternatives. With this in mind we developed Insulead®, a frameless, fully drained and thermally broken glazing solution. Insulead® allows historic and listed buildings to be double glazed without damaging the fabric of the building, looks virtually identical to the original and is made using traditional techniques and materials. Our Steelyte® opening casements are stainless steel, fully weather-stripped, thermally broken and have achieved a BFRC ‘A’ rating for thermal efficiency.

Double glazed leaded windows and doors
I would not hesitate to recommend Touchstone and if I was ever mad enough to renovate another home you will be the first people I will call.
— Lisa Middlehurst - Squirrel Lodge
Double glazed windows in a grade two listed building
Double glazed windows directly into stone mullions

Our products have been accepted by Historic England in Grade II, II* and Grade I listed buildings and offer a bespoke solution for Architects, Homeowners and Conservation officers alike for the difficult issue of balancing the protection and integrity of historic buildings with the desire to meet modern insulation and environmental concerns. With our glazing system, it is now possible to care for the environment, the delicate fabric of historic buildings and the comfort of the people who live and care for our precious heritage every day. Double glazing for listed buildings is now more achievable than ever.

Shaped double glazing for listed buildings
Shaped stone mullion windows
 

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Our Unique Glazing Solutions

insulead® Windows

Stainless Steel Doors

steelyte® Windows

Our Insulead® fixed units use a perimeter edging made of lead which is fully soldered at the joints. Perfect for listed buildings and heritage sites.

Our Insulead® fixed units use a perimeter edging made of lead which is fully soldered at the joints. Perfect for listed buildings and heritage sites.

Our Steelyte® opening casements are designed and manufactured in-house from stainless steel and are effectively maintenance-free.

Our Steelyte® opening casements are designed and manufactured in-house from stainless steel and are effectively maintenance-free.

We design and manufacture our own bespoke stainless steel doors which offer minimum sight-lines and the highest in thermal efficiency.

We design and manufacture our own bespoke stainless steel doors which offer minimum sight-lines and the highest in thermal efficiency.