A Former Rugby International talks Lorimer Sliding Sash

Former Scottish international rugby union player Ruaridh Jackson is our latest customer to delve into their experience with CR Smith, discussing how Lorimer Windows instantly transformed their Glasgow-based home. 

Having worked on the home interiors, Ruaridh and his wife realised that the next large home renovation project was to improve their windows. Their old windows were no longer satisfying to look at, nor were they contributing to the energy efficiency of their home. Ruaridh stated;

“our windows were pretty old and very drafty. So, in a Scottish winter, it was pretty chilly and costing a fair bit to keep the place warm”.

After careful consideration and discussions with alternative window companies, the Jacksons contacted CR Smith to see if we could meet their desired requirements for their new home improvements.

Upgrading from single-glazed sliding sash windows to Lorimer double-glazed windows, Ruaridh mentioned how he has already noticed a difference since the installation in the energy efficiency within their home, stating how “the drafts have completely gone”.

The Jacksons chose the Lorimer sliding sash windows complete with standard white internal sills and surrounds as their desired look. They originally had timber sash and case windows and wanted to keep the overall look and aesthetic of the home the same. He also mentioned how the surrounding buildings all featured sliding sash windows and they wanted to keep within the parameters of the community look. 

‘They’re beautiful windows’

To Ruaridhs delight, he has found the windows to be a drastic improvement on the previous one, both aesthetically and functionally. Off-camera, Ruiaridh mentioned how the easy cleaning access of these windows has been transformative, particularly with having a young family.

The Jacksons settled on going with CR Smith for their window replacement as, from the offset, we came across experienced and professional. From the initial meeting with the CR Smith sales representative, the detailed showcasing of products and outlay of the full process behind their new home improvement journey, placed reassurance into the minds of Ruairidh and his wife, showing that they would be well looked after and receive premium quality products from us.

“Showcasing exactly what they were going to do, the process, the quality of the windows and what separates them from other windows companies, and they delivered on everything”

Ruaridh is delighted with his new windows and the service he received from CR Smith. Working with us was the most straightforward building work Ruaridh has ever received, with no setbacks, no snagging and no issues. All in all, a delightful experience topped with beautiful windows.

“Aesthetically, from the outside, they look amazing. I think, as I say, going from single pane to the windows that we’ve got now, the drafts have completely gone, and as I say the functionality of them have been lovely as well. They’re beautiful windows.

Our windows were pretty old and very drafty so in a Scottish winter it was pretty chilly, costing a fair bit to keep the place warm. It was always on our plans to replace our windows at some point. And then thankfully got in touch with CR Smith.

So we went sliding sash windows to keep in with the area that we are in. All the old buildings have these styles of windows, so we wanted to make sure that we kept in those parameters and CR Smith delivered with exactly what we were after.

We did enquire with a few different companies because you always have to try and find what’s the best fit for you, but I think the thing that really separated CR Smith was the professionalism, the detail, and the care that they really put into the sales at the start of it.

Showcasing exactly what they were going to do, the process, the quality of the windows and what sort of separates them from other window companies and they delivered on everything.

There was no issues, no snagging, no complications with anything.

I think, just in terms of getting building work done, or any type of building work done, it was probably the most straightforward I’ve ever dealt with. It’s been a really great process from start to finish.”

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