Project Details
Requirement
Supply and install new curtain walling, doors, and windows to the ground and first floors of a former Post Office, as part of its transformation into a community hub for digital skills training and entrepreneurial growth.
Project overview
Bloxwich Launchpad is situated in the heart of Bloxwich, directly opposite the town’s Market Place. Housed within a former Post Office, the building has been given a new lease of life as a vibrant community facility offering residents access to digital support and training, and providing space for local entrepreneurs to grow their businesses.
In 2025, Weatherite Aluminium Solutions (WASL) were appointed to undertake the replacement of the existing windows and supply and installation of new curtain walling and doors across the ground and first floors of the building.
Energy Efficiency & Sustainability
Energy performance was central to the design specification for this project. By combining Senior’s thermally broken systems with a carefully selected high-performance glazing specification from Everseal, the installation achieves an overall U-value of 1.4 W/m²K significantly improving the building’s thermal efficiency compared to the previous windows.
This means lower energy bills and a reduced carbon footprint for the building, helping Bloxwich Launchpad operate sustainably for years to come — a building that gives back to its community in more ways than one.
Equipment supplied & Installed
• Senior Architectural Systems SF52 Curtain Wall
• Senior Architectural Systems SPW 500/501 Thermally Broken Doors
• Senior Architectural Systems SPW Windows
• Record UK Automated Operators
• HVC GL50 Louvres
Glazing Specification (Everseal)
• 6.8mm Soft Coat Low E 1.0 Annealed Lam
• 16mm Black Argon Filled Warm Edge Spacer
• 6mm Clear Toughened
Overall U-value achieved: 1.4 W/m²K
Project Challenges
This was not without its challenges. The town centre location required careful logistics and coordination throughout, and adverse weather conditions tested the team on site. Despite this, the project was delivered on time and on budget — a testament to the skill and professionalism of everyone involved.
Main Contractor
• Speller Metcalfe
Summary
It was a pleasure to work alongside Speller Metcalfe to deliver this project. Bloxwich Launchpad is a brilliant example of how commercial glazing and façade solutions can go far beyond aesthetics — contributing to energy performance, community wellbeing, and the long-term sustainability of a building that will genuinely give back to Bloxwich for years to come.
