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Modern Glass (Bristol) Ltd

Active·subcontractor & supplier·Head office Bristol

About from company website

Modern Glass (Bristol) Ltd is a Bristol-based glass and glazing company with a trading history dating back to 1972. They offer a comprehensive range of glass and glazing services for both domestic and commercial clients, including the supply and fitting of float, sheet, toughened, laminated, wired, energy-efficient, patterned, and mirrored glass. Their expertise extends to UPVC replacement windows and doors, secondary glazing for noise and heat reduction, and specialist window film applications.

These films provide safety and security, solar control, glare reduction, and privacy. The company prides itself on friendly and efficient staff and competitive pricing. Notable clients include the Bath Roman Baths, the Ministry of Defence, and various local authorities, highlighting their capability to handle projects of significant scale and historical importance.

They have a proven track record in refurbishing historic windows and upgrading building envelopes for safety, appearance, and energy efficiency.

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Roman Baths, Bath, Somerset

Bath, Somerset

Removed existing leaded lights, temporarily glazed windows, re-leaded glass, installed solar tint film (NR Charcoal 17HC) to prevent glare on a viewing screen, and reglazed new leaded lights. Work carried out at night in conjunction with a stained glass restorer.

Client · Local Authority

Hayesfield Upper and Lower Schools, Bath, Somerset

Bath, Somerset

Replaced 120 large metal crittall windows with white powder coated aluminium polyamide windows matching existing details. Windows were glazed in 24mm Low E toughened sealed units with Georgian bar effect.

Client · Local Authority

St. Catherine's Court, Bath, Somerset

Bath, Somerset

Installed roof lights in a Grade 1 listed monument owned by Jane Seymour and James Keach, a late Tudor and early Jacobean Court built in Renaissance style.

Avon and Somerset Constabulary, Portishead, North Somerset

Portishead, North Somerset

Supplied and fitted Solar Reflective Film (Silver 35) throughout the main traffic control building to improve privacy, reduce glare on computer screens, and act as a heat barrier.

Client · Avon and Somerset Constabulary

Bristol Magistrates Court, Avon

Avon

Supplied and fitted Armorgard 7 Thou Clear Bomb Blast Film, BS6206 Class 'A' to large panes of glass throughout the building to protect staff and visitors.

St Philips Junior School, Odd Down, Bath

Odd Down, Bath

Upgraded the building's glass roof and windows for safety and appearance. Reglazed roof lights, replaced old windows with double glazed UPVC units, including fascias and gutters. Installed solar reflective film to the library roof to stop glare and keep the interior cool.

Client · Local Authority

UPVC Conservatory, 2008

Catered for UPVC conservatory designs including Edwardian, Victorian, P-shaped, glass roofs, and plastic twin wall sheeting.

Additional Work at Roman Baths, Somerset 2008

Somerset

Overhauled more leaded lights after original work. Removed leaded lights, temporarily glazed openings, refurbished original leads, and refitted them out of hours.

Client · Local Authority

Fosseway Special School, Radstock, 2008

Radstock

Replaced main hall windows and doors with white powder coated thermal break aluminium sections and green/yellow powder coated aluminium commercial section doors. Glazed with clear and grey anti-sun toughened low 'e' double glazed units with clear safety film applied to the interior. Used teleflex gearing system for high level windows.

Clients mentioned from company website

Bath Roman Baths, the MOD, local authorities, Ministry of Defence, Avon and Somerset Constabulary, Bristol Magistrates Court, St Philips Junior School, Culverhay School, Fosseway Special School, Westfield school, Bristol and Clifton Golf Club, St. Martins Primary School and 1 others.

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Questions about Modern Glass (Bristol) Ltd from the record on this page

What does Modern Glass (Bristol) Ltd do?

Specialists in window films, replacement windows, double glazing, UPVC windows and doors, Bristol UK. Trading since 1972. Their listed services include Glazing and Windows & doors.

Where is Modern Glass (Bristol) Ltd based?

Modern Glass (Bristol) Ltd is registered at BRISTOL, BS6 6HB, in South West.

What areas does Modern Glass (Bristol) Ltd cover?

Modern Glass (Bristol) Ltd states that it works across Bristol, Bath, Somerset, Wiltshire and North Somerset.

Is Modern Glass (Bristol) Ltd still trading?

Companies House lists Modern Glass (Bristol) Ltd as active.

What sectors does Modern Glass (Bristol) Ltd work in?

Modern Glass (Bristol) Ltd works in Public, Education, Commercial and Residential.

When was Modern Glass (Bristol) Ltd established?

Modern Glass (Bristol) Ltd was incorporated on 1979-12-18, though the company says it has traded since 1972.

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