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(R), a frameless, fully drained and thermally broken glazing solution.
Insulead(R) 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(R) opening casements are stainless steel, fully weather-stripped, thermally broken and have achieved a BFRC 'A' rating for 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(R), a frameless, fully drained and thermally broken glazing solution.
Insulead(R) 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(R) opening casements are stainless steel, fully weather-stripped, thermally broken and have achieved a BFRC 'A' rating for thermal efficiency.
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Drawing on over a quarter of a century of experience in the craft of stained glass and a profound knowledge of what is crucial to make a good window. We believe we have created windows and doors which look as beautiful and attractive as the original whilst offering the absolute best of insulating properties and protecting the delicate fabric of the buildings making them ideal for listed and historic buildings.
Lead has been used in window manufacturing dating back to the 15th century. Traditionally, it has been used for single glazed leaded lights which are small pieces of glass joined together with lead. Lead itself as a material is widely used today for a number of applications and mechanisms. This is due to its great properties such as density, weight and malleability.
We started Touchstone because of a passion for our beautiful heritage sites and an endeavour to make living in them more comfortable. By designing a glazing solution that worked for historic buildings, our journey has seen us help transform listed buildings and landmarks across the United Kingdom. Here's a snapshot of some of our proudest achievements.
We thrive off great service and always aim to make the experience run as smoothly as possible, keeping you up to date every step of the way. Our office is open 8.30 till 5pm Monday to Thursdays and 8.30 to 4pm on Fridays to answer any questions or queries you may have by phone or email. This is so you can come to the offices and workshops and see for yourself what goes on here at Touchstone Glazing Solutions.
Reviews (8)
Noida D.-C.
Nov 02, 2021
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After some lengthy research for windows that would be a sympathetic restoration to our property, we found Touchstone Glazing Solutions online. We wanted windows that would maintain the character and quality, enhance our home, and maximise the insulation; Three fazes on, we are absolutely delighted with the magnificent improvements to our home. Your window installers Richard and Matty were a pleasure to work with, cleaning up as they went along. The whole team have been exceptionally professional throughout the process. Thank you.
Chris Hartshorne
Jun 25, 2021
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William Forshaw
Apr 02, 2021
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Colin Toogood
Oct 17, 2020
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I live in a grade 2 listed house in the Dales. Touchstone were superb helping me with advice and even came to a meeting with the listed building people, showing them the product. They even persuaded them to agree to a realistic and more effective gap in the double glazing, contrary to their longstanding stance of only agreeing to slimline windows being fitted. The staff in the office and the fitting team were excellent going the extra mile for us.
I would not hesitate to recommend them to friends.
I would not hesitate to recommend them to friends.
Steve Howard
Aug 31, 2020
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality
We wanted replacement windows that looked correct for our period property yet built to modern insulation standards. Touchstone are the only ones that look period correct with their slim surrounds and antique fittings and handles. We replaced over a hundred windows. They we’re installed by craftsmen and have all been faultless.
We wanted replacement windows that looked correct for our period property yet built to modern insulation standards. Touchstone are the only ones that look period correct with their slim surrounds and antique fittings and handles. We replaced over a hundred windows. They we’re installed by craftsmen and have all been faultless.
Gdl
Aug 25, 2020
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Absolutely first class service from start to finish!
Everyone in the team have been so helpful and friendly. It is clear they are proud of what they do.
We are over the moon with the windows, they look superb!
We have had complete strangers stop as they are passing the house and comment how fantastic the windows are.
Thank you everyone, we can’t recommend you highly enough.
Everyone in the team have been so helpful and friendly. It is clear they are proud of what they do.
We are over the moon with the windows, they look superb!
We have had complete strangers stop as they are passing the house and comment how fantastic the windows are.
Thank you everyone, we can’t recommend you highly enough.
Paul Chappell
Jun 10, 2020
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Stunning window installations.
We have a church which is now our home. Windows are amazing but have lots of tracery (curly) elements which scared most glaziers to death. After months of research and answers of 'we can do the straight bits' my call was answered with a 'yes we can replace the tracery elements with double glazed units'. I nearly fell off my chair with relief.
Long story short, they are craftsmen and deliver something which is almost beyond words - imagine a church with double glazed windows, made out of carbon fibre, with a traditional glass finish and which makes a beautiful building
We have a church which is now our home. Windows are amazing but have lots of tracery (curly) elements which scared most glaziers to death. After months of research and answers of 'we can do the straight bits' my call was answered with a 'yes we can replace the tracery elements with double glazed units'. I nearly fell off my chair with relief.
Long story short, they are craftsmen and deliver something which is almost beyond words - imagine a church with double glazed windows, made out of carbon fibre, with a traditional glass finish and which makes a beautiful building
Elaine Hughes
Jul 23, 2018
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1st class all the way. Excellent, personal service with exceptional quality, bespoke windows that stand out from the rest.
By far, this company get to know you and your aspirations with a guarantee to solution every stage of the window design and build. I can honestly say I put my trust in the team and wasn't disappointed.
Thank you
By far, this company get to know you and your aspirations with a guarantee to solution every stage of the window design and build. I can honestly say I put my trust in the team and wasn't disappointed.
Thank you
