Armour Home Improvements has completed a full window and door replacement at Logan Primary School in Cumnock for East Ayrshire Council. The project took around four weeks from start to finish and was completed over July and August, ready for pupils returning after the summer holidays.
We won the work through East Ayrshire Council’s competitive tender, against other contractors. It was one of our largest projects this year: around 45 windows and doors in total, including 40 new double glazed VEKA windows, along with new render and new sills. Here is what the work involved and how our team delivered it on time.
Project at a glance
| Client | East Ayrshire Council |
|---|---|
| Location | Logan Primary School, Logan, Cumnock, East Ayrshire |
| How the work was won | Competitive council tender |
| Windows | 40 double glazed VEKA uPVC windows, Secured by Design, with laminated toughened glass |
| Doors | New aluminium entrance doors for the main entrance, gym hall and kitchen |
| Also included | Old render removed and renewed, all-new concrete sills |
| Timescale | Around four weeks over July and August 2026, finished before the new school year |
| Installer | Armour Home Improvements, Ayr: family-run, Which? Trusted Trader, VEKA approved installers |
What we replaced at Logan Primary School
The brief covered the whole of the school’s window and entrance package:
- 40 windows replaced with new double glazed VEKA uPVC windows
- New aluminium entrance doors for the main entrance, the gym hall and the kitchen
- The old render removed and the walls re-rendered
- All-new concrete sills fitted beneath the windows
Doing the render and sills alongside the windows meant the school got a complete, finished look rather than new windows set into tired surroundings.
Before and after
A careful survey and a fixed deadline
A school is a very different job from a house. There were around 45 windows and doors to measure, the building had to be ready on a set date, and there was no room for an order to arrive wrong.
That is why so much effort went into the survey. Two of our team surveyed the school together, so every window and door was measured and specified correctly before anything was ordered.
The deadline was simple: the school had to be ready for pupils coming back after the summer holidays. Our fitters completed the full job, from removing the old windows to finishing the render, in around four weeks.
Secured by Design windows with laminated toughened glass
Every window we fitted at Logan Primary is Secured by Design, the UK police’s official security initiative. The windows also use laminated toughened glass: toughened for extra strength, and laminated so it holds together if it is broken rather than shattering. For a school, both matter: security for the building and safety for the children inside it.
We used VEKA window systems throughout. As VEKA approved installers, we fit the same systems in homes across Ayrshire.
Frequently asked questions
Do you replace windows and doors for schools and commercial buildings in Ayrshire?
Yes. Alongside homes, Armour Home Improvements takes on commercial and public-sector projects. At Logan Primary School in Cumnock, we replaced 40 windows and the main entrance, gym hall and kitchen doors for East Ayrshire Council after winning a competitive tender.
Which areas of Ayrshire do you cover?
We are based in Ayr and work across Ayrshire, including East, North and South Ayrshire, and on the Isle of Arran.
What does Secured by Design mean for windows?
Secured by Design is the UK police’s official security initiative. Windows that carry it have been tested to recognised security standards, which is why they are often specified for schools and public buildings.
How long does a window replacement take?
It depends on the size of the job. Logan Primary School, with around 45 windows and doors, took around four weeks. For a home, we will give you a clear timescale after your free survey.
Are your windows and doors guaranteed?
Yes. Our home installations come with a 10-year insurance-backed guarantee.
Double glazing for homes across Ayrshire
Whether it is a school for East Ayrshire Council or a single front door, you get the same careful survey and the same fitting team. We are a family-run business in Ayrshire, a Which? Trusted Trader and VEKA approved installers, and our home installations come with a 10-year insurance-backed guarantee.
Thank you to East Ayrshire Council and Logan Primary School for letting us share this project.
Thinking about new windows or doors? Get in touch with our team, call 01292 435866, or visit our showroom at 38 Crown Street, Ayr KA8 8AG.
Planning a larger project? Alongside homes, we take on commercial and public-sector work, from schools to business premises. If you look after a larger building in Ayrshire with window and door work coming up, get in touch or call 01292 435866 and we’ll be glad to talk it through.
