Beaufort's Two-Part Cill Reduces Risk of Damage

A Two-Part Cill System from Beaufort Secure Design now reduces the risk of damage to external aluminium cills during window installation on site.

The new System is fitted in two simple stages. The first part, consisting of the combined drainage tray and receiving channel, snap fits to the bottom of the window. The second part is the nosing, which can be installed and end caps fitted after trades such as pebble dashers and bricklayers have finished work.

Beaufort's Two-Part Cill System features a dedicated drainage path incorporated into the tray that is concealed by drainage covers. The nosing is available in a variety of sizes up to an overall width of 290mm. A range of end caps completes the System and can all be colour matched.

 

The System is a solution for both new build and commercial refurbishment projects and brings many benefits to all parties. For fabricators, there is less chance of conflict arising from damaged cills. It eliminates the need to obtain pressed steel cills for a project and on special colour projects all sections are painted together eliminating the risk of colour and finish variation.

From the installers' point of view, the new Cill System means no more claims for damaged cills. Beaufort has also made installation quick and easy - the drainage tray simply snaps fit to the window and is then fitted as normal. At the end of the project, the nosing is snap inserted into a ribbed receiving U channel in the tray and the end caps fitted.

End user benefits include better drainage appearance, and Beaufort's design allows the window to be set further back into the reveal, which is a particular benefit for clad buildings and also reduces cold spot formation. In addition, handover is not delayed because of disputes with sub contractors over damaged cills.

Nigel Yates, Beaufort's Managing Director comments: ‘This exclusive System has been developed in direct response to end user demand following disputes over damage liability. The new build sector has been especially reluctant to use aluminium cills because of the risk of damage, but now with our Two-Part Cill that's no longer a problem. Indeed, we're already seeing substantial trade take up of the System, which is now available as a standard stock item.’

Tel: 01633 29 40 40
Web: http://www.beaufortsecure.co.uk

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