GT Windows Launches New Thermal Fixing Lug

GT Windows Limited has introduced a new thermal fixing lug under the brand name GT Lug-Fix. This new fixing lug is manufactured using galvanised steel that is pre-treated before being given a final surface treatment to reduce its thermal conductivity.

This is particularly important where products with a thermal barrier are being installed and there is a need to preserve that barrier. The GT Lug-Fix will allow installers to maintain the integrity of the thermal barrier. Designed to accommodate all major window and door systems the GT Lug-Fix is produced with tooling that allows GT Windows to make any fixing lugs required within the dimensional parameters mentioned below.

The new fixing lug is available ex-stock in a standard 20mm width and in a choice of two lengths namely 150mm and 202mm, in four different thickness i.e. 1mm, 1.2mm, 1.5mm and 2mm. The thickness required has to be specified at the tooling stage. The 150mm long lug is available for certain applications and systems and the 202mm length will enable installers to comply with the new Building Regulations with regard to wider cavities. The GT Lug-Fix is available as standard fixing lugs or as thermal lugs. However, the company is able to supply fixing lugs to suit the precise requirements of both PVC-U and Aluminium windows.

GT Windows Managing Director Graham Taylor said that ‘Thermally efficient window and door systems have been available for some time but up until now no attention had been given to the thermal conductivity of peripheral accessories such as fixing lugs. With the new GT fixing lugs installers can now supply windows and doors confident in the knowledge that they have supplied and installed products that offer improved insulation. In addition the new fixing lugs offer a significant sales advantage over the ordinary non-thermal lugs that are available from other suppliers.’

GT Windows Ltd has over recent years designed and produced a number of essential security accessories that have been specified and used by many major systems companies, trade fabricators and retail installers in the window industry. GT's products include Securi-Clips, Stay-Guards and Securi-Panels.

For further details of the new fixing lug and other products available from GT Windows telephone Graham Taylor on 01242 527260 or 07850 228679 or e-mail: grahamgtwindows@btinternet.com

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