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'The
full range of Geoplas patented plastic
building products offers the roofline industry a brand new concept in
design, robustness and value-for-money.' says the company in its new brochure.
Geoplas Building Products has launched its new and comprehensive product
catalogue for stockists and installers featuring its entire range from
capover fascias to ancillaries.
Geoplas can now offer the building industry a lightweight, durable and
cost-effective alternative to cellular foam, roofline and window ancillaries.
The patented design of these products enables normal face-fix methods
to be used and maximises the properties of rigid PVC's lightness and strength.
The catalogue features the complete roofline system, as well as a full
range of window ancillaries, together with sizes, colours, finishes and
pack quantities.
The Geoplas concept combines the advantages of rigid PVCu strength and
lightness. Its patented structure enables normal face-fix methods to be
used and is guaranteed for ten years.
Contact: Kevin Hunt - 0121 526 4048
or David Boon - 01260 276766
New
Guide to Commercial Glazing
The
sophistication of modern glazing, with its many uses in the retail market,
public spaces, and showers and bathrooms, is illustrated by D
R Services in a new Guide to its product range.
DRS, is a specialist in glass entrance doors, folding and sliding doors
and shower panels, balustrades and canopies - operating across the country
from its offices and workshop in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire.
From there the company provides clients with a complete service, comprising
an on-site survey, glass cutting, etching and sandblasting, a wide range
of hinges, weather and water seals, locks, catches, pivots and patches,
and a team of experts for on-site fitting and installation.
The new guide clearly illustrates numerous examples of the company's work,
highlighting specific accessories and the effects customers can achieve
using glass.
This overview brochure is the first in a new series that D R Services
is producing for specifiers, architects and builders. Other brochures
illustrating each area of expertise in detail, all fully illustrated with
product specifications, are available to make up a complete reference
set.
Tel: 01992 447122
Email: mailto:drservices@themail.co.uk
New
Tremco Guide to Construction and Glazing Sealants
Tremco's
new guide to its wide range of sealants for glazing and construction provides
a comprehensive table which links products to applications and includes
both key performance data and compatible substrates. Another table gives
the composition and available colours for products in the Tremco range,
including: acrylic, butyl, silicone, polyurethane sealants and a large
selection of pre-formed tapes.
Tremco sealants are used in many sectors, for a wide range of appiications,
including construction caulking and jointing, residential windows and
doors, and architectural glazing.
Formulated to suit all weather conditions, the sealants and tapes come
from a company approved both to BS EN ISO 9002 and 14001.
For copies of the guide contact Tremco on tel: 01753 691696 or fax 01753
822640.
New
Conservatory Brochure from Premier Profiles
Premier
Profiles
has unveiled a new 20 page conservatory brochure, the first in a suite
of new literature being introduced over the coming weeks.
Responding to fabricator and installer demand for a high quality 'lifestyle'
brochure which highlights the range and versatility of its conservatory
offer, this literature will be a vital tool in helping the company develop
its domestic conservatory business.
The full colour brochure contains installation photography, outlines the
aesthetic and performance benefits, and also includes line drawing visuals
of over 40 different conservatory designs.
Tel: 01302 311200
Email: mailto:info@premierprofiles.ltd.uk
Get
Out More with Arbokol 682
Adshead
Ratcliffe
has published a new technical data sheet for its Arbokol 682 balustrade
sealant, detailing a method for the external glazing of balustrades.
For many years, Arbokol 682 has been widely used and specified by leading
glass manufacturers for the internal bedding of glass balustrades. With
the increasing emphasis on glass structures by designers and architects,
this system has become more and more essential for high-profile installations.
The comprehensive range of ARBO sealants have been tested and approved
on many types of glass and glazing systems. The Millennium Bridge, Stratford
Station and Manchester Plaza are three outstanding examples of where Arbokol
682 Balustrade sealant has been used externally.
Vision Design (Mitcham) was responsible for the installation of the balustrades
into these demanding ventures and Kite Glass manufactured the glass. It
is as a result of projects like these that Adshead Ratcliffe believed
it necessary to incorporate the external installation of glass balustrades
using two-part sealant into its technical data sheets.
Vision Design prefers to use Arbokol 682 instead of pure mechanical fixing
because this method provides an easier and faster installation process.
In addition, not only do the use of wedges and 682 meet the requirements
of BS 6180 but this system also aids and facilitates the alignment of
the glass.
If you require technical advice regarding structural glazing or the sealing
of glass structures, log on to http://www.arbo.co.uk
or telephone: 01773 826661 to receive the latest technical data sheet.
Right
First Time Fire Protection with Pilkington Fire Resistant Glass Range
Guide
Glass
manufacturer, Pilkington, understands
the importance of specifying exactly the right fire-resistant glass for
each application and, with this in mind, has launched its comprehensive
Fire Resistant Glass Range Guide.
Across various sections, the brochure addresses everything the specifier
needs to know about the products and systems when selecting the correct
product to meet both aesthetic and fire safety requirements. Together
with in-depth product data, the guide gives essential information on the
latest standards and European fire tests.
The products are separated into integrity and insulation glass with detailed
information on the appearance and performance of each. Clear tables and
charts are provided throughout to make specification even simpler.
A glazing details section looks at the importance of the correct installation
in a suitable fire-resistant frame, addressing the most common materials
such as timber and steel.
Illustrated with full colour photography throughout, the brochure, with
its combination of information, advice and data, has been designed to
make use as easy as possible, providing all the information needed for
effective and accurate specification.
Tel: 01744 692000
New
'Key' Catalogue Unlocks the full Extent of Mila's Range
Mila
Hardware's
catalogue - known as 'The Key' - has been updated to include the most
up-to-the-minute additions and amendments to the company's 10,000 strong
range of products for PVCu, timber and aluminium windows and doors, including
the Centralock electronic door locking system launched earlier this year.
The
purpose of the new catalogue is to make the specification and purchase
of Mila products as simple and gratifying as possible.
Fully revised to keep customers abreast of the most recent changes dictated
by legislation and current market trends, the comprehensive Key catalogue
includes almost 500 pages of easy-access information on everything from
handles to systems such as Centralock to the smallest fixing, allowing
Mila customers to 'unlock' the benefits of each product quickly and simply.
The products contained in the catalogue demonstrate an understanding of
the current demands placed on window and door manufacturers, revealing
the company's technical and manufacturing skills, dedication to product
development and service.
As well as the 'little red book' version, the Key catalogue is also available
in an interactive CD ROM, allowing fast, convenient access with a full
text search facility. Simple icons provide an instant guide to the most
pertinent information about each product, from guarantee periods to relevant
accreditations, plus prominent features and benefits. All pages are printable,
with full dimensional drawings included for every product, and the CD
also contains Acrobat Reader PDF files of each catalogue page for ease
of reference.
In addition to basic catalogue information, the new CD also includes a
number of other special features such as a digital video of products and
a guide to Mila's UKAS accredited testing facilities. There are also links
to the Mila website to allow users to keep regularly up to date with product
and industry news, plus an exclusive demonstration of the Easy Fab automated
ordering system.
To request your free copy of The Key catalogue or Key CD, contact Mila
on 01327 312400.
Living
Space - Selling the Dream
Quantal
has launched its new 'Living Space' brochure, specially designed to sell
the dream of a new conservatory to consumers. The glossy booklet could
take pride of place on the best coffee tables, and is crammed full of
photography to show how a conservatory could complement any home.
The colourful large format brochure is part of the extensive collection
ofliterature available to all Quantal fabricators and installers. They
can all be overprinted with the customers own logo and address details.
The full marketing package contains a comprehensive consumer-friendly
selection of colourful brochures covering all aspects of the conservatory,
clearly illustrating the range of styles and variations available to the
homeowner.
There is also information on the build process, ventilation and glazing,
to encourage responsible selling and enhance credibility.
A wide assortment of practical information, with clear, technical drawings,
is available to help with fabrication and installation of all roofing
styles in all situations.
The suite of literature is part of Quantal's new business support package,
available to the growing network of Approved Quantal fabricators and installers.
Contact: Richard Hulbert
Tel: 01626 836 403
Bohle's
New Catalogue Concept
Bohle has introduced the first edition of a new range of catalogues
for its extensive portfolio of products. The Glass and Glazier 2003/2004
is a 558-page full colour catalogue packed with photographs and descriptions
as well as prices for many of the company's core product lines.
Bohle's
concept is based on bringing together products aimed at specific user
groups, with individual guides covering all the items each customer type
might require. For example, the new Glass and Glazier version includes
Glass Cutting, Handling, Grinding, Drilling, Sawing and Bonding, together
with Glazing Tools, Glass Machinery and Fittings. It also features brief
overviews of the main products available for Glass Fusing, Art Glass and
Picture Framing to demonstrate potential new profit areas for glaziers
to explore. Another significant change is that the new literature now
lists the current price against each item, plus any quantity related discounts,
making it quicker and easier to use than previous catalogues.
Bohle is already planning further product brochures targeted at different
industry sectors including Art Glass customers, Picture Framers and lndustrial
Glass Processors. Additionally, the catalogues will be updated and replaced
around every 12 months to ensure both the product details and prices are
always up to date.
Commenting on this new approach, Gary Dean, Managing Director of Bohle
UK Ltd says, 'The reaction from the market has been very favourable because
it's makes it so much easier to find the product you're looking for. Also,
customers particularly like the idea of being able to find the product
and the price side by side, which we believe is a first for the industry.
So far we have distributed over 4,000 of the first catalogue since the
beginning of March 2003, and we are receiving many more requests for copies
every day.'
A free copy of the Glass and Glazier 2003/2004 is available by calling
Bohle on freephone 0800 616151.
Web: http://www.bohle.ltd.uk
New
BWF Specifiers Guide now Available
The
British Woodworking Federation
Specifiers Guide for 2003 has just been published. The full colour 56-page
guide is an invaluable aid to architects and contractors, helping them
locate BWF Members with a variety of skills, whether volume timber door
and window manufacturers or one of the many specialist joinery businesses
throughout the UK.
The BWF's 400 plus members are listed alphabetically and by county. The
full listing also indicates both the widespread activities of the BWF
and the skills of the companies, which range from doors, windows and conservatories
to fitted furniture, shopfitting and timber frame components.
In recent years the BWF has played a pivotal role in rejuvenating the
joinery industry in the UK, and its two successful accreditation schemes
- for Timber Windows and for Fire Doors and Doorsets - are described in
detail in the new guide, along with contact information about the Members
of both schemes.
The new guide is available free of charge from the British Woodworking
Federation.
Tel:
020 7608 5050
Email: mailto:info@bwf.org.uk
Web: http://www.bwf.org.uk
TruSeal Offers New Insuledge Brochure Literature
TruSeal
Technologies, Inc.,
a world leader in flexible spacer systems for insulating glass, has recently
released a brochure detailing its new flexible warm-edge spacer, Insuledge™.
The brochure describes Insuledge's tubular design, which the company claims
makes it the warmest flexible insulating glass (IG) spacer system.
Insuledge incorporates a hollow, non-metallic tube design, resulting in
superior thermal performance. The hollow core replaces conductive solid
or foam materials with better insulating air space.
Insuledge's flexible tube design makes all types of insulating glass fabrication
possible and cost effective. No more bending rigid, metal profiles or
mixing 'u-channel' metal spacers with foam or solid flexible spacers.
The brochure shows how Insuledge can follow the edge of virtually any
IG unit shape.
For information about the Insuledge brochure or to receive a free copy,
please contact Pat Kreider at mailto:kreider@truseal.com
and ask for brochure F-8067
Web: http://www.truseal.com
All-New
PVCu Product Directory from Wagner
Hardware
distributor, Wagner (GB) Ltd, has launched the 2003-2004 Product Directory
for PVCu fabrication, which complements the existing versions for aluminium
and timber manufacturers.
2002 was a busy year for the company, during which time it became a Secured
By Design Licence holder. Many of the products within the new Directory
are Secured By Design accredited and these are highlighted with the distinctive
'SBD' logo.
Many new product lines have been introduced to add to Wagner's already
extensive range and these are also highlighted for easy reference.
Registered customers can use the Directories in conjunction with Wagner's
online shop at http://www.wagnergb.com
to obtain up to the moment price and stock information and place and track
orders.
Contact: Gary Gleeson
Tel: 01634 263263
Correct
lnstallation is Critical to Fire Door Performance
The
Firefighters' strikes have served to remind people of the importance of
fire safety precautions, which in turn has highlighted how many deaths
occur due to the rapid spread of smoke and fiames once a blaze has started.
It is a tragic but regular occurrence for people to suffocate in their
sleep or fail to find refuge from the fire during the time it takes for
help to arrive.
For this reason the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) is again emphasising
the importance of specifying fire doors complying with all relevant standards
and regulations, and that they should be correctly installed.
In addition to accrediting manufacturers of doors and doorsets and the
suppliers of component parts, such as fire resisting glazing units, through
its certification Scheme, the BWF also strives to ensure such doors perform
effectively once fitted. Correct and conscientious installation is pivotal
to their performance in real life situations.
For instance, a half hour fire door is quite liable to offer only five
to 10 minutes protection if incorrectly fitted because smoke and hot gases
will rapidly pass through gaps left around the frame or between the stops.
Each make and model of a fire door is accompanied by its own installation
instructions. It is crucial that these should be followed, preferably
by a fully qualified tradesman.
As Sharjeel Khawaja, BWF-CERTIFIRE Fire Door Scheme Manager says: 'lnstallation
must not be viewed as a physical task in isolation, but rather the final
stage in a process which allowed the door to be certificated.'
Underlining its concern over the correct installation procedures, the
BWF has produced a new fact card that is available to everyone including
trade contractors, general builders and construction companies, free of
charge. It sets out all the relevant reasons behind the correct installation
of fire doors, along with advice on contacting manufacturers wherever
instructions are missing or incomplete.
For a free copy contact the BWF on Email: mailto:firedoors@bwf.org.uk
Tel: 020 7608 5050.
Web: http://www.bwf.org.uk
Reynaers
Aluminium has announced the launch of its new Architect's Catalogue on
CD-Rom, which is released in May 2003.
The Catalogue will provide information on the full range of products and
services offered by Reynaers, including windows, doors, curtain walling,
sliding systems and atria. The Catalogue will be available in either paper
or CD-Rom format and will also be available to download from the new Reynaers
website http://www.reynaers.com.
The CD-Rom will be suitable for use on both PC and MAC workstations.
Reynaers Aluminium operates through a network of approved installers througout
the UK and, with its dedicated projects office in London, is placed to
provide a comprehensive and informative service to architects.
Tel: 0121 421 1999
Email: mailto:reynaersltd@reynaers.com
Web: http://www. reynaers. com
Insulating
Glass Units - how to Meet your Legal Requirements
CE
marking of Insulating Glass Units - Manufacturer's Toolkit is a new CD-ROM
from BSI. The Toolkit provides step-by-step guidance and assistance for
manufacturers of insulating glass units working towards regulatory compliance
(CE marking) of their units, in accordance with the Construction Products
Directive (CPD) (89/106/EC)
What does the Toolkit contain?
The Toolkit contains a comprehensive collection of document templates,
flowcharts, checklists and other tools to assist in meeting the legal
requirements for CE marking. By following the flowcharts and making use
of the relevant templates, a manufacturer may confidently proceed with
the development of its factory production control system in the knowledge
that such a system will satisfy the requirements within the Directive.
Is the CPD compulsory?
Compliance with the requirements of the CPD will be a legal requirement
by 2005. A lot of work will be needed to achieve compliance so there's
no time to lose. Ideally, preparing for CE marking should start now.
How can I save time and money?
Companies that fail to understand the complexities of the Directive, and
as a result fail to comply with the CPD, will not be able to sell their
products. They will simply go out of business! This Toolkit will do all
the hard work by navigating the demands of the Directive and enabling
manufacturers to prepare for type testing and subsequent CE marking, saving
valuable time and money.
CE marking of Insulating Glass Units - Manufacturer's Toolkit CD-ROM Price:
£499 +VAT (£399 +VAT until 30th April 2003)
Orders to: BSI Customer Services
Tel: 020 8996 9001
Email: mailto:orders@bsi-global.com
BBSA
Publishes 'Guide to Safe Working Practices' Booklet
The
British Blind & Shutter Association (BBSA) has published 'A Guide
to Safe Working Practices'.
The BBSA represents over 360 of the leading suppliers, manufacturers installers
of internal and external blinds, awnings, shutters and grilles in the
UK.
The booklet is for use by the staff of BBSA member companies and has been
compiled to draw attention to hazards at work and highlight safe working
procedures. Amongst the many subjects it covers are:
• Use of machinery
• Working at heights
• Use of vehicles
• Working with power tools
• First aid
• Personal protective equipment
• Manual handling
• Fire precautions
The Guide provides an invaluable tool for BBSA members and their staff
and encourages safe working practices both on and off site.
Tel: 01827 52337
Web: http://www.bbsa.org.uk
New
Guide from PollardsFyrespan
A
new, full colour guide from PollardsFyrespan details the company's comprehensive
range of entrance and glazed doors and screens. Coupling innovative design
with high standards of craftsmanship, PollardsFyrespan produces doors
and screens to meet two distinct markets - fire rated and non-fire rated.
PollardsFyrespan's range of non-fire rated systems include swing, sliding,
sliding and stacking and revolving doors in both manual and automatic
operation for an extensive variety of applications, from domestic to retail
installations. The company's fire rated solutions are available in a variety
of finishes and include swing and sliding doors offering a fire rating
of between 30 and 120 minutes to accommodate even the most demanding situations.
The guide illustrates the application potential of the PollardsFyrespan
product range with in-situ examples of many prestigious projects, including
the British Library and Canary Wharf.
PollardsFyrespan is part of the Anglo-Scandinavian HansenGroup, one of
Europe's leading fenestration specialists with annual sales of £100
million and over 1,000 employees. HansenGroup's activities extend from
structural glazing, curtain walling and windows, fire resisting and steel
glazing systems and advanced glass processing to high performance steel
doorsets for fire, acoustic, security and cleanroom applications.
For a copy of the new guide contact PollardsFyrespansales on Tel: 020
8443 5511 or Email: mailto:sales@pollardsfyrespan.co.uk