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'They
said it Couldn't be Done' - A Truly Inspirational Design
Pro-Glass
by Darby has launched its new range of 'Proactive' print designs.
Proactive printed glasses is one of a family of processed glass ranges
forming Darby Glass's Pro-Glass by Darby family of internal architectural
glass products. A design-lead range, Proactive was the obvious choice
for the new showpiece boardroom at Darby Glass's Scunthorpe headquarters
(pictured left).
'For our new boardroom, we wanted to come up with a design that would
test our expertise to the full,' says Sales & Marketing Director Angela
Cann-Sagoe. 'We have always had the reputation of being the best quality
glass printer in the industry and we wanted to demonstrate this with a
powerful and eye-catching graphic.
'We selected a series of images from contracts for which we had supplied
the glass and introduced our corporate mission statement, to be the 'Supplier
of Choice'. Initially, the general opinion of every member of Darby Glass's
design team was that 'it couldn't be done'. However, by pooling the full
resources of years of experience from different parts of the industry,
the Darby team came together to achieve a perfectly lined through and
truly 'Inspirational' design.'
With
a 5.7m wide span, the finished image has such a high level of detail that
it requires the assistance of an eyeglass to view the intricacy of the
design.
Such an achievement did not come without its problems. The printing technology
and understanding of design translation on to glass has been notoriously
difficult for the glass processor and partitioning contractor alike. Additional
difficulties were encountered because of varying glass sizes, tolerances
and uneven floors and ceilings.
Comments Angela Cann-Sagoe: 'By combining excellent teamwork with our
collective skills and expertise, all the problems were solved. With our
boardroom design and application, Pro-Glass by Darby has truly demonstrated
what can be achieved, not only through simple geometric patterns but also
complex 3D images.
'The creation of our new Proactive design team, combined with the launch
of our new print themes, was the first phase in our transition to become
a design-lead processed glass division. Phase two in our continuing development
and automation is a new printing facility, which has increased our printed
image size to 1500mm x 2800mm.'
Contact Angela Cann-Sagoe
Tel: 01724 291280
Email: mailto:angela.cann-sagoe@darbyglass.co.uk
Web: http://www.darbyglass.co.uk
Williams
gets to Grips with Window Fixings
Williams
Fasteners offers a range of specialised screws used in the UPVC window
manufacturing industry.
Backed by in-house design, test and inspection facilities, its window
screw range has been designed to ensure the highest drilling performance
in both piercing points for unreinforced profile and drill points for
reinforcement up to 4mm thick.
The screws are also protected to withstand more than twice the proposed
new corrosion resistance standard.
The introduction of stainless steel, in both piercing point and drill
point screws is the latest in a series of enhancements to meet the demands
of the latest developments in fabrication.
Barry Ward, Williams' Product Manager, said: 'The introduction of this
range onto the market is already proving a great success.
'These screws have been developed showing actual benefits in the ease
of application, remedial call out costs and considerable cost savings
that can justify the effort of changing suppliers.'
For further details on the new screws as well as a full range of allied
products such as sealants, frame fixing, masonry and high speed drills
contact Barry Ward, Product Manager on 0114 256 5244
Veka
Troughing System Solves Rainwater Problems on the Terraces
PVCu
glazing and building products manufacturer, Veka, has introduced the Heritage
Rainwater System to resolve a problem encountered when refurbishing the
guttering of period terraced properties.
Many terraced properties built in the 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly
in the north of England, were installed with rainwater systems known as
'troughing'. These run continuously for the length of the terrace, manufactured
from heavy solid timber batons with channels routed into the upper surface
to carry the rainwater away, to be down-piped at one end.
Many such systems are in serious need of repair, an expensive and time
consuming process that requires specialist services for the manufacture
of replacement products, and relatively large teams to carry out the replacement.
As the troughing is continuous, any sections to be replaced must be manufactured
to fit and complement the whole run to ensure the effectiveness of the
system, as well as to maintain an attractive appearance.
Recognising
the extent of the problem Burnley-based Veka has launched a PVCu replacement
system. The new system is light, easy to fit, indistinguishable from the
original when installed and virtually indestructible. And, as has been
proven by windows manufactured from PVCu, the system is impervious to
rot and corrosion and requires only minimal maintenance.
The Veka Heritage Rainwater System brings the previously complex task
of troughing replacement into the 21st century, whilst maintaining the
traditional appearance of the property. As Heritage troughing is light
and easy to cut, replacement becomes a one person operation. When combined
with the lower cost of the profiles when compared to traditional timber
replacements, installation costs and times can be slashed.
Heritage Rainwater Systems are available in black, white or brown and
are available with a wide range of accessories including all jointing
and brackets. Manufactured from virgin PVCu and under conditions strictly
controlled to minimise environmental impact.
Tel: 01282 716611
Email: mailto:salesenquiry@veka.com
Web: http://www.vekauk.com
Mila
Reveals its Knobs and Knockers
Mila
Hardware, supplier of door hardware and accessories, has introduced a
range of door furniture in a variety of finishes and designs to suit every
door style.
Door
knockers, letters, numerals and 'spy hole' viewers are all available as
part of the new range in a wide choice of classic and modern styles. The
Victorian urn door knocker, for example, offers an authentic appearance
in a brass, white, black or chrome finish. For a more modern look, the
Slim-Line urn is suitable for long panel sections with narrower shoulders
and a slender, extended body. Drilled urns to fit a 360 degree viewer
are also available.
More ornate designs include several Lions Head door knockers in brass,
white or black that bolt from the back so that no screws are visible from
the front. The Georgiana Scroll door knocker - offering a rolled scroll
design and also available in brass, black or white finishes - is suitable
for mullions and long vertical door panel sections.
Door viewers to suit all door thicknesses from 20mm to 78mm are available
in brass, black and white with a viewers range of 360 or 180 degrees.
A series of letters and numerals available in a choice of sizes and finishes
completes the new range.
Tel: 01327 872511
Email: mailto:sales@mila.co.uk
Web: http://www.mila.co.uk
Alkoxyl-Based
Product Innovation: Elastosil® SG20
The
adhesive sealant Elastosil® SG20, for structural glazing facades,
is the latest product development from Wacker.
'It is based on a patented alkoxy technology, which is completely safe
in health terms. This innovative adhesive possesses outstanding mechanical
properties, an extraordinarily broad adhesion spectrum for all kinds of
material surfaces, and excellent weather resistance.' says the company.
The adhesive is available in cartridges and foil packs and is easy to
process. It vulcanises at room temperature. Like all one-part sealants,
Elastosil® SG20 contains both the crosslinker and the catalyst, so
it can also be used on site, e.g. for repair glazing work.
Technical details of the adhesive sealant:
*Maximum possible joint bite: 20 mm
*Skin formation time at 23 deg C / 50 % relative humidity of air: 15 minutes
*Permanent elasticity: -40 deg to +150 deg
*Shore hardness A (ISO 868): 39
*Tensile strength: 1.30 N/mm2
*Tensile stress at 100 % elongation (ISO 8339): 0.90 N/mm2
Tel: +49 89 6279 1650
Email: mailto:werner.wagner@wacker.com
Web: http://www.wacker.com
Arbosil
1096 Anthracite - Sheer Quality
Adshead
Ratcliffe, Derbyshire based sealant specialists has come up with an answer
when it comes to sealing specialist frames and metal and glass joints,
Arbosil 1096 Anthracite.
Launched in the summer, 1096 Anthracite is a one-part, moisture curing,
low modulus, neutral cure glazing system specifically for the perimeter
sealing of anodised and polyester powder coated frames and cladding and
PVCu frames, as well as for sealing joints in profiled metal sheets, glass
to glass joints and glazing systems to BS8000 Part 7.
Supplied in 380ml cartridges, Arbosil 1096 Anthracite is applied using
a skeleton gun. The product can be tooled within five minutes of application,
after which time a tough skin begins to form and seal.
Arbosil 1096 Anthracite is backed by the Adshead Ratcliffe's team of technical
experts, who can provide advice either over the telephone or on site.
Tel: 01773 826661
Email: mailto:arbo@arbo.co.uk
Web: http://www.arbo.co.uk
Butler
Service Right to Your Door
Titon
Commercial is launching a new concept in electronic door access control,
Butler.
Butler uses a key-ring type transmitter, similar to those supplied with
new cars; each time the transmitter is operated, a 32 byte code is generated
to open/close the doors. The transmitter has been designed with security
as a top priority - Titon claims it is impossible for the device to be
illicitly scanned.
Designed to work with the Sobinco range of door locks, Butler provides
suitable access control for applications as diverse as luxury apartments,
special needs, hospitals, shops, offices, and schools or anywhere where
both ease of use and security are requirements.
Julian Wiseman, Commercial Director, is very enthusiastic about the launch
of Butler: 'We are aware of the demand for high-security automated door
controls, and are delighted that the Titon Commercial team has the ideal
solution.'
Butler can be configured to interface with other devices such as alarm
or display systems or, as part of a complete home automation installation.
Tel: 01206 713800
Web: http://www.titon.com
Maintenance
Free Gates Provide a New Opening for Sash
Sash
UK has extended its product portfolio by offering PVCu garden gates to
supplement, what is set to become, an ever growing range of non-glazing,
low maintenance home improvement products.
The
Barnsley company is keen to respond to the changing market demands as
consumers look for high quality, low maintenance products to enhance their
property.
David Ruzicka, joint managing director for Sash UK Ltd, said: 'We are
committed to developing new opportunities for our customers that complement
their existing products that are directly linked to other PVCu home maintenance
products.
'Since the 80's and the launch of the PVCu window and door, homeowners
have readily accepted PVCu roofline products and conservatories, with
emphasis now being placed on other PVCu products such as gates, fencing
and decking.
'With each new product launch it enables our trade customers to not only
use existing marketing, sales and installation skills, but also to return
to established customers with a totally new product that they will not
have seen previously.' he added.
Contact: Nick Hibberd
Tel: 01226 719969
Email: mailto:nick.hibberd@sashuk.com
Web: http://www.sashuk.com
Lorient
Launches New Glazing Gasket
An
important feature of many fire doors is a glazed panel, assisting safe
everyday use of the door, and enabling the building's occupants to be
aware of danger on the other side of the door in the case of a fire. Special
fire resistant glass needs to be used for these panels, but in the intense
heat of a fire, the glass needs to be held firmly in place, and the edges
of the aperture effectively sealed, if the door is to perform to its full
potential.
Lorient
Polyproducts, a leader in fire and smoke sealing systems for door assemblies,
has extended its range of flexible intumescent glazing gaskets to include
a new size designed specifically to accommodate the latest developments
in the thicknesses of fire resistant glass now available. Designated System-36/7,
the new gasket is suitable for use with 7mm to 8mm thick glass, and has
been successfully tested at Warrington Fire Research Centre for 30 minutes
integrity. Glass types include: Pyrostem, Pyroguard (both clear and wired),
Pyrodur Plus and Pyrobelite.
System-36/7 joins the five other sizes in the Lorient System-36 range,
which now encompasses gaskets for glass thicknesses from 4mm to 22mm.
All System-36 products are resilient U-shaped profiles, designed to push-fit
into place over the edge of the glass. The gaskets can be used with a
range of standard fixing beads, and are flexible enough to be fitted to
even circular vision panels if required. All Lorient System-36 gaskets
have attained Certifire approval, (certificate numbers CF184 and CF202)
and all product sold is unobtrusively marked with the Lorient name and
identification codes for complete traceability.
Tel: 01626 834252.
Email: mailto:admin@lorientuk.com
Web: http://www.lorientgroup.com
To
accomodate the demands of many UK residents purchasing and renovating
French holiday homes, Plastmo fabricator VIP Windows & Doors Ltd is
now manufacturing PVCu inward-opening French market windows at its St
Albans factory.
Using Plastmo 62mm System Index profile, VIP has effectively reversed
a standard casement window,transferring it into a minature French door,with
its transom coupled to the sash and shootbolts in each sash. Both sashes
are fitted with pin-hinges and can lift off the frame of the internally
beaded window,to fit the outer frame.
VIP MD Dave Booth comments 'I already have a healthy order book from the
many 'Brits' purchasing convertable properties over there, particularly
those who cannot speak fenestration French. Inward-opening windows are
far simpler to maintain and clean than our British variety and I forsee
a potentially good UK market as well'
Tel: 020 8889 6821
Avocet
- Closing in on Doors
Avocet
offers a comprehensive range of Door Closers as part of an expanding collection
of architectural ironmongery. Recently upgraded, all four products in
the Door Closer Series are now certified to BS 476 Part 22, making them
compatible for use with 30 fire rated doors. The range also includes smaller
spring arm and concealed closer units.
Avocet Door Closers are suitable for both inward and outward opening single
action timber and metal doors. Featuring an attractive slim line design
they provide a practical solution for doors opening onto adjacent walls.
The Series 100 and 300 Closers are available in a range of sizes, and
the 300 comes complete with a parallel arm bracket. The top Series 150
can be ordered with either a back check or delayed action option as standard.
Contact: Sheroz Adat
Tel: 01484 711700
Email: mailto:post@avocet-hardware.co.uk
Web: http://www.avocet-hardware.co.uk
New
Windowboard from Profile 22
Profile 22 has introduced a new windowboard adaptor for internal cills
- suitable for replacement work and conservatory applications.
Simple to use, the adaptor features a clip-in section over the cill to
take the capping board. By creating an interface between the windowboard
and window, the adaptor can accept windowboard up to 10mm in thickness.
The windowboard adaptor will be offered in White, Rosewood and Antique
Oak finishes. The adaptor is sold in six metre lengths and is proving
particular popular with the newbuild sector. There has also been considerable
interest from conservatory installers.
Tel: 01242 243444
Fax: 01242 233548
Marian's
New Door System Protects Small Hartlepool Fingers
A long-established engineering firm has launched a new steel door range
that claims to eliminate the risk of fingers becoming trapped on the hinge
side.
Marian Doors & Shutters has completed the first installation of its
Safe System at the main entrance of Kingsley Primary School, Hartlepool,
which has nearly 500 pupils aged from three to eleven.
Marian
Doors & Shutters, based in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, is nearly fifty
years old and supplies a comprehensive range of security doors and shutters
throughout the UK and Ireland.
Every year, some 30,000 people, 60% ofthem children, trap their fingers
in doors, with some 1,500 accidents requiring plastic or reconstructive
surgery - a significant risk that is recognised in legislation and by
the Health and Safety Executive.
The new Marian system is designed for use in public buildings and incorporates
a round pivot post profile that cuts out the risk of fingers becoming
trapped on the hinge side - a real risk in a busy primary school.
In addition, its steel construction offers security, strength and durability
- whilst able to accommodate safety glass up to 30mm thick.
Marian Doors & Shutters provides full design and technical support
- and the new anti-pinch system, available in either single or double-leaf
configuration, can be tailored to suit individual requirements.
The firm offers comprehensive security door solutions through a wide range
of standard or bespoke products - from general purpose steel security
doors through to ballistic and blast resistant doors.
'We are pleased to now have an anti-pinch door to complement our range
of security doors and shutters. The risk of finger entrapment is very
real, particularly for children, and we are pleased to be now offering
a solution,' said John McDonnell, managing director of Marian Doors &
Shutters.
'The anti-pinch system is suited to places that have a large volume of
human traffic making it ideal for use in schools, colleges, libraries
and other public buildings,' he said.
Tel: 0191 482 2891
Selecta
Improves Door Panel
Selecta Systems Ltd, extruder of window and door profiles, has launched
a range of support materials for its Door Panel range.
The range, called The College Collection, features 10 standard panel designs
and over 25 different glazing designs. Each panel is also available in
a choice of three colours; gloss white, or a natural woodgrain effect
in mahogany or golden oak.
Conservatory panels, half panels and side panels complete a comprehensive
range and ensure design continuity for each installation. A variety of
accessories provide the finishing touch, with a range of letterboxes,
knockers, security locks and numerals.
The new range brochure uses illustrations of many of the options available,
to assist consumers in the selection process. Detailed dimensions of each
panel are featured in both the range brochure and in a A2 poster to assist
installers.
The marketing support offered by Selecta Systems enhances a comprehensive
package, including machinery, hardware, technical support, training, legal
and financial advice, providing a complete service for PVCu window and
door fabricators.
Tel: 0121 325 2100
Email: mailto:lisa.mason@selectasystems.com
Yale
- Making Homes Secure
Yale
has introduced the longer 20mm bolt to the British Standard Insurance
Approved Yale Night Latch and Mortice Lock ranges. Both ranges feature
the new 20mm bolt, which in turn delivers a far higher level of engagement
between the lock and the strike plate, improving the performance of these
locks under forced attack.
The new 20mm bolt BS1E and BS2E Yale Night Latches feature an internal
lockable handle, which is suitable for glazed doors, as the handle can
not be turned through a smashed window. Furthermore, the automatic dead
locking latchbolt is drill and saw resistant and provides defence against
carding.
The new 20mm bolt BS Yale Mortice lock range also offers a much higher
level of security, as the 40% increase in the bolt size improves the resistance
against forced attack. Available as the BS PM560E 5 lever sashlock with
a reversible latch making it suitable for either left or right hung doors
and the BS PM562E 5 lever deadlock.
As a Secured by Design licence holder, All new BS Yale 20mm bolt Night
Latches and Mortice Locks are accredited as a 'Police Preferred Specification'.
They also exceed BS3621:1998, are endorsed by insurance companies as well
as being recommended by the Police and Neighbourhood Watch.
Tel: 01902 366911
Email: mailto:info@yaleuk.com
Web: http://www.yale.co.uk
Balcas
Launches Easyfix System to Slash Windowboard Fixing Costs
Balcas Kildare - the independent manufacturer of primed MDF mouldings
for the architectural and housebuilding sectors - has launched a patented
windowboard fixing system that claims to dramatically reduce typical installation
times.
'The
Balcas Easyfix system is an invisible fixing system which allows the windowboard
to be fixed in minutes thereby offering significant on-site labour cost
savings. As well as offering speed and simplicity of installation, use
of the Balcas Easyfix system is easily adjustable to suit different construction
types and also eliminates the possibility of damage to the surface of
the windowboard common with traditional fixing methods.'says the company.
Balcas estimates that use of the Easyfix windowboard system will allow
the 16 different windowboards found in a typical four bedroom detached
house to be fixed in up to 75% less time than traditional methods while
also eliminating the need for filling, an undercoat, and sanding down.
The Balcas Easyfix system is based on a metal fixing with a shaped lug.
The fixing's lug then fits securely into a precut groove in the underside
of the Balcas windowboard. The fixing should then be rotated by hand through
90% into position. Finally the fixing is screw-fixed to the substrate
where it will remain hidden while firmly securing the windowboard in place.
Balcas has also announced that it is shortly to launch a version of the
Easyfix system which can be used for internal door frames, again with
theadvantage of easy fixing and adjustability.
In addition to windowboards, the Balcas range of primed, moisture-resistant
MDF internal mouldings currently includes skirtings, dado rails and architraves.Other
products available from Balcas include the Fable door lining system and
the Balcas Wall and Stair Panelling system.
Tel: 00353-45-877671
Tel: 02866-326797 (UK number)
Email: mailto:sales@balcaskildare.com.
Web: http://www.balcaskildare.com