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The
glossiness of new PVC frames - for windows, doors and conservatories -
can be preserved using a new coating, Liquidtec, from CXL
Ltd.
Developed
by CXL Ltd, the environmentaily-friendly coating forms a protective layer
on the surface of the PVC, helping repel dirt from becoming ingrained
and the plastic becoming dull- a common problem once it has been exposed
to the elements for only months.
Water-based, Liquidtec is simply brushed or wiped on as the PVC protective
film is removed.
Opaque when applied, so treated areas can be easily seen, it dries in
minutes to a clear gloss finish. Independent testing has shown the treatment
lasts at least 12 months, even when subjected to extreme conditions such
as those experienced in the marine industry.
Liquidtec is available in 250ml bottles, and supplied complete with applicator,
which enables accurate product application without the need to 'mask'
around the frame. Concentrated, even a 250ml bottle should cover all PVC
window and door frames on an average three-bedroomed home. Yet it retails
for £12 + P&P for a 250ml bottle.
Comments Liquidtec, 'Applied to clean plastic - be it PVC, GRP, ABS or
fibreglass, Liquidtec creates a protective barrier, making the plastic
look like new even a year after it has been exposed to the elements.
'Because it is water based, there are no chemicals to attack the plastic
surface and accelerate degradation. We have carefully researched its application,
to make it as easy and accurate as possible to apply. As a result, it
takes literally seconds to treat a frame, with minimal risk of abutting
surfaces.
'lt gives the window industry an added selling tool that installers can
use themselves to ensure their instailations look better, longer, and
that they can sell to their customers.'
Liquidtec is available to order from CXL Ltd, PO Box 112, Colwyn Bay LL28
5ZS
Tel/fax 0870 3504007
Email: mailto:sales@liquidtec.co.uk
Fenster™
Stylish Window and Door Solutions
Fenestration
engineer, MagHansen offers Hansen
Fenster™, a complete range of modern solutions for the interior and
the exterior of buildings.
‘Being
both stylish and innovative and taking Danish minimalist design to the
limits of performance, these systems have many unique features, which
set them apart when selecting a quality product.’ says the company
‘These include optional exposed or concealed hinges, the use of a
neat demountable restrictor stays, extensive colour and finish options
for both internal and external surfaces. The aesthetics of the product
are also second to none with neat, minimal and uniformed sight lines.’
Hansen Fenster™ standard vents are available in four basic configurations.
These are tilt and turn (open in), top hung (open out), side hung (open
in and out) and bottom hung. Also available is a vent called Hansen Liteline™.
This is a silicone bonded, concealed vent, which harmonises the sight
lines when integrated into fixed glazing.
Hansen Fenster™ has been used in numerous prestigious projects such
as The Scottish Office in Edinburgh and the Norwich Union Building, Leeds.
MagHansen offers a range of services to assist the specification in product
selection. Commercial fenestration, Bespoke Solutions and environmental
control are just some of the services offered.
Contact: Pat Hodges
Tel: 0113 2555111
Email: mailto:sales.leeds@maghansen.co.uk
The
Sky-Vent product is of a hybrid design
comprising of an aluminium lid for shape retention and a fully welded
internal PVCu frame.
'It
is the only roof vent on the market with this type of dual material concept
utilising the best of both worlds for maximum weather performance. Hot
summer sun can lead to warping and twisted PVCu profile especially on
the darker woodgrain colours. Subsequently the seals fail and water starts
to leak in resulting in many call backs and site visits. Flimsy plastic
vents often start to leak twelve months after fitting when the silicone
seal has expanded and contrated for a full season. With an aluminium lid
this type of problem is totally eliminated for the lifetime of the conservatory.'
says the company.
'The BBA have weather tested the product to BS6375 for a 300pa water tightness
and pressure test. Sky-Vent is unique in the market place, it even comes
with it's own 100% leak proof guarantee. Many aluminium vents are so chunky
in appearance or suffer from leaky mechanical sash joints.
'An aluminium lid is a must to avoid PVCu expansion problems in the sun
and eventual weather seal failure. The full width weather proof hinge
allows the vent lid to detach at fifty degrees so the sash can be easily
fitted between the roof bars and allow access for roof fitting via a ladder.
'48 hour delivery, made to measure and glazed in any shade of polycarbonate
completes the package.'
Tel: 0121 212 1434
Fabulous
New Launch from Fab and Fix
Fab
and Fix,
the UK PVCu hardware supplier, has launched a new product suite of fully
co-ordinated hardware.
Positive Thinking is the company’s mission and this is reflected
in its independent approach to creating a hardware range to match the
requirements of today’s demanding consumers.
From handles, hinges and locks to letterplates, door knockers and numerals,
the suited hardware comes in a range of contemporary co-ordinated colours,
styles and finishes.Available in standard White, Chrome, Black and Hardex
Gold finishes, the new ‘lifestyle’ range also features contemporary
colours such as Satin Bronze, Bright Bronze and Satin Chrome to suit even
the most discerning homeowner in search of a particular individual appearance
to their property.
The new range is based on Fab and Fix’s established philosophy in
offering stylish, quality and fully tested products with durability in
their sector. Manufactured from zinc, all are designed with ease of fitting
and long-lasting performance in mind.
Fab and Fix Managing Director, Phil Freeman believes they have taken the
lead in responding to market demand for a fully ‘suited’ product
range to satisfy the increasingly sophisticated tastes of modern homeowners.
He says: ‘Fab and Fix has an ability to conceptualise and design
products in a way we believe no other company can do. We don’t hang
about when we spot an industry trend; we convert customer requirement
into reality – fast.
‘This was the thinking behind our new range; a need for which we
identified several years ago and its final launch after months of careful
research and planning. This complete co-ordinated hardware suite allows
fabricators to buy from a ‘one-stop shop’,’ continues Phil.
‘We are justifiably proud of what we think is classic, yet contemporary
design backed with sound reliability, performance and long-lasting good
looks.
‘With more people investing in their homes and improving their existing
properties, there are plenty of opportunities for our customers to capitalise
on a strong and growing market in the home improvement sector,’ adds
Phil.
Contact: Claire McBean
Tel: 02476 618182
Web: http://www.fabnfix.co.uk
Synseal’s extraordinary support
Synseal
Extrusions Ltd launched its Global Blue roof at Glassex, the
new blue white roof solution for fabricators whose suppliers simply haven’t
been able to keep up with the changing conservatory market. To accompany the launch, the systems company has distributed 173 sample boxes. The boxes include outer frame sections of profile along with the identical matched Global rafter top cap.
Kevin Harvey, Director of Sales explains why Synseal goes to such lengths with its marketing support. 'We use extraordinary support like this because we know fabricators of other systems companies are crying out for a conservatory roof that will colour match their profile.
' It enables prospects to see how well matched the roof is. We are optimistic about Global Blue and estimate that within 8-12 weeks we will be selling in excess of 100 extra Global roof kits per week. Most of this will be as a direct result of our unusual marketing approach.'
New
Uzone Foils Add Value and Increase Sales
Ultraframe
has announced two new foils for the duo-pitch conservatory roof system
Uzone. It will now be available in Light Oak and Rosewood foils and with
25mm polycarbonate.
Fabricator Mark Warren at Lister Trade Frames is delighted with the choice
offered by Ultraframe: ‘People who use Uzone will come back and use
it again, it is a good product and fast. Time, quite frankly, is money.
It literally takes half the time to put up and having more choice makes
it even easier for our customers to sell it to their customers.’
Ultraframe’s Head of Product Management, Mark Hanson, added: ‘We
are constantly striving to give our customers more choice. Uzone is a
remarkable system and these additions mean we have everything we need
to make Uzone the success it deserves to be.’
Uzone is the new roof system from Ultraframe, the international designer
and manufacturer of conservatory systems. Clicklock is the click-fit joint
connection technology that’s at the heart of Uzone. It means speedy,
practically bolt-free and virtually tool-free on-site assembly.
The Uzone duo-pitch conservatory roof reinforces Ultraframe’s position
as the best one stop shop for complete conservatory roof systems for all
segments of the market.
Tel: 0500 822340
Email: mailto:brochures@ultraframe.co.uk
Web: http://www.ultraframe.co.uk
Mila
Trinity - Three is the Magic Number
Door
and window hardware manufacturer Mila
has launched a suite of casement window hardware under the company's recently
introduced Trinity brand. Mila established the brand to offer products
that represent Quality, Value and Reliability - hence Trinity – so
that buyers could be assured that any products under this brand would
enjoy quality usually only found in premium ranges, but at competitive
prices.
The Trinity casement suite comprises friction stays, espagnolettes and
espagnolette handles. The range of Trinity friction stays are available
for both top hung and side hung applications and include an egress version
for compliance with FENSA requirements. Trinity espagnolettes are available
in both 20 and 22mm backset, with 8 or 9mm cams and can be supplied with
strikers to suit all major profile systems. Trinity espagnolette handles
are available in both inline and cranked versions, can be supplied in
a range of finishes including Gold PVD or chrome and are available in
all common pin lengths. In line with all Mila Trinity-branded products
Trinity casement products represent value-for-money, but with a quality
of engineering and manufacture that the company says is well above that
normally expected at this price point.
Kelvin Green, Marketing Manager for Mila, emphasised the philosophy behind
Trinity: ‘Trinity represents the simple concept of offering exceptional
and obvious value-for-money. Whenever customers examine any Mila Trinity
product the reaction is always the same – they are impressed that
we can offer such quality and performance at the price.’
Tel: 01327 872511
Email: mailto:sales@mila.co.uk
Web: http://www.mila.co.uk
CombiSystem
- the New Patented Handle System from HEWI Optimises Assembly and Storage
With
its CombiSystem HEWI aims to optimise
its presence in the market for special-size handles. Against the backdrop
of long delivery periods, the manufacturers’ high start-up costs
and lack of centre-to-centre sizes in the precise millimetre sector, the
company has developed a modular system for stainless steel handles.
‘This
incomparable modular system enables us to offer traders and processors
solutions for everyday, practical situations. CombiSystem offers immediate
access to all centre-to-centre sizes. Optimum flexibility of assembly
has been achieved’, product manager Tobias Kahl explained.
HEWI CombiSystem allows handles of various shapes and centre-to-centre
sizes to be assembled from just a few components, minimising storage requirements
and optimising availability. The patented connection system offers a high
degree of flexibility and simple assembly without special assembly aids
being needed. The individual components can be easily shortened on site
with a saw. No welding work is required – a decorative ring covers
the sawn edge and ‘forgives’ imprecision.
The introductory collection comprises eight components, with which the
six most common handle shapes can be configured to feature any centre-to-centre
size needed. CombiSystem can be integrated with the existing collection
and marries with the HEWI stainless steel ranges 111X and 160X.
The advantages of CombiSystem:
1. Variability – a variety of handle shapes can be as-sembled from
the various individual components.
2. Precision – the connection interfaces are fitted with a decorative
ring that covers the sawn edges.
3. Ease of assembly – assembly and dismantling can be performed without
any difficulty. The stainless steel tubes can be cut to size directly
on site.
4. Availability – good availability as components are standard.
5. Reduced storage – all handle shapes and lengths can be made form
eight individual components.
6. Good value for money – as compared with con-ventional special-size
products.
Tel: +49 5691 82-0
Email: mailto:info@hewi.de
Web: http://www.hewi.de
National
packaging firm, IPS Ltd has launched
a new range of protective corners and edge strips for the Glazing Industry.
Whether required for glass panels or finished windows, doors or shower
panels there is a specific corner to suit.
The angles on Bay and Bow windows are also catered for.
Contact: Patrick York
Tel: 01978 -661671
Email: mailto:patrick.york@ips-uk.net
Web: http://www.interactive-ps.co.uk
One
of the fastest growing markets for the PVCu window industry is New Build.
But with streams of red tape and regulations, it’s a difficult market
to break. Innovation, time saving and quality are all top of the list
in this sector. Newstead Trade Frames
believes in giving New Build installers a competitive edge by providing
all three without compromise.
‘The latest innovation we are able to offer customers is a new cavity
closure system called Cavseal,’ explains Paul Baker, Operations Manager
of Newstead. ‘The 70mm system, designed by Synseal Extrusions Ltd,
can be installed in the window from inside the building, eliminating the
need for installers to climb ladders. The flexible design solution improves
thermal efficiency and compliance with building regulations.’
Tel: 01782 641 642
Colour-Matched
Glazing Cassettes from Evergreen
Evergreen
Door,
the UK composite door component supplier, has launched pre-finished glazing
cassettes to match door skin colours of its GRP and steel-faced ranges.
Available in red, blue, green and white as well as two woodgrain finishes,
the cassettes give an overall co-ordinated and authentic look to the finished
door. The company says that the age-old problem associated with painted
cassettes is eliminated by the introduction of the new Evergreen paint
system which is very hard-wearing and does not flake or chip.
Evergreen claims that its GRP door is the only through-colour fibreglass
entrance door on the market and sales are steadily rising through its
nationwide fabricator network.
Capable of withstanding the hardest knocks, weight for weight GRP is stronger
than steel giving immense resistance to everyday wear and tear.
Evergreen's GRP doors are available in ten styles, including a cottage
door, and four through colours - red, green, blue and white with either
smooth or grained surfaces.
Grained surfaces can be stained in either mahogany, walnut, teak and light
oak finishes to replicate the appearance of a timber door.
With up to six times greater heat insulation than a comparable timber
door, GRP is suitable for all applications, particularly in meeting the
requirements of Part L of the Building Regulations.
Like all Evergreen entrance doors, the new GRP range has passed rigorous
testing to achieve the PAS 23 and PAS 24 quality and security standards.
It is fully guaranteed for 10 years, the GRP door will not dent, crack,
split or warp.
Evergreen's Managing Director, Robert Benn, comments: ‘The pre-finished
cassettes allow fabricators to achieve a totally colour-matched door which
in turn we're sure will prove popular with homeowners seeking a smart
overall finish.’
Evergreen can now supply fabricators with the complete package of components
to fit its entire door range. The company manufactures and supplies composite
door components to fabricators for use in the home improvement, public
sector and newbuild markets.
Evergreen Door holds the ISO 9002 quality standard and is a Secured by
Design licensee.
Contact: Robert Benn
Tel: 01924 423171
Bohle
UK has signed an exclusive distribution agreement
with Tornado Gloves to supply the company’s complete range of safety
products for those working in the glass and glazing sector.
Tornado’s collection of personal protective equipment for the glass
industry includes the advanced Aquaglass glove, shown to great acclaim
at last year’s GP&T Show. This purpose-made product has been
specifically designed for safe wet handling of glass and offers level
5 cut resistance, the highest standard currently available. The Aquaglass
glove is the result of a detailed research and development programme by
Tornado. Commenting on the deal, Gary Dean, Managing Director of Bohle
UK, said, ‘Working closely with the GGF and Saint-Gobain Tornado
has created a glove specifically for the industry. It ticks all the boxes
in terms of exceptional safety features and we believe it’s a must
for any glass processing environment.’
In addition to the agreement with Tornado Gloves, Bohle has obtained exclusive
rights to market Electroflex Gloves, a cut-resistant high dexterity glove,
which is ideal for soft coat glass handling. The company will also offer
Wristex ultra-strong wrist guards and Rockforce products, a range of Kevlar
arm gauntlets, t-shirts and jackets.
Further information on Bohle’s extensive range of products for the
glass processing industry is available by calling freephone 0800 616 151,
or visiting http://www.bohle.ltd.uk.
Fasad™
Façade Glazing Systems from MagHansen
Fenestration
engineer, MagHansen has introduced
an extensive range of solutions for vertical and inclined glazing. The
new Hansen Fasad™ system has been expanded to include the company’s
FS:51 façade and RF:51 roof glazing ranges.
Hansen Fasad™ can be integrated with Hansen Fenster™ door and
window ranges and Hansen Millenium™, providing the architect with
a complete solution. The product benefits from the clean lines often associated
with Scandinavian design and this is underpinned by the highest performance
standards. Hansen Fasad™ comes in many distinctive options, and includes
a structural silicone glazed option.
Features of the complete façade are extensive. It is fully drained
and ventilated, has dual colour finish and can be supplied with a range
of options. Triple glazed units and solar shading can also be integrated
into the system, resulting in high energy efficiency and comfort with
lots of natural light.
The roof glazing system offers integrated ventilation and smoke evacuation,
and incorporates bevelled edge transom caps specifically designed for
the system.
Finally, the Stuck Back System has the advantage of no external caps or
fixings, providing a totally flush silicone sealed façade.
MagHansen offers a range of services to assist the specification in product
selection. Commercial fenestration, bespoke solutions and environmental
control are just some of the services available.
Contact: Pat Hodges
Tel: 0113 2555111
Email: mailto:sales.leeds@maghansen.co.uk
Cotswold
Introduces Fabricator and FENSA Friendly Friction Stays
Cotswold
Architectural Products Ltd
has developed a new friction stay to help fabricators meet the increasingly
stringent building regulations for easy cleaning and egress. The EZ Egress
friction stay, which has been designed specifically for side hung casement
windows, allows the window to be opened to almost 90 degrees, fulfilling
Part B regulations ensuring emergency access and means of escape in case
of a fire.
Cotswold believes that it is the responsibility of hardware manufacturers
to educate fabricators about the changing and often complex British and
European fenestration standards that must be met according to FENSA regulations.
The company's EZ Egress friction stay goes a long way to helping fabricators
manufacture compliant products.
When fitted with the Egress EZ friction stay, a casement window of the
optimum size has an unobstructed operable area that is at least 0.33m
square, 450mm high and 450mm wide, allowing for emergency exits if necessary.
The EZ Egress friction stay is also suitable for high rise buildings,
as it allows for safer cleaning of the external glass from the inside.
The design of the stay enables the sash to be moved along the track to
an easy cleaning position, meeting the requirements of BS8213, which states
that a minimum 95mm gap must exist between the casement and the frame.
Tel: 01242 233993/234466
Web: http://www.cotswold-windows.co.uk
Pilkington
Tried and Tested Fire Resistant Glass Grows from Strength to Strength
As
part of its constant undertaking to develop products suited to the changing
demands of building design and performance, Pilkington
has developed new 23mm Pilkington Pyrostop fire resistant glass.
Successfully
tested up to 60 minutes integrity and insulation, the new product now
allows far larger panels of glass to be constructed whilst still retaining
the fire resistant properties of the Pilkington Pyrostop brand.
Tested in sizes up to 1495mm x 2895mm, Pilkington Pyrostop is a clear,
laminated fully insulating fire and safety glass that offers the highest
levels of fire protection. It provides both the integrity requirement
of a barrier to smoke, hot gases and flame as well as ensuring effective
insulation from the radiant heat of a blaze. Complying with the exacting
temperature criteria defined in British, European and International test
standards, it has an opaque insulating interlayer that blocks out fire,
minimising the effect of panic and acting as a pointer for fire services
to indicate the presence of a fire on the other side. Furthermore, 23mm
Pilkington Pyrostop, has achieved a Class A fire safety rating in accordance
with BS 6206.
In addition to being successfully tested within conventional metal and
timber multi-pane screen systems (Test references WARRES 127055/ Chilt/RF03058),
it is possible to achieve 120 minutes integrity and insulation by incorporating
two panes of 23mm Pilkington Pyrostop within Pilkington Insulight (WARRES
117011).
23mm Pilkington Pyrostop was independently tested at the Warrington Fire
Research Centre (WARRES 127055) within T W Ide Fire Products Ltd's Firesecure
AP glazed screen/ partition system. The slender glass jointing profile,
which is 35mm wide, fits between 76mm deep top and bottom rails and the
system was constructed by T W Ide Fire Product Ltd from new revolutionary
composite material.
Pilkington Pyrostop is suitable for a range of applications, typically
partial or full size fire doors and partitions, glazing along escape routes,
room compartmentation and façade glazing. It can also be used in
windows to prevent breakout of fire and movement of fire along the outside
face of a building.
Pilkington Building Products UK manufactures a wide range of float, rolled
and coated glass products. Glass is distributed direct to customers and,
in smaller quantities, either merchanted as stock or bespoke processed
products to meet customer needs through our network of 23 branches countrywide.
Web: http://www.pilkington.com
Bohle
Dazzles With New Diamond Wheels
Bohle
now offers a full range of diamond wheels for use across a broad spectrum
of glass processing applications.
Bohle's
new extended collection is complemented with two quality levels of polishing
wheels, together with a new concept in felt wheels for bevellers and other
processing consumables. All diamond wheel products are Bohle branded and
come with the company's guarantee of quality and durability.
To help customers make the right choice, Bohle has also produced a handy
catalogue for the new range, which contains detailed easy-to-find references
for the most popular machines.
Bohle UK's Managing Director, Gary Dean, believes Bohle diamond wheels
deliver proven performance at a fair price, ‘We wanted to close the
circle in terms of our portfolio and diamond wheels were the only area
in which we did not offer a complete selection. Now, after more than a
year of research and product development we have a comprehensive choice
covering all popular Straight Line Edgers and Bevellers.'
To further support the introduction of new products to its portfolio Bohle
UK has recently set up a new Machinery and Processing Consumables Sales
Support Team, which is based at the company's Oldham headquarters. Further
information and advice on choosing and using Bohle diamond wheels or any
of the company's tools and accessories for the modern glass processing
industry is available by calling freephone 0800 61 61 51.
Web: http:// www.bohle.ltd.uk
Add
Space and Light with Litespace®
Ultraframe
has previewed its latest product, branded Litespace® at the Ideal
Home Show. Litespace is a bay style extension with a glazed roof that
gives direct access to the garden to add space and flood a room with light.
The
patented Litespace product is a 2.1 x 1.1m, three facet (110 degree facets)
walk in bay window which is glazed to the ground and features high performance
Conservaglass™ Optimum sealed units.
Quick and simple to install, Litespace will be sold as a complete package.
Offering the roof, sideframes, doors, all glazing and the preformed insulated
base. Litespace is suitable for up to a 1.8m opening.
Ultraframe says that Litespace will create new business opportunities
for installers in the following markets:
* Those replacing patio doors who want extra space -
Research shows that Litespace is a suitable home improvement product for
consumers who are looking to upgrade existing patio and French doors and
replace doors with extra space. Eight out of 10 respondents who are considering
a conservatory in the future felt they could have both a conservatory
and a Litespace.
* More light when space is tight -
Homeowners who do not have the space for a conservatory but are looking
to extend the home into the garden will benefit from Litespace, which
adds more light and space to the home.
* Non conservatory buyers -
Where homeowners choose not to install a conservatory because of budget
constraints or lifestyle reasons, Litespace provides a suitable room extension
solution.
‘We are absolutely delighted with Litespace. It provides the industry
with a brand new business opportunity,’ says Helen Fothergill, Marketing
Director of Ultraframe.
‘We think it will be a huge success with consumers who want a room
extension into their garden and will ensure installers keep ahead of competitors.’
Litespace was previewed at the show as part of the Ideal Home Magazine
room set. Helen said: ‘It was a great opportunity to show the product
in situ.
Consumers and installers could experience the visual and practical benefits
of Litespace at the most reputable home show in the country.’
Litespace will be promoted direct to consumers through the Essential Guide
and a new website, http://www.litespace.co.uk