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Sunroom,
the Stylish Solution to all your Conservatory Roof Needs
A
new conservatory roof system has been launched at Glassex 2005. Sunroom,
by Ultraframe gives installers the
flexibility to create contemporary conservatory styles on almost any site
while offering exemplary thermal performance.
Linda
Doughty, Marketing Director at Ultraframe, said: 'We recognised the need
for a fitter friendly new roofing system that simplifies the installation
process of highly complex roof shapes. Sunroom gives installers the opportunity
to supply a distinctive conservatory roof that appeals to the new generation
of homeowners, who are looking for a modern and stylish, high quality
and value for money product.'
The roofing system utilises Ultraframe’s Clicklock Technology. This
‘boltless’ technology is designed for ease of installation and
ensures perfect structural integrity.
The Ultraframe Sunroom system includes the option of box gutters, in standard
or large capacity, slimline valleys and dropped ridges which help make
it flexible in design configurability. These features provide an almost
limitless number of ways to cover a conservatory footprint allowing installers
to realise their customers’ wildest dreams. The wide range of unique
designs offered by Sunroom include 'P' and 'T' shapes, single or double
ended, bay or square fronted, and floating add-on or integral wrap around
styles. Designs can be tailored to create distinctive roof shapes that
will complement virtually any home, including bungalows. (For example,
a drop-down hip and slim-line valley can be used to join two ridges of
different heights and create an attractive two tier roofline on 'P'or
'T'shaped roofs.)
Sunroom
spans up to 4.8m x 4.8m with a choice of 24mm/25mm polycarbonate in five
colours, although tie bars, available in either a traditional or new contemporary
style, can be simply added to extend projections even further. With glass
in the roof Sunroom spans 3.5m x 3.5m and Ultraframe has additionally
designed a glass clip to prevent slippage. Sunroom is available in four
colours and, like all Ultraframe products, is supported with full BBA
accreditation.
Linda Doughty continued: 'Sunroom offers homeowners market leading thermal
performance. It employs thermal sleeving and has a controllable stack
vent trickle ventilation system which minimises heat leakage and condensation.
A typical 4m x 4m Sunroom roof has a ‘U’ value of 1.7 making
it, along with Ultraframe Elevation, the most thermally efficient roof
available. This means that customers have the ultimate in comfort and
installers have the added assurance that Sunroom meets the projected thermal
performance guidelines expected in forthcoming Building Regulations.'
Sunroom also has many additional features to produce a flawless, contemporary
finish. The Invertabar glazing bars ensure a stylish reversed bar profile
creating sleeker internal lines. The roof is topped with a finial design
with low profile ridge and optional clip-on cresting. Six exclusive new
Ultraselect styles are also available to add a personal touch to the interior
of the conservatory – one of the styles can even be painted to personalise
the room further.
Linda Doughty concluded: 'The fast fitting and cost saving benefits, coupled
with the attractive distinctive style and flexible options for Ultraframe
Sunroom, are going make this a hugely popular conservatory roof. Not only
will our customers find it extremely good value, they will have the confidence
that the conservatory roof benefits from market leading thermal performance,
and a contemporary design their customers will love. However, the achievements
of Sunroom will not stop here. Ultraframe will be continuing to develop
this roof system over the coming months to offer even more unique styles
and further expand the boundaries of configurablilty.'
Web: http://www.ultraframe.com
The
Sky’s the Limit with Conservatory Roof Glazing Options from CWG
With
respect to conservatory roof glazing, ‘Smart Technology’ was
very much in the forefront on the Corby Windows Stand at Glassex this
year. Two advanced roofing products, one glass, the other polycarbonate
based were launched by the company as CWG CorbEglaze and CWG SmartPoly,
both designed to provide installers with a range of conservatory options.
Manufactured
from toughened glass as standard, CWG CorbEglaze is a high performance
sealed unit developed specifically for conservatory roofs. It provides
all round conservatory comfort with low E and solar control coatings.
Argon fill improves thermal performance and an optional ‘Easy Clean’
external coating reduces build up of dirt and stains keeping the glass
looking fresher promoting a ‘feel good’ factor with good light
transmission and visibility.
A U value as low as 1.2w/m2K is possible so a dependable reduction in
heat loss can be expected. The solar control coating reduces build up
of internal temperature and excessive glare from the sun eliminating the
need for costly internal blinds, no matter how bright it is. CWG’s
CorbEglaze sealed units are quiet in the rain and there is both visual
and thermal comfort all year round, reinforced by a ten-year warranty.
Available in 25mm or 35mm options, CWG SmartPoly is a polycarbonate based
roofing material but with transparent heat reflectors in each of the flutes.
A U value as low as 1.5w/m2K is possible and there’s a ten-year warranty
against breakage due to weather plus loss of clarity and solar rejection
properties.
Operation of CWG’s SmartPoly is simple and unobtrusive. In cold weather,
heat is reflected back into the conservatory increasing comfort levels
and keeping costs down but when the sun is out, up to 85 percent of solar
energy is prevented from entering through the roof so expensive blinds
are unnecessary. In fact, tests have shown there can be as much as a fifty
percent reduction in internal temperatures between plain polycarbonate
and CWG SmartPoly.
CWG SmartPoly is handled and installed just like ordinary polycarbonate
but glazed roofs, including the latest CWG CorbEglaze, need no longer
be a problem with the improved CWG Global Plus conservatory roof. Whether
polycarbonate or glass, the new roof is reinforced with a brand new locking
tie bolt. This adds incredible strength and stability to an already strong
roof minimising the need for expensive and time consuming tie bars reducing
site time and ensuring that a customer’s conservatory choice remains
a stable and attractive, high performance addition to their home.
Tel: 01536 409100
Email: mailto:info@cwg-uk.com
Web: http://www.cwg-uk.com
Fabricators
on Fast Track with GU Multi-Keep
The
new one-piece Multi-Keep from GU/Ferco
is living up to its promise of providing fast-fit multi-point security.
Designed to reduce fixing time and save money, the Multi-Keep was launched
at the beginning of 2004. It is already proving a big hit with fabricators
- including Doncaster-based window and door manufacturer, Direct Trade.
Established
over six years ago, Direct Trade produces around 800 frames a week. Forty
percent of its products are sold retail with 60 percent going to trade
customers. The company switched from another hardware manufacturers products
to the GU/Ferco Multi-Keep earlier this year - and hasn't looked back
since.
'The one-piece keeper has significantly cut down on fabrication time and
is much simpler and easier to install than traditional products,' comments
Mick Bowley, joint Managing Director of Direct Trade. 'Rather than having
to fit five separate keepers, we now have just one to fit which reduces
the potential for fitting problems'. With just one piece to suit all profiles,
the Multi-Keep is definitely more fabricator friendly. We have the system
on display in our showrooms and it has received a very positive reaction
from our customers,' he adds.
Multi Keep is simpler and faster to fit than separate keeps. It doesn't
require cutting to length and the rear screws are specially positioned
to fix directly into the reinforcing. With an immensely strong, all steel
construction, it also features integral routing pockets and +/-2mmm adjustable
compression on all locking points.
The system fits over 50 different profiles/combinations and is available
for both timber and PVC. The smooth finish also eliminates the problems
of snagged clothing. In addition, the keep height is just 6mm to give
increased clearance between sash and frame.
Tel: 02476 217900
A
New Concept in Window Security
Nico
Manufacturing,
the UK manufacturer of window products, has launched MultiLock –
a low cost, multi-point window lock that satisfies BS 7950 Security Standard.
Part
of the Nico Security Plus range, the Nico MultiLock is an economical way
to provide multi-point security.
Suitable for replacement and new build installations, the MultiLock is
a strong locking system that bridges the gap between espagnolette bolts
and security shootbolts.
For little more than the cost of a standard espagnolette bolt, the Nico
MultiLock more than meets the requirements of BS 7950 Security Specification
– approved and tested to loads of 6000 Newtons, double the BS requirement.
It has also completed endurance testing of 100,000 cycles, ensuring long-life
performance and reliability.
The Nico MultiLock is very easy to fit, with adjustable seal compression.
And, for fabricator convenience, it uses the same preps as Nico Espagnolettes
and Shootbolts, with common keeps across the complete Locking System range.Like
the rest of the Nico Security Plus range, the MultiLock will be fully
BBA approved and accredited by Secured by Design.
It is available in a choice of finishes - standard Yellow Passivate or
Nico Supercoat – a bright silver finish offering 240 hours salt spray
corrosion resistance.
For more information about the Nico Security Plus MultiLock and to arrange
a sample, please contact:
Graham Pateman
Tel: 44 1255 422333
Email: mailto:sales@nico.co.uk
Web: http://www.nico.co.uk
Titon
has a New Handle on Sliding Doors
Titon's
commercial department is now offering a new handle for use with its Sobinco
Pentalock high security locking system for sliding doors and windows.
This represents a new, aesthetically pleasing departure for sliding door
and window handles, which have often featured the closed position being
upwards rather than covering the doorplate. The new handle comprises a
gracefully curved arch attached at the top and bottom of the doorplate,
making it easier for the end user to operate the sliding motion of the
door. The locking mechanism is now operated by a discreet extra lever,
which does not detract from the elegant lines of the handle.
This new design will appeal to architects and designers wishing to achieve
a more 'cutting edge or minimalist approach to the sliding door design.
Suitable for hotels, offices, private hospitals, care homes or up-market
dwellings, the handle can be matched to the door and supplied in any RAL
colour, or in Titon's exclusive brushed steel lnox effect finish, making
it flexible and desirable for the designer.
For further information on Titon's window hardware or ventilation products,
log on to the Titon website, http://www.titon.co.uk,
or Tel: 01206 713800.
Less
Waste. Faster Production. Less Down-Time.
'Less
labour, less energy, less waste and more profit.’ These are the benefits
promised to IG manufacturers by switching to Dow Corning 3540 Fast Cure
One Part IG Silicone Sealant from Geocel. ‘Manufacturers using this
convenient one-part silicone sealant will find it easier to achieve the
EN1279 parts 4 and 6, and so realise full CE Marking.’ says the company.
‘Dow
Corning 3540 Fast Cure One Part IG Silicone Sealant from Geocel has been
specially formulated for the production of insulating glass units, it
consistently outperforms non-silicone alternatives like polysulphide,
polyurethane and hot-melt butyl. Its easy-application and fast-cure properties
will reduce downtime and wastage for manufacturers making their production
more efficient and profitable.
‘It's one-part formulation means fewer and simpler processes than
those required for two-part polyurethane and polysulphide sealants. Dow
Corning 3540 Fast Cure One Part IG Silicone Sealant does not require the
system to be cleaned, adjusted, cooled or heated. Purging at the beginning
and end of shifts - a procedure which can lead to 10-15% sealant wastage
- is virtually eliminated.’
Operations can be easily stopped and started, offering manufacturers production
flexibility. This flexibility is further enhanced by the sealant's exceptionally
fast cure times. Touch dry in less than thirty minutes, Dow Corning 3540
cures rapidly in depth - a typical 3mm bead in less than twelve hours
in standard conditions or less than twenty-four in cold climates. This
makes a timescale of twenty-four hours from manufacture to dispatch a
real possibility.
It can be applied using a manual applicator gun using a 600ml sausage
pack or a pneumatic pump using 20 litre pails or 250kg drums. A secondary
pib seal on the spacer bar completes the dual seal requirement. Single
component sealant machinery requires much less capital outlay than dual
component equivalents although existing two-part machinery can be quickly
and inexpensively converted.
Dow Corning 3540 Fast Cure One Part IG Silicone Sealant's long life durability
is due to its excellent UV and weathering resistance, unmatched service
temperature range and low shrinkage. It demonstrates excellent adhesion
to float, coated glasses and spacers maintaining a flexible seal for decades,
reducing callbacks related to sealant failure.
Dow Corning 3540 Fast Cure One Part IG Silicone Sealant from Geocel complies
with all of the requirements of the newly developed European standards
EN1279 parts 4 and 6. When correctly applied, any IG units manufactured
with the new sealant will comply with EN1279 parts 2 and 3 helping fabricators
to obtain the CE Marking.
Geocel combines a wealth of innovative technical and manufacturing expertise
with a strong commitment to quality in the non-silicone field and, therefore,
complements perfectly the experience and excellence of Dow Corning in
its field of silicone technology.
Tel: 01752 202060
And
to Top it All … Shepley Introduces a 25mm Anti-Heat Polycarbonate
Shepley
has topped off its conservatory roof with a new 25mm athermic opal polycarbonate.
The new polycarb’ reduces the transfer of heat into the conservatory
by more than 60%. And, with 20% light transmission combined with a K-value
of 1.7W/m2oK, it’s the finishing touch for Shepley conservatories.
Specially designed 5 wall ‘m’ structure has a very high value
of thermal insulation, with relatively low weight, carries a minimum of
10 years guarantee and class 1 fire rating.
The polycarbonate range has been available to Shepley customers since
October 2004, along with a purpose designed sample kit and Visage®
literature. If you are interested in finding out more about Shepley’s
range of conservatories then call Shepley on 0161 339 2433 for further
information.
Web: http://www.shepley.com
Don't
Panic, GU has the Solution - and it's BS Approved
Fabricators
have the solution to a long-standing door security problem thanks to a
new BS approved development from GU/Ferco.
The
new GU Secury with anti panic function lock and associated panic bar fittings
has achieved the new European standard for doors of this type now covered
under the new BS EN 1125 standard.
The main purpose of BS EN 1125 is to provide a safe and effective escape
through a doorway in panic situations, with minimum effort and without
prior knowledge of the locking device being fitted to any given door.
GU's new solution to an old problem now means that completely concealed
locking elements can now be fitted to doors in PVCu, timber or aluminium
profiles. In the past, fabricators have had to use unsightly surface mounted
rods on the door, in the absence of a more attractive alternative being
available.
As the Secury Panic locking system is based on the multipoint concept,
neither the weather tightness nor security of the door is compromised
at any time. The system represents a breakthrough in panic door gearing
not only for PVCu profiles but also for other installations. This is because
the concealed gear for panic door applications is equally at home on timber
and aluminium profiles.
'This development is just what the window and door fabricator has been
waiting for and we see it as a leap forward in an area which has been
traditionally open to individual interpretation. Now that we have a product
that has achieved BS EN 1125, there can be no doubt of what is the correct
solution for hardware for doors of this type,' commented lan Ward, GU/Ferco's
marketing manager.
Tel: 02476 217900
Email: mailto:help@g-u.co.uk
Web: http://www.g-u.co.uk
Kombimatec
Extends Range of Waterslot Routing Machines
The
latest version of the WSF445 Waterslot Router for PVC window fabrication
built at GTI’s factory in Luton,
Bedfordshire has three phase motors now fitted.
'Three phase induction motors are by far more reliable than series wound
motors because there are no carbon brushes, less moving parts and as a
result they are clearly quieter.' says the company.
'An alternative to series wound motors are the compressed air driven versions,
sometimes preferred by machinery manufacturers for economy. However these
are also less reliable and expensive to run.'
Good quality routing motors are important because of the rugged use this
type of machine endures during its life.
The Kombimatec WSF445 Waterslot Router has been designed specifically
with reliability and low maintenance costs in mind.
'Kombimatec is constantly improving their products and upgrades are available
to existing owners. This service becomes practical and cost effective
because Kombimatec is in the enviable position of being a UK manufacturer
of machinery for PVC window fabrication.' says the company.
GTI Kombimatec has an extensive partner reference list and invites all
window fabricators & profile suppliers to visit the design and manufacturing
plant in Luton, England to see machines being built to high exacting standards.
Please call 01582 455 934 to arrange a visit or alternatively view products
on-line at http://www.kombimatec.com.
Bennett
Safetywear Launches New Range
Bennett
Safetywear Ltd,
the Liverpool-based manufacturer of high performance hand protection and
specialised protective clothing, has announced the launch of its new range
of ARMATEX™ personal protective equipment for the glass industry.
With the benefit of nearly 70 years' experience in the manufacture of
PPE and utilising the latest fabric technology, the new ARMATEX™
range offers enhanced levels of cut protection at competitive prices without
compromising flexibility and dexterity.
Concentrating initially on upper body protection, Bennett Safetywear has
developed a range of sleeves, jackets and wristguards to replace its established
ARMATEX™ products which it pioneered for use in the glass industry
over 10 years ago. All models now offer Level 5 blade cut resistance (EN
388) as standard, making them essential equipment for glass handling and
in other industries where a high level of cut resistance is required.
A variety of styles, lengths, fastenings and colours are available to
suit the needs of individual end users.
Other products in the pipeline include a lightweight sweatshirt and trousers.
To complement its ARMATEX™ clothing range, Bennett Safetywear has
significantly expanded its well-known POLYSAFE® range of gloves to
include a selection of knitted cut resistant gloves with a coating or
high quality leather reinforcement offering excellent dry and wet grip
properties, in particular for handling soft coat, at a variety of protection
levels.
New
Structural Glazing System from Metal Technology
Metal
Technology
has launched a structurally bonded glazing system which the company says
is a competitive option to expensive structural glazing systems.
Offering
a competitive solution for this much sought after façade technology
it completes Metal Technology’s full suite of external wall glazing
systems. SSB has all the advantages of a flush glass system - sleek, ultra-modern
and suitable for prestige entrance elevations.
Without the need for external capping, the SSB system provides a smooth
glass wall with silicone pointed joints. The glass is bonded to a carrier
frame and fixed to standard structural mullions and transoms.
Metal Technology developed the SSB because specifiers and fabricators
needed a high performance flush glass system for mid-range projects which
offered a competitive alternative to structural glass assemblies.
Metal Technology systems are backed by a full range of technical support.
Information data is available on line at http://www.metaltechnology.com. Thermally
enhanced, Metal Technology’s architectural glazing systems comply
with current building legislation Document L and are engineered to offer
architects, developers and fabricators a complete glazing solution.
Tel: 028 94 487777
Email: mailto:info@metaltechnology.com
There’s
no Bull in Masterframe’s Continuous PVC-u Horns
Masterframe
Windows Ltd
says that it has combined the ‘best of product innovation with unique
branding’ in the company’s latest Bygone Collection sash window
continuous horns.
Until
recently, the ‘horns’ of vertical sliders had to be made separately
before being added to the finished window frame. Although it could be
done well, there was always the feeling that it wasn’t quite right
– particularly as the horns on original timber sliders were formed
continuously with the rest of the frame. What’s more, a separate
horn adds to the complexity of the manufacturing process and doesn’t
look as good as ‘the real thing’.
With the addition of the latest manufacturing technology, Masterframe
has developed a way to form PVC-U horns continuously. The company says
that the result is a detail that looks as good as timber – especially
when it is combined with Masterframe’s white foiled woodgrain finish.
Discussing the new combination, Masterframe’s Technical Manager,
Ray Rabett says: 'What’s more, the window hardware on the Bygone
product comes with the distinctive Bygone Collection branding. If it doesn’t
say Bygone, it isn’t Bygone.
‘It’s a constant reassurance to our Bygone installers and their
customers that they are getting the BBA approved quality product they
expect.’
Tel: 01376 510410
Web: http://www.masterframe.co.uk
A
Clear Winner from Ebor Equipment
Ebor
Equipment Ltd.,
the provider of machinery, tools and consumables for the glass industry,
has launched a new cleaning product.
Glass & Mirror Cleaner is a non-abrasive, non-smear solution suitable
for removing dust, finger marks and grease from mirrors, windows, glass
and other hard surfaces.
Its spray-on wipe-off formula ensures that it is quick and easy to use
and leaves a brilliant finish, making it a solution of choice for the
professional glass industry. It is also recommended for use on windscreens
for the removal of traffic film and leaves no residue.
Glass & Mirror Cleaner has been developed for use extensively by the
trade.
Tel: 01706 863601
Email: mailto:sales@ebor.co.uk
Web: http://www.ebor.co.uk
Guyson
International
- which acquired Kerry Ultrasonics early in 2004 - is now providing manufacturing,
sales, support and service from its extensive 10,000 square metre facility
in Skipton in the North of England, for its broad range of Kerry bench-top
ultrasonic cleaning baths.
Pulsatron
MKC baths can be programmed to maximise the quality and repeatability
of results, allowing the user to pre-set exact cleaning times and temperatures,
ensuring consistent levels of cleanliness from batch to batch and providing
an affordable way to provide quality precision cleaning in such diverse
areas as, optical and electronic manufacturers, medical, dental and technical
workshops and aerospace and metal-finishing subcontractors.
The MKC units can thoroughly remove swarf, oil, grime, flux and other
contaminants from a wide range of new and refurbished components, including
those with highly intricate shapes. And with ultrasonic cleaning being
inherently gentle, this makes it particularly suitable for less robust
products such as printed circuit boards or precision parts. MKC baths
are available in capacities of 6, 14 and 22 litres to suit different workloads.
Operating temperatures from 20 to 80 degrees Centigrade can be set in
1-degree increments, allowing the optimum temperature to be selected for
a particular combination of component material, cleaning solution and
contaminant.
All functions are controlled by a simple four-button membrane keypad.
An LCD panel displays the temperature and time set by the user, the time
elapsed since the start of the cleaning process, and the status of the
power supply, heater and ultrasonics.
Smaller units are also available with 2 and 3 lire capacity Pulastron
KC baths. KC baths being particularly easy to use, with a simple on/off
switch for the ultrasonics and operating instructions printed on the bath's
front panel. Cleaning of lightly soiled items such as medical and dental
cleaning applications, electronics or optics may take only seconds. Removal
of medium soil may take two or more minutes.
Tel: 01756 799911
Email: mailto:info@guyson.co.uk
New
Reveal Liner from Freefoam
Freefoam
Plastics,
a manufacturer of quality approved roofline and rainwater systems, continues
to expand its product offering.
The company has just introduced a new FW Plain Fascia/Reveal Liner into
the market place. The 605mm wide double-ended profile means a greater
variety of sizes are available to installers who the company says will
see the benefits when it comes to constructing gable ends and gable boxes.
‘While the FW profile functions excellently in its current form,
the addition of this new profile will mean that installers can complete
the job more neatly and with less off-cut pieces than before’, comments
Managing Director Tony Walsh.
For more information, contact Freefoam directly on 01604 759871 in the
UK, 021 4911055 in Ireland, or email mailto:marketing@freefoam.com
Web: http://www.freefoam.com
Indigo
Products
has developed a new cill connector that is now available for use across
the company’s entire range of frames.
The flanges cover the face of the cill, providing a close tight fit, thus
enhancing the appearance and covering any slight imperfections. Available
for use with all 150mm cill, the new connector will be available in white
and coloured to match Indigo's woodgrain finishes.
National Sales Manager Dave Stearman comments: ‘with increasing conservatory
sales it is now extremely important that fabricators have the ability
to supply a cill connector that provides a high quality finish.
' This cill connector is one of a series of product enhancements designed
to improve our range and offer our customers greater choice.’
Tel: 01922 743202
Email: mailto:sales@indigoproducts.com