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Sash
UK Steps into the VS Arena
Sash
UK Ltd, founded more than 40 years ago and a successful trade manufacturer
of windows, doors and conservatories, has now entered the burgeoning Vertical
Slider market with the Sash VS, promising ‘market leading quality,
superior performance and highly competitive prices’.
‘Such frames in any material have traditionally been expensive with
the vagaries of service often offered by small, specialist manufacturers,’
says the company. ‘Sash UK has removed the ups and downs of buying
VS windows by offering a window that enjoys the latest design and production
technologies, to provide an affordable solution for period and new properties.
Order to delivery turnaround is just 10 days, with national deliveries.’
The
Sash VS ticks all the boxes by providing authentic period-styled vertical
sliding windows but with the performance expected - and demanded by the
Building Regulations - of modern frames. Sash VS windows provide the benefits
of modern glazing technology whilst retaining the charm and appearance
of a past era.
Manufactured using the latest extrusion technology and fittings the windows
will retain their pristine performance for years with the minimum of maintenance.
The
sophisticated operating mechanism offers high security locking whilst
both panes may easily be tilted for ease of cleaning. An Ovolo design
is used on the outer frame, cill, sash, bead and stop with surface mounted
'Astragal' Georgian bars and sash horns also available to provide an authentic
appearance.
Sash UK Ltd Joint Managing Director David Ruzicka says that the Sash VS
is the right product, at the right time: ‘There has been a number
of specialist companies offering VS products but few that offer a comprehensive
range of other products, manufactured to approved standards. Sash UK has
a huge customer base and, therefore, a streamlined distribution service.
The VS gets the Sash UK treatment of on-time, in-full at competitive prices.
Our quality and service offer will be superb.’
Web: http://www.sashuk.com
Timber-Effect
Top Swings Now Available from System 10
Responding
to demand from public sector clients, WHS Halo
System 10 has introduced new Cherry and Rosewood timber-effect foil finishes
to its increasingly popular range of Top Swing windows.
Most commonly used in high-rise applications due to its reversibility
and ease of cleaning, the System 10 Top Swing window utilises a unique
four-chamber profile and twin seal system for enhanced thermal and weather
performance.
Combining all the practical benefits of PVC-U with the appearance of timber,
the new woodgrain finishes satisfy calls from specifiers, planners and
tenants for greater breadth of choice in window specifications.
Says Mike Stevenson, Marketing Director for WHS Halo System 10: ‘Social
housing developments are becoming increasingly design-focused and more
and more specifiers are realising that PVC-U doesn't have to mean white.
Coloured and woodgrain foils are being used on refurbishment and new-build
projects to enhance the visual appeal and improve tenant choice and satisfaction,
whilst still offering the low-maintenance and long lifecycles characteristic
of PVC-U designs.
‘Our unique Top Swing window is suited to both low and high-rise
applications, as it can be cleaned safely from the inside and also satisfies
the BS7950 Security Standard. The introduction of these new finishes therefore
makes it an ideal choice for the safety, security and design-conscious
specifier.’
The System 10 Top Swing window is now available in white, Cherry, Rosewood,
Cherry on white and Rosewood on white, as well as WHS Halo's coloured
foil options, including grey, green, red and blue. The new foils are the
latest improvement to the Top Swing range following the recent achievement
of the BS7950 Security Standard, encompassing security performance as
well as safety, means of escape, weathertightness and mechanical performance.
The Top Swing window reverses within the axis of its own hinge without
intruding into a room and is restricted in the reversed position for safety
in use and cleaning. A side swing option is available and the window can
be supplied with child restrictors, multi point high security locking
and night and permanent ventilation.
WHS Halo System 10 offers a range of PVC-U window, door and curtain walling
solutions to the public sector, including Top Swing, Tilt and Turn, Pivot,
Casement and Vertical Sliding windows, and complements these with the
System 10 Composite door range.
For further information, please contact WHS Halo System 10 on 0121 749
3000 or visit http://www.system10.co.uk.
Merlin
Network High Energy Launch for Window Ratings
The
Merlin Network has launched its new range of high performance
'B' and 'C' Energy Rated windows, including an offering of 'C' rated windows
as standard.
Having
chosen Profile 22 as its systems partner in March last year, the Fife-based
trade fabricator has made substantial investment to develop its new energy
efficient range.
Mike Bryant, managing director of the Merlin Network, argues this has
paid off because it gives the business an edge in the market place which
can in turn be passed on to the customer.
He said: ‘As a company we have made a commitment to manufacture products
which are sustainable and which can help consumers to reduce their energy
consumption because we can see the benefit it derives for the environment
and in the market place.
‘Customers tell us that our new Maestro Symphony fully sculptured
windows are already proving very popular with homeowners who recognise
the energy savings that they can make.
‘Offering 'C' rated windows as standard also gives us and our customers
a huge market advantage.’
Merlin Network will also add the first cost effective, fully reinforced
'A' rated windows in Scotland to its range in March. This, the company
suggests will give its customers a further commercial advantage in the
competitive replacement market.
To mark the launch and to give customers the low down on its new offering,
the Merlin Network held a Window Energy Ratings workshop which included
an action packed day of driving and racing at the Knockhill Racing Circuit.
Profile 22 Systems was on hand at the workshop to explain to installers
how to capitalise on energy efficiency, the fastest growing sector of
the replacement window market.
Merlin has also developed a range of marketing literature explaining the
benefits of energy rated windows to homeowners, distributed through Profile
22's Trade Lynks installer support scheme.
‘I now have something big that I can really sell to homeowners,’
said Alan Paul of Alpha Plus Windows. ‘Merlin Network's energy rated
window offers easy to explain benefits my customers will want to buy.’
For more information contact Chris Kendall, The Merlin Network Ltd. Tel.
01383 821182.
Stuga
Microline Cutting & Prepping Centre is Going Well
The
Stuga Microline is running well and
selling well with machine number one having completed seven months of
rigorous production in Eurocell Profile’s fabrication shop. Eurocell
uses its fabrication facility to support the its fabricators and this
means the Microline gets an extreme test of its abilities constantly as
the company is frequently making window and door styles that no one else
wants to make.
Stuga
designed the Microline two years ago by popular request from small and
medium fabricators who wanted a machine with a reasonably good output
that had the smallest possible footprint, but would still do everything
that the bigger machines do.
The Microline utilises the front end of the popular ZX3 cutting and prepping
centre which is capable of producing over 700 windows per week, but by
removing the buffer station which is a big part of the secret of its high
output and optimising the extremely fast Mark 4 sawing unit from the ZX3
into the machining cabinet the result is a machine very much smaller than
its nearest rival but still able to produce 500 windows per week. The
Microline is therefore able to produce every cut and prep that the ZX3
can produce but just with a slower output, much smaller footprint and
competitive price tag.
With eight months testing prior to delivery it is not surprising that
the Microline has been an instant success at Eurocell and is proving to
be so reliable that the old machines can clearly be seen to be gathering
dust.
Microline number two has now completed over two months production at Weathershield
Windows in Coventry and again this Rehau fabricator makes extremely complicated
window styles with everything being done on the Microline accurately,
consistently and reliably.
With machine numbers three and four in production for Sidey construction
in Perth and GRP Designs in Kettering respectively the Microline is quickly
establishing itself as the must have cutting & prepping machine for
the small and medium fabricator. In fact Sidey chose the machine for its
new door line after being so impressed with its previous purchases of
a Stuga Flowline-3 and a Stuga ZX4. Sidey is a major player in the window
market in Scotland.
In addition to the Microline Stuga also produces the 800 per week ZX3
and the 1,000 per week ZX4.
For further information on the Microline or any other Stuga cutting and
prepping centre please contact Steve Haines free on 0800 169 5444 or visit
http://www.stuga.co.uk
CNC Systems
Special Purpose Machine Tools for the uPVC & aluminium window and
door industries
Marvin
Windows and Doors has expanded its Signature range by introducing
the company’s new Bi-Fold Doors.
The signature Bi-Fold Door is a simple, elegant solution for inviting
in fresh air and the outdoors, and creating a dramatic connection with
balconies, gardens and more or expanding a room into adjoining interior
areas.
Bi-fold doors may comprise as few as two panels all the way up to eight
panels, for openings as large as sixteen feet wide by eight feet high.
An out-swing service panel allows for convenient everyday use and features
a mortise latch or multi-point locking system.
The Signature Bi-fold door panels move easily on an extruded aluminium
header and sill track, gathering neatly to the side.
They feature an eclipse e3™ hardware system created specifically
for folding doors in exterior residential and light commercial applications.
Once engaged, the sophisticated Sure-Lock II™ adjusting system secures
the panels firmly in place.
Tel: 0208 569 8222
Email: sales@marvinUK.com
Web: http://www.marvin-architectural.com
Cervoglass
Launches Sophisticated New Range
Cervoglass
the glass roof manufacturing company based in Liverpool has launched an
addition to the existing range of 'new generation glass' products.
Cervo
Solar Clear is a new side frame glazing product for conservatories that
gives excellent solar control and thermal values and provides complete
solar glazing solutions for every type of conservatory installation.
Offering all the performance qualities associated with the Cervo Activ
and Cervo Sol ranges, Cervo Solar Clear has excellent U value options
of 1.3 and 1.1. This unique product has been developed to complement the
existing Cervoglass conservatory roofing range and provides excellent
solar reflection and light transmission.
The new range is sutable for all conservatory installations and provides
additional benefits for consumers in that it helps to prevent furniture
fading.
Manufactured in-house at the company's new state-of-the-art facility the
Cervo Solar Clear brand can be delivered within 5 - 7 days directly to
site or to customers via the delivery fleet that distributes nationwide.
Glassex was the official unveiling platform for the new range where product
samples and technical literature were available for visitors to Stand
D060.
Graham Price, Managing Director, comments ‘The diversification into
side frame glazing seemed a very logical progression for Cervoglass. The
design has been carefully researched to ensure that we can offer complete
solar and thermally efficient solutions to fabricators and installers.’
He concludes, ‘Cervo Solar Clear perfectly complements the Cervo
Activ Blue and Cervo Sol products giving conservatory installers a broader
range to offer to consumers.’
For more information on Cervo Solar Clear or any of the products available
in the Cervoglass range please call 0151 522 6604.
Freefoam
Launches Next Generation Rainwater System
Freefoam
Plastics,
the manufacture of PVC-U and PVC-UE building products for the UK, Ireland
and mainland Europe has launched its next generation rainwater system.
The Freeflow Rainwater System now has a co-extruded feature in each of
its square, half-round and ogee gutter systems.
The
main benefit of Freefoam's co-extruded system is that its white interior
will counteract the problems associated with rapid heat absorption and
expansion of gutters.
Tests show that while white surfaces exposed to sunshine absorb heat and
attain a temperature of 10 degrees or more over air temperature, dark
surfaces can rise a further 30-40 degrees C and exceed the softening point
of PVC, thus leading to rapid expansion and contraction of the gutter.
The Freeflow co-extruded system will dramatically decrease the probability
of any potential associated problems.
Paudie Leahy, Freefoam's Engineering Manager comments, 'Freefoam is constantly
researching and developing new ideas to improve our existing product range
and our new co-extruded Freeflow system will reduce the problems that
generally come from heat absorption and expansion in dark surfaces.'
Freeflow rainwater systems come in a wide range of colours including white,
black and brown. The Ogee and Square profiles are now also available in
a new colour- Caramel, which complements the Freefoam fascia woodgrain
range.
For more information, contact Freefoam directly on 01604 759871 in the
UK, 021 4911055 in Ireland, or email marketing@freefoam.com.
The
challenges of managing an IT system can be considerable - from data across
multiple sites to providing remote access to sales staff. The newly launched
Windowmaker OnDemand is a solution
that gives instant access at anytime, from anywhere, from a local network
or via the internet.
In a single package, fabricators can allow remote workers instant access
to their complete Windowmaker system, allow all their resellers immediate
access to Windowseller for placing orders, and get back control of their
IT system. While this may sound too good to be true, it is built on the
latest technology that is providing increasingly flexible IT solutions
to companies without requiring a small army of IT staff.
Research has shown that companies can suffer from high IT costs through
support, maintenance, installation and updates on machines. Data integrity
problems, due to multiple sites needing to replicate or exchange information
with head office and the complex administration of what internal or external
users need access to also add to the complexity of running an effective
IT solution.
The Windowmaker OnDemand development provides a complete solution, creating
a single access point that virtually any device can access. It can be
completely tailored to provide an individual solution and can provide
full access to Windowseller for resellers and installers, with no loss
of functionality and with easy order transfer into the existing system.
This would allow sales staff to access Windowmaker, with all their usual
options and features from any internet-enabled PC. In addition, users
would benefit from flexible access with no software required to be installed
locally and no data replication needed.
The flexibility of Windowmaker OnDemand has been experienced by Windowmaker
customer, Strassburger Windows & Doors. Strassburger is a large fabricator
and has implemented the solution to enable access by both sales staff
and the company’s dealers. They have benefited from eliminating duplicate
order entry and so reducing the number of errors when inputting orders.
In addition, this has freed up valuable time for sales staff to concentrate
on enhancing customer service levels.
Windowmaker OnDemand embraces the latest technology to deliver a unique
solution that can change the way people run their business. This solution
can deliver reduced IT administration, instant access to Windowmaker from
any networked or internet enabled PC and full functionality, rather than
a limited feature website.
For more information on this new product, contact Windowmaker on +44 (0)20
8390 4931 or visit http://www.windowmaker.com/ondemand
Decra
Fused Tiles – The Hot Favourite in Fused Glass
The
collection of handmade Decra Fused Tiles from North
Western Lead Co (Hyde) Ltd is one of the largest ranges of
fused glass available. With 144 choices in the collection, Decra Fused
Tiles bring windows, doors and conservatories to life.
Manufactured
from pieces of coloured glass, which have been permanently fused together
at extremely high temperatures, Decra Fused Tiles have the appearance
of a craft product and open up a wealth of design possibilities. They
are suitable for interior and exterior use and can even be used to create
designs on furniture panels, shower screens and mirrors.
From the bold, geometric square designs to the softer curves of the quadrant
designs, Decra Fused Tiles are suitable for both modern and traditional
interiors. They are available in a wide range of colours, including reds,
blues, greens, yellows, grey, violet and turquoise as well as black and
white, which are becoming increasingly popular.
The tiles are warm and smooth to the touch and are made from two layers
of glass which are kiln fired to more than 1000¼c, then annealed to give
them their characteristic strength and durability.
Each Decra Fused Tile is individually skin packed for added protection,
which means that any quantity, however small, can be ordered.
The tiles feature in the 16 page Decra Fused Tiles Collection brochure.
For further details on Decra Fused Tiles or obtain a copy of the brochure,
please contact 0161 368 4491.
North Western Lead Co (Hyde) Ltd was established in 1946 and is a leading
supplier of decorative glass overlay products, including bevels, self
adhesive strip lead, film and fused tiles.
The company’s flagship product – Decra Led® - is a self
adhesive lead strip. Manufactured from ingot lead which has been specially
selected to produce a polished even finish with clean cut edges, Decra
Led® provides consistent malleability for ease of working on all designs.
Web: http://www.decraled.co.uk
Hafele
E3 Folding Door Solution for External Doors
The
UK supplier of sliding and folding hardware solutions has announced the
launch of a new system for folding external double glazed doors, called
the Hafele E3.
Designed
for residential or commercial applications, each door can weigh up to
80kgs opening inwards or outwards. Because the system is top hung on highly
engineered trolley hangers, the panels will open effortlessly even when
operating with the maximum of 16 panels, of up to 1000mm wide.
Because the hardware has gone through extensive weather and performance
testing, Hafele can offer a 10 year guarantee on this product. And it
utilises the properties of stainless steel and non-ferrous materials to
achieve outstanding corrosion resistance even in the most hostile environments,
including coastal applications.
Design and installation of the system is made easy, as all the panels
are an equal size and can be up to 1000mm wide and 3000mm high. A system
called Sure lock on the pivots and carriers allows the door panels to
be lifted or lowered simply with just a screwdriver. There are no lock
nuts which could come undone or spanners to lose.
If the house settles over time, the panels can be easily adjusted without
any fuss.
Gary King, Sliding Door Product Manager for Hafele UK comment's 'Architects
and Clients want a flexible design that allows the outside to be part
of the building, no fixed glass panels and no mullions or posts. Just
wide open space'
'Using the Hafele E3 system, you can have this flexibility to easily open
the panels, in a quick single movement, but when the doors are closed
the building is protected from the worst of the British weather'.
Email: gary.king@hafele.co.uk
It's
Carnival Time with New Rio!
JELD-WEN,
the UK manufacturer of timber patio doors, has extended its collection
with the new Rio patio doorset.
Available in three sizes, the Rio doorset enables homeowners to add value
and style to their home with this classic French door.
As
part of JELD-WEN’s commitment to good environmental practices, the
Rio is manufactured from FSC Chain of Custody certified hardwood timber.
Buyers have the choice of two classic styles: a Pattern 20 and 10-light
Georgian bar design, which are designed to maximise the amount of natural
light in the home.
Tony Pell, product manager, explains: 'We have extended our range to increase
buyer choice as our patio doors are becoming hugely popular for renovations
and extensions. More and more homeowners are looking at ways they can
make the best use of both their living area and garden and these stylish
doors opens up huge possibilities for bringing the outdoors indoors.'
The attractive door panels are supplied with 24mm ‘Low E’ insulating
glass units, which means they meet with the latest Part L requirements
for energy efficiency. The Rio patio doorset, which is outward opening
and therefore makes best use of space, is supplied unfinished for buyers
to paint or stain to suit their own tastes. Rio also features high specification
gold-effect ironmongery to enhance the overall quality look and feel of
this doorset.
The Rio is available in 1200mm, 1500mm and 1800mm sizes and complements
JELD-WEN’s existing collection of both hardwood and softwood patio
doorsets. This patio doorset will suit any style of house and is designed
not only for its aesthetic benefits, but also to keep the worst of the
weather at bay. Rio patio doorsets are manufactured from 54mm thick solid
hardwood, retaining its elegant appearance for many years.
Security is a key consideration and JELD-WEN offers a sophisticated multi-point
locking and bolting system with this product.
For more information on the new Rio range or for a copy of the latest
catalogue contact JELD-WEN on 0845 1222 890 or visit the website http://www.jeld-wen.co.uk.
More
and more conservatory suppliers are discovering that they no longer have
to walk away from a new installation and leave the home owner to employ
a different company to finish the job by putting in a slabbed patio or
timber deck.
Conservatory suppliers can now complete the whole job by offering TimberTech
composite decking, made from recycled hardwood sawdust and prime polymers.
TimberTech offers a wood like appearence , is virtually maintenence free,
does not split or splinter and comes with a 25 year warranty in a residential
installation.
'TimberTech decking system is the next big marketing opportunity for all
conservatory installers who can now offer their customers a one stop shop
for the conservatory and its surrounding area,' says Ian Piper of TimberTech.
'Already , in our first year of operation in the UK we have installed
TimberTech on over 500 apartment balconies in Dublin alone, decks are
also being installed by such developers as David Wilson Homes and Oakdene.'
If you are a conservatory installer and would like to discuss the opportunity
of increasing your sales values by installing TimberTech then please start
by looking at web http://www.timbertechuk.co.uk
or calling Keith Williams on 0121 745 6205 or Ian Piper on 07791 511569
Concealed
Fittings Now Available for Schüco Jansen Steel Window Range
New
from steel systems specialist, Schüco Jansen,
is a range of high-strength, concealed fittings that can be used to add
significant aesthetic appeal to many of the company's steel window types.
Designed
for tilt/turn and inward-opening side-hung and double-leaf windows, the
new fittings mean that the clean lines of a narrow sightline steel window
with seamless joints need not be compromised by a visible hinge which
not only detracts from the appearance of the window, but can also cause
problems with wall plaster or other window reveal linings.
Using the new fittings, it is possible to install a Schüco Jansen
Janisol tilt/turn window with a combined outer frame/vent frame face width
of only 82.5 mm. There is the added benefit that because the fittings
are hidden when the window is closed, there is no need for them to be
colour-coated.
The new fittings are able to support a maximum leaf weight of 100 kg and
may be fitted to windows with a maximum leaf width of 1400 mm and a maximum
leaf height of 2300 mm. They are suitable for Janisol windows, Janisol
Primo thermally insulated windows and for the non-thermally insulated
Economy 50 range which is ideal for use in combination with secondary
glazing.
Drawing upon the success of AvanTec, Schüco's range of concealed
fittings for aluminium windows, the new Schüco Jansen fittings are
part of the company's expanding portfolio of steel systems for windows,
doors and façades including fire-protection products.
Tel: 01908 282111
Web: http://www.schueco.co.uk