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Cheltenham-based
Portal Products has launched a GRP
version of its Paladin composite door to meet demand for a sturdy, yet
good-looking product in this fast-growing sector. Portal says the addition
of the fibreglass door completes its product range to maintain its niche
as a ‘one-stop shop’ supplier to installers.
Recently, GRP has become an increasingly popular choice for entrance doors
due to its inherent strength and high resistance to denting, warping or
twisting. The strength of the material is testament to its use in the
manufacture of racing cars, speedboats and even British Army tanks.
Portal Products offers its customers a totally bespoke service in size,
style and glazing options for the GRP door. Frames are also supplied so
that installers can simply order a complete door set and fit on site.
All GRP Paladin doors can be painted to any RAL colour and with up to
six times greater heat insulation than a comparable timber door, the product
meets the requirements of Part L of the Building Regulations.
Portal’s Managing Director, Peter Shears, comments: 'We’re delighted
to be able to expand our product range even further with the launch of
the GRP door which perfectly complements our range.
'Our sales have also grown through targeting smaller independent fabricators
who often cater for niche markets. With our comprehensive range of door
types, styles and decorative glass, we aim to provide customers with a
wide choice of products.'
Portal’s portfolio comprises aluminium panels, PVCu panels, plus
Paladin GRP and composite doors, giving the company flexibility to cater
for all markets.
Similarly, the launch of new products such as Amatis and the resin-bevelled
glass range has also increased the appeal, and sales, of the range.
Contact: Haydon Statham
Tel: 01242 267000
Web: http://www.portal-products.co.uk
Omnipole
Ledge and Sill Extension makes Easy Cleaning of Dormer Windows
Window
cleaning contractors wanting quick and easy access to dormer windows,
rooflights, domes and other curved roofs should take advantage of Omnipole's
new Ledge and Sill Extension. Designed to fit on to the company's 'Hi
reach' power poles, this curved cleaning accessory makes light work of
those inaccessible areas other brushes simply can't reach.
'Innovative, versatile, safe, easy to use and very competitively priced,
the Omnipole system enables windows, cladding, stonework and guttering
to be cleaned up to a height of 60 ft without the use of either ladders
or chemicals. Benefits to the contractor include considerably increased
safety, substantially increased cleaning output and superior 'smear-free'
cleaning results.' says the company.
An extensive range of telescopic poles for any cleaning task are available
through Omnipole. Fibreglass, carbon fibre or aerospace grade alloy, poles
can be purchased at heights from three to 19 metres.
Tel: 0208 405 6782
Web: http://www.omnipole.com
EZ
Egress Friction Stay Helps Installations Fulfil FENSA Regulations
In
anticipation of a rise in demand for egress stays followinq the creation
of the FENSA scheme, hardware manufacturer Mila
Hardware has developed a new friction stay for side hung casement
windows which can provide both easy clean and egress functions. The EZ
Egress Friction Stay offers safer cleaning of the external glass from
the inside and allows most casement windows to open to almost 90°,
acting as an emergency exit where necessary.
A key element of FENSA membership is that installations should comply
with the most up-to-date building regulations, including Part B relating
to emergency access and means of escape in case of fire. Part B dictates
that any egress window should have an unobstructed, openable area that
is at least 0.33m square and at least 450mm high and 450mm wide. In order
to achieve this on the majority of casement windows, an egress stay is
required which allows the window to open to 90°. Currently the most
common reason for failure following FENSA inspection is failing to meet
these requirements.
Mila's new EZ Egress Friction Stay is able to achieve this function without
the need for any special tools or reset kits, easily engaging the sash
into the egress position every time it is required.
In addltion, the EZ Egress Friction Stay also allows the sash to be moved
along the track to an easy-clean position for safer cleaning of the external
glass from the inside. A function that is particularly useful for high-rise
buildings where exterior access to the window is limited, the easy-clean
facillty of the EZ stay also meets the requirements of BS 8213, which
states that a minimum 95mm gap must exist between the casement and frame.
Pulling the handle automatically closes the sash and re-sets the window
without any difficulty.
Manufactured from either ferritic or austenitic stainless steel, the EZ
Egress Friction Stay is available in both 13mm and 17mm stack heights
to suit most major profile systems.
Tel: 01327 872511
Email: mailto:sales@mila.co.uk
Web: http://www.mila.co.uk
A
minimalistic look and modern design are just two of the qualities of Hansen
Millennium™ from MagHansen This
window system is suitable for adding style to luxury housing developments
whether new build or refurbishments.
Hansen Millennium™ is a fenestration solution which projects the
Danish style of minimalism with its very slim profiles. As well as providing
something original for the architect, the system also has good U values
and is designed for a range of different styles of window sections.
Hansen Millennium™ has been used on many prestigious housing developments
across the UK and Europe including Timber Wharf, Manchester and Knott
Mill, Manchester with clients such as Crosby Homes and Urban Splash.
Hansen Millennium™ is constantly evolving with the most recent introduction
being the LiteLine™. This is a structurally bonded fully concealed
vent, which harmonises the sight lines of the entire facade. Other features
include dual colour options, concealed hinges and an integrated thermal
break.
Fenestration engineers MagHansen can also offer a number of technical
services to assist the architect in preparing the specification. These
include Bespoke engineering, Heritage Protection, Environmental Control
and integrated packages.
Contact: Pat Hodges
Tel: 0113 2555111
Email: mailto:sales.leeds@maghansen.co.uk
Web: http://www.hansengroup.net
BeA
Fastening Systems,
manufacturer and supplier of performance led pneumatic tools and fasteners,
has launched a tool which has the capacity to invisibly secure nail mouldings
onto timber frames. With the BeA Glazier, it is now possible to produce
glazed windows and doors with all fasteners concealed.
'Accuracy,
speed, efficiency, performance and ease-of-use are just a few of the principal
features which sum up BeA's SK335-201-GL glass bead tool.' says the company.
The new tool has been carefully engineered and features an adjustable
bracket guide plate, manufactured from hardened steel, which controls
the insertion angle and ensures precise operation whilst preventing damage
to the glass. The angled plate deflects the nail as it enters the timber
to ensure it is hidden away securely.
It is also possible to adjust the travel of the brad into the glass bead
and the frame section. Furthermore, the tool nose is padded to protect
the glass.
The ergonomics of the tool means that it is operator-friendly - it is
weight balanced to reduce wrist strain, easy to load and quiet. Small
and compact, the tool is manageable, proficient and safe. The presence
of a safety trap prevents the tool from operating when the magazine is
empty.
The glass bead tool works in conjunction with SK319 NR, SK325 NR, SK330
NR and SK335 NR brads in lengths from 19 to 35mm, which are non-corrosive
and acid resistance for longevity. The brads are hardwearing and have
no weak points.
'Traditional methods of glazing timber frame windows meant that pin and
nail heads were easily visibly. This created work for glaziers, adopting
numerous methods to conceal the fasteners,' commented Brian Lund, national
sales manager, BeA Fastening Systems Limited. 'By introducing the new
glazier tool, window manufacturers can now greatly improve the aesthetics
of the finished product with relative ease.'
Tel: 0800 0935154
Web: http://www.bea.uk.com
Connect
2 Revolutionary Conservatory Interiors
Connect
2 National Plastics latest addition is Oriental Coat wall covering,
made from fibres that provide a distinct texture and is suitable for use
on conservatory walls.
Because you use only the amount you need for the job, there’s no
waste. There’s no mess either, which combined with the fact that
the coating acts as a thermal barrier and acoustic insulator makes it
economical.
Suitable for use with almost any interior surface, including concrete,
plaster, mortar, untreated wood and even chip wood paper, this product
is also simple to apply - simply mix with water and apply with a trowel
or spray gun.
Choose from a range of colours and patterns to suit any décor,
whilst relieving the headaches of pattern matching that you get with wallpaper.
You don’t even have to pre-fill gaps or cracks because the coating
does it for you. Oriental Coat is also hardwearing and can be easily sealed
to make it washable.
Manufactured from odourless, bio-degradable materials, the company says
that the coating is safe to use and has been proven to be self-extinguishing
in flammability tests.
Tel: 0800 227777
Ultraframe's
new Conservaglass™ Range Delivers Shattering Performance, Price and
Delivery
Following
the success of Conservaglass™, Ultraframe's
high performance dedicated conservatory glazing system, the company has
launched a full range of insulating Double Glazed Units (DGUs) at all
specification and price points.
The new Conservaglass™ range makes Ultraframe, the international
designer and manufacturer of conservatory systems, a single source for
all conservatory roofs and glass - removing the worries, hassles and time
wasted associated with mis-measurement or in dealing with cardboard templates
and separate suppliers. It also offers fabricators and installers price
savings all the way down the line, bringing better profit margin and business
opportunities.
The Conservaglass™ range from Ultraframe consists of three sealed
unit products:
•Conservaglass Optimum - the 'original' Conservaglass™
- offers a combination of performance characteristics and 'future proofs'
the sector against any potential changes to the Building Regulations.
•Conservaglass™ Premium - available in Azure tint or
clear - tackles the twin problem of over-heating in summer and retaining
warmth in winter.
•Conservaglass™ Classic toughened glass sealed units
offer the convenience of 'one stop' sourcing.
The three sealed units are the glass DGU complement to Polyspan, Ultraframe's
polycarbonate glazing system.
Conservaglass™ Optimum
Conservaglass™ Optimum offers five benefits in combination. It simultaneously
offers thermal performance and lower solar heat gain. A 'peel clean' factory
film helps instailers to handover pristine conservatories, while an 'easy
clean' finish reduces homeowner maintenance. Conservaglass™ Optimum
DGUs are also guaranteed for 20 years - double the typical industry norm.
Available in ex-stock sizes in five days - or in six weeks for bespoke
applications - Conservaglass™ Optimum comes in two versions for roof
or walls, with roof DGUs having a slight tint to help solar glare reduction.
Conservaglass™ Premium
Argon-filled, Conservaglass™ Premium has thermal and transmission
performance characteristics - such as a U Value of 1.1Wm 2K-1 - approaching
that of Conservaglass™ Optimum. It also offers similar performance
in terms of reduced solar heat gain, and UV and light transmission.
'Conservaglass™ Premium is less expensive than other similar competitive
performance glass offers, while offering class-leading all round performance.'
says the company.
Featuring aluminium, rather than stainless steel, spacer bars and without
Conservaglass™ Optimum's peel or easy clean finishes, Conservaglass™
Premium is guaranteed for the industry standard of 10 years and is available
for delivery in five days from order.
Conservaglass™ Premium Azure is suitable for conservatory roofs -
featuring a
slight blue tint to help reduce solar glare, while Conservaglass™
Premium Clear is suitable for walls and side frames.
Conservaglass™ Classic
Conservaglass™ Classic toughened glass sealed units are standard
aluminium-spaced and air filled DGUs - delivered in five days from order
and with an industry-norm 10-year guarantee - that allow fabricators and
installers to source all their conservatory glazing from a single 'one
stop shop', backed by the confidence gained from dealing with Ultraframe's
pedigree of 20 years design and manufacturing experience.
All Conservaglass™ sealed units are manufactured, and fully Kite
Marked, to BS EN 5713: 1979 - the standard for hermetically sealed flat
double glazing units - while the glass is toughened to BS EN 6206, the
standard for impact performande of safety glazing in buildings.
Conservaglass™ - only available from Ultraframe - provides high quality
insulating DGUs at all performance levels and price points; while simultaneously
offering 'single source' convenience.
Tel: 01200 452214
Email: mailto:marketing@ultraframe.co.uk
Web: http://ultraframe.com
UKae's
Woodgrain Finishes bring new Warmth to Sunburst Georgian Patterns
UKae
Ltd
has extended the variety of its Georgian pattern options with the introduction
of a full range of 24 Georgian 'sunburst' pattern designs available in
Golden Oak or Mahogany woodgrain finishes.
The company offers a comprehensive range of bespoke and standard Georgian
patterns, including Gothic and Sunburst designs. Previously, these have
only been available in standard RAL colours. However, due to popular demand
for woodgrain effect patterns, Golden Oak and Mahogany finishes have now
been added to the Sunburst portfolio to enable manufacturers to offer
more choice to their customers.
All Georgian woodgrain grilles will be pre-fabricated in UKae System 1
format in either 18 x 8 or 25 x 8 sizes and can be made to order to a
customer's required template or drawing. UKae says that the new range
of woodgrain patterns will be competitively priced. The company offers
a standard 5 day lead time on orders, or can deliver according to a customer's
forward schedule.
Tel: 0121 313 3010
Email: mailto:ukae@minworth.freeserve.co.uk
Prefabricated
Building Boost for High Performance Tapes
Renewed
emphasis on the value of prefabrication in building and the population's
increasing amount of leisure time are together serving to boost the use
of high performance tapes manufactured by Tremco.
Tremlok 500, Polyshim and Tremco's 440 Tape provide the characteristics
required by firms specialising in producing portable or relocatable buildings
as well as static caravans. Responding to the demand, Tremco is launching
the three glazing tapes to these sectors, backed up by new product literature
and the support of the company's technical advisory service.
Tremco 440 Tape is intended for use in the compression glazing of timber
windows and doors, being simple to use and offering good adhesion to most
paints or woolstains. It can also be employed for the sealing of steel,
aluminium or other types of panels and permits the immediate handling
of frames required elsewhere on the assembly line.
Tremlok 500 provides an even higher level of security in terms of preventing
the deglazing of frames by would be intruders, importantly facilitating
compliance with the requirements of BS 7950 - the standard covering improved
window security. The product is suitable for sealing bedding glass in
aluminium, timber or PVCu door and window frames.
Finally, Polyshim is a cross-linked butyl strip incorporating a continuous
EPDM shimcord, supplied on fast release paper. The integral shim helps
transfer wind loading from the glass to the frame and makes Polyshim suitable
for use in most weather conditions, while it can even be utilised for
areas of sloped glazing.
Tel: 01753 691696
Sierra
Windows
has launched Safeware, a new brand of window and door hardware. The full
range of Safeware products is specially designed to suit Sierra’s
window profile making installation a simpler and quicker process.
All
the locks, hinges and handles meet the quality and security requirements
of PAS 23 and PAS 24, giving installers that added competitive edge when
selling to security-conscious homeowners. Safeware’s levels of security
are also backed by the police-approved initiative Secured by Design.
And for additional peace of mind, all Safeware products are covered by
a fully transferable ten-year guarantee with a £500 cashback in
the event of failure leading to burglary.
As part of Sierra’s marketing support package, the Safeware range
is backed with a full suite of marketing support literature explaining
the security specifications and guarantee.
Sierra’s General Manager, Brian Webb comments: 'We are confident
that the Safeware range significantly enhances our offer to our customers,
giving them that extra edge to set themselves apart in a competitive marketplace.'
Manufactured from stainless steel and high quality die-castings, the Safeware
7 locks incorporate four adjustable rollers for improved sealing and multi-point
hook locking with in-built anti-lift to ensure years of durable, secure
and reliable operation.
For double door applications, the Safeware SL fits the bill with a two-point
slave-bolt and is supplied with a range of stainless steel and die-cast
multi keep sets.
Contact: Brian Webb
Tel: 01803 697000
Web: http://www.sierrawindows.co.uk
In
line with its policy of giving professional installers an edge and the
means to differentiate themselves, Shepley Window
Systems has added a discreet differentiator - branded friction
stay end caps on all the company’s windows.
‘Sometimes the smallest details are the most telling,’ explains
Gary Torr, Managing Director of Shepley Window Systems. ‘Our customers
are proud of their work, and so are we. We believe in listening to customers,
and equipping them with the means to distinguish themselves from competitors
to support their pricing. The branding is discreet but it is a sign of
the considerable care and attention to detail that goes into the product
and their installation.’
Contact:: James Brisbane
Tel: 0161 339 2433
Email: mailto: james.brisbane@shepley.com
Web: http://www.shepley.com
New
Fire Resisting Glazing System Provides Exciting Design Options
A
new specialist glazing system from Vetrotech
Saint-Gobain, the manufacturer of fire resistant glasses, has
been announced. SGG Swissflam Structure has been developed specifically
to give architects a new option to incorporate fire glass into their designs.
The
specialist glass offers maximum transparency, as each sheet only requires
the slimmest of connections - an aesthetic glazing solution for internal
applications such as partition walls in offices or shopping centres.
The new Class A glazing system now allows Vetrotech Saint-Gobain to offer
a total solution for fire resistance - with a stable of glasses to cover
any application.
The new slimline glass offers a new level of decorative freedom, with
sheets of the glass only needing to be connected bv a very thin discreet
border - the smallest H-profile gasket or silicone seal joint.
SGG Swissflam Structure gives an enhanced clear vision area and maximises
illumination - providing designers with a safe but completely new design
option.
'This new glass also means that Vetrotech Saint-Gobain can provide a one-stop-shop
for specificers, architects and designers for all internal and extemal
applications, with a technical support service that is second to none,'
said Piers Walsh, Commercial Manager.
SGG Swissflam Structure, which can either be dry or wet glazed, is offered
in two thicknesses of either 22mm or 31mm. made up from sheets of SGG
Swissflam N2 glass with a clear and colourless intumescent interlayer.
The system can be installed into timber, steel or aluminium framing.
In the event of fire, the interlayers turn opaque and expand to form a
fully insulating heat shield, reducing the transmission of radiated and
conducted heat and providing at least 30 minutes of fire resistance in
accordance with European Norms to E1 classification.
In addition, the glazing system can further incorporate several types
of decorative or privacv treatments - for example, SGG Priva Lite which,
at the press of a switch, provides instant privacy.
'This is an enormously important announcement for us as it now means that
we can supply glass or glazing systems for all intemal and external applications
where fire resistance is required,' said Piers Walsh.
'Whatever the requirement, we have the product or system, backed up by
the experience and technical excellence of one ofthe world's largest companies,'
he added.
Tel: 0113 239 1500
Email: mailto:infovsguk@vetrotech.co.uk
Web: http://www.vetrotech.com
Staying
Safe is Childs Play with Securistyle
Securistyle,
the UK window hardware manufacturer, has launched a new austenitic child
safety device.
The
Defender Cavity Fit Restrictor is compatible with all Securistyle domestic
hinges including the Defender Egress Easy Clean. The device enables housing
providers to comply with the Duty of Care document by ensuring provision
for egress is met, whilst providing safety through restrictive opening.
Securistyle director, Nigel Thompson, said, 'Ease of escape through ground
floor windows is an essential safety requirement, but a fall from the
same window, be it by a child or an adult, could be serious or even fatal.
This new device works in conjunction with the egress hinge, can be fitted
at a later date and is easy to operate.'
Made of austenitic 304 stainless steel, the Defender Cavity Fit Restrictor
is tested to BS 6375 Part 2 to withstand a force of 600N when opened in
the restricted position, and comes with a l0-year Guarantee.
The Defender Cavity Fit Restrictor is easy to fit with no routing required,
the device is compatible with standard countersunk fixings, and can be
used on windows without reinforcement. It is available in three cavity
heights, 13mm, 16mm and 17mm, and as a left or right hand product.
Tel: 01242 221200
Web: http://www.securistyle.co.uk