Direct Trade adds Stellar

Aluminium fabricator, Direct Trade (Yorkshire) has added Stellar from Epwin Window Systems to its portfolio.

Mark Powell, sales director at Direct Trade (Yorkshire) commented: “The market has changed and installers are expecting more innovation from their products to sell into the consumer. Epwin Window Systems has been synonymous with delivering cutting-edge PVC-U systems and that design innovation is evident in Stellar. Stellar is technically ground-breaking and it’s the first aluminium system that fits like PVC-U, which will be a great bonus for our installing customers.”

The Doncaster-based trade supplier will initially be fabricating the new Stellar Aluminium slim bi-fold door and lift & slide patio door.

Mark said: “Both Stellar doors offer incredibly slim sightlines which are popular with today’s consumers. Furthermore, because Stellar doors have patented pre-gasketed knock-in beads, installation is far quicker saving substantial installation time.”

The Stellar slim bi-fold door and lift & slide patio door both meet the new changes to Part L of the Building Regulations with 28mm glazing. Mark said: “The changes to Part L have meant some aluminium systems have needed to introduce various enhancements to comply with regulations. But Stellar was already compliant by design and we are delighted to have added the products to our portfolio.”

The new Stellar slimline bi-fold door is 20% slimmer than the original Stellar bi-fold, with meeting stiles of 117mm.

It also benefits from tailed glazing gaskets and an under-glass seal which breaks up the cavities behind and under the glass to enhance the thermal performance. And installation is further improved due to the unique patent-pending adjustable locking stile, so the clearance between the lock and keep can be adjusted to take up cutting tolerances, eliminating the need for adjustable door jambs.