All square for growth

R², from The Residence Collection, is experiencing a surge in demand as both consumers and trade partners look to embrace the aluminium alternative window and door system, the company has announced.

R² shares the same 100mm platform front to back, nine chambers and the same external dimensions as R9, but instead of a period-inspired outer frame, it is distinctly square.

With consumers looking to invest in high-end products and with average installation prices on the rise, the move to better products is inevitable, the company said.

“R² is the ultimate architectural window and door system that boasts outstanding sound reduction and energy efficiency credentials. As a double-glazed option, a U-value of 1.2W/m²K is easily achieved and, through a dedicated triple glazing bead, a Passivhaus standard of 0.79W/(m²K) can also be met.”

The design platform of The Residence Collection also features gaskets to the sash only, leaving the glazing rebate on the frame clean, and there are a number of coloured and grained options including both solid and dual foiled finishes on a coloured rebate.

“In particular, the Eclectic Grey finish provides the ultimate design statement and is the only true aluminium alternative window and door system,” the company said.

Bead options include square, decorative and staff in 28mm and 44mm options.

Sarah Hitchings, sales and marketing director of The Residence Collection, said: “With Building Regulations likely to change at the back end of the year it’s also reassuring to know that across The Residence Collection, we can meet these new stringent standards with ease.”