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Posted On - 20/11/2019
Anglo European has said its customers are saving up to £200,000 a year by buying-in cut-to-size reinforcements direct, rather than going through their systems companies and cutting their own product. The figures, based on customer modelling, reveal that larger fabricators (1,500+ frames per week) will comfortably save more than £100,000 a year in lower purchasing and manufacturing costs. The specialist...
Posted On - 14/11/2019
Weru UK has announced a new partnership with Conservatory Blinds, to help customers find modern window coverings for bespoke aluminium designs. An increasing number of homeowners are choosing unique styles of glazing in different shapes and sizes, including apex windows and continental inward-opening windows, the company said. This has meant that standard curtains and blinds are not always a suitable...
Posted On - 14/11/2019
Hodgson Sealants has launched Silfix U8, which has been specifically formulated and packaged for the professional applicator. Silfix U8 is a low modulous, neutral cure, solvent free, alkoxy silicone sealant. It provides excellent application characteristics and outstanding adhesion to a wide range of substrates used in the building envelope, the company said. Packaged in a large 380ml cartridge, Silfix U8...
Posted On - 14/11/2019
HY-Spec 25 was launched at the FIT Show as a next generation hybrid sealant for the installation of windows and doors. With a new inline tinting facility for Hodgson Sealants in Hull, the company is making this new product in white, black, grey, anthracite grey and brown, and a new product video supports the launch. This hybrid sealant is paintable,...
Posted On - 13/11/2019
StarFix masonry screws from Rapierstar could help installers achieve a better all-round result in less time and without generating unnecessary plastic waste, the company said. StarFix fasteners are designed for quick and easy installation, requiring only a 6mm or 6.5mm pilot hole through the frame, reinforcement and brickwork before the screw can be driven into place. This saves time as...
Posted On - 13/11/2019
Abacus Agents has added new Rapierstar fastener options to its range. Serving customers across Scotland and the north of England, Abacus Agents offers products that cover all aspects of glass and glazing, as well as door and window manufacturing, installation and repair. Abacus Agents’ range of Rapierstar fasteners for joiners, window and door manufacturers and installers, which already includes StarPVCU...
Posted On - 13/11/2019
Thirty-eight percent of GeoFast sales from the Georgian Bar Company so far this year have been for foiled products, an increase of 7% from last year and 13% from 2016. While white PVCU is still by the far the most popular choice, accounting for 62% of sales, this has fallen from 75% four years ago. White grain is the most...
Posted On - 13/11/2019
VBH GB has added more choice to its own-brand greenteQ suite with new Kappa numerals and letters, available in numbers 0-9 and letters A-D. The new door furniture is made from corrosion-resistant stainless steel and comes in a choice of ten finishes, including contemporary brushed stainless steel and the new Enduro Steel and Antique Black, to complement all door styles....
Posted On - 12/11/2019
The Alumina range of bifolding doors, flush fit French doors and residential doors from Liniar is now even faster to fit, thanks to a fully matching optional PVCU bead. Alumina doors span up to 2.5m high, offering wide expanses of glass and slim sightlines in hundreds of warm touch foil finishes or three RAL powder-coated finishes, available on the interior...
Posted On - 29/10/2019
ISO-Chemie has sealed success with its new Republic of Ireland distributor, winning two national product awards. The firm, which has appointed Contech Specialist Building to handle the sales and development of its energy saving products across the island of Ireland, has seen both its Bloco-One sealing tape and ISO TOP Winframer window product separately commended at the recent Architecture and...
Posted On - 29/10/2019
RenolitExofol PX Claystone is anew development for exterior grade films. The soft clay colour is sophisticated and a particularly versatile neutral shade for new build, period renovations or commercial applications, the company said. “Importantly, Claystone is enhanced by the addition of TruGrain, a new fine detailed wood style emboss which adds a dynamic nuance of realism to finished fenestration products.”...
Posted On - 15/10/2019
A louvre system that provides tilturn windows with fall protection and added ventilation has been launched by Kawneer. LouvreShield has been designed to suite with Kawneer’s AA720 and AA543 open-in windows. The system is surface mounted onto the outer frame of the window to allow free air movement into the room when the windows are operated in either the tilt...
Posted On - 14/10/2019
Rehau has introduced its first two-part retrofit window sill, which acts as a preventative solution against one of the most frequent snagging issues known to delay building completions. The two-part retrofit window sill is designed to be completed at the very end of a build, once the risk of any on-site damage has passed. The easy-to-install, two-part product configurationensures that...
Posted On - 01/10/2019
Creating a protective envelope around buildings, the CRL Langle Al-Wall system is quick and simple to install, with a clever clip design fixing the individual glass panels and eradicating the need for complex glass cut-outs, the company has reported. Also suitable for commercial and domestic buildings, the CRL Langle Al-Wall system puts safety first while ensuring a quick, seamless installation....
Posted On - 01/10/2019
Firestrip 30 from Hodgson Sealants achieved 47 minutes in its latest BS EN 1363-1:2012 test for a 30-minute fire rating. The company backs Fire Door Safety Week with its range of products for the fire protection market for sealants and tapes, including Firestrip 30. This intumescent strip sealant is also covered under the British Woodworking Federation BWF Certifire Scheme Certificate...
Posted On - 10/09/2019
Hodgson Sealants has launched ablack variant of its heritage putty, which was originally available only in white, in response to demand from customers and the steel window market. The heritage putty provides the visual appearance of a traditional putty, yet benefits from the fact that it can be painted within a matter of hours with water or solvent based paints....
Posted On - 03/09/2019
More than 630 Sobinco Chrono aluminium tilt and turn window systems with SF Xtra trickle vents from Titonwere installed at three student accommodation blocks at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh. The new, contemporary designed halls of residence contain over 450 large single en-suite rooms, as well as shared kitchen/lounge areas. Named after past professors from the University (Anna MacLeod, Mary Fergusson...
Posted On - 03/09/2019
Freefoam Building Products has a new look for its consumer-focused website. Previously called ‘my roofline matters’, the site aims to give homeowners all the information they need to make an informed choice to have fascia and gutter replaced, with a quick and simple process to request an accurate quote from a local installer. All enquiries are then passed to Freefoam...
Posted On - 20/08/2019
The FX15 threshold from MI Products is now Secured by Design, having passed PAS 24 and BS6375 part 1 and 2 for security, weather performance and ease of use. The 15mm low threshold boasts a security mechanism, featuring a ‘slide and lock’ shoot bolt striker system and a fixed security mushroom. As the door closes, the fixed security mushroom engages...
Posted On - 20/08/2019
Window Ware now stocks a selection of Cubelock window restrictors. “We understand the importance of supplying quality hardware to our customers to help them achieve optimum results, meet regulations, and keep their customers happy,” Richard Bryant, commercial director for Window Ware, said. “That’s why we cherry-pick the very best products and these window restrictors from Cubelock fit perfectly with that...
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