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ExtrudaSeal has warned that return visits for failed aluminium bifold, inline sliding and window gaskets are costing installers £thousands a year in avoidable call-backs. According to the specialist extruder, the use of lower quality TPE extrusions in some aluminium systems is leading to a gasket shrinkage ‘crisis’. This is eroding installer margins at a time when their overheads are going...
Installed in as little as 10 minutes, the new MasterTrack Internal Sliding Door system from Bohle promises installers access to high margin opportunities. Dave Broxton, managing director at Bohle explains. Glass partitioning and doors have been established in the commercial sector for decades but are now being specified with far greater frequency in high-end domestic projects, and if commentators have...
Bohle will showcase its new dedicated, easy-to-fit and modular residential balustrading system at the FIT Show. VetroMount has been developed by Bohle for the growing residential market, simplifying installation, eliminating the requirement for specialist tools and reducing fixing costs. Available in standard 2.5m and 5m lengths in top and side-mounted options, VetroMount accommodates glass thickness of up to 21.5mm. The...
Stylish, simple to operate and with no hard-wiring required, the battery-powered blind system from BetweenGlassBlinds can to provide properties with a contemporary privacy option. The wireless motorised blinds are controlled by a rechargeable battery pack that magnetically attaches to either the glass surface of the window or the frame. The blinds can then be controlled using the buttons on the...
Centor has expanded its range of luxury screening and shade systems with the launch of the S4, which can be fitted to all types of doors including bifolds, sliders, French doors and even cornerless configurations. The company said it is the UK’s only retractable screening product that can be fitted to openings as wide as 8.9m and as high as 3.2m. Sales and operations manager of...
Centor’s S4 Screen and Shade System won a Red Dot ‘Best of the Best’ Award in the German design competition. Launched in early 2019, Centor’s S4 Screen and Shade System enables homeowners with large door openings to enjoy the luxury of inside-outside living without any of the traditional compromises. Screens and shades control insects, sunlight and privacy and retract discreetly into the frame when not in use,...
Freefoam’s new product catalogue, which has an updated look and new products, provides customers with the complete guide to PVCU and PVCUE fascia, soffit, rainwater systems, exterior cladding, interior panelling, and flooring. With over 2,000 product items, a clear and concise catalogue is essential for Freefoam stockists to promote the range, the company said. This A5 compact format is ideal...
Freefoam Building Products has launched a new online feature – Technical Frequently Asked Questions – following customer feedback and online requests. Louise Sanderson, Freefoam UK marketing manager, said: “As our product range has increased and diversified we’ve seen a significant rise in enquires regarding product information. Customers selling and using our products are professionals who want to get it right....
Laser precision proved to be just the ticket in the redevelopment of Telford’s bus station where the latest Geze technology has combined efficiency with passenger safety. The travel hub – part of the Telford Shopping Centre – has undergone a £1.9 million refurbishment and transformed an out-of-date terminus to a light and airy atrium geared to improve passenger experience. The...
Sunbell will be featuring its range of integrated solutions at the Fit Show. Sunbell offers a range of traditional and integral blinds in a choice of colour designs, including a new charcoal grey (45), which is a close match to RAL 7016. The system offers both manual (cord) and motorised (battery and mains) solutions in a choice of cavity depths...
ISO-Chemie will be marking 10 years in the UK at the FIT Show 2019 with plans for a new partnership and displays of high-performance airtightness and energy efficiency solutions for windows and doors. Set to confirm a formal tie-up with three other companies, ISO-Chemie’s move will herald a complete ‘cradle-to-grave’ service spanning everything to do with fenestration, from window sales...
Trade customers of Stevenswood are benefiting from assured fastener quality in both the manufacture and installation of windows and doors thanks to a total supply chain partnership with Rapierstar. Rapierstar supplies its StarFix range of plug-free masonry screws and StarTurn universal timber screws to the Stevenswood network of trade counters. Elaine Baird, head of marketing at Stevenswood, said: “We’ve always...
Mac Home Improvements has used Freefoam exclusively since 2007. Catherine Bressington, director of Mac Home Improvements, said: “We use Freefoam’s full range of fascias, soffits, guttering and cladding – there’s no-one else we’d rather use. “When our previous supplier stopped selling Freefoam we moved to another supplier, as our relationship with Freefoam is so positive. They offer great service and...
Specialist Laminates has taken steps to guarantee supply of EVA regardless of the uncertainties surrounding Brexit and future world trade agreements. The Leeds-based specialist in EVA laminating film and ancillary laminated products has invested in additional warehousing space to allow for a significant increase in stockholding to ensure no customers are left short. “We have seen a 60% rise in...
Lohmann Technologies has launched its new DuploCOLL Static Direct Glazing tape which, it said, brings benefits to unit manufacturers because it provides three advantages in one easy-to-apply step. By both bonding and sealing the glazed panels into the frame in a single operation, the use of SDG tape makes previously used separate joining and sealing operations redundant, thus saving considerable...
Flair Windows uses Swisspacer Ultimate inside its sealed units for the best energy efficiency. Ryan Lugg, company director at Flair Windows, said: “Homeowners have become a lot more aware that the most energy efficient windows help cut heating bills and make homes more comfortable. But many homeowners don’t realise just how a window’s WER is calculated – or the importance...
ISO Chemie will be targeting designers and architects at Futurebuild 2019 with its high-performance airtightness and energy efficiency solutions for windows and doors. Leading the way will be the ISO-TOP Winframer thermal insulating and load bearing bracket system for the rapid installation of windows, which has been fire rated to E30. Also debuting will be ISO Chemie’s new BIM (building...
Thermoseal Group has launched its new multifunctional responsive website, designed to provide an optimal viewing experience across a wide range of internet browsing devices. www.thermosealgroup.com now has a wide range of functions to help customers and users within the group’s supply chain. The site offers a comprehensive catalogue of more than 2,500 insulated glass components and glass machinery, which can...
A free seminar for architects and designers on airtightness in construction sealing joints and improvement options, is now available from ISO-Chemie. The move advances architectural knowledge and understanding of airtightness and related issues, enabling specifiers to improve the design and construction of buildings and boost their technical and product expertise. Delivered onsite within the practice and contributing towards formal CPD training, the one-hour long programme covers advice on effective window installation techniques, and how to identify and rectify air leakage. The seminar also covers ISO...
Spraylat International has introduced Photocure, a UV instant cure protective coating to be applied during the manufacture of glass and window frames. The coating will protect during manufacture, storage, transportation, throughout installation and construction. Photocure is part of Spraylat’s Protectapeel product range. It is a liquid applied peelable coating that can be used to protect glass and window frames on...