Attracting attention

PatioMaster reported that interest in its Triple-track sliding patio door system at the FIT Show was high.

Gerald Allen, marketing manager at Epwin Window Systems, said: “The Triple-track system offers up to 25% more open space than a conventional patio door, delivering the open-house feel homeowners are looking for, even with smaller frame sizes. It attracted a great deal of interest from visitors to the show.”

The Triple-track is often shown as an alternative to a bifold door, but it offers several key advantages over its rival, the company said. There are no panes of glass encroaching on inside or outside space when they’re open. And when they’re closed, they offer a greater uninterrupted view of the outside world because the panels can be up to 1,500mm wide.

The rollers are edge-located for easy adjustment. Ancillary products include sills, add-ons and couplers, posts and extension profiles. A mechanically jointed version is available for hard to access locations.

PatioMaster’s doors will be fitted with upgraded ERA hardware from autumn 2019, and PAS24:2016 compliant doors will be covered by the ERA Lifetime Guarantee.

“The ERA Lifetime Guarantee is the only security scheme recognised by Neighbourhood Watch, which is a huge selling point for installers,” Gerald said. “In the event of a break-in it covers homeowners for the cost of a replacement door plus £5,000 compensation.”