Epwin enhances PatioMaster

Epwin has announced several new updates to its PatioMaster PVC-U sliding door system.

The updates include reinstating the Yale 6-hook lock on all doors. Gerald Allen, head of marketing at Epwin Window Systems, said: “We’ve listened to customer feedback and brought back the Yale 6-hook lock. We are also working closely with Yale to develop a new PAS 24:2016 locking system based around the Yale 6-hook lock with shoot bolt extensions to create 10-point locking for maximum security. It will be a step-change in door hardware security and we look forward to launching this soon.”

Further upgrades include enhanced security. The PatioMaster door now has an improved reinforcing chamber width, which allows for larger reinforcing and means the system is 33% stronger. There is also improved thermal performance and a new sash profile that increases the variety of glazing options to 28mm and 36mm (which is triple glazed).

Weather seals have been further improved as a result of the introduction of a new PCE gasket.

There have been aesthetic enhancements too. There is a choice of outerframe options to increase design versatility and a new interlock sightline aligns with the opposing sash rebate for a more considered aesthetic. There is also a new midrail design that is reported to be easier to fabricate because it involves fewer components.

The system benefits from Epwin Window Systems’ colour offering, which features 19 stocked foil finishes including on-trend shades such as sage, claystone and pebble grey,

as well as 30 additional options. There are also five complementary base colours, white, tan, brown, cream and grey.