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When the first Kommerling frames came off the production line at Genius PVC Trade Frames in Norwich, they were headed directly for a large-scale commercial refurbishment project carried out by The Window Company (Contracts) for Chelmsford City Council. Chairman David Thorntonwent along to see the frames for himself and to congratulate Pete Dyson and David Eagle, the two men behind...
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...
Stellar, the new aluminium window and door system from Epwin Window Systems is 20% faster to fabricate, the company has said. Paul Booth, design director aluminium products, Epwin Group, said: “There are all kinds of operation efficiencies fabricators can look at to speed up fabrication times and help reduce material costs. But Stellar has been designed to be faster to...
Fabricator Roseview Windows has more than doubled the capacity of its Incarnation secondary glazing brand by expanding into a new factory. Previously, Incarnation operated from a 2,500ft2 facility, but now half of a new 11,000ft2 facility has been dedicated to manufacturing aluminium secondary glazing.The company has also invested more than £100,000 in new machinery and tooling. Paul Bygrave, director at...
Masterframe has launched its London Sash and Frame system, designed to replace timber windows with an arched exterior and square interior, commonly found in Victorian buildings in London and the surrounding areas. The system shares all the benefits of Masterframe’s Vintage Collection and means that installers don’t have to rely on finding a bespoke design to achieve this window style,...
Masterframe has developed its own bespoke PVCU systemto create three new window collections. “The three vertical sliding sash products – Authentic, Heritage and Vintage – each offer unique design benefits for the trade, specifiers and developers,” Carol Slade, managing director at Masterframe, said. “Every product is available with Timberweld corner design and white wood foil as standard to give a...
Sidey now usesTimberweld technology, a patented method of jointing PVCU that creates corners with a butt-joint on the outside and inside of a window. As the only licenced manufacturer in Scotland, Sideysaid it is helping customer’s homes stand out from the crowd. “We work hard as a business to continually develop our offering and provide customers with the best products,”...
Launched earlier this year by Shepley and featuring timber-look joints, the Vuelta by Visage flush sash is ideal for heritage properties – especially when twinned with colour-matched astragal bars from The Georgian Bar Company, the company said. “We designed and developed the Vuelta Flush Sash to enhance any property, whether contemporary or classic,” Ian Griffiths, Shepley’s managing director, said. “But...
One Collection by Everglade Windows is a new range of PVCU ovolo, chamfered and flush sash windows and doors. Sales and marketing director, Jay Patel, said: “We asked installers what they were being asked about most by homeowners, and what came out on top was more colour options, extra design details and flush windows. One Collection has all this and...
Senior Architectural Systems has added a new parallel push option to its Pure range of ultra-low U-value aluminium windows. Designed to offer balanced air flow and ventilation with maximum safety, the restricted opening of the Pure parallel push aluminium windows make them suited to a wide range of sectors including education, healthcare, and high-rise commercial and residential developments. Benefitting from...
Camden Windows and Doors has introduced new locks to its PVCU window range. The new Inliten espagnolette locking mechanism is fitted to the vertical edge of the window and meets stringent security tests. It also comes with BSI Kitemark approval. Roy Harrison, Camden Group sales manager, said: “The new locking system is taking our product up a level, as the added security it...
Mercury Glazing has added Spectus’ flush casement window to its product range. Steve Cross, director at Mercury Glazing, said: “We are one of the UK’s biggest Spectus vertical slider manufacturers and the flush casement window is the perfect complementary product.” The flush casement window offers the heritage looks of a nineteenth century window that sits flush within its frame and,...
Veka UK Group customers now source high quality, perfectly-matched solid panels from 3D Laminates, a subsidiary company of Veka. Veka UK Group marketing director, Dawn Stockell, said: “3D Laminates provides 28mm silica infill panels for use in doors, sidescreens and windows, and they can be laminated in the exact same finish as our Variations colour options. “This removes the hassle...
Eurocell has added the new Logik S flush sash to its Logik window range, which now includes a through-colour grey option. The Logik ovolo and chamfered options from Eurocell are used in a wide variety of new build, commercial and refurbishment projects. Now, with the new Logik S Flush Sash design, installers are able to offer the premium clean finish...
Epwin Systems’ new Stellar aluminium system has been well received, the company said. Gerald Allen, marketing manager at Epwin Window Systems said: “From the slimline aesthetics, flush product options through to the ease and speed of fabrication, Stellar ticks all the boxes. It’s the ideal system for retail and light commercial markets and delivers everything the buyer wants.” Traditionally windows...
Tradesmith displayed “probably the two most interesting windows” at the FIT Show. The first was an ‘A’ rated acoustic Deceuninck window on Bluesky Certification’s stand. Two identical samples formed part of a soundproof booth, which created a corner of near-silent tranquillity in the hustle and bustle of the exhibition. Certification body Bluesky used the show to highlight the impact of...
Quickslide has optimised its online space, to better meet the needs of consumers, with the creation of a brand new website, the company said. Launched in May, the new site includes an improved layout and design features, supported by simple navigation, to create an engaging customer experience. Quickslide’s marketing manager Sandra Berg said: “In 2015, across the internet, mobile web...
By Liniar. Liniar recently launched the double-rebated Resurgence flush sash window, which brought together four companies during the development process. In 2017, the concept of a new style PVCU flush sash casement window with a double rebate and traditional timber joint appearance began with a meeting between Liniar, its sister company Avantek Machinery, and Urban. This progressed to include the...
Affordable Window Systems has become a Timberweld licensee. Affordable expects to see a boost in sales of flush sashes thanks to the use of Timberweld technology. The patented method of jointing makes perfect corners and creates a butt-joint effect on both the inside and outside of a window, for a closer timber look. Phil Myers, director of Affordable, said: “Homeowners...
Senior Architectural Systems has launched the new Ali VU flush casement window. Already available as an open out casement, Senior’s Ali VU window system is suited for use in the residential sector, with the window closing flush to the outer frame to create an attractive modern look. Featuring a wide range of design features and offering excellent thermal, security and...