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Posted On - 01/02/2021
Apeer has said that deliveries to the UK mainland from Northern Ireland have been unaffected by Brexit. Apeer, which manufacturers Apeer composite doors and Lumi windows and doors from its factory in Northern Ireland, said that despite coverage in the national press advising that some suppliers are facing difficulties in delivering produce to Irish retailers and caterers, deliveries of the...
Posted On - 04/12/2020
Abcell is currently promoting three to four-week lead times on its WarmCore and Aluk windows and doors. “Coronavirus has had a profound effect on the glazing industry and some supply chains are struggling to catch up with the production deficit caused by the lockdown,” Neville Gleed, operations director at Abcell, said. “The supply of resin has been impacted particularly hard,...
Posted On - 16/11/2020
The new AW CT 72 window system from Schüco combines the timeless design and intelligent technology that are reflected across its product portfolio, the company has announced. Designed for cost-efficient and simple fabrication, the system can be used in both residential and commercial settings. The level of prefabrication of Schüco AW CT 72 can be increased through profile processing leading...
Posted On - 10/11/2020
Roseview has launched its new Ultimate Rose Mk3 window. A significant redevelopment of its Ultimate Rose window, the new version includes a range of features that “push the boundaries of what was thought possible with timber-alternative windows”, the company said. Roseview has removed virtually all the visible capping and shadow lines that normally identify a window made from PVCU. At...
Posted On - 06/11/2020
AluFoldDirect has launched its new flush sash aluminium window. “Flush sash is a massive trend in the homeowner market, as we have seen from the growth in PVCU flush frames,” managing director Russell Yates said. “Like any new aluminium product, flush windows are available on the market, but not on the fast lead times that installers need, and that’s why...
Posted On - 03/11/2020
Clayton Glass and Yorkshire Windows have launched a new IGU – Ecomax – which uses recycled and organic materials in its construction, prompting its manufacturers to call it “the country’s most environmentally friendly glass unit”. Meeting both the growing demand from environmentally concerned homeowners (according to Clayton Glass, studies have found that 82% of home buyers would pay more for...
Posted On - 27/10/2020
Victorian Sliders uses the latest Google Trends data to report on the state of the market. 2020 has been a most challenging year but, despite it all, demand for glazing products remains extremely strong. Back in April, when the pandemic was at its height, even the most optimistic among us wouldn’t have predicted that sales would be soaring come July...
Posted On - 16/10/2020
The Glazerite UK Group has introduced Timberweld technology to its specials division. Timberweld, the patented method of welding corners on PVCU to make an authentic timber butt joint effect, has been in use by Glazerite on its Residence 9 and Residence 7 products since July. Operations director Ian Lloyd said: “We first looked at Timberweld at the Fit Show in...
Posted On - 24/09/2020
Quickslide has introduced seamless corner joints to its casement window range, and external timber look (ETL) joints as a new option on its flush sash range of windows. Available on both classic casements and flush casements, seamless joints are created using a Graf seamless welder, which eliminates the welding seam seen on standard 45° mitre-jointed PVCU windows. Unlike these standard...
Posted On - 01/06/2020
The new MasterLine 8 window system from Reynaers Aluminium, which doesn’t require additional gaskets, promises enhanced production speed, “giving fabricators more time to craft the perfect windows”. The result is aluminium windows with naturally slim sightlines, equipping homes with the ability to maximise natural light and provide greater visibility between the inside and out, the company said, while retaining all...
Posted On - 03/04/2020
Aluminium trade fabricator Fentrade Aluminium Building Products will start manufacturing the Optio 58BW Flush window from Aluk when the industry reopens. Chris Reeks, director of Fentrade Aluminium Building Products, said: “We know our installing customers will want to maximise every opportunity when the market returns. The Optio 58BW Flush window taps into the growing aluminium market and is perfect for...
Posted On - 16/03/2020
Window Warehouse has added Halo fully reversible PVCU windows to its product portfolio for installers along the south coast. The Halo fully reversible is designed for high-rise buildings such as offices and apartments, as well as properties that are difficult to access. Malcolm Cake, managing director at Window Warehouse, said: “We know that our customers are looking for window systems...
Posted On - 27/02/2020
Cotswold Biscuit from The Residence Collection was inspired by the area of outstanding natural beauty not far from The Residence Collection’s head office, just south of Gloucester. Cotswold Biscuit is available with R9 both sides, or with dual colour options. An R9 window has full colour through the rebate as standard, and gaskets only featuring on the sashes. With nine...
Posted On - 27/02/2020
Installers who need 30-minute PVCU fire windows in a hurry can now order the most popular sizes from Euroglaze from stock. The Barnsley based fabricator, one of only a handful of accredited companies in the UK trained and trusted by Rehau to manufacture its Rauferno range of fire rated windows, said it is responding to demand from customers. Managing director...
Posted On - 12/02/2020
Aluk has announced the launch of the 58BW Flush, another variant of its 58BW window system. The flush window requires just three new flush profiles and no changes to customers’ existing 58BW fabrication set ups. Marketing director Sioned Roberts said: “The 58BW Flush offers a perfect combination of flush finish and the option of slim sightlines, which makes it ideal...
Posted On - 21/01/2020
Epwin Windows Systems’ annual advent calendar was a success, the company has reported, with a total of 22,188 entries being received. The online advent calendar event ran through December and a luxury prize is won by one registered entry each day. Gerald Allen, marketing manager at Epwin Window Systems, said: “We are delighted with the success of our 2019 Advent...
Posted On - 08/01/2020
Epwin Window Systems has taken delivery of the world’s first Luna R automatic profile wrapping machine. Gerald Allen, marketing manager at Epwin Window Systems, said: “We are very excited to be the only systems house to currently have this latest technology. Together with our investment in two new twin lines earlier in 2019, it will help us set a new...
Posted On - 17/12/2019
Aluk has launched a 58BW flush window option to complement to the 58BD flush door and give customers the option of a fully suited flush installation. Aluk’s 58BD entrance door system is available in a wide range of styles and formats and comes in single and double configurations. It is easy to fabricate and easy to install, the company said,...
Posted On - 10/12/2019
Masterframe has reported a boom in new-build developments specifying Heritage Collection sliding sash windows. “It’s all about the symmetry,” Richard Howe, national sales manager at Masterframe, said. “Georgian architects famously used symmetrical designs and multi-pane windows, while Victorian homes often feature bay and sliding sash windows – all features that are still popular trends with homeowners. “The big problem is...
Posted On - 04/12/2019
Essex-based fabricator and installer Thermaseal has increased its sales thanks to Timberweld, the company has reported. Timberweld is a patented joint that creates an authentic timber-look butt joint effect on the outside and the inside of the window. Graham Jerwood, managing director of Thermaseal, said: “The market is moving towards more exclusive products. Using Timberweld, we can offer a more...
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