Windows
26 August 2015
24 August 2015
Reynaers Top Gear experience helps build industry partnerships
R-Cuisine and Top Gear track events Reynaers exclusive events for specifiers as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations Six different R-Cuisine events, taking place from July until September, have been organised by Reynaers. Each event features: 10-course tasting menu and overnight stay in a luxury hotel Top Gear ‘Star in a reasonably priced car’ track[…]
24 August 2015
Conservation approval for REHAU Heritage vertical sliders
Interior of Beverly Court Eastbourne showing the arched head REHAU Heritage vertical sliders CASE STUDY: Eastbourne Seafront Apartments REHAU Heritage vertical sliders manufactured by specialist fabricator Roseview Windows installed by Hastings Glass Jonathan Horner and his company Paternoster Properties were initially refused permission to replace the original single glazed timber box sash windows in the[…]
12 August 2015
Passivhaus technology and its place in UK construction market
REHAU and the Passivhaus Trust As new members of the Passivhaus Trust and with a number of Passivhaus certified products in its portfolio, REHAU’s latest seminar demonstrate its ongoing commitment to the concept and its practical application in the construction sector. More than 70 delegates were at the seminar from across the Midlands and South[…]
03 August 2015
Window and door products outlined for social housing specifiers
CMS recently hosted over 70 Scottish social housing leaders at the CMS Innovation Hub to debate how the latest building technology can be deployed to meet government targets to cut fuel poverty. Chaired by Norman Kerr of Energy Action Scotland, the CIH seminar also included a keynote speech by the Scottish Government Minister for Housing[…]
20 July 2015
Triple-glazed roof windows provide insulation for self-build project
A total of 14 triple-glazed roof windows were selected for the self-build home, which was designed by Brennan and Wilson Architects’ Julie Wilson. Providing insulation The roof windows have been designed to feature widened sash frames to minimise thermal bridges. This offers improved window insulation and energy efficiency. The windows were fitted on the south-facing[…]
30 June 2015
Reynaers CS 86 aluminium doors and window system upgraded
A modification to CS 86 now allows for the exterior installation of glazing panels, thus avoiding the need to transport glass through buildings. The development also allows the use of larger and heavier glazed panels, including triple glazing up to 500kg. A modification to CS 86 allows glazing panels to be installed on the outside.[…]
23 June 2015
Cultural centre awarded for excellence and sustainability
Organised by Schueco UK in conjunction with RIBA Journal, the awards aim to recognised the best in the design and installation of Schueco systems. An excellent piece of architecture The Library and Cultural Centre was described as a beautifully made, beautifully crafted building. Designed by Carr Cotter Naessens Architects, the winning 29.5m, 6,327 m2 building[…]
19 June 2015
Fuel bills cut for social housing residents with CMS Window Systems
CMS Window Systems helps cut fuel poverty for social housing residents CMS Window Systems helps in transformation of Whiston House Transformation of Whiston House, high-rise block of 42 flats, is part of a £30 million Energy Company Obligation (ECO) project by social housing provider Walsall Housing Group (WHG) and British Gas, and also includes external[…]