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[…]

  • 03 August 2015

24 July 2015

SBD-compliant aluminium windows and doors offer optimum security

In 2014, the Government announced the October 2015 timeframe to deliver a simplified system for setting standards in the design and construction of new homes. SBD-accredited glazing products Reynaers at Home’s ranges of window, door and sliding doors systems have achieved the desirable Secured by Design ’Police Preferred Specification’, ensuring that these systems fall within[…]

  • 24 July 2015

20 July 2015

Bespoke sliding doors specified for contemporary Spanish villa

Casa Las Palmeras was designed by architect Valentín de Madariaga and his fabricator partner Grupo Moncada. They used a total of 18 sets of sliding patio doors throughout the home, to create a smooth transition from interior to exterior. Bespoke sliding doors The sliding doors were designed by Reynaers based on the Hi-Finity system. The[…]

  • 20 July 2015

10 July 2015

Automatic and manual door operators specified for Listed council building

Automatic door operators To ensure ease of use, whilst allowing for electronic locking, GEZE’s Slimdrive EMD-F electromechanical swing door operators were specified. The 7cm operators were installed in the Council Chamber, which features large wooden doors at 2.4 metres high. The EMD-F operators were supplied especially for these doors, as well as several wooden and[…]

  • 10 July 2015

10 July 2015

New automatic sliding door combines aesthetics with security

DORMA’s Secure model is the latest addition to its FLEX family. Alongside the ST FLEX and ST FLEX Green models, the new automatic sliding door has been designed to provide an aesthetically pleasing door system for contemporary properties. ST FLEX Secure automatic sliding door has been developed to provide anti-intruder and anti-vandalism protection, whilst maintaining[…]

  • 10 July 2015

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.[…]

  • 30 June 2015

18 June 2015

GEZE sliding doors specified for Bannockburn Visitor Centre

Bannockburn Visitor Centre is entered through a wedge-shaped lobby which features two GEZE ISO automatic sliding doors, powered by Slimdrive SL operators. The lobby contributes to the building’s sustainability by ensuring an even temperature is maintained inside. The Battle of Bannockburn Visitor Centre was recently opened to coincide with the Battle’s 700th anniversary. The Slimdrive[…]

  • 18 June 2015

17 June 2015

Timber sliding doorsets specified for thermal performance

Marazin House is a block of two-bedroom flats in Woodford. Interior of Marazine House, featuring NorDan timber sliding doors. Designed to optimise the use of space on a constrained site using a digitally fabricated timber structure. Forms neat transition between neighbouring homes. Achieves an energy performance of Level 4 from the Code for Sustainable Homes.[…]

  • 17 June 2015

  • 27 May 2015

27 May 2015

‘Invisible’ doorsets blend into wall construction

The frames are supplied in pre-cut lengths with mitred corners, ensuring the product is easy to store, move around on site and install. Novista Riser doorsets blend into the wall construction. The door frame can be installed within a block or dry-lined wall that is either skimmed or tape and jointed. Once installation is complete,[…]

  • 27 May 2015