• 16 January 2014

16 December 2013

Fully integrated door and window system launched from Eurocell

The standard rebate, slim rebate and fully flush sash systems are designed as an alternative solution to traditional PVC-U systems, and include a 75mm six-chamber profile system to enable optimum energy efficiency performance. The system can achieve a U-value of 0.7 from a standard triple glazed unit and includes a triple-seal option for thermal and[…]

  • 16 December 2013

16 December 2013

Glazing systems fitted at Leicester building for £3m refurbishment project

A full length patent glazed rooflight was fitted at the building, in addition to fire-rated doors, screens and shop fronts, as well as full height structurally bolted entrance screens, automatic glazed door sets, balustrades and glazed folding sliding doors. The restored Grade II listed building, featuring 20 units, has been fitted with the aesthetics, safety[…]

  • 16 December 2013

09 December 2013

Janisol Arte Renovation Window by Schueco exhibiting in 2014

The insulated window system combines a face-width of 25 mm or 40 mm with ‘U’ values down to 1.6 W/m2K and has been approved by local authority conservation officers as being suitable for use in listed properties. The company will be offering examples of VISS Ixtra, a range of structural profiles that can be extended[…]

  • 09 December 2013

03 December 2013

Aluminium door and window systems fitted at new residential site

The company fitted SPW600 windows and doors at Pannelcroft Village in Newtown, accompanied by Senior’s SFG shop front for the internal high street, which includes a restaurant and IT suite. The SMR900 curtain walling system was specified for use at the complex, enabling natural light into the building.Pannelcroft Village consists of 180 one and two bedroom[…]

  • 03 December 2013

29 November 2013

Powershield steel doors to be installed at new Life Sciences building

The company will be providing Powershield steel doors and ironmongery for the project, which will regenerate 13,500m2 of space in the heart of the city. Nigel Cronin, Sales Manager for ASSA ABLOY Security Doors, said: “Our Powershield doors meet rigorous legislative demands, which will ensure that security and access is effectively balanced in the School[…]

  • 29 November 2013

27 November 2013

Arctic Glass installs Deceuninck PVC windows into purpose built unit

The anti-ligature hardware specified for all the windows was an unusual feature of the project. Arif Roker, MD of Arctic explains: “It’s a unique concept in PVC windows, so we had to adapt the window for the required hardware, which called for some unorthodox manufacturing techniques. But we knew Deceuninck’s profiles would be up to[…]

  • 27 November 2013

27 November 2013

Fire doors – top ten tips

Fire safety in public buildings is of paramount importance due to their high usage, but also because of our unfamiliarality with these buildings’ fire escape routes and procedures. For all involved in designing, constructing and running these buildings, fire safety routes and devices need to be well thought out to meet the requirements of the[…]

  • 27 November 2013

27 November 2013

Composite door and lock system TS007 3* available to customers

The high level security door uses Yale’s Superior cylinder and Platinum handle combination and is approved by the Secured by Design Scheme. The door and lock combination has been given a 3* standard for its cylinder which is kitemarked to TS007 1* security, and the armoured Platinum handle to TS007 2*. The platinum handle is[…]

  • 27 November 2013

26 November 2013

Hybrid casement window and door system fitted at hospital development

Hybrid was used alongside Senior’s glass solution with ClimaGuard A coating to provide a complete system. The Hybrid Series 2 top swing allows natural daylight to come through into the wards, whilst also ensuring that fresh air enters the building to create better ventilation. SPW300 aluminium doors were used throughout the project to offer improved insulation.

  • 26 November 2013