There’s a quiet revolution underway that is changing the landscape of our towns and cities. A demand for the refurbishment and reuse of commercial buildings – a surge driven by the need for smaller, flexible working spaces and alternative uses in a post-COVID era. Strand Hardware has more…
This poses landlords and developers with a challenge – the best way to adapt buildings to the needs of new inhabitants and different uses, while aligning original exteriors with new interior layouts.
Windows are a significant ‘tell’ which need careful consideration not only to maintain aesthetics but to ensure that they can be operated safely and effectively, especially when buildings are being subdivided for multiple occupancy.
Strand Hardware’s Duoflex range of window openers are ideally suited to this changing market – offering versatile, modern hardware for high-level, or difficult to reach top hung opening out windows.
The range has variations for timber, aluminium, and PVC-u windows. Each one boasts an adjustable bottom foot bracket, to accommodate different step configurations, avoiding the need for packers or shims, to ensure a seamless look across various window profiles.
Craig Fox, Sales Director at Strand Hardware, comments: “The beauty of our products is their modern design and unparalleled flexibility. Our adjustable bottom foot bracket allows for precise adjustments, making installation straightforward and efficient, regardless of the window material or profile.”
In addition to its functional excellence, the Duoflex range offers a variety of finishes to match any design aesthetic. There are a range of standard powder coated finishes, silver, black, white and plated finishes, satin stainless steel and polished brass. Special RAL finishes are available upon request.
Craig adds: “We offer the largest range of finishes within the market. This flexibility ensures that our products can seamlessly integrate with the existing ironmongery of any building, enhancing both functionality and visual appeal.”
The Duoflex range also includes tandem bars, available in lengths from 300mm up to 2000mm allowing for tailored solutions based on window size and configuration. An optional centre ring can be added for windows that are particularly difficult to reach. This, coupled with a pole operator, enables effortless opening and closing of high-level windows, enhancing user convenience.
Designed and manufactured in the UK, these window openers are engineered to meet the highest standards of durability and performance – a practical choice for modern commercial spaces but also a stylish addition that complements the architectural integrity of any building.
For more information visit: www.strandhardware.co.uk/index.php/products/window-and-door-hardware/strand-duoflex or call 01922 639111
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