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New Post has been published on http://www.mytrade.tv/2016/11/10/universal-trade-frames-supplies-vertical-sliders-for-heritage-cottage/

Universal Trade Frames Supplies Vertical Sliders for Heritage Cottage

The Vertical Slider window system from Spectus Window Systems has been used in a major Welsh coastal cottage renovation project.

Supplied by trade fabricator and by Spectus customer, Universal Trade Frames Ltd (UTFL) and installed by Aberystwyth-based installer C&H Windows Glass & Glazing Ltd, the project included ten vertical slider windows in Chartwell Green, as UTFL Director Brian Kruger explains.

“Having no reservations about using UPVC as the foiled woodgrain profile mimics timber, the authentic looking Spectus Vertical Slider system was a natural choice in every way. The new windows replaced old, draughty, hardwood vertical sliders, and due to the property’s seafront position, weather resistance was a big part of the homeowner’s requirements. Draught-free VS windows are one of the most energy efficient on the market. Recognised as an industry leader not only in its authentic looks, but also its performance and versatility, the Spectus VS window can achieve BFRC ‘A’ Rating, and even up to a maximum ‘A++’ where circumstances require.

“Thermal properties are enhanced through the use of 24mm double glazed units as standard, and an already excellent weather performance is increased with a pile seal detail on the sash edges and outer frames.”

The characterful property, located in a small coastal village in Ceredigion, Wales, had recently been installed with a composite door, and as planning permission turned out not to be an issue the homeowners were keen to replace the existing hardwood windows with more draught-proof and energy efficient replacements in matching Chartwell Green colour, while also retaining the heritage look and charm of the cottage.

Brian continues: “Vertical sliding windows manufactured using PVC-U profiles are designed to emulate traditional, heritage frames produced in timber, and attention to detail is imperative. The traditional styling of sash windows has homeowners coveting them as a period feature of a property, however the obvious drawback with the original timber designs, is that no matter how well or regularly the frames and treated and painted, it’s highly unlikely that rot wont creep in, and lead to a compromised performance. The authentic look of the Spectus Vertical Slider includes optional sash horns, Georgian bars and deep bottom rails, which has won the approval of many planners, even in Conservation Areas and other locations where a heritage look is paramount. It’s a great system that is favoured by many installers, and testament to the product; the homeowner is thrilled with the finished look.”

New Post has been published on http://www.mytrade.tv/2016/07/12/new-chartwell-green-and-anthracite-grey-georgian-bar-accessories/

New Chartwell Green and Anthracite Grey Georgian Bar & Accessories

Thermoseal Group, the UK’s leading manufacturer of warm edge spacers and supplier of over 1,500 insulated glass (IG) components has added to its broad range of Georgian Bar and Accessories with its new Chartwell Green and Anthracite Grey products.

Whilst the Group can colour-match its Georgian bar and in-house manufactured accessories on request, customer feedback identified that these new colours are now a regular requirement. Therefore, both colours are now in stock in a woodgrain finish in its 18x8mm and 25x8mm most popular sizes. Bi-colour bar is also available in both colours for use in conjunction with the Group’s own design of Combi-Cross mix-and-match Georgian centre keys.

The Combi-Cross is sold as half crosses which are clipped together. Either two halves of the same colour can be joined, or one half of one colour and another half of another colour can be clipped together in the same way. This means that sealed unit manufacturers can stock a small amount of the colours and sizes of Combi-Cross that are rarely used and stock-up on the standard white or cream halves that are used often.

The Group’s Sales Director Mark Hickox, tells us: “We are always proud to introduce new products, but adding to the range and finish of the Combi-Cross is particularly great for us because this product was developed in-house as a cost-effective solution for customers who supply a range of full colour and bi-colour products. It is also colour-matched by our own injection moulding department.

“Our injection moulding facilities, quality control processes and general manufacturing expertise have massively expanded since we began to manufacture Thermobar and Thermoflex warm edge spacers and accessories. This development is directly the result of using our traditional strategy of listening to our customers and developing our products to suit the people using them. Our Georgian offering has always worked this way, but our experience means that we can now develop and introduce new products at a much faster pace. We look forward to hearing more feedback so we can continue to develop our premium product range.”

Thermoseal Group’s Georgian bar is supplied in boxes of 240m for 18x8mm and 150m for 25x8mm. All are boxed in 3m lengths. Combi-Crosses are supplied in boxes of 200 half crosses. Full range catalogues are downloadable on the Group’s website: http://www.thermosealgroup.com/relateddownload/category.

New Post has been published on http://www.mytrade.tv/2016/06/14/endurance-add-red-green-and-blue-door-frame-colours/

Endurance Add Red, Green and Blue Door Frame Colours

Endurance® Doors have launched what is now believed to be the broadest range of foiled door frame colours in the composite door sector, with the introduction of rich red, racing green and French navy, along with a new bespoke foiling service.

Thanks to the resources of the Rocal Group, the company behind the solid and secure Endurance® Doors range, these three new door frame colours will be available from stock with their standard 7-10 day lead time, either foiled both sides or foiled on white. Through their in-house foiling division, customers can also order bespoke options on an extended lead time for example, Chartwell Green on the outside face of the door slab and frame, with foiled cream to the inner faces.

The range of finishes from Endurance® Doors includes foiled white, cream, pebble, pearl grey, anthracite grey, schwarzbraun, Irish oak, golden oak, walnut, mahogany, rosewood, Chartwell Green, turquoise pastel, rich red, racing green and French navy. Nearly 90% of all their solid timber door slabs also harness the proven and foiled CoolSkin® door skins, which are an identical match to the foils used on the door frames, with the remaining colours typically offered with a white outer frame.

The introduction of these new matching foiled frames brings the number of door slab colours and woodgrains to 16, with 14 of these options available with a perfectly matching foiled door frame finish. The door frames specified are part of Rehau’s latest 5-chambered Total 70C system, which is also used for their FD30S rated fire door options and are reinforced with recycled material, sourced from the extrusion division within the Rocal Group.

Stephen Nadin, managing director of Endurance Doors commented: ‘The introduction of rich red, racing green and French navy as door frame colours has been an obvious development for us, given our group resources to further support our rapidly growing network of customers. With colour one of the key differentiators in the glazing industry as a whole, this is yet another example of our proactive approach to product development.’