DOORS & WINDOWS
AND THE COLOUR SPECIALIST AWARD GOES TO …
» DECEUNINCK HAS BEEN NAMED Colour Specialist at the National Fenestration Awards ( NFAs ), winning joint first place with Kolorseal . Launched in 2013 , the awards cover all areas of the fenestration sector and winners are decided by industry participation .
“ To win Colour Specialist 2020 is a fantastic end to the year ”, says Deceuninck MD Rob McGlennon , “ particularly because the industry chooses the NFA winners . A few years ago we saw the growing trend for colour , so we invested in warehousing , foiling , logistics and customer support to help our customers become # ColourEnabled . This means 30 colourways in stock and 20 additional colours in just 15 working days . Our investment has paid off and
Deceuninck fabricators sell twice as much colour as their competitors . Last month our sales were 62 % colour . We ’ d like to extend our congratulations to joint winners Kolorseal , and thank everyone who voted for Deceuninck .”
The National Fenestration Awards is an independent , open-platform awards which invites members of the fenestration industry to nominate and vote for companies and individuals who they think deserve recognition .
www . fenestrationawards . co . uk www . deceuninck . co . uk
Heritage Putty – The Modern Hybrid
» MUMFORD & WOOD ’ S BESPOKE wooden windows can be found on some of the UK ’ s most beautiful and historic buildings . They are made using traditional craftsmanship combined with modern manufacturing methods and materials . This includes Heritage Putty from Hodgson sealants on its Classic range of custom-made wooden windows .
Despite its name , Hodgson Heritage Putty is actually a modern hybrid polymer cartridge gunned product . It gives the appearance of a traditional putty front on single glass , insulating glass units , and reduced sightline units into softwood , hardwood , steel , and
stone frames . This makes it the perfect choice for the restoration and replacement of glazing in period properties , listed buildings , and conservation areas . It is extremely durable and remains permanently elastic throughout its life with low residual tack so it remains pristine with minimum dirt pick up . It has excellent toolability and can be painted in a matter of hours with both water- and solvent-based products . It can also be used for internal and external applications and is isocyanate , silicone and solvent free .
www . hodgsonsealants . com
‘ Fully operational and here to help , as always ’
» THE NEW YEAR HAS GOT OFF TO A start no one expected yet , we do need to look forward with positivity and hope . The architectural and building world is still moving fast and efficiently despite the challenges ; and we are pleased to see all Steel Window Association manufacturing members and associate organisations continuing to be fully up and running . Sites are open and homeowners ’ plans are coming to fruition .
There are always good reasons why a manufacturer or associate should become a member of The Steel Window Association ( SWA ). As well as having access to the latest
Darren Lloyd , President of the Steel Window Association . product developments within the industry , members also receive information from organisations such as The Glass & Glazing Federation ( GGF ) and the Construction Products Association ( CPA ). The GGF issues regular updates giving members guidance within the housing , construction and building maintenance industries – including the job retention scheme , small business grants , deferred VAT payments and business rates holidays . The SWA receives these updates and immediately forwards them to members .
www . steel-window-association . co . uk
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