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ON TREND COLOUR CHOICE FOR WINDOWS AND DOORS
» THE OWNERS OF A STUNNING refurbishment in Whitstable Kent were right on trend when they chose the colours for their AluK windows and doors . Ultimate Grey and Illuminating Yellow have been declared as the Pantone Colours of the Year for 2021and that grey and yellow combination was used to create a striking contrast with the contemporary cladding and render .
The owners had installed AluK products in their previous property and had been impressed with the quality , style and durability , particularly for a coastal location . They had no hesitation in choosing them again ; working with AluK fabricator Rhino Aluminium and installer SG Installations .
The house had been standing empty for two years before work started and had been water damaged during that time , so all but a couple of walls were demolished as part of a complete , nine-month refurbishment . The aim was to make the most of the sizeable plot without having too much impact on the surrounding properties .
Using the architect ’ s drawings , Rhino Aluminium recommended windows in AluK ’ s slim sightline 58BW system throughout , four tested , tried and trusted BSF70 bi-folding doors and a structurally bonded aluminium panel front door in a suited AluK 58BD frame . This specification enabled the owners to optimise the light coming into the house and garden room and open up the rear as much as possible to make the most of the garden .
The large expanses of glass meant the thermal efficiency of the AluK windows and doors was paramount to ensure that the house could comply with Part L1A of the Building Regs . Double glazed , the BRE Green Guide A rated 58BW windows and BSF70 bi-folds achieved U-Values of 1.4W / m2K .
Andrew McCann from Rhino Aluminium commented : “ We worked with the owners from a very early stage in the project so that they could manage the project and the budget as effectively as possible . The entrance to any property is the focal point of the exterior and particularly in this stunning yellow , so a textured finish Rhino door added a touch of distinctive elegance .”
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Making an entrance : School renovation project
» FENTRADE ALUMINIUM has recently manufactured and supplied a range of commercial products for a renovation project at Ysgol Pontrhydfendigaid School in Ystrad Meurig , near Aberystwyth . The project involved creating new entrance screens into the main building and various classrooms to improve the school environment for the children .
The various screens were manufactured using a mixture of low-rise Kestrel Aluminium curtain walling , thermally broken commercial entrance doors and incorporating ALUK 58BW casement windows inset within the curtain wall . Working closely with main contractor LEB Construction , Fentrade Aluminium were able to meet the required specification and exacting standards the project demanded .
Attention to detail and overall product safety was critical for the safety of the children . As such , the entrance doors featured large pole handles for ease of use and the casement windows were fitted with restrictor hinges to minimise the opening and thereby lessen the chances of anyone accidently running into the open vent . Suncool Pro-T solar control glass featuring manifestation further added to the children ’ s comfort and safety .
The project ran smoothly and the attention to detail was evident throughout the project . Chris Reeks , Director at Fentrade , said :
“ By incorporating the ALUK AW625 dedicated curtain wall outerframe into the casement design , the windows were glazed easily and effectively into the curtain wall structure to ensure a watertight seal and reduce installation time on site .”
Award-winning Fentrade liaised closely with the contractor throughout the design process to ensure the high standards the project demanded were met at every stage .
Chris concluded : “ We are delighted to have played such a central role in improving the school facilities for the next generation of children .”
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