» FOLLOWING DOORCO ’ S recent announcement that they are soon to be launching a ground-breaking new solid core composite door product , the leading manufacturer reveals a new video demonstrating the engineering behind GRiPCORE technology , which boasts safety and security in its DNA and impressive results in tolerance and security .

DOORCO MD Dan Sullivan , explains more : “ GRiPCORE Technology is a hybrid of modern and traditional materials and has been engineered to deliver a stronger , heavier and more robust door that will not crack , move or de-laminate . The structure consists of a unique matrix of cross laminated engineered timber and hardwood stiles and rails , pressed with DOORCO ’ s signature 4mm GRP skins . All of this results in

a door that will not move / bow / twist more than 3mm . These are strong claims , but it is truly the most engineered door I have ever seen . As well as offering a 10 Year Warranty on all GRiPCORE doors , we felt it was important to demonstrate the engineering behind the door – and what better way than with a video showing exactly how it ’ s made .

“ The new video is just one part of DOORCO ’ s new marketing

suite which is designed to really help customers sell GRiPCORE technology as the premium upgrade to our foam-filled standard doors . From April , it will be available in the six most popular doors which are used to create a wide range of designs : 4 panel blank top and 6 / 4 combi for traditional door styles , Farmhouse for popular cottage doors and Flush , Monza II and Links for more contemporary

options . We ’ re also adding some new door styles created specifically for GRiPCORE as well as bespoke colours and an expanded glass range , which now includes some bespoke designs from our creative consultant , Jeyda .

“ We are very excited about GRiPCORE ’ s potential . In an increasingly competitive marketplace , DOORCO is driven by innovating products and solutions that stand out from the crowd . GRiPCORE is testament to this and we anticipate it being a real game-changer , not just for DOORCO and our customers but the wider composite door market too .”

DOORCO doors engineered with GRiPCORE Technology will be available from April . www . gripcore . com

» LONG GONE ARE THE days when windows were white or woodgrain . But since colour exploded onto the scene installers have struggled to find ways to demonstrate the burgeoning range of options that are available .

Enter The Magic Paintbrush from Tommy Trinder ; a slick , one click function that allows users of their Framepoint ® app to suite the colour of all items in a quote in seconds .

One click on The Magic Paintbrush and you have the option to suite the colour of all items in a quote ; frames , sashes , cills , add-ons , internal and external finishes can all be cloned in a click .

Colours can be applied regardless of material or product type . For example , if your quote includes an Aluminium bifold , PVCu door and some timber sash windows you can suite the colour of all those items in one go by clicking The Magic Paintbrush . Photos of the client ’ s home are simultaneously updated too , allowing customers to visualise the effect of their colour choices in real time ; a source of wonder for homeowners according to founder , Chris Brunsdon :

“ There ’ s real wow factor to our new Magic Paintbrush feature ,” says founder Chris Brunsdon . “ There ’ s lots of ooohhhs and ahhhsss when you show homeowners how their

house looks in a range of colours , in a click !”

With over 170 foil choices within Framepoint ®, and well over 500 paint finishes - the firm felt it was important to be able to navigate options quickly :

“ Saving time is one of the number 1 priorities amongst Framepoint ® users ,” explains Chris . “ We see this launch as the first in a series of updates that

internally has come to be known as the “ Save Hours Suite ”. Further development of this feature will allow Framepoint ® users to clone any aspect of an item instantly ; for example , with one click to modify leads , Georgians , handle choices , joint types , mouldings etc across an entire quote composed of any product and in any material .”

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