Aluminium Extra
FABRICATOR CELEBRATES ANNUAL GROWTH WITH NEW FACTORY
» GARY FLETCHER , ONE OF THE directors at Seasonmaster in Aldershot , first introduced Alutech ’ s BF73 aluminium system for bifolding doors to his product offer in July last year . One year on , in what has been a difficult time for some , the company has grown to now fabricating 25 Alutech bifolds a month . This prompted Gary to purchase a new factory in July this year , dedicated to his Alutech bifold production , which he says is already running out of room . Gary is also looking to recruit new fabricators to join his growing team .
Seasonmaster is a family business south of London , established in 1985 and specialises in aluminium secondary glazing , which is some of the slimmest on the market . Gary identified an opportunity to tap into the booming aluminium bifold market and was recommended Alutech as a potential systems supplier . Gary is very hands on and prides himself on offering a personal touch to his customers as their main point of contact from start to finish , which is an ethos shared by Alutech .
Alutech ’ s BF73 door system has been designed to be fabricator and fitter friendly , with a sleek , modern look that delights the end user and robust running gear to ensure smooth operation with minimal maintenance . Weather-rated standard threshold with an option for low threshold and ramp for ease of access , there are also a range of sub cills to suit site requirements . The optional adjustable jamb offers easier installs with 4mm tolerance . 120mm super slim sightlines , stile-to-stile , ensures maximum glass expanse , with market leading sash width up to 1200mm and 3000mm height . Secure to PAS 24 rating ensuring insurance approval and peace of mind with a U -Value of 1.4 achieved with triple glazed units and 1.6 with 28mm double glazing to meet building regulations . The floating corner post option enables the doors ,
including return , to open out fully , giving the end user that wow factor . ( Structural support needs to be in place ). UK stock holding includes the leading colour choices plus a range of dual colours . We also offer bespoke non-stock colour options to order .
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WINNERS OF 8TH EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2021 ANNOUNCED
» SCHÜCO IS DELIGHTED TO announce the winners of its prestigious Excellence Awards following a celebratory lunch hosted by architect and television presenter , Charlie Luxton , in the grand setting of Whitehall ’ s Banqueting House .
Now in their eighth year , the awards , run in association with Architecture Today , are well established and recognise outstanding projects completed throughout the UK and Ireland . They celebrate the collaboration between architects and specialist contractors , bringing clients ’ visions to life .
Awards were presented in ten categories , including residential , commercial , cultural , and education and healthcare projects – considering both newbuilds and refurbishments . The judges were looking for an outstanding balance between stunning aesthetics and practical functionality to create a harmonious project .
One Overall Winner is acknowledged each year , and this year the accolade went to St .
George ’ s Bristol , designed by architects , Patel Taylor , and specialist contractor , Enhanced Glazing Systems .
Patel Taylor ’ s considered design extends the functional spaces of the concert hall , mediating between the old and the new . A glazed link connecting the two buildings acts as a powerful transition space , light and open to the sky .
Hazel Joseph , Director of AHMM and one of the award judges , said : “ The reason St . George ’ s Bristol stood out to me is that the project had a very dramatic creation of spaces . The architect ensured a careful curation of light and how light found the internal spaces . Also , the sensitivity of how it works within a historic environment is very clever – it is a worthy winner .”
Last year ’ s online edition of the Schüco Excellence Awards saw the introduction of a Viewers ’ Choice category . This year it returned in the form of the People ’ s Choice award voted
for by attendees on the day . The project selected was 22 Handyside Street , a three-storey , mixed-use development in London ’ s King ’ s
Cross by Coffey Architects and Stride Treglown with specialist contractor , Fleetwood Architectural Aluminium .
Pete Temprell , Managing Director of Schüco UK , said : “ The Excellence Awards recognise the close collaborations that successful building projects demand , so it was a pleasure to be able to celebrate those achievements in person with our winners this year .”
For full details of all the Schüco Excellence Awards 2021 winners , visit : https :// www . schueco . com / uk / specifiers / excellenceaward-winners-2021
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