Doors & Windows
GRP doors for Scotland ’ s largest social modular build
» LEADING COMPOSITE DOOR manufacturer Vista Panels were pleased to work on a £ 9.8 million development in South Ayrshire , Scotland ’ s largest social modular housing development to date , helping to deliver much-needed new affordable housing in the area .
Working with Riverside Scotland , the UK ’ s largest social housing landlord , and Connect Modular , part of The Wee House Group , Vista supplied its high-quality GRP composite door for all of the factory built homes .
The investment – which includes Scottish Government funding of £ 4.7 million – begins with the delivery of 63 brand new affordable homes , the first phase of a 250-strong property development located at the site .
Ian Smith , Vista ’ s Business Development and Marketing Manager said : “ We ’ ve worked closely with several modular house builders this year , and it ’ s very rewarding to see our products being used on projects that contribute to transforming the housing market . The UK ’ s housing crisis and reducing our carbon footprint are both very important issues to us , and we ’ re therefore very excited to be partnering with companies that share the same values .” www . vistapanels . co . uk
‘ Unsurpassed level of knowledge and expertise ’
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» DORTECH DOORS , fabricators , suppliers and installers of a wide range of accredited doorsets , have renewed their membership with Secured by Design .
Doorsets from Dortech Doors are engineered in their high-quality production facility in Yorkshire . Their doors provide warmth , security and functionality , and are security tested to UK standards with multi-point locking , a unique selection of handles , colours
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and finishes as standard . With over 30 years ’ experience in manufacturing aluminium doors , Dortech have attained an unsurpassed level of knowledge and expertise to ensure that they provide their customers with the highest |
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levels of customer service and reliability in the industry .
Matt Hall from Dortech Doors said : “ We love working alongside SBD and having their logo on our products , as it helps reassure our customers that what they are buying is
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a quality and safe product . Having the accreditation from SBD makes the world of difference and lets customers know they can sleep easy knowing that they are safe in their homes , and that is what we strive for here at Dortech .”
www . dortechdoors . co . uk
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Installation Videos Manage Homeowner Expectations
» FOLLOWING RESEARCH AMONGST its retail installer network and a cross-section of homeowner customers , Apeer has produced a video that shows the process of removing an old residential door and fitting a new one . The production is aimed at managing the expectations of homeowners who may be deciding upon a replacement residential door , or having chosen one , to ensure they understand the installation process .
“ Homeowners often underestimate just how involved the process is and the potential for disruption , and few appreciate what a skilful operation it is ,” explained
Asa McGillian , Managing Director of Apeer . “ Having seen the skill involved we believe that homeowners will also enjoy a greater sense of value for money and security when they realise the level of skill employed in the process .”
The video has been produced as a full-length version at 3 minutes 15 seconds for viewing on YouTube , with shorter edits ( https :// youtu . be / HXjuxcWfsIc produced for sharing on the company ’ s extensive Facebook and other social media channels .
www . apeer . co . uk
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