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Doors & Windows

Fire door capacity increases from ‘ standing start ’

» BIRMINGHAM WINDOW AND door manufacturer Shelforce is looking to increase its capacity to cope with the demand for its Fireshel 30-minute fire resistant door .
After launching the Fireshel into the market in 2020 , sales of the door exceeded expectations last year for local authority projects in Birmingham .
From a standing start , Shelforce was manufacturing 70 fire doors a week from its headquarters in Erdington – and projections for 2022 mean the company is set to be even busier this year .
Howard Trotter , Business Manager at Shelforce , proud winners of four awards last year including the 2021 Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce ( GBCC ) Business of the Year , said : “ With the projects we have booked in this year , plus the enquiries we are getting , we will
have to increase our production capacity to cope .
“ With almost 35,000 fire doors to replace in Birmingham , demand is set to remain both high and constant for local authority projects both this year and into the future .”
The Fireshel provides the perfect solution for local authorities who need fully EN tested 3rd Party Accredited , replacement Fire Door sets , which are compliant with the latest 2020 MHCLG Annex A recommendations .
Fire and smoke tested from both the inside and outside and PAS 024 Security tested , the door set , complete with fanlight glazing panel , achieved 49 minutes fire resistance when EN1634-1 tested .
The Fireshel offers the end user assurance that all the components used in its manufacture have been tested and approved against the new 2020 Q Mark Fire and Security Composite door Set requirements .
“ The reason we launched the Fireshel was to set the standard for local authorities when it comes to fire doors as it ticks every single fire , smoke and security box ,” added Howard . “ We have always prided ourselves on providing products that allow our citizens and communities to enjoy a safe and comfortable environment .”
www . shelforce . com

Triple-Track Door opens up Shropshire Home

» A PROPERTY IN Ludlow , Shropshire , has benefited from the installation of a PatioMaster triple-track sliding door and adjoining Optima tilt and turn windows to create an impressive 7-metre expanse of glass that delivers panoramic views of the Shropshire Hills .
The owners of the property wanted to make the most of the vistas from their newly constructed garden room as their view overlooks an area of outstanding natural beauty . They turned to longstanding Epwin Window Systems ’ installer Oswestry Windows and Doors ( OWD ) to realise their vision .
Matt Dunne-Smith , owner of OWD said : “ Having discussed the project in detail with the homeowner , we recommended using a five-metre triple-track PatioMaster
Door in combination with two full height Optima Tilt & Turn Windows . Manufactured in smooth Anthracite Grey on White they would suite perfectly to deliver an expanse of glass while providing the contemporary aesthetics the homeowners wanted and complement the stunning natural surroundings .”
PatioMaster is one of the UK ’ s leading patio doors . Its
triple-track patio door offers up to 25 % more open space than a conventional sliding patio door and has an improved glass to frame ratio when compared to a similar sized door . There are fewer vertical frames to break the view than with a bifolding style , which was the key factor on this project . Matt said : “ We have seen a sharp increase in demand from consumers looking to blur the lines between
the home and the garden with aspirational products . These spaces are created using large expanses of glazing and glass doors , and the high-end PatioMaster triple-track door was the perfect solution .”
Two complete the 7-metre span , two full height Optima Tilt and Turn windows were fitted . Matt said : “ Full height Optima Tilt & Turn Windows offer improved sightlines and a higher glass-to-frame ratio to open up bigger vistas which was perfect for this project .”
The doors and windows were manufactured by OWD ’ s fabrication partner Emplas , one of the country ’ s leading manufacturers and a company that has specialised in trade fabrication since 1985 .
www . epwinwindowsystems . co . uk
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