Doors & Windows
Giving fabricators a way to vent
» REHAU HAS PARTNERED WITH plastic injection moulder Glazpart to expand its frame accessory selection to include trickle vents . Featuring an innovative ‘ link ’ suitable for REHAU profiles that allows the closure plate to be positioned to reduce draughts while directing air away from occupants , the new trickle vent was developed to future-proof new frames . Specifically , trickle vents will need to be installed on all new and replacement windows from 15th June 2022 in accordance with ventilation requirements laid out in Approved Document F ( ADF ).
These regulatory changes have been adopted in order to improve occupant health and ensure good air quality by providing adequate means of ventilation . As Malcolm Taylor , Commercial Product Manager at REHAU Windows , explains , these updates have been made to address a longstanding concern in the fenestration sector .
“ Ventilation was previously addressed in earlier guidance documents , but both naturally ventilated homes and those with continuous mechanical extracts fell short of provisions laid out in ADF . Yet with COVID highlighting and exacerbating the need for good air quality , the spotlight has fallen on the aerodynamic performance of windows .
“ These new regulations have therefore greatly increased equivalent area requirements , which in turn has grown demand for both Link Vent 5000 , and 2500 equivalent air area ( EQA ) trickle vents . As
such , in collaboration with the experts at Glazpart , we wanted to develop solutions in both sizes that would help futureproof frames against changing regulations .”
REHAU and Glazpart ’ s new trickle vent is available as a fit-and-forget zero maintenance solution with a combined screw or clip-in fixing , and enjoys excellent UV colour stability . It is available in a wide range of colours to match REHAU profiles , and the Link-vent 5000 closure plate is split to allow for 50 % opening and further ease the operation of the ventilator .
“ The transformational impact of these new regulations cannot be understated , and this can be seen with fabricators . By selecting the 5000 EQA vent , this allows standardisation to meet requirements for dwellings and single-storey dwellings , including but not limited to bungalows ,” says Dean Bradley , Sales and Marketing Manager at Glazpart Ltd .
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Six New Door Colours
» EXCITING NEWS FOR DISTINCTION Doors ’ customers , the six new shades vary from vibrant pink and exotic turquoise to cool blue and deep grey . This eclectic mix has been carefully curated in-house with shades to suit all tastes and property styles . The new shades will replace six existing ones – Signal Violet , Azure Blue , Pastel Blue , Black Grey , Sable and Silk Grey , to preserve the company ’ s commitment to supply only much-loved , current and inspirational colours for their entrance doors .
Bethaney Larkman , Marketing Manager says : “ It ’ s not something we do very often which makes this even more special . “ Driven by the continued demand for grey , we have introduced two new neutrals . The darkest in the new group , Distinction Slate Grey has depth and commands authority . Distinction Pebble Grey is more of a relaxed tone , reminiscent of washed-up stones on a British beach .
“ Turquoise Blue RAL 5018 is far deeper and richer than our other blues , drifting
closer to green on the colour spectrum . It ’ s evocative of a calm , tropical seascape . Pale Green RAL 6021 meanwhile is altogether more Gaia , the Greek goddess of Earth . It is a restful shade that grounds you ; it is that feeling of grass beneath bare feet . Our third colour in this group couldn ’ t be more different . Porcelain Blue BS 20 C 33 is a wonderfully elegant colour , combining those grey , blue and white tones so reminiscent of 18th and 19th century European porcelain .
“ An exotic pink , Telemagenta RAL 4010 is a glamourous addition to our colour palette . It will offer friends and family the warmest of welcomes and be a joyful pick-me-up every time you step through the door .”
As with all paints in the Distinction Doors bespoke paint range , these new colours are non-toxic , odourless , low-emission and eco-friendly paints . For added drama and style , the company can paint both sides of the door . And the colours don ’ t need to match .
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