» STELLAR , THE MULTI-AWARD-WINNING retail aluminium system from Epwin Window Systems , has been fitted in a 1930s domestic property in Croxley Green , Hertfordshire , owned by Peter Adams , General Manager of Capital Windows .

The installation of nine windows included two large seven-pane walk-in bay windows to the front of the property . The windows were manufactured and installed by experienced Stellar fabricator Capital Windows ; white on both faces with square lead glass detailing to complement the property ’ s heritage .

Peter explains : “ My family recently moved into our four-bedroom detached home and the ageing windows were top of the to-do list . Here at Capital , we manufacture several aluminium systems but we decided on Stellar for our own home as we like the modern flush aesthetics and the slim sightlines deliver maximum light appeal which was important to us .

“ Stellar has clean lines and the option of a genuine fully-flush casement window . By

design it is an extremely modern system , but its contemporary styling also works well with more traditional architecture , which was ideal for our family home . “ You cannot underestimate just how quick and easy Stellar is to fit . The patented pre-gasketed knock-in beads make fitting very straightforward and leave the neatest finish on the gasket line . It ’ s a unique selling point that we have promoted to our customers but seeing it first hand on my own property underpins the importance of this detail .”

With energy efficiency being front and centre of Peter ’ s agenda , Stellar ’ s thermal efficiency complies at every level . Peter said : “ By design , Stellar meets all the latest requirements of Building Regulations as standard without the need for enhanced triple glazing or additional foam inserts . The bespoke thermally enhanced lowlambda thermal breaks within Stellar and its intelligent design features bring improved weather tightness and reduced

air leakage as well as enhanced acoustic benefits that improve the overall comfort level of the property . With a 1930s-built home , energy efficiency was essential and I knew Stellar windows would more than deliver in this area .”

www . stellaraluminium . co . uk

» IN SEPTEMBER 2020 , Endurance Doors made a product commitment , offering a 3mm bowing guarantee for their range of premium solid timber core composite doors which still stands today .

With clever engineering enhancements including their own Moisture Barrier System to the foot of each door , a wet

seal glazing process and the use of proven CoolSkin PVCu door skins , it ’ s a unique door construction that ’ s designed to perform long-term . As Installer Partners from the Endurance Network will testify , the Endurance door is now one that stands for outstanding product quality and performance , along with an

industry leading marketing and customer care programme .

After an unprecedented hot year where several weather records have been broken , product liabilities from failed composites have again plagued installation companies across the UK . But it ’ s not only product performance that has hampered these businesses , but a lack of customer care in some quarters has meant product failures have remained unresolved for many months .

In stark contrast , Endurance Doors no longer send out technical personnel to assess a bowing door , rather they simply have faith in the installers evidence , helping to speed up the resolution process considerably . It ’ s also a clear reflection of the complete confidence in each Endurance

door from within the business , but also from an Installer Partner ’ s perspective too .

Stephen Nadin , Managing Director of Endurance Doors commented : “ Poor composite door performance continues to plague the industry from a product quality perspective and the way in which complaints are dealt with . Our internal processes have been designed to give our Installer Partners a wonderful customer experience when there may be an issue in product performance . Thankfully these issues are particularly rare for us , given the enhanced specification of our timber composite doors , hence our new no quibble replacement policy .”

www . endurancedoors . co . uk

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