Doors & Windows
Vintage appeal
» ODL EUROPE HAS REPORTED strong demand for their 1930s-inspired Craftsman composite door designs , with the shift from consumers to distinctive traditional styling still proving popular .
The company ’ s Trafalgar Square range was based on the Arts and Crafts-style door that combines decorative glazing options with the best in traditional styling . The doors are taken to the next level with the unique ODL Europe Craftsman framing system , which is available in nine shapes . The broad , flat profile frame has architectural styling and blends perfectly with the Craftsman door slab to create a superior look . For the ultimate in 1930s styling , a dentil shelf is also available .
Suzanne Nicholl , Head of Sales and Customer Services at ODL Europe , explains : “ Craftsman-style composite doors have always been popular in period properties , but we are now seeing an uptake in contemporary new builds and modern refurbishments too .
“ Our Craftsman range features the traditional ratio of a top third glazing and two thirds panel , emphasising the stunning woodgrain effect on our doors . The dentil shelf is installed below the top panel or glass of the door and gives exceptional traditional character .”
Like all ODL Europe ’ s composite door slabs , the Craftsman Collection are manufactured from the Capstone door slab , one of the world ’ s leading suppliers of composite doors . The Capstone 44mm door slab is manufactured using 2mm thick GRP SMC skins for impressive impact resistance . Stiles and rails are manufactured from a water-resistant pure PVC polymer and reinforced using LVL ( Laminated Veneered Lumber ) timbers with a minimum density of 570 kg / m 3 . The SMC skins and subframe door assembly are fully bonded using a urethane adhesive resin . And for peace of mind , all ODL Europe door slabs are covered by a 10-year structural warranty .
Suzanne concludes : “ Our composite door slabs have been purposely designed to reflect all door trends to give our customers a competitive advantage . And every door collection , whether Contemporary , Classic , Traditional or Modern have been meticulously designed in a range of styles and finishes allowing our customers a clear point of differentiation to offer a wide and varied portfolio .”
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Nationwide delivery thanks to dedicated fleet of vans
» LEADING ARCHED FRAME SUPplier Premier Arches has rolled out nationwide delivery thanks to its own dedicated fleet of vans , ensuring not only the highest quality arched frames on the market , but access to the company ’ s services throughout the UK .
Managing Director Sean Greenall comments : “ At Premier Arches , we operate on three core principles – excellent manufacturing quality , outstanding customer service , and a ‘ make life easier ’ offering , and thanks to our own dedicated fleet of delivery vehicles , we ’ re able to deliver on all three , ensuring our customers can access our products no matter where they are in the UK .”
The new fleet follows a series of developments at Premier Arches , all of which have been designed to deliver the best service possible .
These include the introduction of a unique online pricing and ordering platform which generates quotes within seconds , a specialist CAD Service , which helps customers get a better idea of their arched frames before the manufacturing process , as well as the addition of Optima from Profile 22 to its wide product offering .
Premier Arches also recently invested in a new 2,000 square foot mezzanine floor at
its St Helens facility , significantly ramping up production .
Sean continues : “ We ’ ve been seeing increased demand for our arched frame products , and so we felt it was important to not only expand our premises in order to improve efficiency and turnaround times , but to invest in our own delivery fleet , enabling us to bring our products to fabricators across the country , and provide a full service from beginning to end .”
Established in 2015 , Premier Arches manufactures and supplies arched , angled , gable , circular and entirely bespoke windows and doors in a range of stocked systems , offering a full service to fabricators , trade counters , installers and local builders .
The company transforms the often daunting procedure of profile bending into a simple and pain-free process , saving fabricators time and money , and helping them win more lucrative projects which would otherwise be turned down .
www . premierarches . co . uk
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