Doors & Windows
SECONDARY GLAZING USED TO PROVIDE PATIENTS WITH WARMER AND QUIETER ROOMS
» RUN BY SHEFFIELD Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , The P1 Endoscopy ward and Hallamshire Hospital Q1 are located on the top floor building of Royal Hallamshire Hospital .
Hallamshire Hospital had previously redesigned some of its wards for the patients and had used Granada ’ s industry-leading secondary glazing . For this project , they wanted to refurb two additional wards and continue to use Granada ’ s products .
Working alongside O & P construction – in a bid to match the primary windows – Granada Glazing designed , manufactured and installed white-finished hinged secondary glazing units with two , three , and four panels in all 12 rooms .
The decision to use Hinged Secondary Glazing was based around the multi-point locking system that ensures the glass panel locks firmly in place . Pushing the panel close to the exterior frame forms a seal that traps the heat of the space while also reducing noise by 80 % and adding an additional 70 % of thermal insulation . The design also allows for easy access for cleaning and maintenance .
Gary Shaw , a supervisor from O & P Construction , commented : “ You can see and feel a major difference . The rooms are a lot warmer now – if you open the door and between the outside window and secondary glazing , you can literally feel the cold air coming .
“ Historically , in bad weather in particular , we used to be able to hear the rain pouring outside whereas it ’ s not completely quiet .”
Manufacturing partnership goes from strength to strength
Granada secondary glazing is suitable for all property types and the frames are made of slimline aluminium which can be powder painted in more than 200 RAL colours .
They are virtually unnoticeable and match any interior design . The product line from Granada Glazing includes hinged , sliding , and vertical sliders with options for tilt back and lift-out .
Granada partners with architects and specifiers on the design , manufacture and supply of high-quality commercial secondary glazing for all sectors and building types across the UK .
www . granadaglazing . com
» BEDFORDSHIRE-BASED EVOLUTION Windows , a specialist manufacturer of timber alternative windows and doors , is celebrating continued success despite the turbulent times of the past few years . The company , which uses a unique 82mm patented profile and has built a successful partnership with leading PVCu Manufacturer VEKA plc for the last 11 years says that quality , service and VEKA ’ s strong operational support are the key elements of its success .
The prestige brand was founded in 2005 and has grown to become a leading player in the timber alternative segment with one of the most desirable products available . Evolution markets its products through an approved dealer network of independent customers right across the UK . Products are designed to emulate traditional timber aesthetics and every window and door is hand finished to create a genuinely authentic timber-alternative look and feel .
VEKA Managing Director , Neil Evans said , “ We are pleased to be in partnership with Evolution and UK Windows and Doors Group , who have successfully carved out a niche in the marketplace . It offers a high specification product range of window and doors , that bring something different to the market and VEKA is honoured to be part of that offer . We look forward to continuing the partnership over the long-term ”.
Paul McEneaney , General Manager of Evolution said , “ Our position in the market continues to be strong , even with the growth in competition for timber alternatives . Evolution remains highly desirable to our target demographic , and we have enjoyed growth in market share over recent years . Our unique 82mm patented profile makes us distinctive to customers market and our partner profile supplier VEKA extrudes this exclusively for Evolution .”
The relationship between the two businesses has gone from strength to strength over the years . Paul said , “ The day-to-day support from the VEKA Customer service team has allowed us to be consistent in achieving delivery dates and the highest quality standard of products that exceed our customer expectations . Our Business Development Team is always on hand to provide additional support , which gives us extra confidence in this partnership .”
www . veka . co . uk
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