Doors & Windows
Slimline sliding pocket doors
» LEADING ALUMINIUM WINDOW and door manufacturer Direct Trade Windows is right on trend for 2023 with its new range of slimline sliding pocket doors . The Slough-based firm aims to meet ever-increasing customer demand for the stylish and elegant external pocket doors by introducing the Cor Vision range from Cortizo . These sliding pocket doors are the epitome of minimalist luxury living , giving homeowners a cool and subtle way of handling their space .
With a very low U-value of 1.3 W / m ² K and 20mm sightlines , these pocket doors are exceptionally strong , but are also lightweight and can be supplied in various bespoke configurations .
Sliding pocket doors are installed with recessed or ceiling tracks to ensure that the tracking doesn ’ t create a raised threshold or tripping hazard . They can also be installed with kick panels to prevent accidental damage .
Direct Trade Windows Director AJ Hassanali comments : “ The pocket doors complement our existing range very well . Aluminium has come into its own in recent years , as installers and homeowners see the benefits of a strong but aesthetically pleasing product .” www . directtradewindows . co . uk
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» 67 VERTICAL SLIDING SASH WINdows by Epwin Window Systems have been installed as part of a refurbishment programme of several Merseyside properties owned by Northwest Housing Services , a member of the Lark Lane Housing Cooperative . The properties , which fall within a conservation area , needed to be sympathetically upgraded to improve their aesthetics and provide more thermally efficient and sound-insulated windows for the occupants .
The project was awarded to experienced installer Countrywide UPVC of Ormskirk , Lancashire , who has over
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20 years of experience in commercial installations . The team at Countrywide worked closely with all parties to plan an efficient installation programme which was completed over a six-month period . |
The Epwin Window Systems Vertical Sliding windows were manufactured in white with run-through sash horns and chrome hardware for traditional styling .
The popular Epwin Window Systems Vertical Slider is a design-classic that sympathetically captures many of the key features of the traditional window design combined with all the benefits of a modern-day window . This includes superb energy efficiency and smooth operating balance mechanisms that ensure ease of use for occupants .
www . epwinwindowsystems . co . uk
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STEEL SCREENS FOR STYLISH INTERIOR SPACES
» STEEL DOORS AND WINDOWS ARE synonymous with rugged performance and slim sightlines ; and these same distinctive frames and profiles are now being specified for inside a building too .
These internal partitions are normally fabricated using the W20 sections , rather than the higher energy performing W30 or W40 systems favoured for exterior openings . Whilst the majority of screens installed are single glazed , some clients still often select double glazed screens - featuring 16mm Krypton filled units . This enables spaces like wine stores to be kept chilled while diners enjoy warmer ambient temperatures .
Side hinged remains the most common , but sliding doors are increasingly popular with customers being able to choose between recessed or face mounted rails ; various styles of sliding mechanism are offered to suit the designers ’ preferred aesthetic . And the same glass specification is also able to cut sound transmission where steel partitions are chosen to create meeting rooms within offices .
All doors and most partitions will be glazed with toughened or laminated glass for safety , while enhanced locking can be fitted to offer the same security as for exterior applications . www . steel-window-association . co . uk
26 JUNE 2023 CLEARVIEW-UK . COM