Clearview 259 - June 2023 | Page 36

Doors & Windows

ALI IN A DAY ’ S WORK

» STELLAR ALUMINIUM said : “ Stellar was developed windows have been used in predominately as a domestic a refurbishment of Victoria system but , as this refurbishment project shows , it has clear
Lodge , a day service for adults with learning disabilities and commercial advantages too .” older people , in Wisbech ,
The project involved the Cambridgeshire . The windows manufacture of 16 Stellar were fabricated by Stellar Flush Casement Windows with fabricator Prestige Aluminium the glazing units featuring Ltd of Bishop ’ s Stortford . laminated glass to maximise
Gavin Taylor , Managing safety . The exterior faces were Director of Prestige Aluminium , powder coated in moss green , said : “ The team at Victoria RAL 6005M , to replicate the Lodge needed to replace the colour of the original timber ageing timber windows in their windows , with white internal building that were thermally faces to complement internal poor . Stellar gave them the décor . Gavin said : “ It was clean line aesthetics they were important to Victoria Lodge to looking for in addition to the get the external colour right , next-level thermal performance so we undertook a site visit to improvements too .” make sure the best shade for
Phil Parry , Business the project was selected .”
Development Director at
Stellar Flush Casement Epwin Window Systems , Windows have a streamlined
flush aesthetic externally with a traditional stepped appearance internally . They have a U-value to 0.95W / m 2 K , making them perfect for projects with demanding thermal efficiency requirements . They offer up to 12 % more glass area than a comparable window , maximising natural light and further reducing resource use because less artificial lighting is needed . The finished result has transformed the appearance and thermal efficiency of Victoria Lodge . Gavin said : “ The Victoria Lodge team were delighted with the flush finish of the windows and the striking colour match . It was great to be involved in a project like this and to demonstrate the versatility and cross sector appeal of Stellar aluminium windows .”
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A significant shift to thermally efficient bi-fold doors

» JEREMY PHILLIPS , CDW Systems ’ Group Chairman , discusses the rise in thermally efficient bi-fold doors .
The popularity of bi-fold doors has increased over the many years of their existence . Now , with the rise of aluminium as a strong and stylish alternative to PVCu , they are even more in the spotlight .
There is another reason for an increased uptake in bi-fold interest – thermal efficiency . Once upon a time , such doors were notorious for leaking heat from underperforming double glazing and the various joints used in their construction . Not now . Today ’ s bi-folds have very low U-values , offering superlative heat retention
while keeping out draughts .
There ’ s no doubt that the market is very much leaning towards ever-increasing ways of saving energy In part , this is driven by the Government ’ s to cut fuel inefficiency by 2025 , but also because of increasing inflation and the costs of heating the average home .
It means all of us in the sector are having to think
much smarter and more quickly too , which is a good thing because it drives innovation . At CDW Systems we have introduced a new bi-fold door – the AluK Luminia F82 – to our range due to increasing consumer and trade demand for a high-end product with excellent thermal efficiency .
Over the years we ’ ve had enormous success with the versatile BSF70 bi-fold from
Aluk but we want to make sure we can offer customers an upgrade if they want a more high-end aluminium bi-fold door . It won ’ t take over from the BSF70HI , but there will certainly be a demand for it due to its better sightlines and its thermal properties , which is its biggest USP .
As fabricators , it ’ s also never been a more important time for all of us to listen to our customers , especially when they need guidance on areas such as thermal efficiency . They need to know about compliance , and thanks to our industry experience and knowledge we understand the high standards set by industry in terms of product , specification , and compliance .
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