Clearview 259 - June 2023 | Page 78

GLASS & SEALED UNITS Extra
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AGE IS JUST A NUMBER

» A BEAUTIFUL 300-YEAR-OLD OAK framed country house stands picture perfect in historical Cranbrook , Kent – but it ’ s the 13-year-old orangery that had sadly seen better days .
Suffering from leaks and a lack of maintenance , the 30ft orangery , constructed in 2010 on the south-facing elevation of the house , was in need of a full renovation . Award-winning conservatory refurbishment specialists Apple & Oak were tasked with replacing it with something befitting the traditional chocolate-box home but that also had all the modern benefits of comfort and performance .
Apple & Oak completed a full external preparation and treatment of the oak timber work , adding new leadwork , additional oak drip sections and , using leading glass specialists TuffX as their supplier , installing a new glass roof .
TuffX supplied 6mm bronze toughened glass with polished edges . During installation , working with the original rafters proved difficult as they were twisted and bowed from drying out over time , which meant the glass had to be tightened to the rafters carefully and with equal pressure .
The hard work paid off with a stunning orangery that is now fit for the future . “ This project really shows what we can do , and cements our reputation as a leading company for bespoke conservatory restoration ,” said Apple & Oak ’ s managing director Adam Brown .
Apple & Oak has been a TuffX customer for three years . “ We chose TuffX as our suppliers because they have a wide range of products for homeowners looking to upgrade the thermal performance and usability of their conservatory . There is a good amount of choice but not so much it confuses customers . TuffX also provide a great sample pack so the customer can see the difference in appearance between the alternative types of glass as well as comparing thermal and UV performance .
“ From an installer ’ s point of view , the oversize glass TuffX can provide – single conservatory roof glass units up to 4000mm – is really useful , as it looks great and reduces the potential for leaks . Plus TuffX offer great customer service and are always fast at providing quotes and pricing when needed .”
www . tuffxglass . co . uk

Pressure-equalised and mobile at great heights

» THE IDEA TO DEVELOP a special window for motorhomes came to managing director Constantin Hanov- Blum while he was planning a trip around the world in 2019 .
The SKI aluminium window developed by extremfenster has a stable sash as well as a flush frame made from insulated , thermally broken aluminium profiles . Thanks to the three sealing layers all round , the construction is totally dustand watertight . High-quality ,
stainless steel scissor hinges guarantee easy and infinitely variable opening .
The SWISSPACER Air is installed in the glazing edge of the air-filled insulating glass unit . It minimises the overpressure or underpressure caused by height differences and climate loads , since the metal sleeve with integrated special membrane ensures the equalisation of pressure between the surrounding air and the cavity between the panes . Its special structure prevents vapour from
being able to accumulate in the cavity between the panes , which would otherwise cause the formation of condensation or damage the metallic low-e coatings .
The insulated glass unit retains its function and quality over the long term through permanent pressure equalisation . A usual service life can thus be achieved – even in the presence of climatic loads . The danger of bulging panes , glass breakage and premature ageing due to excessive stress on the
glazing edge is significantly reduced .
Depending on project requirements , SWISSPACER Air has been used at extremfenster in the SKI aluminium windows and other constructions for more than three years . The specially developed glazing units have already successfully survived an expedition to the volcanoes of Mexico at a height of 4,400 metres and the Andes at a height of 3,500 metres . And a touring vehicle converted for a customer will shortly set off for Elbrus – the highest peak in the Caucasus , at 5,642 metres . Here , too , the SWISSPACER Air ensures the required pressure equalisation in the cavity between the panes .
www . swisspacer . com
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