Doors & Windows
Installers hail the ‘ W Smart ’ way to provide motorised integral blinds
» THE BIGGEST ADVANtage of the ScreenLine ® W Smart solar-powered motorised integral blind from Morley Glass is being able to complete the installation without the need for an electrician , according to feedback from
Uni-Blinds ® installers .
The Venetian or pleated blind can be encapsulated within a 20 , 22 , 27 or 29mm cavity double glazed unit making it suitable for virtually any type of window or door . Easy to operate , W Smart is supplied with a small remote control device , as well as a stylish battery module featuring touch keys to move the blind up and down . It can also be controlled using a smartphone app thanks to the development of a new plug-and-play smart hub called ScreenHub ®.
What may be bad news for sparkies - the motor is powered by a rechargeable battery that is charged , not by a mains power supply , but through a small solar panel mounted on the external window or door frame - is great news for window fitters . No hard wiring is needed as is usually the case with motorised blinds of all types , not just integral blinds , and this is the main reason why W Smart installers say they like the product .
Ian Short , MD of Morley Glass said , “ W Smart was designed initially as an eco-friendly system which would provide end-users and homeowners with a motorised integral blind without burdening them with additional electricity consumption . And whilst that continues to be a massively appealing benefit of this system , installers and their customers also tell us that they love the fact it can be fitted quickly , so the installation can be done and dusted in a matter of hours .”
Venetian blind versions of W Smart are available in the latest contemporary colours launched by ScreenLine ® and exclusively available from Morley Glass . These include black ( B160 ), two cool new greys – agate grey ( S120 ) and slate grey ( B158 ) – and a new dual coloured slat that is anthracite grey on the outside and white inside .
www . morleyglass . co . uk
Sliding into an already impressive product range
» EVERGLADE WINDOWS HAS added the aïr 400SS Inline Sliding Door and air 700LS Lift & Slide Door to its stunning product portfolio , helping its trade customers expand their offering to homeowners .
With an increased desire for indoor : outdoor living , both new additions are built to deliver an on-trend minimalist design without compromising on performance – seamlessly connecting homes to the outdoors while effortlessly modernising its glazing system . Plus , with PAS 24 certification , wind resistance up to 1200 Pa and U-values of 1.4 W / m 2 k , the 400SS and 700LS performs on everything , from design to aesthetics .
The aïr 400SS is a first of its kind in the aïr range , available without the need for factory bonded glass with a slim 25mm interlock which can be glued on-site .
Manufactured to withstand a 250kg weight limit , the aïr 700LS benefits from 50mm interlocking sightlines and sash sizes up to 2.4 x 2.4m , meaning all options are perfect for creating large expanses of glass .
Joining the aïr collection alongside the already popular 500LS and 600LS , both new additions are a result of months of research and development from the Everglade Windows ’ team , which has helped create a more affordable alternative for its trade customers .
Bhavik Dabasia , Technical Director at Everglade Windows says , “ We ’ re excited to add the aïr 400SS and 700LS to our product portfolio , as it opens up countless opportunities for our customers . While the aïr 500LS and 600LS have been a hugely popular options , these new additions have expanded the range and provide our customers with a simplified door for everyday use .
“ When we launched the products at our Trade Customer Conference back in June , the reception was incredible . Many of our installers have been with us for many years , so delivering a new suite of products that will elevate their offering and grow their business has been a meticulous process we have worked really hard to achieve .
“ We ’ ve got a fantastic track record of staying on top of current trends and predicting future ones , and these products are just another example of that .”
www . evergladetrade . co . uk
20 NOVEMBER 2023 CLEARVIEW-UK . COM