Doors & Windows
Premium aluminium sliding door added to range
» EVERGLADE WINDOWS LAUNCHES the aïr 180XLS Lift & Slide Door , a glazing solution with extremely low U-values that will help installers meet the future demands of the home .
Alongside its impressive energy efficiency credentials , the 180XLS also benefits from 50mm interlocking sightlines , 2000 Pa wind resistance , sash sizes up to 3m x 3.6m , 400kg weight limit per panel , and PAS 24 certification as standard – leaving no element compromised .
Jay Patel , Director at Everglade Windows , discusses the product launch , saying : “ We all want to be a part of encouraging change for the better , so with the government ’ s ambitions of achieving Net Zero by 2050 , we wanted Everglade Windows to be at the forefront of delivering a solution .”
With energy performance levels equivalent to the Passivhaus Standard , the new aïr 180XLS Lift & Slide Door not only boasts highly-engineered frames and polyamide thermal breaks , but the specially manufactured doorset achieves U-values of 0.8 W / m2k and helps installers exceed current building regulations , all while being sleek and stylish in its design .
www . evergladetrade . co . uk
Flush casement windows deliver timeless appeal
» EPWIN WINDOW SYSTEMS ’ FLUSH Casement windows have proven their timeless appeal in a recent Yorkshire home remodelling project . The windows for the comprehensive front elevation including the construction of an additional front bay window , were manufactured by longstanding Epwin Window Systems ’ fabricator , Kingfisher Windows .
Deborah Beeley , Sales and Marketing Manager at Kingfisher Windows explains . “ The customer wanted to extend their 1970 ’ s built bungalow which included the construction of a full front extension and porch area . The Flush Casement windows
were chosen for their timeless aesthetic appeal and were manufactured in sage smooth on white to sympathetically complement the property ’ s light stone façade . The new extension is impressive and has delivered the transformation this family home required .”
Epwin Window Systems ’ Flush Casement system delivers the hallmark of a traditional timber window but with all the modern PVC-U performance . Suitable for both new build and refurbishment projects , the windows are designed to maximise thermal efficiency . The PVC-U system meets and exceeds all regulatory requirements and achieves a window U-value of 1.2W / m 2 K with 24mm double glazing .
www . epwinwindowsystems . co . uk
Successful partnership built on three core principles
» LEADING ARCHED FRAME SUPplier Premier Arches is marking a successful partnership with Comp Door , with the composite door manufacturer having become a significant customer since opening their doors 18 months ago .
Manufacturing a wide range of arched and angled frames , Premier Arches stocks eight leading uPVC profiles , including Liniar and Optima , which made them the most suitable profile bending specialist for Comp Door .
The St Helens-based company operates on three core principles – excellent manufacturing , clear and honest customer service , and a ‘ make life easier ’ offering for customers – which Pierre Mifsud , Comp Door ’ s Technical Director , says has hugely benefitted his company ’ s processes :
“ Premier Arches ’ dedication to excellent manufacturing is evident in the quality of their products , while their brilliant customer service and ‘ make life easier ’ offerings , such as their unique online ordering portal , quick turnaround times and attentive communication , have also played a big role in growing this successful partnership over the past 18 months ,” he said .
Sean Greenall , Managing Director at Premier Arches , added : “ It ’ s been an absolute pleasure watching Comp Door grow from strength to strength – and we are confident in their future success .”
www . premierarches . co . uk www . compdoor . co . uk
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