Doors & Windows
Back to school
» FENTRADE HAS RECENTLY MANUfactured and supplied 55 casement windows for Llanidloes High School in Powys as part of the school ’ s refurbishment programme . Working alongside trade customer Window-Tec based in Builth Wells , Fentrade has helped to upgrade the school with high-quality , energy-efficient aluminium windows .
The school ’ s original windows were single-glazed and in a poor state of repair . The single glazing meant poor thermal performance which contributed to higher energy bills and excessive carbon emissions . Similarly , the original windows had limited ventilation which negatively impacted the learning environment .
Chris Reeks , Managing Director at Fentrade , said : “ Understanding the importance of minimising disruption to the school ’ s operation was imperative . Hands-on project management and tight communication with Window-Tec were critical at every stage as we delivered products to site , in full , to meet the phased installation schedule set out by our customer .”
Recognising the need for a comprehensive solution , Fentrade and Window-Tec worked closely with Llanidloes High School addressing several design options to meet the project ’ s requirements . Together , they selected white high gloss frames to emulate the existing window design whilst ensuring maximum thermal efficiency . The 55 aluminium casement windows were manufactured from Aluk ’ s 58BW HI thermally efficient system for optimum performance , contributing to a comfortable and sustainable learning environment for the students .
Safety was also a top priority throughout the project , with several opening casements featuring Tri-hinges , enhancing pupil safety and providing peace of mind for the school community . And to further enhance the learning experience and ensure a conducive environment , sound-reducing laminated units were specified across various project phases .
Dave Evans , Director at Window-Tec , added : “ As a refurbishment job , this is one of the largest we have undertaken . Fentrade ’ s support throughout the tender , ordering and manufacturing stages was invaluable . Despite the need for competitive pricing , Fentrade ensured that the product met our client ’ s requirements . Since winning the contract , Fentrade has consistently delivered according to our weekly schedule , keeping us on track with the programme .”
www . fentradealuminium . co . uk
Heritage popularity on increase
» SPECIALIST ALUMINIUM FABRICAtor CDW Systems has seen the popularity of its Smart Alitherm Heritage Range increase despite the current market slowdown .
Specifically developed to meet the requirements of refurbishment renewal projects , particularly in sensitive planning areas , the range is ideal for Victorian and Art Deco projects . It has also provided the ideal solution for many heritage projects across the UK .
Managing Director Jeremy Phillips said : “ We had a strong start when we initially introduced the Heritage Range , with success in our local Gloucestershire area where there are many older properties in need of refurbishment . That has continued thanks to its slim profiles and sightlines , which are the ideal solution for building renovations as well as new projects .
“ The popularity of aluminium domestically combined with the industrial steel look being hugely desirable now is why the Heritage Range is becoming more and more specified .”
The Alitherm Heritage door and window ranges both feature slim profiles and sightlines that are associated with traditional steel doors and windows for timeless elegance while offering the thermal performance of a modern aluminium system with each delivering a ‘ B ’ Energy Rating .
The window range , which is security tested to PAS 24:2016 and comes with both Heritage and Art Deco hardware options , is available in several formats , including fixed-pane , top-hung and sidehung casement , pivot , and tilt and turn and these may be installed in a combination of horizontal modules , which are stacked using Smart ’ s coupling options to form a multi-part window featuring a specially designed drip bar between modules .
CDW Systems ’ recent merger with its sister company , supplier and installer Clearway Doors & Windows , means that the manufacturing of the Heritage Range will move to CDW Systems ’ Gloucester headquarters , which will house all production moving forward due to space and the machinery available .
“ Moving Heritage , and Smarts AluSpace , which is also becoming more popular , to our Gloucester site will help meet the demand ,” added Jeremy . “ We still think of both as niche products , but that is becoming less of the case in today ’ s market .”
www . cdwsystems . co . uk
30 JUNE 2024 CLEARVIEW-UK . COM