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Matching Aluminium Finishes
As aluminium windows and doors become increasingly popular with homeowners , getting the perfect colour or finish of trickle ventilators is all important .
Choosing a material for a window and door profile or system can often be difficult . Weighing up the pros and cons of each framing / profile material ( UPVC , timber and aluminium ) can take time and each material type has its advantages over the other .
When it comes to aluminium windows and doors , there are multiple benefits for fabricators , installers and most importantly to homeowners . Not only is the material lightweight , adjustable , strong and durable , aluminium also has great flexibility when it comes to colours and types of finish .
With so many outstanding features , it is understandable that both commercial and domestic markets have seen an increase in demand for aluminium windows and doors . As such more PVCu fabricators now offer aluminium window and door options especially for high value bi-fold and patio doors .
When the Building Regulations ( Approved Document F – means of ventilation ) changed in July 2022 , it practically made trickle vents compulsory for those replacing existing windows and doors of all types including aluminium . Glazpart ( the leading glazing components and accessories manufacturer ) has arguably the best ventilation solution for the aluminium market with its award-winning Link Vent range .
The ‘ Link Vent ’ range sizes include 5000 , 4000 and 2500 EQA and are designed to fully comply with Building Regulations ( Approved Document F ).
With a clever design , simple and user-friendly for both opening and closing - the Link Vent ’ s innovative closing action allows the closure plate to be positioned so that it reduces draughts by directing air away from occupants .
The Link Vent also has rounded ends of the vent and is available in either screw or clip in fixing types - the design eliminates the need for end caps whilst the clip fix design ( Pawl ’ s ) allows for a fast , easy vent installation . Here , the Link Vent excels as when clip fixed into the rout it allows for the profile to expand and contract underneath the colour matched vent . This prevents the distortion of the vent , for if it were screw fixed this could cause stresses to build up in the vent as a canopy will expand and contract at a different rate . Easy fitting and functionality are essentials but it is the vast spectrum of colours and decorative finishes that sets Glazpart ’ s Link Vent range apart from the competition .
Having invested in state-of-the-art machinery and tooling as well as being an approved colour paint sprayer , Glazpart is in prime position to supply the Link Vent in colour matched , sprayed RAL ( European Colour Systems ) colours as well as decorative finishes for any aluminium window or door profile .
Glazpart can match most colour systems including all standard RAL and BS ( British Standards ) colours on an appropriate base colour vent with a gloss / sheen level to the powder coating . In addition , Glazpart ’ s specialist colour matching service can match non-standard colours and supplied colour samples .
Aluminium has great resistance to corrosion and extreme heat and the material is tested to resist extreme weather conditions and retain colour . Similarly , Glazpart ’ s Link Vent colours hold their colour ( i . e . they don ’ t noticeably fade ) through constant exposure to the elements of weather .
Dean Bradley , Glazpart Sales Director comments , “ With an increasing number of fabricators and installers offering aluminium products , the achieving the perfect finish ( colour ) is a key consideration to ensure they meet homeowners ’ expectations . With homeowners becoming more discerning , companies need to be in position to offer the broadest range of colours and finishes possible and to deliver the perfect finish they need to ensure they have matching vents that fully blend in with the aesthetic of the windows and doors .”
Earlier this year , Glazpart created a special minimum order quantity of 10 vents or canopies for premium finishes . This new order quantity means companies can order the vents as and when they need them for specific jobs and save tying up cash in high stock levels .
To find out more about Glazpart products please contact Dean Bradley , Sales Director on dbradley @ glazpart . co . uk or visit www . glazpart . com
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