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Heritage & Timber

Revolutionary, sleek double-flush windows expands into Irish market

FAIRCO, a trusted name in premium windows and doors across Ireland, is set to bring VEKA’ s award-winning OMNIA double flush system to the Irish market in 2025.
» APPROACHING FIVE years of partnership with VEKA, FAIRCO has built its reputation on providing high-quality, innovative products to both the trade and retail sectors. The introduction of OMNIA marks the next step in this commitment, offering a cutting-edge solution that blends performance, durability, and design.
OMNIA, unveiled by VEKA in 2024, is the first PVCu system of its kind delivering a sleek, symmetrical finish that sits flush inside and out. Combining the perfect balance of timeless elegance
and 21st century performance, the OMNIA range is revered for creating a contemporary, streamlined look whilst achieving superior energy efficiency, thermal and acoustic performance. The system has already won New Product of the Year at the National Fenestration Awards, and it is quickly becoming the flush system of choice in both the UK and Ireland.
Jim Toal, owner of FAIRCO, expressed his enthusiasm for OMNIA’ s potential in Ireland:“ We’ ve always set the standard for premium windows and
doors in Ireland. Our partnership with VEKA has been built on trust, quality, and a shared vision for innovation.
“ OMNIA is an exciting addition- its unique design offers the best of both worlds: the clean, modern lines sought after in new builds and the authentic, heritage styling needed for conservation projects.
“ We see this system transforming streetscapes across Ireland, from sleek urban developments to classic period homes. We’ re excited to bring OMNIA to our customers and
lead the way in the next generation of window design.”
Loredana Emmerson, customer marketing manager at VEKA, added:“ It’ s fantastic to see FAIRCO’ s commitment to OMNIA. Their passion for delivering high-quality, innovative solutions to the Irish market aligns perfectly with VEKA’ s ethos. It’ s been a pleasure assisting them with marketing efforts so far, and we look forward to seeing the impact OMNIA will have as they roll it out in 2025.”
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Woodgrain Foiling for the Win

» A COLLABORATION BETWEEN installers Kettell Windows and fabricators Garden of Eden has won Sheerline’ s Installation of the Month Competition for February. They worked together to transform this beautiful property in Rothley, Leicestershire.
Kettell Windows replaced all the original timber frames with Sheerline’ s Classic Windows with a stepped flush style. This product was specified over PVCu because of the slim sightlines, which made it a good match for the original windows.
It was important to retain the property’ s character and style, hence why an aesthetically similar product needed to be installed. That’ s why the homeowners opted for a woodgrain foil finish in cream, to give a textured wood look without the maintenance of timber.
One of the challenges of this project stemmed from the fact the property is older, and some internal plasterwork required repair during installation. They also had to make sure the bay angles were accurate, as like most older character properties, the bays weren’ t perfectly even.
Garden of Eden were one of the first fabricators to offer Sheerline’ s woodgrain foil service. It’ s appealing because it gives homeowners looking for timber windows the best of both worlds – a wood look, but with the benefits of aluminium – thermally efficient, hard wearing, low maintenance, and secure.
When asked about their win, Lisa Kettell, Co-director at Kettell Windows, said:“ We’ re super pleased – during our 20th birthday month – to have our teams’ hard work, premium products, and finish be acknowledged.”
Tony Basile, Sheerline’ s National Sales Director, commented:“ It’ s fantastic to see two companies we know collaborating and achieving success together. It’ s a beautiful installation they’ ve completed and highlights the benefits of woodgrain foiling.”
“ It’ s a great option for older, characterful properties and homeowners who are looking to upgrade their existing timber frames,” he added.
To enter the Installation of the Month Competition, all installers need to do is email their photos to info @ sheerline. com, or alternatively, mention Sheerline on social media when they’ re sharing a project.
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