HERITAGE
Heritage range boosted with new pulls and escutcheons
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DECORATIVE HARDWARE IS A VITAL component for any door and window fabricator or installer , offering key opportunities for differentiation from competitors . Fab & Fix from ERA is the only brand to offer a choice of perfectly matching hardware with the unique Hardex finish , and is the broadest range on the market . Listening constantly to the needs of its customers , ERA has now boosted the Fab & Fix Heritage range with the addition a number of new pulls and escutcheons .
Newly-added stylish external and internal pulls to the Heritage range are designed to make closing the door easier from both sides . With a choice of pulls suitable for either the ERA Invincible Cylinder or standard Euro Cylinder there are a range of options available .
In addition , the smart-looking new external cylinder pull and internally rounded escutcheon set provide an alternative decorative option . Again , they are suitable for use with either the ERA Invincible Cylinder or standard Euro Cylinder .
External pulls are designed to protect the external cylinder behind the pull , thereby preventing cylinder snapping and extraction . All internal cylinder pulls slide easily onto the fixing plate to finish the door internally , as do the rose escutcheons .
Suitable for composite , timber and PVCu doors , all pull sets come with high tensile M6 screws to ensure high security performance , meeting the requirements of PAS24 as part of a compliant doorset tested to meet TS007 .
As with all Fab & Fix products , the new additions to the Heritage range have been manufactured using the unique Hardex finish . Backed by over five years worth of research , this resilient coating can withstand up to 1,000 hours of salt spray testing , resulting in one of the most durable finishes on the market .
The Fab & Fix range incorporates matching products in three distinct lines : Classic , Heritage and Architectural , thereby ensuring a co-ordinated finished look for any application , be it traditional or contemporary , domestic or commercial . Part of the Heritage range , the pulls and escutcheons provide a perfectly matching door with suited Heritage Letterplates , Handles , Bull Ring Knockers and Knobs . The Fab & Fix range comprises over 200 products to choose from in 8 unique finishes , providing the ultimate hardware solution for every need .
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MODERN DEMAND FOR TRADITIONAL LOOK
With the growing trend for feature-rich products now becoming a must-have product group for most installers , it makes good sense to partner with a fabricator who has the quality credentials and expertise to manufacture these products . This is the view of Brian Kruger , Managing Director of leading trade fabricator Universal Trade Frames .
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UNIVERSAL TRADE FRAMES OFFERS its customers a range of high-end , feature-rich products which includes both the Spectus Vertical Slider and Flush Casement windows . Brian comments : “ For some time we have seen an increase for authentic window products as their high-end aesthetics have taken hold of the market . What was once considered a niche product has very much become part of the mainstream and have subsequently gained acceptance across heritage , retail and new build markets . For installers , these products present an opportunity to upsell and offer a real alternative to a standard PVC-U casement windows .”
Both Universal ’ s Flush Casement and Vertical Sliding windows mimic the appearance of traditional nineteenth century windows and make them the perfect high-end choice for all market sectors . With the Flush Casement window its authentic appearance is achieved with a bevelled exterior and with a bevelled or sculptured option for the interior . The sashes and deep bottom rail are mechanically jointed and authentic hardware completes the classic look . The Spectus Vertical Slider is a design classic and combines all the benefits of high performing material and functionally with period character and design . Both windows are available in all 28 Spectrum colours for additional personalisation .
Brian concludes : “ Like all Spectus products , both the Vertical Slider and Flush Casement windows are best-in-class products that deliver excellence at every level . As a business , we pride ourselves on delivering products that our customers need . In both the Flush Casement and Vertical Sliding windows we have the high-end products that offer a wealth of opportunities for our customers and helps deliver higher order value products to upsell to the consumer .”
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