ALUMINIUM
STATE-OF-THE-ART REVAMP
A brand new luxury car garage has been built in Bristol with the help of HTL Windows & Doors Ltd . The new group of garages house four of the most prestigious automotive brands in the stateof-the-art facility , located just north of Bristol .
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HTL TURNED TO ITS longstanding , trusted aluminium supplier , Kestrel Aluminium Systems , to provide the windows , thermal framing and commercial doors for manufacture and installation throughout the car showrooms .
In the offices HTL installed the Kestrel Aluminium Systems ’ 60mm window system offering thermal performance and natural light into the facilities . To comply with building regulations , top hung restrictor hinges were installed and to allow natural ventilation when the weather
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isn ’ t good enough to open the windows trickle vents were built into the frames .
Across all four showrooms the entrance doors utilised the Kestrel Aluminium Systems ’ commercial door system and were fabricated as both swing and sliding doors . To maximise views into the showroom the doors were made without midrails .
As with all car showrooms the cars are shown off and moved in and out . The solution for this was the installation of folding sliding doors . Allowing a complete wall to be removed for moving cars
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in and out whilst framing the prestigious motors . The Kestrel Aluminium System folding sliding door was the perfect choice , with the flush track that was built into the flooring .
HTL utilised the powder coating facility offered by Kestrel
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Aluminium Systems and had additional material coated with their orders to ensure a consistent finish was achieved .
HTL Windows and Doors took the opportunity to go back to the new development to see the completed groundworks , their installations and the cars and were pleased with the overall project . John Treagust commented : “ Seeing our customers involved in projects like this where multiple products are used demonstrates the confidence they have in our systems and our ability to make sure we meet their lead times .”
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How to keep your conservatory cosy this winter
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CONSERVATORIES MAKE GREAT additions to most houses , giving extra room for entertaining , playing and relaxing , however they ’ re often expensive to build and poorly insulated - so making good use of them during the great British winter can be a challenge .
Tracey Jackson , Marketing Manager at Howells Patent Glazing said , “ Whilst brick built rooms are always insulated better than a conservatory ( in the main ), the added appeal of panoramic views of the outdoors , and being able to let natural light flood your home is what makes them incredibly popular . However , you don ’ t have to suffer in the cold . There are a few solutions to combat the cold during the winter months ”.
TOP TIPS FOR BEATING THE CHILL : START FROM THE BOTTOM
If the flooring in a conservatory is cold ( tile or laminate flooring ), consider adding carpet with a thick , quality underlay . Not in the budget ? Then consider buying big , thick or fluffy rugs .
BARRICADE THE BREEZE
As winter looms , so comes the wind . If the wind starts howling through a conservatory , explore and inspect the seals . Old , illmaintained seals can erode and leave gaps for the wind to penetrate through . Often , it can be worth paying to have glazing re-sealed .
HEAT IT UP
Don ’ t be afraid to invest in a heater for the conservatory . Whilst it ’ s perfectly safe to have a heater in a conservatory , take note ; heat escapes fast through the roof . To combat costly fuel bills , ensure the only time the heater is on is when the room is in use .
DRAW THE CURTAINS A conservatory is basically three walls of windows - so try dressing them like it . Often , hanging thermal blinds or curtains with a heavy weight can be the cheapest option for keeping a conservatory warm in winter .
CHECK YOUR GLAZING Single glazed conservatories are a bit like standing outside , but without the rain . Single glazed windows are unbelievably inefficient . If the budget allows , think of replacing the glazing in a conservatory with a more efficient option ; such as double or triple glazed or solar controlled glazing , which keeps the temperature of a conservatory regulated throughout the year .
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