Clearview National January 2019 - Issue 206 | Page 36

PROUD SPONSOR OF DOORS & WINDOWS DOORS&WINDOWS DISTINCTION DOORS RESUMES SALE OF GRP FIRE DOORS » » DISTINCTION DOORS has confirmed that sales of both its GRP fire door blanks and prepped fire doors have now resumed, following the self- imposed industry-wide ban which resulted from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry investigations and subsequent bi-lateral fire door testing initiated by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). In order to comply with new government expectations of GRP fire doors, any fire door manufacturer now looking to recommence supply must have primary test evidence illustrating that their door has passed a fire test from both sides, as well as written confirmation from the relevant test house confirming this result. Additionally, it is expected that before resuming the manufacture of fire doors, a director from the door manufacturer should write a confirmation to the supplier of the door blank, enclosing the successful bi-directional test evidence, which confirms the door sets they intend to manufacture and supply will use only the exact components noted within the door sets tests. Distinction Doors CEO, Andrew Fowlds commented: “We are pleased that a resolution has been found which addresses those concerns originally outlined by the MHCLG tests, allowing the industry to go back to market and Distinction Doors to reinstate GRP fire doors as part of our own comprehensive offering.” black will continue to keep an ‘as new’ appearance. The reflective properties of the Cool Skin used to achieve the hard-wearing Raven Black colour result in up to 95% heat reflection, making Raven Black an option for even south-facing entrances. www.distinctiondoors.co.uk The new black » » THE CLASSIC BLACK door has always been a popular choice among homeowners, famed for its distinctive and classy appearance. Alongside this, the timeless appeal of the true black door makes it an important addition to any colour offering. With this in mind, Endurance Doors are launching a new ‘true’ black colour to replace the current Schwarz Braun tone. Titled ‘Raven Black’, this option offers a deep, rich, and full black tone. Further to this, Endurance has also carried out innovations to ensure this colour option does not suffer the same as its predecessors. It’s common knowledge that the colour black attracts heat, which can cause a degree of expansion that cracks the foil laminate. Raven Black avoids all of these problems, creating the iconic look that is set to last the test of time. Even when exposed to the elements over the years, this Call 01652 659259 or email [email protected] for more information. ‘BEST FABRICATOR’ LAUNCHES SLIMMEST BIFOLD » » FOR OVER FORTY YEARS, Bristol’s West-End Windows has been at the forefront of fenestration in the region. And now, as one of the West’s best fabricators, it has become among the first to offer a ground-breaking bifold door; the Visofold 6000 door from Smarts. 36 » JAN 2019 » CL EARVI E W- UK . C O M “We’ve all seen how much the bifold boom has reshaped our industry over the past ten years,” comments the West-End team. “End-users love their sleek looks, easy functionality and ability to bring the outside in, and the Visofold 6000 takes those attributes to the next level. “When you’ve built up forty years’ goodwill as a business, you don’t risk that reputation with products that are anything less than the best – and the Visofold 6000 is the best bifold we’ve seen.” With the slimmest sightlines of any Smarts product, the Visofold 6000 delivers the sort of uninterrupted glass aesthetic only usually found in patio doors, maximising light intake and offering unimpeded views. Thermally-broken profile also offers U Values of just 1.5, while its robust construction makes it the perfect option for even the largest project, capable of opening up an entire wall. www.westendwindows.co.uk