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LATEST VERSION OF SLIDING DOOR HAS NEW INNOVATIONS

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BRITAIN’ S LEADING building envelope specialist, Schueco UK, has announced the introduction of a new, updated version of its manually operated panoramic sliding door system, the Schueco ASS 77 PD. HI. Innovations include an integrated, full-height handle that improves the appearance of the door and makes it easier to open and close. The system is also equipped with an optimised locking concept that makes use of spring-loaded mushroom heads. There are new designs, in particular a 90o all-glass corner without a mullion, and new biparting four-pane versions with two sliding leaves and two fixed or four sliding leaves. In addition, the overall level of thermal insulation has been improved,
with Uw values from 0.96 W / m2K with triple glazing now being delivered as standard.
Installation of the Schueco ASS 77 PD. HI system is also significantly simpler thanks to a reduced outer-frame installation height of 58 mm and the ability to install the frame in buildings
with minimal installation space at the side.
Newly introduced systemspecific software assists designers in the calculation of asymmetrical units and modular solutions, while a new space-saving fabrication aid increases the bonding quality and reduces
fabrication time of the glazing units in the workshop.
The glass panes can now be fitted to their frames in a vertical position rather the traditional horizontal method which uses up much more factory floor area during the 24-hour curing process.
And to assist with installation, new adjustment devices are now available for the outer frame without removal of the glass panels. This is a great benefit where there may be subsequent ceiling deflection.
For full details of the new Schueco ASS 77PD. HI( manual version) sliding door system, please email mkinfobox @ schueco. com www. schueco. co. uk

Major developments secured

Valued VEKA customer M & M Windows has gained two impressive commercial contracts thanks to the company’ s commitment to PAS 24 testing.
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THE WIGAN-BASED M & M TEAM believe that their company is the first in the industry to achieve PAS 24 on the VEKA’ s new M70 PVCu profile system. The company partnered with hardware supplier ERA and glass suppliers Regency Glass to put their casement windows through rigorous testing to ensure they met the requirements of PAS 24 and Document Q.
MD Mike McCoy explains:“ As a company, we are very committed to quality and that’ s why we chose to fabricate VEKA’ s PVCu profile exclusively when we were established in 2004.
“ We’ ve now switched over to the new M70 profile and we are highly impressed with the product as well as how smoothly the transition was managed.
“ Our customer base covers the full spectrum of sectors, from residential to trade, commercial and new build so we felt that it would stand us in good stead to clearly illustrate the quality of our products to all types of customer. We put our windows through testing with ERA and we were pleased to report that they easily achieved the PAS 24 certification and met the requirements of Document Q.
“ This led to us winning two significant projects, almost immediately, with Rowlinson Construction and School contracts because our products met every requirement on the specification list, from safety and security, to product style and price.
“ M & M Windows provided 80 VEKA M70 casement windows with Grey exterior and White interior, as well as 8 doors for new houses that would replace the old Royley Carr semi-detached plots in Stockport. We were successful in our tender for this project thanks to the quality and price of our products and the fact that we were able to meet the very short lead times required.
“ We also provided 100 high spec casement windows with specialist acoustic glass for a Rowlinson Construction development on Bernage Lane in Stockport with help from Regency Glass. It was important, in this case, to reduce noise levels as the project is close to a busy road.”
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