Clearview National June 2017 - Issue 187 | Page 52

HERITAGE
FIRST TO OFFER BUTT-JOINTED
UNGLAZED WINDOW
» » HWL TRADE FRAMES, THE LEEDS-
based fabricator of windows and doors,
is proud to be the first R9 manufacturer
in the country to be able to offer butt-
jointed Residence Collection of windows
unglazed.
With butt-jointed R9 windows currently
coming factory glazed as standard, which can
make them heavy, cumbersome and difficult
to fit, the unglazed window comes with a
huge number of benefits to installers.
Firstly, companies will be able to buy
their own glass, allowing increased margins.
Secondly, the window is easier to handle as
glass can be installed on site, making for safer
manual handling. Thirdly, if a piece of glass
were to fail, rather than having to replace the
full sash as you do with traditional method
R9 windows, installers are able to just replace
the sealed unit.
Graham Howatson, director at HWL
Trade Frames, said, “Some installers have
stayed clear of the Residence Collection in
the past due to the issues that can be faced
with factory glass bonded windows. Our new
unglazed offering though offers installers,
and homeowners, the visual appearance and
benefits of traditional R9 windows, with a
number of additional advantages.”
‘the R9 experts’
The Residence Collection, which includes
R9, R7 and R2, has been a game changer
since it was launched in 2012. Practically
maintenance free, and with minimal U Values,
the unique system replicates timber windows,
with all the benefits of uPVC.
Graham Howatson added, “We pride
ourselves on our technical expertise,
knowledge and our ability to make R9 easier
for installers. That is why we have created
a handy Residence 9 product guide which
cover all the options available