Clearview National October 2016 - Issue 179 | Page 40

DOORS & WINDOWS

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YET ANOTHER innovative, market-leading product range to come from the Synseal Group- boasting two decades of research, development and product evolution- is the precision engineered timber Masterdor Craftsman. Drawing on years of experience in joinery and traditional craftsmanship, whilst incorporating the latest in innovative technologies and materials, the Masterdor Craftsman range enables customers to sell at the premium end of the market and is further proof that the Synseal Group is very serious about its door offering.
Andy Jones, Sales and Marketing Director of the Synseal Group, explains:“ These handmade, precision engineered timber doors offer true innovation
and outstanding durability. As beautiful as a traditional timber door can be, wood in its purest form is not the best material for this application. We have“ designed out” all of the inherent problems usually experienced with wood, and what we are left with is a class leader in strength, security and stability. The Craftsmen presents a highly attractive consumer retailing proposition and are solid, secure and PAS 24 compliant.”
The Masterdor Craftsman offers a range of 22 styles, of which 13 are traditional and nine are contemporary designs, with a choice of 28 elegant glazing styles with energy efficient glass. There are two slab options- 44mm and 54 mm – available with both double and triple rebates, as well as a thermal core option.
The whole range is available in a choice of 21 stunning colours, finished in an ultra-smooth, grain-free painted finish.
Homeowners can also select from three complementary hardware ranges that include handles, knockers, letterboxes, hinges and locks. A handcrafted heritage range is perfect for more traditional door styles whereas contemporary stainless steel options add the finishing touch to sleeker, modern door designs.
Andy concludes:“ Every time you open or close a Masterdor Craftsman there is a reassuring feeling of quality and an audible‘ clunk’ that underlines the solid and secure nature of this outstanding timber door range. Customers and homeowners love it!
The Synseal Group is committed to researching and developing the must have products for today’ s market and we believe there to be nothing out there right now that is comparable to the Craftsman.”
www. synseal. com / craftsman

110 CASEMENTS COMPLETE STYLISH SUSSEX HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

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LANCASHIRE-BASED Sovereign Group Ltd. has completed a significant project of window fabrication and installation for a sustainable home development, using industryleading PVCu systems from The VEKA UK Group.
Sovereign’ s client, Hastoe Housing Association, owns and manages over 7,000 properties across more than 70 local authorities, and has won numerous awards for the environmental credentials, craftsmanship, and sustainability of its homes.
Mike Ferguson, Marketing Manager for Sovereign Group, explains:“ This particular development is situated in Brede, a village not far from the coastal town of Hastings in East Sussex. We worked alongside local contractor, Westridge Construction.
“ What differentiates the fenestration in this project from many residential developments is the size of the windows. Suitable rooms on both the ground and upper floors were treated to casements with additional fixed sashes beneath the traditional threshold of windows in UK homes – the obvious benefits being increased light ingress and a greater sense of connection from the interior to the outdoors.”
While increased glazed areas
would historically lessen a home’ s energy efficiency and thermal insulation, Sovereign’ s use of VEKA M70 profile enabled minimum U-values of 1.4 to be achieved throughout.“ M70 has long been considered a‘ standard’ throughout the industry”, Mike continues.“ Its technical and security credentials have futureproofed these buildings for many years; reinforcing the sustainability at the heart of the project.
“ M70’ s compatibility with the highest quality hardware enabled us to fit Securistyle Defender Restrictor hinges, key-locking handles to ground-floor and other appropriate windows, and greenbuttoned unlockable systems at fire and emergency egress points. A combination of toughened plain and stipple-light glazing
from Cotswold completed the units, which were foiled in grey to continue the contemporary aesthetic.”
Sovereign fabricated and installed a total of 110 outwardopening casement windows into the development of two and threebedroomed homes, with a value of around £ 34k.
Karen Hillhouse, Head of Development for Hastoe Housing Association, said:“ The VEKA window system is not only a suitable and reliable product, but it fits in with the vernacular of the area, which is essential to any development. The properties look great and we are confident in the fabrication and performance of the homes.”
www. vekauk. com
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