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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