Clearview National September 2017 - Issue 190 | Seite 54

PROUD SPONSOR OF DOORS & WINDOWS
DOORS&WINDOWS
WORD SPREADS ABOUT THE VIRTU-AL ‘MAGIC THREE’
» » VIRTU-AL, WHICH IS THE UK’S
first aluminium textured, non-woodgrain
finish composite door, was officially launched
on 1 August. Since then, word has been
rapidly spreading about how this new
generation contemporary aluminium style.
Virtu-AL combines the best attributes of
an aluminium door with those of a composite
door and it brings many unique features to
those homeowners who want to achieve a
high-end, individual look for their home.
At the heart of the Virtu-AL door are its
unmatched looks and texture, which have
been carefully engineered to create the look of
a premium aluminium door.
Virtu-AL delivers a greater variety of styles
for homeowners who don’t want to be restricted
in their choice of entrance door and is available
in four contemporary designs, which are totally
exclusive to Virtuoso. For a truly premium look,
there is an option for anodised glazing cassettes
too. And, for greater individuality, there is a choice
of seven standard and 14 superior colours.
The Virtu-AL collection is unmatched in the
choice of hardware it offers, which includes a
range of traditional or contemporary hardware
from ERA Fab&Fix.
0191 410 9333, www.virtuoso-doors.co.uk,
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New bi-fold door set
to hit the market
» » AMBITIOUS
fabricator TWR Trade Frames
has added a new bi-fold door to
its portfolio of products.
The company has launched
its new bi-fold eternAL door,
which will give installers a
product that has superior
aesthetics and excellent security;
as well as market-leading
weather performance that will
help them capitalis e on demand
for premium aluminium
systems.
Terry Richardson, Managing
Director of TWR, comments:
“In the residential sector, bi-
fold doors are being installed
with conservatories and we
are also seeing this product
proving particularly popular as a
replacement for French doors.
“eternAL bi-fold doors can
be used in both sectors and has
been engineered with installers
in mind so they can complete
jobs quickly and efficiently.”
eternAL doors feature
slim sightlines and can be
manufactured up to 1.2m
wide and 3m high. Multiple
threshold options and an ultra-
smooth bottom running track
make access and operation easier
for the user.
It also features a polyamide
thermal break for increased
thermal insulation and is
Document Q and PAS24
compliant.
eternAL doors also offer a
range of benefits to the installer
too, such as an adjustable
jamb for easy and efficient
installation.
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MARKET-DEFINING
SYSTEM 76 HYBRIDS
» » KÖMMERLING HAVE
launched a new range of PVCu/
aluminium hybrids based on
their high-performance System
76 platform, that was recently
unveiled at the FIT Show, with
enhanced technical credentials,
new product technologies and
boasting Passivhaus levels of
performance.
The market for hybrid
window and door systems is
clearly emerging in the UK
with demand from specifiers,
house builders and discerning
consumers, for products that
embrace the best features of
each material. Enhanced energy
efficiency, acoustic properties and
product design are the main three
ingredients for this embryonic but
important market sector.
With a wide range of foiled
finishes to the internal face or
even one of a select number of
proCoverTec through rebate
finishes, the most exacting
of internal detail can also be
created. Glazing options can be
accommodated up to 48mm
with the option for several
acoustic insulated glass units.
Kevin Warner, head of
sales and marketing for
KÖMMERLING commented:
‘“The hybrid options that we can
now offer are already opening up
opportunities in the residential
and commercial markets and
with several benefits over pure
aluminium systems, it’s certainly
a sector for the future.”
www.kommerling.co.uk