Clearview National September 2017 - Issue 190 | Page 60

PROUD SPONSOR OF DOORS & WINDOWS
DOORS&WINDOWS
Strength in
numbers
» » STEEL HAS ALWAYS BEEN AN
integral part of the strengthening of window
and door frames. Today it’s more important
than ever, as homeowners demand wider
windows with more glass and thinner
frames. Fenestration reinforcement specialist
Anglo European refers to them as real-world
windows and they are far bigger than the size
that gets tested to meet the requirements for
certification.
“Surprisingly no changes have been made
to the sizes of windows being tested for
certification, even though there has been a
big increase in the number of windows that
exceed this size,” says James Lister, Operations
Director for Anglo European. “We believe
that the only way to tackle this issue is to
have accurate information from testing real-
world windows. We have an extensive testing
schedule that covers all the main window
systems in the UK.
“The first test results are back. We have
chosen the sizes our customers are typically
making, and they are wider than 1,500mm.
“We have calculated and tested the
optimum level of reinforcement for real-world
windows and we will soon be launching a
new warranty scheme based on the results.
Investing in testing means we can offer real
Traditionally Styled PVC Doors, Windows
and Flush Sashes
when
assurances to fabricators, who in turn can pass
them onto installation companies.”
Anglo European offers fabricator
optimised reinforcement to suit individual
manufacturing processes, with fast delivery
and secure supply.
www.angloeuropeangroup.co.uk.
Modern, Contemporary
Aluminium Windows and Doors
Tradition meets Modern
Fabricators of PVCu and Aluminium
Windows and Doors
The Climatec Collection
“More than just a window”
www.climatec-windows.co.uk Tel: [phone]
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