Clearview North December 2013 - Issue 145 | Page 28

doors&windows DYNAMIC DESIGN The very latest in thermally efficient windows and doors were stipulated for a new, modern block of apartments located in a leafy Cambridgeshire suburb. A variety of products from the frameXpress range were specified due the high quality standards offered by the company. With the new building located near to a railway line, the highest sound and thermal insulation guarantees were required. The excellent technical support services combined with tailored solutions and quality standards won the leading fabricator the contract to supply all windows and doors for the project. Planning restrictions were also applied by the local authority to the rural property to ensure that the building would blend with the existing surrounding properties. Subsequently, the high specification installation also required a number of bespoke designs to be incorporated. Large double glazed A rated windows in irregular shapes are now key features. Ian Davis, Sales Manager at frameXpress comments, “A large number of French doors, composite doors and casement windows were specified for this project. Our entire range includes a broad choice of finishes, glazing options, colour foils and security features, which reinforces our leading market position.” Call 01952 581100. ANSWERING MELINDER’S SOS! Patio Door Specialists (PDS) recently came to the rescue of Melinder Messenger and her team from Channel 5’s Cowboy Builders programme, which was aired on the 21st October 2013, with its unique Tri-Slider patio door. The team at Cowboy Builders was helping out Karyn and Peter Court and their growing family, who had been badly let down by a local builder on the extension to their property. With just one weeks notice, director Darren Dimmock, had the Tri-Slider manufactured and delivered to site fully glazed on the Saturday, just in time for the return of the homeowners the following day. The Tri-Slider system is a unique patio door system that offers a genuine alternative to the bi-folding door, yet at a more cost effective price point. It also offers slim sightlines and a glass area that can offer up to 25% more light than other large door openings. This product sits alongside the standard PremiLine patio door, bi-folding door and PremiDoor lift and slide door in Kömmerling’s comprehensive door systems range. PDS is experiencing a surge in enquiries for this new door, which sits in between the standard patio door offering and a bi-folding door. Visit www.patiodoorspecialists.co.uk, e-mail [email protected] or call 01562 741913. Also look for the product video on YouTube. Customers love innovative door Lewington & Son, an eleven year old family business based in Reading, Berkshire has added New Wave’s Slide & Swing door to its range, inspired by a recent visit to New Wave’s Bristol factory. Paul Lewington, Managing Director Lewington & Son, says: “We were immediately impressed with the Slide & Swing door, and thought it was an innovative concept. Unlike traditional bi-folds, the ‘Slide & Swing’ has hinges on one door, making the other doors hinge-free so you can slide each pane across individually.” As well as the door’s sleek looks, the simple and clever design has almost no visible hardware and the profile is 28 DEC 2013 slimline too. Homeowners also appreciate that the doors don’t encroach on internal living space or patio space when opening or closing. When closed, the doors interlock together creating a solid wall that is highly secure, and far more secure than a traditional bi-fold. “We have a door on display in our showroom and our customers love them,” continues Mr Lewington. “The ‘Slide & Swing’ gives us another selling opportunity. Over a four month period we have sold 15 PVC Slide & Swing doors.” Website: www.newwavedoors.co.uk, Tel: [phone] To read more, visit www.clearview-uk.com