Clearview North October 2013 - Issue 143 | Page 70

GLASS&SEALEDUNITS

PARTICULAR ABOUT WARM EDGE SPACER BAR
Foulger & Childs says it is one of the
leading suppliers of PVC-U windows, doors
and conservatories in the Bedfordshire
area.
The company specialises in high end
installations and A rated windows and insists
on sealed units with SWISSPACER warm
edge spacer bars inside. SWISSPACER is
the best performing foiled warm edge spacer
bar in the world and is ideal for energy rated
windows.
Co-owner Mark Childs says: “We only buy
sealed units with SWISSPACER because it
gives us peace of mind. SWISSPACER is an
excellent quality spacer bar – it’s rigid and

doesn’t warp in extreme weather conditions.
It gives the best energy ratings and long term
performance, so we don’t need to worry about
our energy ratings dropping.”

Foulger & Childs reports strong sales in
2013. Mark Childs says its success is down to
providing high quality windows for bespoke
installations.
He adds: “We do a number of high end
projects and aesthetics is important. With
SWISSPACER, you’re not just getting great
performance, it looks good too. We use its
black spacer bar because it gives clean lines in
the window.”

For further information visit
www.swisspacer.com/en or
call 0845 601 1265.

NEW FITTING SIZES
Thermoseal Group1, manufacturer of
Thermobar and Thermoflex warm edge
spacers and leading UK insulated glass
component supplier2, has introduced new
sizes to its range of Duplex fittings for
Thermobar warm edge spacer.

Previously available in 11.5x15mm and
15.5x15mm, the range of Thermobar Duplex
centre keys and edge keys has been expanded
to include fittings in 11.5x18mm and
15.5x18mm. All sizes are available in Black,
Grey, and Neutral colours. The new sizes
have also been designed to be dual function,
as they will be compatible with Thermobar
muntin bar/interbar, which is currently being
developed in-house.
Sales Director Mark Hickox comments:
“Thermoseal Group is dedicated to extending
the range of compatible fittings available for
our premium quality products. The expansion
of this range will benefit our customers by

providing greater flexibility and choice when
manufacturing warm edge units.
“Over the past few years we have witnessed
an increasing demand for warm edge
spacer, and this is only likely to increase as
manufacturers’ strive for ever higher Window
Energy Ratings. With this in mind we
are committed to meeting our customers’
requirements for warm edge products and
increasing the range of bespoke Thermobar
fittings that we supply.”
Call 0845 331 3950
(Intl. [phone])
or visit www.thermosealgroup.com.

THE HARDWEARING CHOICE IN HARDWARE
Since switching to Sealco, Scotland’s largest independent hardware
distributor, “We have not had to replace a single tarnished handle,”
says Thistle Windows’ Trade Director, Andrew Cadman.
Based in Aberdeen, the majority of Thistle Window’s customers live
in coastal areas where tarnishing and corrosion from the weather are
common problems. Thistle Windows tried several different handle
manufacturers but found that within months, if not weeks, of installation
they had to visit customers again to replace window and door handles.
Andrew Cadman added: “Thistle Windows had worked with several
different handle manufacturers but was still looking for a product that
exceeded their expectations in quality and performance.
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