Clearview South November 2013 - Issue 144 | Page 36

doors&windows

RAISING THE BAR
In recent years Georgian style windows
have become increasingly popular with
both planners and homeowners alike. Since
their introduction into the frameXpress
portfolio the company has seen a steady
increase in demand over the last 12 months
as customers have grasped the added
dimension this brings to their business.
The astragal bars can be fitted to any product
to enhance the look of windows, doors, French
doors & conservatories, giving them a traditional
Georgian appearance of individual panes. Those
available in the frameXpress range are available
in white or woodgrain foils and are suitable for
both domestic and commercial applications.

Most recently these were incorporated into
a renovation project in Cambridgeshire where
planners had stipulated that all replacement
windows must be sympathetic to the original
appearance of the period home.
The astragal bars were securely fitted using
clips, which were wrapped around the sealed
units while the centre clips incorporated a
specially developed adhesive that sticks to the
glass in all weathers.
Ian Davis, Sales Manager at frameXpress
comments, “The astragal bars make an ideal
solution for customers working on renovation
projects as they provide the traditional Georgian
appearance that so many planners require.”

frameXpress: 01952 581100

LEADING THE WAY WITH A+
AND A* ON EVERYTHING
Synseal has become one of the first system
suppliers to achieve the new BFRC A+ and
Certass A* Ratings for its entire range of
window profiles.
The award means fabricators can gain
a licence to use the coveted labels on any
window made and glazed to a specified design
without the need for further testing.
Greg Tabberer, Synseal’s R&D Engineer
in charge of WER simulations said:
“Homeowners are putting more and more
priority on energy efficiency and the use of
these labels will give any installer a massive

edge over competitors with lower ratings.
“Just a few years ago we saw the boost that
the standard A Rating gave to any products
displaying the label. Now we are seeing it
happen all over again with A+ and A* and
Synseal fabricators and installers will be able to
make the most of this valuable sales tool.”
Greg also confirmed that the A+ and A*
ratings will be achievable with double glazed
units as well as triple on all four Synseal
systems, SynerJy, Shield, Legend and the VS,
though triple glazed is expected to be the far
more popular option.

Homeowners see and
feel the difference
JP Davis Home Improvement,
a CWG Choices customer,
knows first-hand the difference
SWISSPACER warm edge spacer
bars make to windows.
Proprietor Jim Davis recently
installed SWISSPACER sealed
units in his own home and was
amazed at the improvement. He
says: “You really can see and feel
the effect of SWISSPACER. It
eliminates the cold and draught at
the edge of the window and creates

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a comfortable indoor temperature.
Because SWISSPACER keeps the
edge of the window warmer than
aluminium spacer bars, you don’t
get any condensation on the inside
of the window either.”
“Homeowners are becoming
more and more heat-savvy so
SWISSPACER is a fantastic selling
point. Once we’ve explained the
benefits – lower heating bills, fewer
draughts and no condensation –
they’re always ready to buy!”

SWISSPACER is made of
an insulating plastic composite
material that acts as a barrier
to stop warm air escaping
through the window, making
windows more energy efficient
and reducing heating bills. It
keeps the edge of the glass at a
constant warm temperature to
prevent condensation forming.
SWISPACER’s High Tech Gas
Barrier stop 100% of gas leakage
and moisture penetration through

the spacer bar too, so windows go
on performing for years.
Visit www.swisspacer.com/en or
call 0845 601 1265.

To read more, visit www.clearview-uk.com