Doors , Windows & Fittings
W20 screen and doorsets complete kitchen extension to Edwardian home
The inherent strength and slim sightlines characteristic of W20 steel sections have enabled a member of the Steel Window Association to create a large screen with two sets of double doors , forming the entire gable end to a North London period property ’ s new extension : elegantly linking the expanded kitchen dining area with the rear garden . Steel Window Service & Supplies , based in Oxford Road , London N4 , carried out the design , manufacture and installation of the multilight screen , which measures 4,484mm x 3,427mm high . The highly experienced SWA member worked with the client to maximise the practicality of the screen as a connection with the outside space , finessing the position of the mullions so that the outer leaves to the two doorsets will fold back 180 0 , while the central ones open to 90 0 .
www . steel-window-association . co . uk 020 8543 2841
How to make your wooden windows stand out
Mark Winter , Director of Wooden Windows explains how windows are an important part of any home . “ Windows should reflect your style and be considered as much more than just a function for your property . If you ’ re looking to add charm and character or a real style statement to your home , I ’ d advise opting for high-quality , made-tomeasure windows . Go for the style and finish of your choice to achieve this , rather than just opting for the cheapest and quickest option . We ’ re finding a lot of our customers are painting their frames to give a unique look as wooden frames are so versatile . There also seems to be a trend towards sages and greys at the moment , especially on country homes .”
For more on Wooden Windows visit : www . woodenwindows . com or call 01782 608 474
ASSA ABLOY Security Doors boasts impressive track record with London Underground and Crossrail projects
ASSA ABLOY Security Doors , a UK division of ASSA ABLOY , the global leader in door opening solutions , has secured a series of high-profile contracts with Transport for London and Crossrail Limited . These contracts have included supplying and installing security doors for major London Underground redevelopments including London Bridge , Bond Street and King ’ s Cross , as well as station upgrades such as Victoria . ASSA ABLOY Security Doors has then gone on to secure multiple contracts within the Crossrail construction programme . The new Transport for London-run Elizabeth line , built by Crossrail Limited , will open from December 2018 serving 10 newly-built accessible stations .
For more information on ASSA ABLOY Security Doors , visit http :// www . assaabloy . co . uk / Security-Doors .
’ New CPD from Aluprof ’
‘ Thermal Design Choices for Aluminium Fenestration Systems ’ is a new RIBA approved CPD from leading commercial systems supplier , Aluprof . The CPD aims to give specifiers the knowledge they need to specify the correct systems and their thermal characteristics on a ‘ per project ’ basis .
Aluminium systems have evolved from the solid profiles of the 60 ’ s and 70 ’ s through the resin ‘ fill and de-bridge ’ methods of the 80 ’ s and 90 ’ s to the sophisticated polyamide thermal breaks of today . Whilst thermal calculation can determine a particular U value , does the structure it is being fixed into retain the high performance of the product or will it cold bridge and potentially cause issues ? How do you best interpret a thermal simulation graphic to choose the best product ? Is solar gain , ‘ friend ’ or ‘ foe ’? These are questions the CPD will seek to answer .
The CPD will be delivered by one of Aluprofs ' experienced Specification Support Team who will be on hand to answer any questions on systems and project applications that specifiers may have . With aluminium systems now achieving Passivhaus levels of insulation it is important to understand how these systems achieve such
levels of insulation and how the glazing and structure need to be designed to offer clients the most appropriate solution .
Aluprof systems are increasingly being specified on a wide range of residential and commercial projects across the UK . Systems are designed , fabricated and installed by selected , specially trained companies to ensure each fabricated product meets the Aluprof exacting standards .
Further information is available on the company website at www . aluprof . eu and specialist advice is available directly from Aluprof UK offices on 0161 941 4005 .
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