DOORS , WINDOWS & FITTINGS
STRAND REWARDS TOP TALENT
Strand Hardware has rewarded the skills and expertise of two team members by promoting them to senior roles . Jo Wallis , previously General Manager , becomes Operations Director , while Andy Michel Andy joined Strand Hardware moves from Warehouse in 2012 and his new role will Supervisor to Warehouse and also see him take on more Production Manager . managerial responsibility including production planning ,
Jo joined Strand Hardware in co-ordination , administration ,
July 2019 and has worked in efficiency reviews and quality the industry for more than 20 assurance . years . She began her career as a Supply Chain Co-ordinator for Strand Hardware ’ s Managing Allgood plc before joining GEZE Director , Steve Marshall , said : “ I UK as a Purchasing Assistant am delighted to promote Jo and and later became its Purchasing Andy within the company . They and Distribution Sales Manager . are both integral to Strand ’ s She is MCIPS qualified key operations , ensuring their and remains a member of smooth running and maximising the Chartered Institute of opportunities for efficient and Procurement and Supply . effective work practices .”
www . strandhardware . co . uk
An exterior arched steel window and doors create that wow factor . Image courtesy of Squib Photography / Three Spires Glass
GET IN TO SHAPE - AND COLOUR
Interior designers and home decor influencers say retro naturalistic greens , bright colours , sky-blues , purple-blue hues , vibrant yellows , sultry black will make up the colour palette for chic home-owners this year .
Steel windows manufacturer Crittall says the trend is for home-owners to be more adventurous in the shapes of windows and door styles too .
As the ‘ eyes ’ of your home they deserve the attention - adding a deft touch of flair highlights your individuality and gives your home a unique characteristic style - that ’ s you .
A unique blend of precision machining and hand-crafted finishing for every bespoke product ensures style , elegance and value , whether your project is new-build or renovation of an existing property .
www . crittall-windows . co . uk ; t : 01376 530800 ; e : hq @ crittall-windows . co . uk
Garador ’ s Ascot and Windsor are perfect for modern design architecture
With precision engineering and minimalist design , Garador ’ s exciting Ascot and Windsor garage doors offer the perfect addition for any modern home .
Garador ’ s wide profile garage doors are the ideal accompaniment to minimalist design architecture . As these design trends are adopted , the Ascot and Windsor , with their clean lines and ultra-smooth appearance , are an excellent choice for unique building styles ; these doors also lend themselves to the uniformity and repetition of new build housing developments too .
The Ascot , with horizontal wide panels , and the Windsor , with vertical panels , are both constructed from high-grade galvanized steel for durability . Both designs are available in a choice of 19 colours , including neutral options to please even the purists of architectural colour design .
Find out more about these great new looks by visiting www . garador . co . uk
Aluminium the affordable alternative to steel screens from Tradelink
With flexible working now established as the norm across many professions , Tradelink Window Solutions , one of the UK ' s most trusted trade suppliers , is seeing a boom in demand for its glazed aluminium screens which are ideally suited to replicating the classic look of steel screens ; at a fraction of the cost . The extruded aluminium , polyester powder-coated screens are manufactured to order at Tradelink ' s dedicated production facility in March , Cambridgeshire , for specialist installers to fit within their clients ' homes . They are perfect for creating a home office or otherwise helping re-designate space within a property , while also being suitable for cutting heat loss between garden rooms and the rest of the interior .
Currently celebrating 30 years in the business , Tradelink can offer customers a comprehensive choice of PVC-U , composite or aluminium door and window frames as well as conservatory roofs and orangeries to add extra living space .
For further information , please visit https :// tradelinkdirect . com
Steel Window Association achieves FD30 rating for internal glazed fire doors and side screens
A recently completed programme of testing conducted by the Steel Window Association ' s ( SWA ) technical committee has resulted in three different internal door configurations successfully attaining a half-hour fire rating with the achievement being hailed as the most important step forward for the industry since the millennium . The SWA tests were carried out in accordance with BS 476 Part 22 : 1987 at the world-renowned Exova Warrington fire research facility . The result being , the SWA can now offer both single and double doors , with and without side screens , tested and assessed from both sides . All were fabricated using the classic W20 steel sections .
The new FD30 rated doorsets are available only through members of the Steel Window Association .
For further information on the Steel Window Association or if you ' re interested in becoming a member , please visit www . steel-window-association . co . uk
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