Pro Installer December 2018 - Issue 69 | Page 27

DECEMBER 2018 | 27 Products Read online at www.proinstaller.co.uk GEORGIAN BARS FROM FORCE 8 Leading Manchester based fabricator, Force 8 have noticed a rising trend in customers wanting Georgian bars within their products, whether this is in windows and even stable doors. Georgian bars are fitted between the two panes of glass, giving the overall im- pression of separate panes of glass. The advantages of this are that you can keep one continuous glazed unit, keeping the cost low as well as being low maintenance. All Force 8 products are manufactured in their Hazel Grove factory, ensuring you don’t have to deal with mul- tiple companies if you are looking to have a complex design, allowing you to save time and money and you can also be sure that greater quality control will be in place. Force 8 leads in the inno- vation and creation of new ideas and is a great way to for the company to expand on their portfolio as well as giving their customers the chance to add something different to their home. www.force8.uk INTRODUCING ELEVATE BY LINIAR There’s a buzz in the air at Liniar’s Derbyshire pro- duction facility surround- ing the upcoming release of Elevate, Liniar’s stylish, lantern-style conservatory roof. A roofing option often requested by fabricators and installers, Liniar listened to what their customers want- ed and delivered Elevate, a contemporary, eco-friendly product with straightfor- ward installation. The unique, elegantly de- signed Elevate lantern-style conservatory roof inspires elevate the senses with slim sight- lines and a sleek transition of roof bars. An effortless option, Elevate is simple to order and easy to install. It’s available in kit format, which is handy for install- ers because it provides everything needed to get the job done. Elevate kits boast Liniar’s EnergyPlus twin walled caps as standard, provid- ing additional thermal efficiency, as well as a strong, robust fit and finish. Utilising Liniar’s patented features, including a weath- er dam and Glazing Stop, installers can rest assured the product is designed to avoid glass slippage and will stand up to the test of even the most inclement weather. Available exclusively for Liniar customers from De- cember 2018. www.liniar.co.uk/press/ VBH launches greenteQ Aspire: a new range of handles and finger pulls VBH has launched Aspire, a new suite of handles and finger pulls suitable for aluminium, tim- ber and PVC-U lift and slide doors. Part of VBH’s greenteQ range, As- pire is available in a wide choice of finishes, including polished or brushed stainless steel, PVD gold, satin chrome, window grey, black, anthracite grey and white. The Aspire handle is ideal for operating heavy doors, ensuring they can be opened and locked with minimal effort as the door is lifted from its resting position into slide mode. Its 250mm lever provides plenty of leverage to drive the mechanism - lift/slide sashes can be up to 3335mm wide and weigh up to 400Kg depend- Aspire handle ‘ is The ideal for operating heavy doors ’ ing on the gear used. A strong spring gives positive location in the ‘closed’ and ‘slide’ positions to further aid smooth operation. Gary Gleeson, Marketing Man- ager at VBH says the decision to introduce Aspire is down to the resurgence of lift and slide doors: “The technology available now results in a smooth sliding action and the ability to produce very large and heavy sashes for this type of installation.” www.vbhgb.com IT’S ALL SQUARED FOR THE RESIDENCE COLLECTION With demand for contempo- rary living high on the style agen- da for consumers, R2 from The Residence Collection is enjoying an increase in demand and has been supported by the launch of a new, premium 20-page consumer brochure. R2 shares the same front to back dimensions of R9, but instead of the revered period detailing, this window and door system has a contemporary square finish, with perfect, architectural appeal. There are the options of 28mm or 44mm glazing with complementa- ry square glazing beads, yet there are decorative and staff options, which can be used to customise the overall internal design. Given the contemporary nature of R2, there are three flat colours in the form of Chalk White, Vintage Cream and No 38 Grey, along with the foiled options of Grained White, Clotted Cream, Painswick, English Oak, Irish Oak, Silvered Oak and Ec- lectic Grey. In addition to casement windows, there are also residential, inward opening balcony and out- ward opening doors, along with a full range of matching ancillaries. www.residencecollection.co.uk www.residencecollectiontrade.co.uk