Pro Installer December 2023 - Issue 129 | Page 39

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EXPERT CORNERING WITH HUP !

The hup ! lightweight building system from Ultraframe is now compatible with variable corners from 90 ° to 170 °, meaning it can now be used to convert old Victorian conservatories into modern extensions – in addition to the multitude of styles already possible with the revolutionary system .
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Commenting about the new enhancement to hup !, Alex Hewitt , Ultraframe Marketing Director , said : “ hup ! is the ideal choice for converting old , outdated conservatories into modern energy efficient extensions and now this is possible with Victorian styles too . Around 15- 20 % of the aging conservatory stock which is ready to be upgraded are Victorian style conservatories , and so the new hup ! variable corners open up a massive sector of the conversion market . Converting a conservatory with hup ! is extremely fast as the existing base can be reused and most builds take just 3-4 days . There are already installers up and down the UK who are enjoying the benefits of conservatory conversions with hup ! and the introduction of the variable corners has now opened up this lucrative market even further . While Victorian style conservatories are often considered to be more traditional or even dated in style , once converted with hup ! they can be anything but ! We ’ ve been having fun with faceted hup ! conservatory conversions designs in CGI and believe that transforming Victorian conservatories using hup ! is the perfect solution for homeowners with this style , helping them to create a modern up to date look .”
A short guide has been produced to help hup ! users with the specification of variable corners , which can now be specified on Ultraframe ’ s Udesign software . The new variable corners are included in the current square metre pricing .
Key specification criteria
• Variable corners are available with wall or windows / doors at either side
• Available in angles from 90 ° to 170 °
• Suitable for use on three , five , and seven bay Victorians
• Two variable corners available : small corner and medium corner
Concluding , Alex said : “ Conservatory conversions are a booming and lucrative market and hup ! allows our installers to carry out these projects quickly and efficiently . There are currently around 1.5 million conservatories in the UK that are in need of upgrading and due to the speed , flexibility , and energy efficiency of the system , hup ! is the ideal choice . It is also pre-approved for Building Regulations , meaning red tape is minimised . Victorian style conservatories are often some of the oldest conservatory stock there is and so they are typically the ones that could most benefit from an upgrade – or should I say a ‘ hup ! grade !’.”
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LPS 2081 CERTIFICATION FOR ATTACK AND VANDALISM

One of the most recent additions to the market-leading Powershield range , the Rathlin door ( from Door Group , a unit of ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland ) prevents unauthorised access by various physical security products when targeted by intruders using stealth .
Certification to LPS 2081 from the Loss Prevention Certification Board ( LPCB ), BRE and Secured by Design provides assurance to customers that the door meets the stringent requirements for effective performance . The LPS 2081 standard was created in 2015 to address resistance to opportunist intruders attempting ‘ stealth ’ attacks
to gain entry . The standard specifies two grades of security relating to the tools used and the time attackers take to avoid making any significant noise . This standard is separate from LPS 1175 , which relates to vandalism and security , but has different requirements for the noise element . The Powershield Rathlin doors are LPS 2081
Security B rated , the more advanced rating , prolonging the attack for up to three minutes , and with an enhanced set of tools .
It comprises a mechanical escape lock with automatic deadlocking , panic pad , key with AASD Guard , louvre vents , pull handle , surface mounted pull handle , vision panels , and active leaf . Combined , these aspects
prove an incredibly tough challenge for vandals .
Brian Sofley , Managing Director at Door Group , explained : “ The Powershield steel door range is
designed to ensure ease of installation on-site and provide the end user with a premium door solution .”
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