26 | FEBRUARY 2022
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‘ GLASS ROOMS ’ SHOWCASE AT FIT SHOW 22
CR Laurence ( CRL ), one of the leading wholesale distributors to the glazing , industrial , construction , architectural , hardware and automotive industries , had signed up to exhibit at FIT Show 2022 . The brand has long supported FIT Show , having exhibited in 2016 , 2017 and 2019 .
CRL will utilise FIT Show , at the NEC Birmingham from May 10 – 12 , as a platform to showcase its range of glazed solutions to fabricators and installers .
Simon Boocock , MD of CRL Europe comments : “ FIT Show offers a very effective way for us to introduce our brand and range of solutions to new customers , as well as to highlight new products to existing customers and gain their feedback .
“ A highlight of the CRL stand at FIT Show 2022 will be our Glass Rooms , which are simple to construct , providing shelter from the elements and providing unobstructed views . With an intelligent modular design , the aluminium structure means very few supports are needed even over large areas . The innovative connectors give a high degree of flexibility with many variations possible , while optional extras including
sliding doors , vertical blinds and roof blinds makes it simple to create a unique space that can be enjoyed throughout the seasons .
‘ simple to install ’
“ Visitors to FIT can visit CRL on Stand A51 to find out more about this innovative system , at a time when homeowners are investing in the creation of such indoor / outdoor spaces and installers need a solution that is simple to install and offers a great deal of flexibility .”
www . crlaurence . co . uk
ULTRA-PREMIUM AVANTAL INTEREST IS CONSIDERABLE
Endurance Doors is now taking orders for their revolutionary and ultra-premium Avantal composite door , with a number of Installer Partners gearing up their respective showrooms with a flagship display of perfect product innovation and intuitive design .
Avantal is a game changer for the composite door market and is based on the proven and next generation solid timber core chassis of Endurance , yet featuring ultra-matt Black , Anthracite Grey and Signal Grey smooth finishes , along with the woodgrain inspirations of Anteak and Rustic Cherry . The edgebanding has also been upgraded to a textured premium white finish , while the internal face features an ultra-matt , premium smooth white internal face .
It ’ s a product design and specification that ’ s been 18 months in the development and Avantal will also incorporate a new flush mounted and matching glazing cassette system . The look and feel are distinctively aluminium , yet at a better price point with dedicated ultra-premium hardware that comes with a lifetime warranty and a 3 Star Sold Secure Diamond cylinder as standard .
There are five initial urban inspired door designs with the Avantal range with more to come , as the product is developed further to include aluminium inlays among other features . Like their standard offering , there ’ s also the benefit of a unique Moisture Barrier System ( MBS ) and a well thought-out 3-step wet glazing process to the glazing apertures for long-term product performance , as is part of the Endurance DNA .
www . endurancedoors . co . uk
NEWLY EXPANDED GREENTEQ OMEGA LETTERBOX FAMILY
The greenteQ Omega letterbox range from VBH has evolved to include both a remodelled standard sized box and a completely new 56mm Slim version to suit ultra slim transoms . Both versions feature the clean , contemporary styling that is so popular on doors of all styles and materials .
The opening on Omega Slim is offset towards the bottom of the box ’ s frame . The greenteQ design team has calculated that this maximises the available aperture whilst ensuring that the letterbox doesn ’ t overhang the bead on even the slimmest sections .
Omega letterboxes feature attractive convex curved metal flaps that open to near vertical both inside and outside , ensuring that relatively thick packages can be put through the door without putting stress on the letterbox ’ s springs . There is no groove in the flap to allow it to open fully , leaving just the attractive curved surface . The frame ends are also metal , and are gently curved to continue the modern styling .
Omega has been tested to BS EN 13724 with a classification of 4241 . This calls for 25,000 full ‘ closed – fully open – closed ’ cycles . All finishes will exceed 480 hours salt spray testing to BS EN 1670 Grade 5 . Both boxes are fully weather- and cycle-tested and are suitable for doors between 40-80mm thick .
Both versions are available in nine finishes of the greenteQ Suite , VBH ’ s expanding range of colour and style-matched window , residential door and patio door furniture that allows a full house installation to be seamlessly tied together .
www . vbhgb . com