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JANUARY 2014 PRO INSTALLER
PRO PRODUCTS
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EXCEPTIONAL NATURALLOOKING SOLAR CONTROL
Now available from Guardian Glass UK: SunGuard SuperNeutral SN 29/18.
The new SuperNeutral
glass offers exceptional solar control
with a surprisingly
natural looking appearance.
Excessive solar heat gain
tends to create a requirement for mechanical cooling, leading to additional
demands on energy and increased cost to manage the
building effectively. Prevention is the best method
of avoiding long standing
costs for excessive energy
use. By selecting the right
glass specification at design stage it is possible to
reduce the risk of overheating and help create a more
comfortable environment
in the building.
Excessive solar heat gain
can quickly cause a building to overheat; even in
colder climates, spells of
direct solar heat gain can
be magnified though glazing, causing any area behind the glass to become
excessively warm and
uncomfortable, SN 29/18
is an ideal solution.
Luxury at its best
A London penthouse apartment was the latest project to
incorporate the benefits of the frameXpress range in a
contract worth in excess of £35,000. The state of the art
facility has been designed with meticulous attention to
detail from its concept through to final installation.
The high specification
installation in Central
London included a number
of aluminium doors, patio
doors and rooflights, which
required excellent thermal insulation guarantees.
Security was also a vital aspect for the luxury rooftop
apartment.
Renewal projects continue to
play an increasingly important
role in the frameXpress portfolio.
Urban regeneration is increasing
and as such, this latest project
required the team to meet the exacting standards of the architects
and town planners.
frameXpress continues to forge
a strong presence as a supplier
for the urban restoration sector with the company making
substantial headway over the last
couple of years after the intro-
‘Aluminium
windows and doors
are so strong’
duction of aluminium into the
product range.
Ian Davis, Sales Manager comments, “Aluminium windows and
doors are so strong and they offer
the installer many benefits including a high protection factor and
exceptional long lasting quality.”
frameXpress: 01952 581100
www.guardianglass.
co.uk/latestproducts
Check it out
Build Check, industry
experts for testing and
certification services in the
construction and fenestration industries, launches
Check Mark for its product
certification schemes.
Build Check’s Check Mark
UKAS product certification
schemes include Window and
Door Energy Rating, Secured by
Design for Windows and Doors,
Glass and Glazing and CE Marking for Windows and Pedestrian
Doors.
“Product certification for Build
Check has grown significantly
over the last 12 months,” says
Richard Bate, Technical Director of Build Check. “And the
number of services we offer has
increased. That’s why we’ve introduced the new Check Mark.
‘A high protection
factor and
exceptional long
lasting quality’
The new SunGuard
SuperNeutral SN 29/18
is produced on Guardian
Extra Clear float glass and
offers an exceptionally low
solar factor of just 18%,
which means the glass
reflects 82% of the solar
heat away from the building; this makes it ideal for
large glass facades, south
facing elevations and roof
glazing.
“The Check Mark is designed to
make recognition easier for companies using our UKAS accredited schemes. It gives customers
a clear way to demonstrate the
certification of their products
and include in their marketing
to show they conform to the
standards.”
In addition to the Check Mark
schemes, Build Check offer
laboratory testing services including Weather testing of doors
and windows and Safety Device
testing required for CE Marking.
R&D test days are also available
to assist manufacturers in the
design and optimisation of their
products.
Phone: 01494 452713,
Email: [email protected],
Web: www.buildcheck.co.uk