Setting a benchmark with its outstanding performance , the pioneering Residence Collection is future-proofed to comfortably exceed the requirements of the new Approved Document Part L of the Building Regulations . The suite of three premium window and door systems from Tradelink comfortably beats the requirement for all window and door installations to have a minimum U-value of 1.4W / m ² K and a B WER ( window energy rating ).

The Residence Collection offers A ++ WER with an impressive U-value of 1.2 W / m ² K as standard and at least 0.8 W / m ² K when required , utilising double or triple glazing respectively . The suite of products provides a sophisticated range of luxurious , flush PVC-U window and door systems to suit modern , period , conservation , listed or heritage homes .

The award-winning R9s is a 100mm deep window and door system that blends the traditional aesthetic of an elegant flush

The Residence Collection R9s in a Cotswold Green finish

exterior with a stylish , decorative interior to replicate the 19th century timber look . Through a combination of clever design and technological advancements , R9s outperforms many other systems .

R7s offers market-leading styling for modern living . Embracing multiple manufacturing techniques , its sophisticated seven chamber design and intelligent

features ensure superiority over many other window and door systems . The 75mm deep profile is flush inside and out , while a traditional mechanical joint provides the ultimate timber style aesthetic . A mitre welding technique can fuse the joints diagonally for a contemporary appearance or a Graf weld provides a seamless diagonal weld . The Timberweld process welds

Tradelink ’ s R9 range in English Oak

the profiles with a timber look to both sides , or a MechWeld / external timber look gives a diagonal weld to the internal face , with a timber look externally .

The architectural highlight of the Collection is R2s . With clean lines and superb performance , it is perfect for modern interiors . The window and door system has an elegantly flush sash exterior and a square interior that produces

a bold appearance . All glass sight-lines are perfectly equal , providing symmetry and complementing the stylish internal square detail . R2s accommodates the most thermally and acoustically efficient triple and double glazing , attaining Passivhaus standard U-Values of 0.79 w / m ² k with triple glazing and 1.2 with double glazing .

All three Residence Collection suites are available with a choice of accessories and a range of colours and shades to suit different architectural periods and design tastes .

Made in the UK , with considerable attention to detail , the distinctive windows and doors within the Residence Collection are virtually maintenance-free and wipe-clean with no need for painting , sanding or staining . A national network of highly experienced installers provides support through the entire specification and installation process .

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The market-leading range of blinds that are permanently sealed inside a double or triple glazed unit is already compliant with the higher thermal requirements demanded by Part L , and is unaffected by the minimum standards for ventilation required by Part F .

The key reason for this is that Morley Glass has always manufactured its Uni-Blinds ® integral blinds using high performance glass products from Saint- Gobain Glass for enhanced thermal and solar control properties . These can be specified for every integral

blind unit , including the advanced thermally insulating Planitherm One glass , which can be used to create Uni-Blinds ® units with a whole window U-value of 1.6 W / m ² K or lower .

Ian Short , MD of Morley Glass said , “ Changes to the minimum standards set by the Building Regulations will always cause a degree of uncertainty and – in the case of Part F – may not be universally welcomed . However , the good news for anyone installing Uni- Blinds ® integral blinds in new build or replacement projects is that nothing changes in relation to Part L or Part F .

“ As the Building Regulations evolve in the line with the Future Homes Standard , we are continuously innovating to stay ahead of the curve – whether that is in terms of thermal , security , overheating , safety or sustainability . This gives installers the complete assurance that Uni-Blinds ® integral blinds can always be used in Building Regulations compliant windows and doors .”

All Uni-Blinds ® integral blinds are manufactured in the UK by Morley Glass exclusively using ScreenLine ® systems from the Italian integrated blinds pioneer Pellini S . p . A . Given the 19-year

supply-partnership Morley Glass has with Pellini , it is uniquely places to be first to bring integral blind innovations to the market , as its latest SV + cordless sliding Venetian and pleated blackout demonstrate .

Ian adds , “ Our mission has always been to ensure that UK window and door installers have access to the highest quality integral

blinds available . Whether that is to comply with tighter standards demanded by evolving Building Regulations , changing consumer tastes , new systems , materials or colours , we will always offer a product range that is fit for today ’ s homeowners and future-proofed .”

Uni-Blinds ® integral blinds are made to order

which enables installers to choose from five different control systems and specify glass for the sealed unit that best suits the customer ’ s property . This includes Planitherm 4S and the Saint-Gobain SKN range which are class-leading at managing solar gain .

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