Pro Installer June 2017 - Issue 51 | Page 41

Review

Review

JUNE 2017 | 41

NEW ALUMINIUM BIFOLD

Epwin introduced a new aluminium bifold at the FIT Show 2017 . Developed exclusively by Epwin Window Systems , the new bifold will accept aluminium or PVCu beads , offering something genuinely new for the market .
It has been developed to offer maximum design flexibility . The external appearance has a bevelled frame and sash upstand and an optional square sash upstand . Internally , the PVCu bead will be sculptured or bevelled and the aluminium version will be square . It will be available in up to
seven sashes of between 750mm and 900mm , with a maximum height of 2100mm and a maximum weight of 120kg . Sashes can open inwards or outwards to create the look desired by the homeowner .
The thermal break is polyamide based , glass-fibre reinforced and designed for high strength ,
rigidity and thermal separation so the door provides the thermal efficiency and security that today ’ s homeowners are looking for .
Security is taken care of thanks to features such as multipoint locking for the main door , shootbolts for the secondary doors and folding sashes and a centrally fixed hinge and roller system that gives
additional rigidity as well as PAS 24 compliance . The zinc handles are die-cast and corrosion resistant to Grade 4 BS EN 1670:2007 ( a minimum of 240 hours salt spray
resistance ) while stainless steel tracks and rollers ensure ease of use year after year .
www . epwin . co . uk

Nordic Triumph

CERTIFIED BONUS

Lorraine Balch of BSI had a special duty when she visited the Veka stand on FIT Show Big Tuesday .
Nordic Installations came out on top in the Installation of the Year contest at FIT Show , winning the accolade for its bespoke new build in Dunsford , Devon .
Nordic ’ s win was decided by a public vote after the business was originally shortlisted as December winner by the competition ’ s judge , CAB ’ s Adrian Toon .
“ It ’ s a great balanced image with flowers in the foreground and a distant blue
sky , plus great sunshine on the project ,” explained Adrian when detailing why he chose it as the monthly winner . “ It ’ s a well exposed picture with vertical elements well aligned with the frame of the picture .”
Winning a pair of tickets to the FIT Show gala
dinner for its December win , Nordic ’ s technical coordinator Alexander Cook and the company ’ s technical manager , Robert Shaw , collected the award from FIT Events chairman Matthew Glover and host , DIY SOS presenter Nick Knowles .
Nordic Installations is victorious in the FIT Show 2017 Installation of the Year competition . ( L to R ) Nick Knowles , Julie Northam , Robert Shaw , Alexander Cook and Matthew Glover .
“ We just want to thank everyone who voted and everyone who has been involved with our development throughout the last ten years ,” Alexander said on the win . “ It was our first time attending the FIT Show and it definitely exceeded our expectations .”
She presented Veka ’ s head of product management Steve Bakewell with certification for successful Invisifold testing to PAS 24 ( Enhanced Security Requirements for Doorsets & Windows ) and BS 6375 ( Performance of Windows & Doors ).
The company recently completed a test schedule for slide and fold doors fitted with the greenteQ Invisifold hardware system and VBH ’ s ‘ PAS 24 ’ locking specification . This includes the Yale Mantis door lock , greenteQ Alpha 2-Star security door handle and greenteQ Q-Star 1 star profile cylinder .
Testing was carried out at BSI on the Veka Matrix 70 , Halo System 10 and Halo Rustique profile suites .
VBH Systems sales manager Rob Norman said : “ To be able to receive the certification from BSI at the FIT Show was a real bonus for us all .”
Details of the greenteQ Invisifold system and a list of approved fabricators can be obtained by contacting VBH direct via sales @ vbhgb . com or 01634 263300 .

RECORD ROOF INQUIRIES

The Atlas team picked up a record number of enquiries for its glazed roof products at the FIT Show .
Visitors to the Atlas stand were treated to an array of contemporary glazed roofing products from minimalist lanterns to the latest in lean-to design .
The star attraction was the Atlas Flat Rooflight which featured a novel video of the Atlas family inside it to capture visitors ’ attention . Scores of show-goers were drawn to the sleek , minimalistic design of the rooflight which brings ultimate performance and maximum light .
Two Atlas lanterns stood prominently on the edges of the Atlas stand - the biggest stand that Atlas has ever taken at the FIT Show . The business also unveiled its ‘ Skyroom Lean-To ,’ incorporating a raised internal ringbeam and 300mm high contemporary aluminium external cornice to create the look of a genuine orangery . Visitors were clearly impressed with its slim-line 40mm wide internal ridge and rafters which maximise the amount of glazing within the roof .