32 | JUNE 2021
Products
FREEFOAM ’ S EXTENSIVE AND INNOVATIVE CLADDING RANGE HITS THE MARK WITH EDGE BUILDING PRODUCTS
Edge Building Products was established more than 25 years ago and sells a wide range of low-maintenance building products across its three branches . It added Freefoam ’ s cladding range to its offering in 2017 , in response to customer demand for a greater range of colours in the cladding market .
Edge Building Products Managing Director Kieran Napthine says : “ We were attracted to Freefoam ’ s Fortex range because of its diverse colour options and the excellent range of trims that are included in the system . The system is so easy to use and install . It is easy to cut , and handles much better than fibre cement products , which have a similar appearance .
“ Since Freefoam ’ s introduction , sales of the brand ’ s products have been growing for Edge Building Products . This is , in part , due to the expanding home improvement market , which has been going from strength to strength .”
Edge Building Products mostly supplies Freefoam cladding products to builders , homeowners , for home improvement projects , and double-glazing companies . It has also supplied several new build properties , with excellent results .
Kieran says : “ We believe many people are investing funds they would normally allocate to holidays and hospitality to improve their homes .
“ The ‘ New England ’ style is very popular with homeowners , particularly in the South , and Freefoam ’ s Fortex cladding range is a great fit for this style of property . It provides a cost-effective , low-maintenance option for anyone looking to make long-lasting , attractive changes to their property .”
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300 Optima casement windows used in refurbishment housing project
Profile 22 ’ s Optima Fully Sculptured windows were chosen for the refurbishment of 38 properties , consisting of a mixture of houses and flats , in Wolverhampton , West Midlands , by longstanding Profile 22 Approved Window Contractor Select Windows . Based in Walsall in the West Midlands , Select Windows is an award-winning family-owned business with considerable experience in the commercial sector delivering an outstanding service for its clients across the UK .
The project was part of the Nehemiah Housing Project , which is designed to build successful , sustainable and diverse communities by providing housing in a culturally sensitive way to their tenants . Their properties have been designed for people with disabilities or specific religious / cultural needs and offer energy-efficient homes to minimise the impact of fuel poverty .
The project was complicated due to working within stringent pandemic protocols . The team at Select were responsible for all appointments and carried out the work on time and on budget whilst adhering to pandemic-safety protocols throughout the fitting process . This meant exceptional project management was required at every stage which Select Windows were able to deliver .
Profile 22 ’ s Optima system is an award-winning 70mm system that delivers superior thermal efficiency thanks to features such as a 6-chambered outerframe and 5-chambered sash and unique innovations such as additional centre seals . The system met all requirements for thermal efficiency and was more than able to achieve the WER A + rating specification required on this project .
The result has transformed the Wolverhampton properties and delivered greater thermal efficiency for the benefits of the tenants .
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Morley Glass & Glazing adds new SV + system to Uni-Blind range
Exclusive to Morley Glass , the SV + is a completely symmetrical version of the highly popular ScreenLine SV ( sliding venetian ) Uni-Blind system thanks to the addition of a slim dummy rail on the opposite side to the sliding operating system .
The SV + works the same way as the SV System , using a manually operated magnetic slider on either the left or righthand edge of the sealed unit to raise , lower and tilt the slats of the blind . It is a cordless system that is particularly safe for houses or projects with children or pets .
Ian Short , managing director of Morley Glass & Glazing says : “ The SV system is one of our most popular systems , as it is particularly easy and smooth to operate . However , the control device is located on a narrow rail on one side of the sealed unit , and this can make the window look uneven . To create a more symmetrical appearance we ’ ve added a slim dummy rail to the opposite side of the sealed unit and created the SV +.
“ The external control device is also protected with a patented Sanitized ® active biocidal substance containing silver ions for long lasting antibacterial protection and peace of mind .”
The SV + is available in a choice of 10 colours and can be delivered in just 12 working days from orders placed by 10am on a Thursday .
www . morleyglass . co . uk