Pro Installer June 2021 - Issue 99 | Page 4

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4 | JUNE 2021

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ALUMINIUM SYSTEMS

Innovation unlocked

DOES KORNICHE HOLD THE KEY TO OUR HEARTS ?

We all love a little something that makes a job that little bit easier , right ? Often this might be something as simple as having the right screwdriver in your toolbox , or a nifty pair of work trousers with pockets in all the right places , but have you ever thought there might be more to it than just the tools . Maybe we should all be thinking more about the advantages offered by making the right product choice for the job in the first place ?
Made for Trade , the company behind the design and manufacture of the award-winning Korniche Lantern roof system , believe this is a really important feature that is often forgotten during the selection or even the recommendation of a product to be used on a project . Many homeowners could be forgiven for just assuming that all these windows and doors are all just the same sort of
things with different names on them .
Made for Trade claim that their products are far from just another “ insert product type here ”, and that every Korniche branded system product must carry a USP that sets it apart from the crowd . They certainly achieved this with the Korniche Lantern , where their attention to detail on the design and manufacturing front translated into a product that even someone with no experience could confidently fit , but they are now claiming to be bringing a big USP into the bifolding door
arena . If they are true to their word it opens up an opportunity to use a Korniche product on a much larger range of projects .
Pre-Gasketed Aluminium Clip bead
Anyone that has spent any time on-site fitting an Aluminium bi-fold door will be all too familiar with the struggles associated with fitting , cutting and installing wedge gasket . It is probably one of the most time-consuming parts of the install , and once it ’ s in , the longevity of the install can depend heavily on the experience of the installer , we ’ ve all seen shrunken gaskets .
Ashley Gaunt , Technical Director at MFT tells us more “ For installers , the big innovation on the Korniche bifold door is our patented pre-gasketed clip bead . We have paired an aluminium bead profile with a rolled in polyamide clip . Aluminium
and Polyamide behave in a very similar way under temperature changes , and this is an important factor when designing a composite bead . We have also designed a custom bead gasket that is factory fitted to the bead before its delivered . Due to the way it is manufactured with a polymer backing , it cannot shrink . The new system is simple , fool-proof and truly upholds our GLAZED IN SEC- OND ’ s promise ”
Minimal Assembly and everything included as standard
All MFT bi-folding door quotes include delivery and unless you ask specifically for kit form all doors will arrive fully assembled . Once everything is on-site it should be a simple case of screwing in the frame , offering up and packing the glass units and then “ clipping ” in the bead . Job Done !
Be the first to find out more about these ‘ new ’ easy to install doors and the trade marketing opportunities that feature alongside the award-winning Korniche Lantern .
ALSO ... Don ’ t miss the Korniche Bi-folding Doors featuring at the upcoming National Homebuilding & Renovating Show , NEC , Birmingham between the 8th and 11th July .
Show ticket links and product updates can be found on both the www . madefortrade . co and www . korniche . co . uk websites .