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Spectus Specified for New Build Extra Care Development
200 Spectus Flush Tilt & Turn Windows were specified for a three-storey building , Burchester Court , comprising of 60 one and two-bedroom apartments , all with accessible and open plan living space .
Designed for people who are aged 55 and over , the Grimsby development enables residents to live independently in their own contemporary apartments with the reassurance of on-site care and support facilities .
Spectus Flush Tilt & Turn Windows are an ideal solution for both medium- and high-rise buildings such as residential housing , offices , hospitals and universities . It has been specifically designed to prevent the framework from overlapping to give a more ‘ flush ’ appearance . A high-performance centre seal system with optional third weather seal means the window can achieve a Window Energy Rating of A ++ with double glazing and a U Value of 0.8 W /( m2K ) with triple glazing . In this project , the sleek look of the windows , combined with a grey on white colour , created the contemporary look required .
The Spectus Flush Tilt & Turn is suitable for large window apertures and can accommodate opening sizes of 1464mm x 2314mm with a sash weight load of 150kg . A triple seal is also available for improved weather and thermal performance .
The safety specifications for the contract were particularly demanding , as befits a project of this nature . Jade Windows worked closely with the in-house Spectus Commercial Team to conduct load bearing tests on the specified window restrictors to BS EN 14351-1 , load-bearing capacity of safety devices ( 350N ), to ensure they delivered the level of safety required .
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GOING FURTHER THAN DOCUMENT Q COMPLIANCE
The importance of products being Document Q approved is now widely understood by architects , developers , installers , and increasingly , homeowners . Following the introduction of these standards in October 2015 , which apply to all new residential buildings ( including those that have been converted to residential use ), manufacturers have been quick to ensure that their products comply with these standards .
With anyone that is installing a door or window in a new residential property now being required to ensure the product is Document Q approved , most in the industry would agree that compliance at this level is now the minimum standard
Expanded Collection Goes Beyond
for door or window hardware , even if not used in new residential builds .
Whenever there ’ s a ‘ minimum standard ’ in place , manufacturers like Allegion will regularly strive to improve on this ; our core value is indeed , to ‘ Have a Passion for Excellence ’. To comply with Document Q , PAS24:2012 is sufficient . However , at Allegion , we are always looking to go one step further . For instance , as part of a door system , our Brio Weatherfold 4s top hung exterior folding system and Weatherfold 5c rolling bottom system have both achieved the most recent PAS24 standard , PAS24:2016 . Recognised as the architectural standard in exterior folding door hardware , the Brio Weatherfold series is tried and tested , having been manufactured and installed at thousands of sites around the world , and is now even more secure to give specifiers and end users absolute peace of mind .
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Distinction Doors ’ popular Infinity Collection has been extended for 2021 with the addition of ten striking new designs – featuring distinctive groove detailing and a variety of glazing apertures that elevate the collection ’ s sales appeal . The buoyant market prompted the UK ’ s leading entrance door supplier to expand its Infinity Collection – a premium set of on-trend grooved door styles .
Groovy Baby
The ten new designs all feature five grooved horizontal lines running the full width of the door . Building on the unswerving popularity of Distinction ’ s top 10 best-seller , the original grooved design – GD01 , GD07 is available as a solid door .
For those homeowners who wish to add natural light to their home , GD08 , GD09 and GD10 all come with glazing apertures , each with three options for positioning – left , centre and right .
Glassy Act
Glazing to complete and complement the new door designs is available through Distinction Glass . All standard glass will fit into the GD08 and GD10 while contemporary glass designs are available for
GD09 , including Canvas , Radiant and obscure options .
Easy Access
The new door styles are now available for Distinction Doors customers to order through the company ’ s online ordering portal ; for design on the door-designer platform and to download from the Asset Library .
To find out more about the Infinity Collection and how your business can benefit from partnering with a progressive door supplier , contact Distinction Doors now : www . distinctiondoors . co . uk