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PAS24:2022 for all products in system
Epwin Window Systems has confirmed that all products in its Stellar Aluminium system have achieved PAS24:2022 . This includes the Flush Tilt & Turn Window , Flush Casement Window , Fully Flush Casement Window and the Bay Window , as well as the Flush Residential Door , Flush French Doors , Lift & Slide Door , Slimline Bifold Door and the new Inline Sliding Door . |
The announcement comes soon after Epwin Window Systems confirmed that all its multiple PVC-U window and door systems have all achieved PAS24:2022 certification , demonstrating the company ’ s commitment to remaining at the forefront of industry standards .
PAS24:2022 , which officially came into effect in September 2022 and replaces the previous PAS24:2016 , helps specifiers meet
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the requirements of Building Regulations and the police ’ s Secured by Design scheme .
As well as the PAS 24:2022 accreditations , Epwin Window Systems has the industry ’ s largest choice of Part L-compliant window and door systems . This includes Stellar Aluminium , making it one of the only complete aluminium window and door systems that is new build-compliant by design .
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NEW CLADDING IS ‘ JUST BEAUTIFUL ’
New from Freefoam Building Products , Fortex ® Natura cladding is manufactured using cutting-edge digital printing technology , so it ’ s virtually indistinguishable from natural wood , and is 100 % recyclable .
“ It has the look and feel of quality planed timber ,” says Colin St John , Freefoam ’ s Commercial Director . “ But unlike natural wood , it doesn ’ t fade , and is guaranteed to look as good in 10 years as it does the day it ’ s installed . The results are beyond our expectations .”
There are six wood finishes available in the Fortex ® Natura range : Aged Padauk , Barnwood Oak , Grey Cedar , Greyed Oak , Malted Oak , and Siberian Larch . Each features a non-repeating pattern from expertly edited photographs of real timber . This is printed onto Freefoam ’ s foam PVC cladding boards using a special ink for external use , and a laquer topcoat for extreme durability .
A complete set of aluminium finishing trims is available in colours that perfectly complement the six cladding options , all RAL number referenced for accurate matching to windows , doors , and roofline .
www . freefoam . com
New smart handles with award-winning technology
The Ultion Nuki Plus smart handle and BOLT lock has been added to the Solidor range to give homeowners a smart home compatible security option ; using a Bluetooth key fob , a wireless keypad or fingerprint recognition , and it can also be set to auto unlock as they arrive home . Whichever they choose , there is also a physical key that can be used .
When it comes to installation , there is no additional drilling or wiring required to fit the smart elements . It also comes with a rechargeable power pack and can be
recharged in situ or by plugging a USB-C cable directly into the door , meaning homeowners are never without their smart handle . Even in the event of a powercut , the door can still be controlled by its usual methods or by key .
The Ultion Nuki Plus won the Smart Security category at last year ’ s T3 Awards . Organised by lifestyle technology magazine T3 , these awards recognise innovative design across technology , home and active sectors . It has also been hailed as “ the best UK smart lock ” by Tech Radar .
www . solidor . co . uk / security /
PATIOMASTER SOUTH EAST ADDS STELLAR ALUMINIUM TO ITS PORTFOLIO
The go-to patio door partner for installers , builders and DIY enthusiasts throughout London and the South East , PatioMaster South East began manufacturing the Stellar Aluminium Slimline Bifold Door and Inline Sliding Door in February . It offers rapid order turnaround times , outstanding technical and product support and , of course , exceptional patio doors .
Simon Spiers , Director of PatioMaster South East , said : “ We ’ ve manufactured the PatioMaster PVC-U door system for 22 years . As the market for high-end products continues to grow , by adding Stellar to our range , we can give our customers the very best in door products across both PVC-U and aluminium .
“ The design of the PatioMaster door makes it the best PVC-U inline sliding door in the industry . The same applies to Stellar in the aluminium space . We are impressed by Stellar ’ s flush aesthetics and slim sightlines and we know our customers will be too . The fact that the products are as quick and easy to install as their PVC-U counterparts is also a huge selling point .”
www . epwinwindowsystems . co . uk