42 | MAY 2021
Products
High performance and enhanced choice
Hörmann have expanded their range of Thermo 65 steel entrance doors to now offer a new acoustic-rated door , additional door styles and accessories , together with increased colour options .
The Thermo 65 door range offers solid construction - featuring a 65mm door leaf , exceptional thermal insulation and can achieve U-values as low as 0.87 W / M 2 K . Impressive security is in-built with all doors equipped with a 5-point security lock , with RC2 security equipment available as an option .
A new acoustic-rated door , which includes a thermal break , has been launched to combine both protection against noise pollution along with good thermal insulation . The door provides an acoustic rating category of 3 ( 43dB ) and a U-value of 0.95 w /( m 2 K ).
To add to an already impressive selection of door styles , several new designs have been introduced featuring additional glazing options . Whilst the introduction of one-way plate glass , which is also available for side elements and transom lights , provides an additional opportunity to add light and creative design whilst also protecting privacy . The Thermo 65 black . edition provides both exterior and interior lever handles and matching stainless steel glazing frames which together create a sleek , modern look .
The selection of Hörmann preferred colours available has also been expanded to include a selection of on-trend greys such as Basalt Grey , Dusty Grey and Grey Aluminium . Designed to complement modern architecture these new preferred colours are also available in the Hörmann sectional garage door range , which means that matching entrance doors and garage doors has never been easier .
www . hormann . co . uk
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WIDE APPEAL FOR PATIOMASTER
PatioMaster , manufacturers of the UK ’ s leading brand of PVC-U inline sliding patio doors , has confirmed a widening appeal for their products as installers continue to capitalise on the domestic boom . Carmen Velilla , PatioMaster ’ s Brand Manager , explains : “ Over the last twelve months , the market has witnessed a resurgence in popularity for inline sliding patio doors , especially from the domestic sector . Consumers continue to aspire to light-filled spaces which patio doors deliver . And with our Triple-track system , our inline sliding patios can easily compete with the wider aperture products that have gained market traction over the past few years giving fabricators and installers a competitive edge .”
The Triple-track door system offers a wider clear opening over a conventional patio door with up to 25 % more open space being achieved and can accommodate a maximum aperture wide of six metres . Triple-track also gives the option of having two or four sliding sashes that stack neatly behind each other when opened , even on smaller frame sizes .
Like all PatioMaster doors , the system is simple to install and features such as edge-located rollers mean easy adjustment too . There is a choice of colours and finishes , including grained and flat textures plus dual colour options . There ’ s a choice of white , gold , brass , chrome , black and silver handle colours . Available in 24 and 28mm glazing options , triple track door configurations exceed all current thermal efficiency requirements .
www . patiomaster . co . uk
NEW INTERMEDIATE OUTER FRAME ADDS VERSATILITY
Sheerline has added a new outer frame to its ground-breaking Classic window system . This extended option adds even more versatility and design possibilities by enabling the ultra-slim system to be used with deeper plaster lines and larger apertures .
Classic ’ s extended outer frame is 12.5mm higher and can be joined to the existing small outer frame to give a deeper bottom rail or accommodate on-site requirements . Compatible with Business Micros , Logikal and First Degree software , all Classic outer frames come with insulating foam to ensure a good perimeter seal and boost thermal performance . Like all Sheerline systems , Classic is available
in 12 colours ( including three anodised finishes ) and dual colour combinations in just five working days . Extruding at source and delivering from stock , Garnalex makes it easy for fabricators to improve their service , so installers look sharp and don ’ t keep their homeowner customers waiting on long lead times .
Classic , Sheerline ’ s first aluminium window system , launched in 2020 . This ultra-slim , beadless aluminium system offers
exceptional performance , exceptional security and refined aesthetics . Classic ’ s patented corner jointing method also makes it quick and efficient to fabricate perfect corners every time .
www . sheerline . com