44 | MAY 2021
Products
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STEP UP IN STYLE WITH TUFFX
A stunning home renovation in Winchester was finished off with a dramatic entrance hall featuring a staircase with laminated toughed glass supplied by TuffX .
In keeping with the overall style of the revamped property , the staircase , featuring open risers and 17.5mm toughened and laminated glass , ensured an uninterrupted flow of light from the double height glass-fronted property right through the entire hallway .
Beech timber treads were chosen to complement the flooring , while the glass panels were bolted directly to the side of slimline zig-zag steel stringers , which were powder-coated to match the property ’ s external doors and windows . The frameless glass panels were cut by TuffX to fit the stringer line , and then topped with a 50mm diameter beech handrail .
The staircase brings together a mixture of textures , and has all the benefits of glass – light , airy and minimalist – complemented with the stylish , modern touch of steel and finished off with warm , homely beech accents . The result is a statement staircase in a dramatic entrance hall that is now flooded with light .
“ When it comes to unique , individual projects , with discerning customers who have specific requirements , we ’ re on it ,” said TuffX ’ s Managing Director Graham Price . “ If you have a customer looking for the wow-factor like this , TuffX is here to help – from advising on the best glass products to suit your needs , and producing it to exacting specs , to delivering it fast directly to where you need it throughout the UK .”
www . tuffxglass . co . uk
GLAZERITE INSTALLER BAHAMA WINDOWS SHOWCASES RADIANT R9 INSTALL
Home Counties-based Bahama Windows and Conservatories has recently completed a Residence 9 installation using frames manufactured at fabricator Glazerite UK Group ’ s Specials Division .
The four-week job involved the replacement of over 30 wooden frames on a period property in Buckinghamshire , and also included the installation of French doors and a Solidor stable door .
Bahama Windows and Conservatories ’ owner , Paul Pixley says : “ The new windows had to be in keeping with the area and like-for-like with the old wooden frames . Because Residence 9 frames replicate the traditional look of timber , choosing this system meant the homeowner could get a close match to the original windows , coupled with the modern benefits and low maintenance nature of uPVC .”
The homeowner chose Clotted Cream on both the exterior and interior of the frame , and selected Monkey Tail handles for an authentic finish on the hardware . Both they and Paul were delighted with the finished result .
The R9 install from Bahama Windows took place last autumn shortly after Glazerite introduced Timberweld ® technology to the fabrication of its Residence 9 and Residence 7 products . Timberweld allows for greater efficiency in manufacturing and eases frame transportation for the customer as windows can be ordered unglazed , therefore removing the additional weight of bonded glass . Bahama Windows , which has been established for 50 years , has worked with Glazerite for over a decade and regularly installs VEKA , Halo and Residence Collection windows . Now Paul is looking ahead to more R9 installs this year , having seen a recent increase in requests for flush sash windows across his patch .
Paul says : “ Working with Glazerite gives us access to a broad portfolio of products including heritage windows , which means I can meet the expectations of my customers when it comes to quality , style and colour .”
Jeff Dunn , Sales and Marketing Director for Glazerite adds : “ Manufacturing R9 with Timberweld opens this premium product up to more of our installer base as a result of easier transportation and handling , without losing any of its authenticity . We ’ ve already seen a number of our installers begin to specify the system as a result of this and look forward to the opportunities it can bring to their businesses .
“ Residence 9 is a truly exceptional product and the end result from Bahama Windows is really striking . We ’ re delighted to have played a part in enabling Paul and his team to specify the product and we ’ re looking forward to working with them again on future Residence 9 installs .”
www . glazeritewindows . co . uk