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PRO INSTALLER OCTOBER 2014
PRO NEWS
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Aluminium a foundation
for low energy
use buildings
Leading provider of
aluminium architectural
glazing systems, Reynaers at Home, says
that aluminium window
and door systems not
only offer top energy
efficiency levels, but can
also help to add value to
a home too.
A cost-effective solution
for customers looking to sell
or wait for a better housing
market can be to install larger
windows and doors, which
lends a fantastic opportunity
for fabricators and installers.
‘A cost-effective
solution’
Reynaers at Home has a
number of aluminium window and door systems that
are able to maximise light
entry whilst at the same time
improve thermal efficiency.
Their high performance CS
77 HI+ window system has
achieved a Window Energy
Rating of A+ from the British
Fenestration Rating Council
(BFRC), the present highest
level.
The BFRC’s window rating
system was introduced to
meet the need for simple and
accurate certification regarding the thermal performance
of window products. Windows are rated on an A to G
scale based on their total energy efficiency, which allows
fabricators to easily choose
the most suitable window for
their needs.
John McComb, Director
Technical Services at Reynaers at Home, said: “Our aluminium windows and doors
give energy conscious architects and fabricators the ideal
system when creating low
energy use buildings. The CS
77 HI+ triple chamber system
has the highest levels of
insulation, thus preserving as
much energy as possible. The
system can be installed with
either inward or outward
opening casements and has
integrated gasket seals to ensure superior wind and water
tightness. The advanced technology brings the Uf Value
down to 1.2 W/m2K.”
For more information visit
www.reynaersathome.co.uk
or email homeuk@reynaers.
com.
HINGE BENEFITS
Christopher Burrows, Avocet Hardware’s head of UK sales talks
economics, product design and hinges with Clearview.
“According to recent
reports, the UK’s economy will grow faster
than any of the other
G7 Nations over the remainder of the year and
will soon be back to its
pre-recession size.
“Property prices are growing and from the point of
view of everyone operating
in our market sectors, the
number of new homes being built is growing significantly.
“What this means is that
things have turned a full
circle and it is once again
the features and benefits of
a product that make it stand
out from the crowd as opposed to solely the price.
“This features and benefits
led approach was clearly
in evidence when we first
launched our Affinity Easy
Fit 3D hinge back in early
2010.
“At the time we focused
strongly on its innovative
design, which made it
quicker, easier and simpler
to fabricate and install.
Composed of only four
parts, its butt design made it
perfect for fitting and adjusting in a reveal.
“The list of benefits,
included; a patented independent compression
adjustment to ensure against
lateral movement, the fact it
was non-handed, its PAS024
compliance and was available in a range of different
colours and finishes.
“But when the recession
hit, and then hit again,
all of this went out of the
window. House building
and sales slowed dramatically and buying decisions
became price driven, which
really had an adverse impact
on top end products such
as our Affinity Easy Fit 3D
hinge.
‘remember
that products
like these were
designed not the
be the cheapest,
but the best’
“This was a product that
had been designed to stand
out from the crowd, with
over 22,000 units being
snapped up in its first
month and in the terms
of speed of installation;
Garrard Windows saying it
saved them an astonishing
two minutes on every single
door they fabricated.
“Today, with the economy
growing and the market
picking up it is important
to remember that products
such as these were designed
not to be the cheapest, but
the best.
While the product may
cost more per unit, when
judged against time of installation, reliability, performance and style it really is
the only sensible choice.”
For more information on
the Affinity Easy Fit 3D
hinge and other Avocet products call 01484
711700 or visit www.
avocet-hardware.co.uk