OCTOBER 2019 | 43
Products
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Faster aluminium fabrication with
Stellar from Epwin Window Systems
Stellar, the new aluminium
window and door system from
Epwin Window Systems, is packed
with innovative developments that
set new standards for the alumini-
um industry. For fabricators, one of
the most important developments
is that it’s 20% faster to fabricate.
Stellar delivers such impressive
efficiency gains thanks to several
innovative features. The biggest
gain is from the fact it’s a pre-gas-
keted system. Stellar also uses a
patent-pending knock-in bead
system that results in faster, easier
glazing too. Other innovations
include fast-fit espags, chevrons
and corner ties are only required
on the flush sash and all products
have direct fix hardware. Further-
more, stock levels are easier to
manage as many parts are consist-
ent across the entire suite.
As well as delivering faster
fabrication, Stellar brings further
benefits to fabricators as it’s a truly
adaptable system. For example,
the system allows for mechanical
joint fabrication and is a perfect fit
with PVC-U cills too.
Stellar has attracted a great deal
of interest thanks to its market-first
Fully Flush Casement Window,
which has flush lines inside and
out, and the Flush Casement Win-
dow that offers up to 12% more
glass area. But as the faster fabrica-
tion reveals, this is just the start of
the Stellar story. It truly is the future
of aluminium windows and doors.
www.stellaraluminiun.co.uk
FINISHING TOUCH FOR NEW
DERBS DEVELOPMENT
Established Spectus
fabricator Titan Trade Win-
dows has installed 65 Elite
70 casement windows and
doorsets in the first phase
of a substantial new build
development with Woodall
Homes in Derbyshire.
The 78-house new build
development is situated
in the rural Derbyshire
suburb of Bolsover. It is
a mixture of two, three
and four bed detached
houses and bungalows all
of which are finished to a
very high specification and
that includes the windows.
White casement windows
that meet Document Q
compliance and achieve a
window energy rating of
1.2 W/m²K are required
for all properties in the
development but without
compromising on the win-
dow aesthetics. Titan Trade
Windows were more than
confident that the Spectus
Elite 70 windows would
deliver what was required
and having worked with
Woodall Homes for over
ten years, Titan’s expertise
and high level of service
were perfect for this latest
development. Ben Vowles,
Operations Manager at Ti-
tan, commented: “We have
a great relationship with
Woodall Homes and have
worked with them on six
of their previous new build
developments. We have a
proven record for deliv-
ering projects on budget
and to deadline and this
on-going project will be no
exception.”
Titan Trade Windows
work closely with Woodall
Homes throughout the
phased development. Ben
said: “As soon as the aper-
tures are ready, our survey
team visit the site on a plot
by plot basis and ensure
we get the installers to site
as soon as the scaffolding
is removed. All plots are
quoted and manufactured
at plan-stage and our
longstanding relationship
with Woodall Homes allows
the two parties to commu-
nicate regularly ensuring
the multiple plot site runs
seamlessly throughout the
call-off process.”
The project is the perfect
example of what can be
achieved with businesses
working closely togeth-
er. And the same can be
said with Titan’s excellent
relationship with Spectus
GET INLINE FOR ERA’S NEW HANDLE
Forming part of ERA’s Fab&-
Fix range of perfectly matching
hardware, the new inline window
handle is suited to the Architec-
tural Range. With a contemporary,
squared off shape, the new long-
length handle is particularly ideal
for high-end applications in modern
settings such as upmarket apart-
ments and commercial buildings.
Offering patented cover caps
with colour co-ordinated fin-
ish, the handle means perfectly
matching components are pos-
sible, even down to the smallest
details. This resilient coating has
surpassed 1,000 hours of prohe-
sion testing, making it one of the
most durable finishes available;
also offering a ten-year complete
peace of mind guarantee, which
covers function, the finish and
also forms part of ERA’s ‘Total
Security Guarantee’; the most
comprehensive warranty on the
market.
The handle meets the require-
ments of BS EN 1670:2007 Grade
5, and has a 40mm slotted spin-
dle, allowing cropping to 5mm
increments. It is installation-ready
in 40-handle packs.
ideal for high-
‘ end
applications
in modern settings
such as upmarket
apartments
’
www.eraeverywhere.com
Systems. Ben said: “Hav-
ing in-full deliveries and
superb after-sales support
from Spectus Systems has
allowed us to continually
deliver on quality and price
to secure such longstanding
relationships”.
Established in 2004, Der-
byshire-based Titan Trade
Windows are building a
strong reputation with
housebuilders in the area.
In Spectus they have a sys-
tems house capable of sup-
porting their requirements
and commitment to deliv-
ering excellence in every
aspect of their work.
www.spectus.co.uk