34 | OCTOBER 2021
Products
Profile 22 ’ s Optima windows help improve Covid-19 measures for school project
Oswestry Windows and Doors has recently transformed Tilstock C of E Primary School in Whitchurch , Shropshire and also improved its Covid-19 ventilation requirements thanks to replacement Optima windows from Profile 22 . The school recently underwent an extensive renovation programme to replace its ageing timber sash windows that were no longer thermally efficient . Furthermore , several of the existing windows would no longer open which meant the school wasn ’ t able to provide well-ventilated spaces . The 42 Optima replacement windows for the project were manufactured by longstanding Profile 22 fabricator Emplas and installed by the experienced commercial team at Oswestry
Windows & Doors Ltd . The team undertook the window design and installation of the project to deliver the high standards the project demanded .
The award-winning Optima system from Profile 22 is one of the most widely specified commercial systems thanks to its impressive list of benefits that meet even the most demanding of requirements . Optima delivers optimal thermal performance , achieving a 1.2 W / m 2 K U-value as standard . It is PAS24:2016 compliant and its aesthetics and versatility sit comfortably in any architectural style .
Matthew Dunne-Smith , Owner at Oswestry Windows and Doors , said : “ We needed to keep the original character of the building while at the same time upgrading the performance of the windows . The new Optima casement windows have transformed the look and performance of the building and ensured adequate ventilation is available to support the school ’ s Covid-19 protocols .”
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SECURITAS SECURITY WINDOW LOCK FROM VBH
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TUFFX :
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A frameless glass balustrade has given a modern residential building in Pontefract a perfect near-invisible finish , thanks to glass supplied by leading safety glass specialists TuffX .
The first floor of the gable-fronted property is set back slightly from the one below , leaving a full length but narrow roof terrace accessible from the upper storey . The customer brief was for a safe , secure yet completely unobtrusive balcony solution to make the most of this slim space , so TuffX supplied 15 panels of 17.5mm toughened and laminated clear safety glass with dubbed corners for a totally frameless balustrade .
From the outside looking onto the finished detached house from any angle , the completed balustrade is barely visible at all , leaving the property ’ s architectural features and symmetrical lines completely on show . Meanwhile , from inside , the residents can enjoy a similarly unimpaired view out .
The slimline , frameless balustrade also makes the most of the limited room available on the narrow terrace . Space , light , views and safety have all been maximised with this great looking , easy to maintain glass balustrade solution .
“ Slim , safe and aesthetically pleasing , frameless glass balustrades make a sleek and unobtrusive addition to any property , and are as practical as they are desirable ,” said TuffX ’ s Managing Director Graham Price . “ Whatever your customer ’ s requirements , at TuffX we have the perfect specialist toughened glass solutions – along with all the advice you need – to make it happen .”
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Hardware specialist VBH has introduced the brand new greenteQ Securitas Security Window Espagnolette . Securitas sits alongside the entry level greenteQ Window Espagnolette and popular PAS24 tested Invicta Window Shootbolt to provide three lock options for manufacturers of outward opening windows .
Securitas features pairs of mushroom-headed cams that lock into both sides of a night vent striker plate . VBH advises that these double cam locking points are extremely strong as they spread the load if the window is attacked rather than allowing all the force to be concentrated on one point .
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Each Securitas lock has a minimum of four mushroom cams ( two pairs ) with the larger sizes boasting four pairs .
Securitas is as quick to fit as a standard espagnolette as all fixings are applied
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in the same direction and there are no extensions to fit .
VBH advise that the new window lock comes with industry standard 20 and 22mm backsets to ensure compatibility with most current window systems and with a choice of two mushroom cam heights .
VBH Marketing Manager Gary Gleeson said : “ Fabricators have told the greenteQ design team here what they want from a window lock all through the development phase so we know that Securitas meets their needs . It will hit the ground running and quickly become one of our core products .”
Securitas has been successfully tested on a number of profiles to PAS24:2016 at BSI . As a result , it is rated as a PREMIUM products in the Q-secure Approved Products List .
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