34 | OCTOBER 2022
Products
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TOTAL HARDWARE DELIVER ON THE LATEST DESIGN TRENDS
Carl F Groupco reports demand for pull bar handles doubles
Manufactured to the highest possible standards using 316 stainless steel , the Yale Elite T-Bar Pull Handle suites perfectly with the Elite Escutcheon and Elite Central Knob for a seamless design solution . The handle is available in two fixing versions , back-to-back fix or bolt fix . A cranked design is also available for applications where increased frame and hand clearance is required .
With a stylish brushed stainless steel finish , the HOPPE ARRONE Pull Handle is available in inline and offset ( cranked ) variations and 700mm , 1400mm or 2000mm bar lengths . Bolt through or back-to-back fixing options are available to suit the application , with all fixing screws supplied as required to suit timber doors . The range stocked by Carl F Groupco covers door thicknesses of 44 – 54mm in a variety of lengths to suit the desired look . The handles suite with key wind up or automatic door locks such as the FUHR 833 or Yale AutoEngage .
www . carlfgroupco . co . uk
With the trends in composite doors moving towards contemporary aesthetics , installers are seeking out hardware that supports the shift .
The Superior 25 Stainless Steel Pull Bars have a contemporary ergonomic design . Plus , as part of the Superior 25 range , they are part of a range of fully suited hardware , enabling fabricators and installers to deliver a sleek and coordinated installation . They are made from high quality , 316 grade stainless steel for superior corrosion resistance . The coating has been tested to BS . EN : 2007 Grade 5 and they have a 25 year coating guarantee .
They are versatile too . There are three fixing options : single through fixing , single face fixing and paired fixings . There are also inline , offset and square variations and they come in six lengths from 400mm to 1800mm .
Total Hardware ’ s Quantum range is aimed at installers that want to differentiate their own product range . The company also stock a 1200mm inline pair of square effect pull handles for next level aesthetics .
www . totalhardwareltd . co . uk
Oh I do like to be beside the bifold …
BEACHFRONT CAFÉ PROJECT
Stellar aluminium bifold doors have been manufactured and installed on a new beachfront café refurbishment project in Aberporth in Cardigan Bay . The newly-launched Caffi Driftwood underwent a total building transformation into a modern dog-friendly café which is proving popular with tourists , walkers and local residents .
The manufacture and installation of the five-leaf and three-leaf Stellar bifold doors was awarded to experienced Stellar fabricator , GD Windows . Tristan Jones of GD Windows explains : “ The former public house closed as a result of the effects of the pandemic and its new owners wanted to remodel the building into a chic , modern beachside café . The brief was to open up the front and rear aspect of the building to allow al fresco dining and make the most of the impressive views across Cardigan Bay . Full height , Stellar aluminium bifold doors in anthracite grey were the perfect choice and with their slim , flush sightlines were able to create the dramatic transformation the café owners required .”
As the Stellar doors are situated in a coastal location , the finish of the doors was important . Tristan said : “ Stellar is manufactured with marine grade powder coating as standard and comes with a 25-year guarantee against peeling , powdering and blistering , which allowed us to manufacture and fit with confidence . And as the bifold doors are part of the Stellar portfolio , every component has been subjected to rigorous testing to ensure the products can withstand the harshest of elements and comply with all building regulations .”
Thanks to the quick-fitting properties of Stellar , the project was completed on schedule and the new café was able to open in April to capitalise on the start of the busy tourist season . Tristan said : “ Replacing the original front and rear elevations with a floor to ceiling Stellar bifold door has transformed the premises . This project has proven a great success and is more than living up to the expectations of the café owners .”
Experienced Stellar fabricator GD Windows has over 30 years ’ experience of window and door manufacture and installation . Based in the county of Ceredigion in West Wales , the fabricator works across all the local counties including Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire delivering high-end residential and commercial projects .
The company was an early adopter of the multi-award-winning Stellar aluminium system , a decision that has more than exceeded their expectations .
Tristan concluded : “ Stellar is an exceptional aluminium system that has allowed us to secure several lucrative domestic and light commercial contracts . Its slim flush aesthetics , impressive performance credentials and ease of installation are a gamechanger in aluminium system design and give our business a competitive edge in an ever-tightening market .”
www . stellaraluminium . co . uk