28 | SEPTEMBER 2020
Products
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Demand for Tuffx rooflights remains high
Since Tuffx’s launch of its rooflights range – now branded
Infinity – at the end of 2018, there has been a steady and
on-going increase in demand for both its flat and walk-on
versions. This upward trend has continued throughout 2020
despite the challenges and disruptions the year has brought.
OPTIMA THE ONLY
OPTION FOR HIGH-
SPEC HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT
Over 300 Optima windows
from Profile 22 have
been installed in a private
housing development in
Chipping near Preston in
Lancashire. The project
specified flush casement
windows in 7016 anthracite
on white, which would
provide a classic heritage
appearance and would be
perfect for the development’s
village setting.
The fabrication and
installation contract was
carried out by Profile
22 Approved Contractor
Kingfisher Windows, a
leading manufacturer and
supplier of windows, doors
and conservatories. As an
experienced contractor,
Kingfisher Windows is used
to working with new build
developers and on projects
involving tight timescales
on busy construction sites.
It meant that the windows
were fabricated and
installed smoothly and
efficiently.
Jonny Reynolds of Kingfisher
Windows commented:
“The development is
in keeping with the local
surroundings without
compromising on thermal
efficiency or security. We
are very pleased with the
results.”
The windows needed to
have a U value of 1.4 W/
m²K for thermal efficiency
and meet PAS24:2016 and
Secured by Design requirements
so they would exceed
the security standards
of Document Q of Building
Regulations.
Sonia Travis, Head of
Commercial Sales at Profile
22, was able to offer valuable
input on the window
specification. “I could see
that the larger windows
would need to use our
Flush Tilt & Turn Window
with an astragal bar to give
the aesthetics required and
ensure the project met both
PAS24:2016 requirements
and complied with Document
Q of Building Regulations.
This was accepted by
the developer.”
www.profile22.co.uk
Antimicrobial handle helps boost active
protection methods against bacteria
Specifiers can now
help to reduce the spread
of bacteria by choosing an
antimicrobial surface for
door hardware.
HOPPE has developed
SecuSan®, an antibacterial
and antimicrobial surface
for door and window handles,
to help ensure high
hygiene standards wherever
people are present in
large numbers.
SecuSan® immediately
suppresses the growth of
pathogens on the handle
on a lasting basis. Independent
tests have proved
that SecuSan® reduces
microbial growth by more
than 99%.
Andy Matthews, head of
sales at HOPPE (UK), said:
“SecuSan® is ideal for
facilities managers trying
to take care of high traffic
buildings. In these types of
buildings where there is so
TuffX’s Infinity rooflights
are designed to
increase the flow of natural
light into the home and
offer an effective modern
alternative to roof lanterns
when forming part of an
orangery or full rear extension,
or for basement conversions
and roof terraces.
The range has proved
increasingly popular with
homeowners as well as
builders and installers,
thanks to its sleek, contemporary
yet low-maintenance
aluminium finish,
much to monitor and keep
clean, SecuSan® helps
to maintain high hygiene
standards and requires
minimal maintenance. It
actively fights bacteria and
fungi from the moment it
is installed and is wear-free
on a long term basis. This
along with a hassle-free
‘drop and bolt’ installation
that requires no additional
assembly on site.
“As people are spending
more time in their homes
they’re approaching builders
and window installers with
a view to making discerning
is particularly important in
care homes and hospitals
where residents are much
more vulnerable.”
The surface can be
applied to a wide range
of popular HOPPE handle
designs including the Amsterdam
and Paris series,
home improvements with
money they’ve saved from
unfortunately cancelled
holidays and activities,” said
TuffX’s Managing Director
Graham Price.
“We’re seeing increased
interest and enquiries for
our rooflights, which are
available in a range of glass
finishes and glazed into
a powder-coated aluminium
frame as a complete
unit. With our rooflights
installers can add a simple,
easy-to-fit yet high-value
contemporary product to
their portfolio of customer
offerings, which we
can deliver directly to site
throughout the UK.”
www.tuffxglass.co.uk
all available in aluminium
silver and stainless steel. It
is also covered by HOPPE’s
10-year operational guarantee
that applies to all
HOPPE door and window
handles.
www.hoppe.com