30 | SEPTEMBER 2021
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HIGH RISE SOLUTION FROM EPWIN WINDOW SYSTEMS
Replacing windows on high rise blocks is typically an expensive , time-consuming operation with plenty of scheduling challenges . But with Optima and Elite 70 commercial windows from Epwin Window Systems , it ’ s a different story .
The internal installation means councils and housing associations don ’ t
Stellar windows and doors transform a Grade II listed pool house
The sleek slimline aesthetics of Stellar aluminium windows and doors from Epwin Window Systems were selected for a complex refurbishment of a Grade II listed high-end pool house for a home near Crediton in Devon . Devon and Cornwall Windows supplies trade and retail customers across the whole of Devon and Cornwall ; manufacturing the full range of Stellar products from its new aluminium fabrication factory in Launceston .
The brief was particularly challenging for several reasons . Firstly , as a Grade II listed building , full planning and listed building consent was needed . Secondly , the new Stellar products would form three sides of the building and needed to support the
have to factor the cost of scaffolding into the replacement budget , which frees up funds to spend elsewhere . Windows can be replaced in phases rather than all at once , which helps manage costs . It also means windows can be replaced as a standalone project without having to complete other external works first , solving scheduling concerns by taking window replacement off the critical path .
Both the Optima and Elite 70 window systems can be installed internally on virtually any existing framework . Optima and Elite 70 windows have been used to replace 2,500 windows across four tower blocks in Bristol and 15,000 windows across 37 tower blocks in Solihull . Both projects had
original slate roof , which meant the structural calculations were critical and required the use of a galvanised steel ring beam to provide the necessary strength .
The company manufactured and fitted a combination of full height Stellar fixed panes , a five-pane Stellar Bifold Door and a set of Stellar French Doors with fixed sidelights . All products were manufactured in a black powder coating to emphasise the sophisticated modern aesthetic required . a 100 % operational and performance rate and 100 % resident satisfaction .
Epwin Window Systems has a proven track record of working with housing associations and other public and private sector organisations . It provides a complete end-to-end commercial service that includes everything from technical calculations and drawings to resident liaison . Its Approved Commercial Manufacturers scheme is recognised and requested by specifiers , giving businesses powerful credibility in the commercial arena – something that ’ s enhanced even more by this latest high-rise solution .
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Adam Page , Owner of Devon and Cornwall Windows , explains : “ The original pool house had ageing timber windows set onto a dwarf wall . Stellar ’ s slim profile design allowed maximum light into the pool house . And by fitting a five-panel Stellar Bifold Door to the east elevation , it has opened up the room completely with a seamless transition to the outdoor pool area .”
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NEW ADDITIONS TO GREENTEQ LIFESTYLE RANGE
Hardware specialist VBH has added a number of new products to its Lifestyle range of products , their umbrella term for hardware solutions for patio doors .
Having introduced the greenteQ Clearspan for bifold doors eight years ago , VBH reports that it has enjoyed great success with the product and it is now one of the company ’ s most popular ranges .
Until recently Clearspan has been available for two aluminium profile systems but a flurry of new product development has seen the introduction this year of solutions to suit five more leading systems , including Exlabesa and Reynaers .
VBH Marketing Manager Gary Gleeson says : “ We get nothing but great feedback from customers who already use . Because of the success we ’ ve had with bi-fold and lift / slide hardware , we ’ re seen by many as the industry ’ s patio door hardware specialist .
“ Clearslide has come about in response to requests from fabricators for VBH to develop an 8 hook locking system within the greenteQ brand . It suits the leading PVCu sliding door systems and our customers can now fit a Clearslide lock , Orion 3 star cylinder and their choice of standard Alpha or Coastline stainless steel handles for a true greenteQ sliding door solution .”
Although the Lifestyle range also encompasses Clearlift hardware for aluminium lift / slide doors , and Aspire handles to suit , VBH point out that PVCu fabricators will also find products under the Lifestyle umbrella .
As an example , VBH have recently launched the greenteQ Clearslide stainless steel hook lock for PVCu inline sliding doors .
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