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» INSTAGRAM INFLUENCER , Katrina @ greygoosehouse , has upgraded her cherished home with a new Kubu equipped composite front door , that was manufactured and installed by Infinity Windows and Doors .
With over 109k followers , @ greygoosehouse has become a highly influential social media feed for all things that reflect interior design , home and interiors , and lifestyle inspirations . But the introduction of a Kubu equipped composite door has been a decision based on security , reassurance and ultimately peace of mind .
Katrina outlines the rationale for this important investment in her home and said : “ Kubu is a revelation for us as a family and as a busy business owner , I now know when my front door
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is locked or unlocked through the notifications which also tell me when our children have left and returned to the house . The clever geo-fencing feature has also proven to be particularly useful and in time when the window sensor is launched , it will form part of an important smart home network for us too . |
“ It was also fundamental for me from an interior design perspective to pick the perfect hardware for my front door and not be reliant on an unsightly and bulky smart lock . Overall , I ’ m thrilled with this new investment on our Grey Goose House .”
Kubu - a brand of Avantis Hardware - is a sensor-based ‘ smart technology ’ that ’ s
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been completely designed , engineered and manufactured within the group from concept to sale . Initially launched for doors with Kubu multi-point locks , the brand will look to build on the adoption in 2020 with significant growth into 2021 , as consumers look to adopt more smart-tech than ever before .
Lauren Bromley , head of brand for Kubu added : “ Kubu is not just a lifestyle choice , but one in which is part of a more secure and ultimately smarter home . There ’ s little impact on manufacturing processes for fabricators and no additional works or cost implications for the installer , the clever bit is when doors and windows are activated by consumers with full support by us directly .”
www . kubu-home . com
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» TECHNICAL GUIDANCE from window and door fastener specialist Rapierstar could play a vital role in improving end-user satisfaction and reducing negative consumer feedback , given the findings of a recent survey by consumer champions Which ?
The Which ? survey of nearly 3,500 buyers of double-glazing in the past decade found that the most common faults in installed windows and doors stem from poor hardware choices or assembly . Issues to do with locking systems , hinges and friction stays account for most of the problems that develop – substantiating for the first time anecdotal evidence reported by many installers .
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According to researchers , 30 % of householders reported that their windows or doors had become difficult to open or close at some point over the past 10 years . One fifth said a window or door had dropped over time so it no longer fitted as well , and 15 % of respondents said they had experienced a problem with locks not working .
Andy Holland , Technical & Marketing Manager at Rapierstar says : “ Whilst damage in use or ‘ user error ’ could account for some of these reported faults , it does suggest one or both of two things – using poor quality hardware or not fitting hardware correctly . “ Often , it ’ s something as simple as using a fastener with
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a different head style – in many cases using a pan head rather than a countersunk screw – or a different size screw can make a big difference . But it may also be that we can advise on the best type of metal to choose , especially where an enhanced resistance to corrosion is needed , or the ideal products to use with a specific profile system or type of reinforcement .”
As part of the technical support for the UK and Irish door and window industry , Rapierstar produces Recommended Fixings
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Manuals ( RFMs ) for all the most popular PVCu systems .
Following the RFM ensures the right head styles , threads and sizes are used so every hardware element has a secure fix . This is particularly important for enhanced security windows and doors to the Secured by Design standard , where a tiny weakness could undermine an advanced hardware solution that the end-user may well have paid a premium for .
www . rapierstar . com
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