‘Sliding Doors’
A Buildingtalk guide
Start with the news release
Door-Stop: The first ever energy rated door from
Door-Stop International, which we summarised at the time by saying "Door-Stop has launched the first UK energy rated doors, just two weeks after the British Fenestration Ratings Council (BFRC) introduced the DER scheme.".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release National consumer poll by super-fabricator Sierra from
Epwin Group: "New national survey reveals that appearance and security are the single most important factors for homeowners when buying new windows and doors. ".
In September 2011, we covered the news from Permadoor
- take a look at New Safedoors retail offer from Permadoor
which says: "Permadoor, supported by the Epwin Group have launched a dedicated retail offer for fabricators and installers.".
Take a look also at the news release from TRADA Technology, TRADA Technology at Timber Expo 2011,
as well as Geberit pipe fittings specified for safety from Geberit,
and VEKA and Door Energy Ratings scheme from VEKA.
Latest stories...
Roofline from Swish for Norfolk development (September 2011)
Developer Norfolk Homes has completed the installation of fascias, soffits and cladding in black foiled PVC from Swish Building Products.
Door closers from DORMA for new Academy (September 2011)
Door closers from DORMA were specified for the new GBP36 million Evelyn Grace Academy in Brixton, designed by renowned architect Zaha Hadid.
Abloy Smartair access control for primary school (September 2011)
Abloy UK has provided an innovative access control solution for a new primary school in South Gloucestershire, helping to balance freedom of movement with building security and pupil safety.
Prioritising sustainability in schools (September 2011)
Profile 22 warn that many schools property managers are investing in green energy technologies without corresponding investment in the thermal efficiency of the fabric of school buildings.
Cathedral transformed with Dulux Trade shades (September 2011)
Dulux Trade bespoke colour scheme for the interior of St Andrew's Cathedral in Glasgow , as part of a GBP4.5 million refurbishment project.
Custom lifts for Currys/PC World Megastores (September 2011)
Stannah supplied custom Maxilifts to access mezzanine retail levels at Currys/PC World Megastores.
Latest automatic sliding door from Record (UK) (September 2011)
System 20 is the first fully modular door system to offer interactive electronics and simple to use operation.
Juliet balconies make the most of lakeside views (September 2011)
Clear glass Juliet balconies from Balcony Systems specified for The Retreat, Auchlochan Retirement Village in South Lanarkshire for Castleoak, a leading care sector developer.
Further reading
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Levolan all-glass sliding doors from GEZE UK
GEZE UK's Levolan and Levolan SoftStop are sliding glass door systems that combine glass and a stainless steel track, designed to give a minimalist apperance.
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GEZE extends range of designer sliding doors
GEZE UK has extended its range of sliding door systems with the introduction of three enhanced products.
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