Product category:
Windows - uPVC
News Release from: Spectus Window Systems | Subject: Window former system
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 03 July 2008
New 'future-proofed' former from Spectus
Spectus Window Systems launch a totally revamped and redesigned version of their famous window former system that easily copes with a wide range of cavity widths and construction styles.
Martin Althorpe, Technical Director, comments: "The original former, designed in the late 1980's, was an innovative product, combining an aperture former, cavity closer, damp proof course and window receptor in one product This enabled PVC-U fabricators to break into the new build market and brought "factory fit" accuracy to the building site
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 1 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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However, since then the number of construction styles and techniques has multiplied.
This, the fourth generation former, incorporates many improvements that give it unrivalled versatility, enabling it to meet the much more testing requirements of today's new build market.
"Spectus' new former can be used to close cavities between 75 and 125mm wide with a single extrusion incorporating EPS insulation.
Installers can fit the windows from the outside or the inside, fitting from the inside bringing obvious health and safety benefits.
The windows can also be fitted in a number of positions in relation to the cavity, catering for the differing construction styles throughout the UK.
"Sturdy mechanical joint mouldings are available, although the new former can also be welded.
Purpose made and reusable accessories for bracing heads and corners are also available.
And, with an eye on the environment, all extruded items, including the head brace, are made from recycled PVC.
"These and other design features mean the new Spectus former is also arguably the most advanced and effective on the market.
Future-proofed against tightening housing legislation it's an ideal product for developers, house builders, fabricators and installers working towards zero-carbon homes.".
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