Meeting increased demands with Duraseal

Birkenhead Glass has switched to using Tremco illbruck's Duraseal system to meet dual demands of increasing workload and technical requirements of Building Regulations.

A Merseyside based glazing company has switched to using Tremco illbruck's Duraseal system to meet the dual demands of an increasing workload and the technical requirements of Approved Document L to the Building Regulations.

Established in 2004, Birkenhead Glass has grown its business by supplying high quality insulating glass units to the PVC-U frame manufacturers and other window companies serving the residential, commercial and public sectors.

Having started out producing sealed units using conventional spacer bars combined with a polysulphide sealant, the company has now made a successful transition to Duraseal.

The proprietor of Birkenhead Glass, Anthony Gallagher, explains: "We supply customers across the Merseyside area and have a Willian line with an application table and roller press, producing 7-800 units per week.

"We started off using an aluminium spacer bar system, but when we started to get more orders coming in last year we decided to switch to Duraseal.

It is quicker and easier and of course it also offers improved U-values".

Duraseal is an innovative all-in-one warm edge spacer system which helps manufacturers achieve lower costs by simplifying the production process.

Higher productivity comes with the reduction in the number of components needed, and better IG unit performance delivers improved thermal insulation and resistance to condensation.

Windows made using Duraseal typically achieve linear thermal transmittance values which are 50% lower than those achieved with aluminium spacer bars.

This can make a significant contribution to reduce U-values and improve window energy ratings.

In addition, Duraseal can help to improve window appearance, with no intrusion into the sightline of the window.

Other benefits include enhanced durability, superior gas retention and the flexibility to accommodate thermal expansion and contraction.

Back to top