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The insulated window system combines a face-width of 25 mm or 40 mm with U’ values down to 1.6 W/m2K and has been approved by local authority conservation officers as being suitable for use in listed properties. The company will be offering examples of VISS Ixtra, a range of structural profiles that can be extended[…]
The company fitted SPW600 windows and doors at Pannelcroft Village in Newtown, accompanied by Seniors SFG shop front for the internal high street, which includes a restaurant and IT suite. The SMR900 curtain walling system was specified for use at the complex, enabling natural light into the building.Pannelcroft Village consists of 180 one and two bedroom[…]
The company will be providing Powershield steel doors and ironmongery for the project, which will regenerate 13,500m2 of space in the heart of the city. Nigel Cronin, Sales Manager for ASSA ABLOY Security Doors, said: Our Powershield doors meet rigorous legislative demands, which will ensure that security and access is effectively balanced in the School[…]
The anti-ligature hardware specified for all the windows was an unusual feature of the project. Arif Roker, MD of Arctic explains: It’s a unique concept in PVC windows, so we had to adapt the window for the required hardware, which called for some unorthodox manufacturing techniques. But we knew Deceuninck’s profiles would be up to[…]
Fire safety in public buildings is of paramount importance due to their high usage, but also because of our unfamiliarality with these buildings’ fire escape routes and procedures. For all involved in designing, constructing and running these buildings, fire safety routes and devices need to be well thought out to meet the requirements of the[…]
The high level security door uses Yales Superior cylinder and Platinum handle combination and is approved by the Secured by Design Scheme. The door and lock combination has been given a 3* standard for its cylinder which is kitemarked to TS007 1* security, and the armoured Platinum handle to TS007 2*. The platinum handle is[…]
Hybrid was used alongside Senior’s glass solution with ClimaGuard A coating to provide a complete system. The Hybrid Series 2 top swing allows natural daylight to come through into the wards, whilst also ensuring that fresh air enters the building to create better ventilation. SPW300 aluminium doors were used throughout the project to offer improved insulation.
The months of July, August and September saw a rise of 9.5% compared to the same period last year with the figures for July 9.9%, August 5.5% and September 13.2%. Although statistics are gradually rising, the numbers are down by 27% from 2007. Figures were calculated by FENSA who carry out 89% of all window[…]
