DOORS & WINDOWS
PROUD SPONSOR OF DOORS & WINDOWS
A + RATED WINDOWS AS STANDARD
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WITH A CLEAR commitment to drive the business forward and over-deliver for customers , highly-respected Essex-based fabricator GJB Window Systems has made further investments to strengthen its offering . The firm will now be offering high-performance , A + rated windows as standard .
The UK ’ s largest Eurocell fabricator has introduced a higher-specification , sixchambered extrusion , which allows GJB to exceed the
A + 10 rating that is needed to achieve the A + standard . The new , slimmer profile not only delivers a more contemporary appearance , it allows for a larger sealed unit , which both combine to create an impressive rating of A + 13 .
“ This is undoubtedly exciting news for GJB and its customers as we implement this next stage of our investment strategy ,” comments Managing Director , Roy Frost . “ This big step forward not only strengthens our position
as the leading trade supplier in the PVCu market but provides businesses across the country with a higher-specification product as standard .”
In addition to renewing the leases on both of GJB ’ s factory units , the firm has extended its range to include the complete Residence Collection . The market-leading timber-alternative range is made available through GJB ’ s strategic partnership with new sister-company Listers Central . www . gjbdevelopments . co . uk
TAKING MANUFACTURING TO A NEW LEVEL
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SOUTH-DEVON BASED FAB FRAMES is looking to further develop sales of its manufactured Solidor , with the introduction of a new dedicated unit for composite door manufacturing .
For the last 6 years Fab Frames has been manufacturing its own Solidor composite doors with the exact same components as the solid core composite door pioneer including an Avantis multi-point lock , KÖMMERLING outer frame and the 3 Star Kitemarked Ultion cylinder as standard . The commissioning of the new dedicated unit will increase capacity to 100 doors a week , serving the South West of the UK with regular deliveries and direct support .
As well as providing the trade with a high performance composite door solution , backed with unrivalled marketing support , Fab Frames also supplies Cornwall Council and Housing 21 with entrance doorsets , as it looks to build on its success in the trade sector with further commercial and new build opportunities .
Mike Taylor , managing director of Fab Frames commented : “ We ’ ve had a wonderful relationship with Solidor for the past six years and have been able to build a very successful division within the business .”
www . fabframes . net
U-value breakthrough
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DESPITE THE IMMINENT LAUNCH of the outward opening System 76 , KÖMMERLING continues to invest in the 70mm platform and now its C70 and O70 Gold ® window and door system has been reengineered to achieve a U-value of just 1.2 W / ( m2k ).
With many other 70mm systems only achieving a U-value of 1.4 W /( m2k ) at best , this development by KÖMMERLING will be a major plus for its network of trade manufacturers and installers , particularly those in Scotland . Building specifiers can also issue the requirements for better U-values with increased confidence in proven , technically-led 70mm window and door systems .
The accomplishment of a U-value of 1.2 W /( m2k ) with the 5-chambered C70 and O70 Gold ® systems , was achieved on windows that were fully reinforced in the frame , sash and mullion . The glass specification was for a 28mm IGU , 90 % argon filled comprising of Planiclear , Planitherm One and Swisspacer Ultimate spacer bar . The same window configuration also successfully achieved PAS 24 certification .
Brian McDonald , commercial manager for KÖMMERLING commented : ““ For the commercial and new build sectors , the attainment of a U-value of just 1.2 with a relatively standard glass specification is a major breakthrough .”
www . kommerling . co . uk .
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