Clearview National August 2017 - Issue 189 | Page 86

ALUMINIUM BRANCHING OUT WITH ALUMINIUM VERANDAS » » IF RECENTLY ADDING Eurocell’s new Skypod Acute to their range wasn’t enough, fast- growing fabricator Astraseal has now expanded its industry-leading uPVC and aluminium range to include premium verandas from the Milwood Group. Continuing their commitment to a diverse product range, which provides installers with many routes to market, Astraseal now offers Milwood’s complete rang e of aluminium verandas, carports and canopies. Designed and manufactured in the UK using high-quality aluminium, the veranda systems prove very popular among consumers, looking to add value to their property and create practical outdoor living spaces. The veranda systems are available in a wide range of RAL colours and with either triple wall polycarbonate or glazed roof panels. Each veranda is available with a pitch between 2.5 and 45 degrees and projections of up to six metres, accommodating any property or garden size. With one of the biggest portfolios in the industry, Astraseal has built a strong reputation for high-quality aluminium and uPVC products including windows, doors and conservatories. For over 30-years, operating from Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, Astraseal’s ethos has been to offer exceptional products with customer service that goes above and beyond. www.astraseal.co.uk INSTALLATION OF THE MONTH WINNER » » FENSTER FABRICATIONS HAS contributed to a multiple award-winning architectural project in Plymouth. The White Oaks development saw noted contemporary building specialist Barc Architects design a stylish, modern home for a couple with a passion for architecture and interior design. Initially asked to renovate and extend an existing bungalow, Barc advised the couple it would be more cost-effective to rebuild from scratch – and called on Fenster Fabrications to provide sleek and stylish aluminium glazing products that would suit their desired aesthetic. Fenster contributed one of its flagship Uni_ Slide doors, alongside other glazing products. Uni_Slide is an ultra-slim aluminium sliding door, equally suited to commercial and residential applications. Offering exceptional thermal efficiency, build quality, and desirable minimalist aesthetics, Uni_Slide can achieve frame sightlines as slim as 20mm, and a slim central interlock, while being able to support sliding panels of up to 3m high and 2.2m wide. The product can be assembled in a limitless run of units, with each panel capable of holding up to 320kg of glass. Tony Drake, Fenster Fabrications Managing Director, commented: “Uni_Slide makes a fantastic addition to any residential development.” visit www.uni-slide.com Big Splash at FIT Aluminium systems company Reynaers made a big splash for the company’s first appearance at this year’s FIT Show. » » REYNAERS SHOWCASED ITS RANGE of aluminium window and door systems at the NEC in May and showed off some, brand new systems on its impressive stand. The corner CP 130 was a hit with visitors. Its sliding doors are designed to offer maximum sizes of up to 2.7m, and with large panes of glass come uninterrupted, panoramic views and natural daylight. Reynaers CP 130 sliding door is available as a single, double 86 » AUG 2017 » CL EARVI E W- UK . C O M or triple-track system with a multitude of configurations. Attendees were also impressed by Reynaers’ lift and slide doors. When the handle is turned through 180 degrees it lifts the door slightly, reducing the friction and allowing the door to open and close with the lightest of touches. The CP 130’s special corner solution opens up spaces without any fixed corner element, creating continuity between indoor and outdoor spaces. Reynaers’ selection of doors, together with the company’s brand new high performance window SL 68, means that fabricators and installers are able to choose from a range of trade products. www.reynaers.co.uk