ALUMINIUM
MODERN LOOK , LOW MAINTENANCE
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A RECENT PALMER MARKET Research report puts the value of the timber aluminium composite window market at £ 77 million with significant growth set to continue to at least 2019 .
Specialist aluminium clad timber window systems company , AluWood , isn ’ t surprised by this prediction and sees this as the perfect opportunity for fabricators and installers to win sales in this market .
“ The soaring popularity of the timber aluminium composite window market makes this a prime opportunity for fabricators to enhance their product range ,” says Callum Grant , Commercial Director at AluWood .
“ Reports including Palmer show a continued increase in sales of wood windows with aluminium clad a significant percent of this growth . We believe much of this growth is driven by homeowners and self-builders looking for windows which look great and are lower maintenance .
“ We have engineered a window system which provides the modern look and low maintenance of aluminium on the outside , with the warm cosy effect timber provides on the inside . Homeowners are demanding more sophisticated window systems to bring style to their home .”
AluWood is looking to grow its network of fabricator partners around the UK to bring the benefits of its aluminium clad timber window system to homeowners .
http :// www . aluwoodwindows . co . uk /
HIGH-END DESIGN AND SUPERB PERFORMANCE
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FOR INSTALLATION COMPANIES looking to offer contemporary design and innovative engineering to customers , the new Technic-AL RD1 , is a striking new residential door range from AluFoldDirect .
“ Consistent customer demand for a beautiful , top quality entrance door was the inspiration behind this new range ,” explains Craig Miller , Managing Director at AluFoldDirect . “ We wanted to create an entrance door that could match the design and quality values of our aluminium bi-folding and sliding doors and slimline windows .
“ Too often , installers have not been able to source a main entrance door to perform like their new aluminium bi-folding door . Our research also found that aesthetics is crucial for our customers , so we then set about building a product that looked stunning and matched top security expectations and exceeded regulation on energy efficiency .”
The result is the new Technic-AL RD1 Residential Door range , a collection which meets customer demand for high-end design and superb performance .
This contemporary range of entrance doors is completely unique . The slimline , thermally broken , aluminium frame is filled with an engineered , thermally insulated timber door blade , available in nine stunning designs .
There are multiple colour options and a fivestage paint process for a beautiful finish to satisfy even the most exacting requirements .
Email : info @ alufolddirect . co . uk
Enhancement to student living
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THE WEST VILLAGE RESIDENTIAL student scheme on Beith Street in Glasgow is part of a wider masterplan to create a new residential quarter with links to Glasgow Harbour . Developed by Downing and designed by Falconer Chester Hall architects , the 701 apartment complex features en-suite shared and studio accommodation overlooking the River Kelvin .
The building ’ s facing brickwork combines with natural stone on the most prominent corner of the site and is curved to create a landmark . This curved façade is constructed using Metal Technology ’ s System 17 high rise capped curtain walling and the entire building features THERMAL range System 4-20Hi + casement windows .
Complying with the latest British Standards , System 17 provides structural integrity , weather performance , thermal enhancement and complete design versatility . The Metal Technology 4-20Hi + casement window systems blend seamlessly and offer advantages of polyamide thermal break technology and impressive acoustic performance , achieving a 47db reduction with double glazed glass units . The building achieved full Secure by Design approval .
www . metaltechnology . com
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