Clearview National February 2016 - Issue 171 | Page 62

doors&windows Easy Access Maintaining top performing windows »»The chances are that windows fitted more than three years ago won’t have the energy performance they did when they were first installed. But these aren’t windows that need replacing and until now, there was nothing installation companies could offer customers to help. Now Edgetech UK, one of the leading voices for energy efficient glazing, has launched Renovate by TruShield® to bring old windows back to life. Renovate is a glass cleaning system combined with a protective layer of TruShield glass protection. It comes in a handy pack that contains everything needed to treat four standard domestic windows that includes cloths and protective gloves. It’s a clever two-step process. The specially developed pre-cleaner removes dirt build-up before TruShield is applied to protect the glass. The protective effect is activated immediately with the surface becoming hydrophobic. “The rationale behind Renovate is simple,” says Charlotte Davies, Marketing Manager at Edgetech. “With 91% of windows in the UK already replaced we could see a need for protecting the performance of those windows. Dirt on the glass can reduce the energy efficiency of windows and Renovate is designed to preserve the performance of the glazing. “We have put together a complete package of marketing materials for installation companies to offer Renovate to their window customers,” adds Charlotte. “With DVDs, drop cards, mailers and homeowner leaflets Edgetech has made it easy for customers to generate leads with the launch of Renovate by TruShield. “It gives installation companies a reason to go back to their existing customers and offer them the very latest technology in maintaining the energy performance of their windows. And while Renovate is designed as a retrofit product, there’s no reason why companies can’t offer it at the time of new installations.” 62 » F EB 2016 » CL EARVI E W- UK . C O M »»The City of London Corporation looks after the fire safety of 900 properties, including the Mansion House, the home and office of the Lord Mayor of London. Built in 1739, the Mansion has a warm and inviting feel, with unique large gold leaf doors which lead into the dining room. It’s estimated that 50,000 people visit the Mansion House every year. Terence Short is Fire Safety Advisor for the City of London Corporation. Terence found that the current fire precautions at the Mansion House, while effective in keeping the fire doors closed, wasn’t practical for accessibility. Terence said “We needed the fire doors closed so they can compartmentalise in case of a fire. However, there is a lot of staff at the Mansion House, with catering staff often setting up the dining and banquet rooms. We installed spring closers, but we found that it wasn’t practical.” Dorgard is a fire door retainer, which holds fire doors open in any angle and releases the door to close when the alarm sounds. The Dorgards stabilised the great length and weight of the doors, so they are safe and easy to keep open. Terence commented on the significant reduction of risk to the premises: “We can control the building a lot more effectively. There is easy access for staff as they can carry out their duties without the need to prop open doors, and the property is fully compliant as Dorgard reduces the risk of fire spreading through the building.” “The technical department was fantastic. They advised on everything to the floor plates so the door doesn’t slip. When we test the alarms , the doors close every time and it’s a very easy device to install and maintain. Fireco provides a great service.” [email protected] www.fireco.uk