Clearview National February 2016 - Issue 171 | Page 80

hardware& security Delivering peace of mind doesn’t have to be expensive »»Steve Jones, managing director of one of the industry’s leading hardware producers, talks to Clearview about the recent introduction of Building Regulation standard Document Q, and how his company is helping fabricators and installers understand the mechanics of the requirement and advising how fitting more expensive products to meet the standard is not necessarily needed. Document Q has placed greater responsibility on the industry to insist on more robust hardware with PAS24:2012 as the minimum standard for compliance. Its introduction has however left some fabricators and installers with concerns over how to meet the new standard without significantly increasing their costs. Leading hardware provider Kenrick has issued a message that it is straightforward to satisfy the requirements of the new Building Regulations and remain competitive. Steve Jones, Kenrick’s Managing Director, says: “There has been a great deal in the industry press recently, which has created a buzz about Document Q. We’ve noticed however, that some fabricators and installers are uncertain about what the legislation means and are worried that it will be costly to upgrade to a system that complies with building regulations. Easily accessible doors and windows in new build properties do need to be robust and fitted with the appropriate hardware to resist against break-ins, but our message is the hardware doesn’t have to be expensive to deliver peace of mind.” Kenrick’s extensive range of hardware includes six competitively priced multipoint locking solutions which comfortably deliver the required levels of security. Kenrick’s Interceptor high security espagnolette is the most economical solution for installers and fabricators. This twin cam lock offers superior security in seconds and is capable of defending against physical attack by a casual or opportunistic burglar. Featuring a non-crop design, it also guarantees a rapid assembly time to help fabricators maximise profits. Interceptor is also quick and easy to install and benefits from twin adjustable mushroom cams and a 62mm unhanded die-cast gearbox. For ease of use and added security, it features twin locking and profile related keeps with a night vent facility. Interceptor has been designed to fit most Eurogroove systems and, for additional flexibility, is available in a 20mm and 22mm backset, 7.5mm and 9mm cam height and in bar sizes from 280mm to 1400mm. Interceptor is Secured by Design approved and comes with a 10 year mechanical guarantee. It has been successfully tested to more than 100,000 operations of opening and closing the window and provides more than 80 » F EB 2016 » CL EARVI E W- UK . C O M Steve Jones ‘the hardware doesn’t have to be expensive to deliver peace of mind’ 240 hours of intense salt based corrosion testing to exceed the requirements of BS7412. Kenrick’s extensive collection includes five more high security products which have been rigorously tested to satisfy Document Q. The Centurion four point locking system, Centurion Fast-Fit ‘non crop’ shootbolt, Excalibur multi-point shootbolt, Easi-Fit multi-point locking system and Excalibur high security door lock also carry their own comprehensive security guarantee. Kenrick is a leading supplier of hardware solutions for PVCu, aluminium and timber window and door systems. The company has a proud heritage spanning more than 200 years, having been established by Archibald Kenrick who manufactured buckles and livery fittings. Kenrick’s range of top quality products includes the market leading Excalibur multi-point locking system, the four-point Centu rion system and the Easifit and Espagnolette locking systems. www.kendricks.co.uk