Clearview National May 2016 - Issue 174 | Page 94

HARDWARE & SECURITY

LET YOUR ROOFLINE GLEAM WITH GREEN AND CREAM !

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FREEFOAM , A LEADING manufacturer of a wide range of innovative products for the building industry in UK , Ireland and Mainland Europe , has announced the launch of two new fascia colours , Woodgrain Chartwell Green and Cream . Picking up on the growing trend for ‘ heritage ’ colours for window frames , conservatories and orangeries , Freefoam ’ s addition to its roofline range offers customers the opportunity to stock a coordinating fascia and soffit range and capitalise on the home improvement market .
Following on from the successful introduction last year of window trims in Chartwell Green and Cream , Freefoam has now added a 10mm and 18mm thick Square Edge Fascia Board and a General Purpose Soffit Board in a wide range of widths from 175mm to 400mm .
Manufactured to last , these new products are produced using marketing leading Renolit Exofol MX foil that features built in UV protection to reduce heat absorption , temperature build up and expansion . All products come with an impressive ten year guarantee .
Colin St John , UK General Manager , summarised , “ With the Spring just around the corner now is the perfect time to launch this new range of matching fascia and soffit boards .” www . freefoam . com

LABC CERTIFIED RANGE OF TRICKLE VENTS

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GLAZPART LIMITED IS pleased to confirm that its extensive range of trickle vents for the provision of back ground ventilation in buildings , and to meet the requirements for approved document F1 , are currently the only range to be third party certified by the LABC . The certification covers three main tricklevent product ranges in all colour options , the slim line ( clip fix ), Standard ( screw fix ) and the innovative Link Vent trickle vent product ranges .
Many design specifications for the supply of windows fitted with trickle vents requires a third party certification , such as one from the LABC , who are one the most widely recognised bodies with Local Authority Building Control departments and officers in the UK construction market .
According to Dean Bradley , Sales and Marketing Manager , “ Glazpart is now unique in the UK market as the only manufacturer of trickle ventilators holding a third party certification , adding the LABC approval to its BBA approval . This is a reflection of Glazpart ’ s ongoing commitment to delivering quality products in compliance to the Part F building regulations for building ventilation .”
Updated technical literature is downloadable at http :// www . glazpart . com / products / trickleventilation / pages 6 and 7 ) or read online as a “ flip file ”.
www . glazpart . com

Hardware sales up 50 % in one year

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NATIONAL SUPPLIER FOR THE trade , Total Hardware , has seen sales jump an impressive 50 % in just 12 months as a result of its long-running collaboration with leading manufacturer , Walsall-based Trojan .
Focusing on the needs of the window and door industry , the two companies have created a unique proposition for UK fabricators and installers that has seen the development of many innovative products , available to customers through a fast and reliable service .
Much emphasis has been placed on the “ fit and forget ” concept by designing , manufacturing and supplying premiumquality stainless steel hardware that helps fabricators stand out in today ’ s tight market , and hugely benefits installers and endconsumers down the line . The “ fit and forget ” range allows installers to protect their margins by eliminating the issue of expensive callouts due to hardware pitting and tarnishing when exposed to the elements .
Working together for the past 12 years , the two hardware companies have developed many innovative products , with a recent example being Trojan ’ s Patriot Plus Hinge , which saw Total Hardware ’ s flag hinge sales increase 20 % in the first six months after it was released .
“ 50 % sales growth in only 12 months is a strong outcome ,” said Total Hardware director , Andy Cunningham .
www . totalhardwareltd . co . uk
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