Clearview North August 2014 - Issue 153 | Page 38

DOORS&WINDOWS SUN TRADE EXPANDS COLOUR RANGE IN RESPONSE TO CUSTOMER DEMAND REHAU fabricator Sun Trade Windows has expanded the range of colours available in its matching foiled range and is now offering frames, Georgian bars and conservatory roofs in five new options. Chartwell Green, Anthracite Grey, Cream, Black Brown and Irish Oak are all now available on white or foiled on both sides, all within the same three week lead time. Steve Graves, Sun Trade’s Head of Business & Development UK commented: “Combining REHAU profiles with the Global roof system, Sun has always successfully maintained a three week lead time on matching foil colours, and it is maintaining this market -leading service even with the addition of the five new colours and matching Georgian bar.” Sun Trade has also streamlined its order forms to just six simple, standard forms for all their products. Sun Trade supplies frames in REHAU Tritec and REHAU TOTAL70 profiles along with specialist products such as conservatories, vertical sliding windows, bi-folding doors, patio doors and composite doors via trade depots across the south of the UK. Call Ryan White: 01656 746 650 or visit www.suntradewindows.com ‘OPPORTUNE LAUNCH’ OF SCHUECO’S NEW ‘BARCODE ARCHITECTURE’ PRODUCT With more architects choosing natural ventilation over energyintensive air-conditioning to control the internal environment of a building, the launch of the new Schueco AWS VV ventilation system is opportune. This product is a narrow, sidehung vent, not simply a practical response to the need for nonmechanical cooling, but also a system which presents architects with a whole new range of design opportunities through ‘barcode architecture’, which derives from the way in which, when inserted into a curtain wall or ribbon windows, the vents resemble the vertical lines of barcodes found on product labels the world over. When used creatively, the effect on the external appearance of a building can be visually stunning. Available in powder coat or anodised finishes, the Schueco AWS VV is thermally insulated, delivering Uw values down to 0.95 W/m2K and can be specified with a rebated or flush external appearance. The vent is inward opening and can be operated easily either by hand or – on request – by concealed TipTronic motor drives that can be linked to a central building management system. For further information e-mail: [email protected] Fabricator sees rising demand for colour MWD Trade Frames has reported rising demand for coloured products, as its customers take advantage of lucrative opportunities associated with the trend. The South West-based company, the manufacturing arm of the Majestic Group - now in its 11th year of making Duraflex products - is seeing rising demand for coloured windows and doors. Director Jim Martin says a trend of ‘replacing the replacements’ is behind the upturn. He comments: “MWD is noting a clear trend of homeowners replacing their 80s PVCu 38 AUG 2014 windows with modern options. And they are often doing so with bright new coloured windows. Coloured and dual colour bi-folding and patio doors are also proving popular as homeowners look to invest in products that will add value and wow factor to their properties. “This is presenting installers with lots of opportunities and we are seeing customers win business off the back of promoting colour. Homeowners who have a coloured bi-fold installed are now more tempted to install matching windows.” adds Jim. MWD manufactures and supplies Duraflex casement windows, Residential, bi-folding and composite doors, vertical sliding sash windows and patios. Call Jim Martin on 01934 743300 or email [email protected] To read more, visit www.clearview-uk.com