Design Buy Build Issue 15 2015 | Page 35

BRIO’S QUICK ON THE DRAW WITH 286 DUAL POINT LOCK Brio, the leading door hardware manufacturer, has launched a new lock option for its exterior folding Weatherfold 4s system. The unit is a 4 pin 20/10 Euro cylinder in stainless tell or cast alloy and finish is satin and polished stainless steel or satin nickel. Brio’s new 286 Dual Point Lock is suitable for Brio’s robust exterior folding system Weatherfold 4s system with timber or aluminium panels. It is also suitable for single hinge panels and French doors. Brio Weatherfold 4s fixings have been developed for residential and commercial top hung exterior folding doors where weatherproofing of the opening is required. Weatherfold 4s 50, 75 and 100 hardware is suitable for timber door applications and when extra corrosion resistance is required can be supplied with precision stainless steel bearings. David Newton, head of Brio UK says: “The 286 Dual Point Lock has been developed as an optional alternative to using flush bolts on panels. Aesthetically it’s pleasing on the eye, as well as being easier to operate, as there is no bending down or reaching up to lock or unlock the door which is the downside of flush bolts. This makes it very friendly with regards to disabled access.” The 180° operation of the low profile handle activates a 25mm throw to lock off doors securely top and bottom. Both locking and non-locking options are available, all with an integrated escutcheon creating elegant, clean lines. No-fuss hinge fixing blocks and simple machining make this dual point lock a very quick and easy install. The Dual lock will cope with timber panel thicknesses of between 38mm and 70mm with a height of 3.5m. For aluminium panels, minimum width is 35mm. “Brio Weatherfold 4s products are built to be extremely robust with a rugged construction that is eminently suited to the extremes of British weather,” says Newton. “Architects, specifiers and manufacturers can rest assured that when they choose Brio Weatherfold 4s hardware for their projects they are working with a quality product that will not let them down and will give many years of use.” In common with other Brio products apart from looking stylish, these systems are built to last. Brio offers an unbeatable 10-year warranty on all Weatherfold 4s hardware. For more details on the BRIO product range visit www.briouk.com