Doors , Windows & Fittings
Keeping the burglars out with steel windows
Difficult to force because of the inherent strength of their frames , steel windows are not liked by burglars . One of the best deterrents to a prospective thief is the traditional ‘ cottage ’ style steel window , divided into small frames , with interlocked steel glazing bars . Steel Window Association members also offer W40 steel windows that comply with Secured by Design requirements . Steel Window Association member , Steel Window Fittings Ltd ( SWF ), manufacture most steel window hardware . SWF has been successfully manufacturing handles , stays , hinges , bolts and openers , as well as safety locks / restrictors and concealed multipoint hardware for metal framed doors and windows , to the commercial and domestic sectors , since 2011 ; both in the UK and globally .
For further information on the Steel Window Association , please visit www . steel-window-association . co . uk or call 020 8543 2841 .
VEKA locks down patio door enhancement to achieve PAS 24
A simple , yet innovative upgrade to VEKA Group ’ s Imagine Patio Door now ensures it meets the requirements of PAS 24 certification . Marketing Director Dawn Stockell explains : “ Sliding patio doors are historically considered a vulnerable part of the home and research shows us that improved security is still a prime motivator for homeowners investing in new doors and windows . VEKA turned to ERA to help develop a simpler means to achieve PAS 24 ( instead of a tricky and unsightly add-on such as a plunge bolt ) and compliance with Doc Q . Now , thanks to a lock kit that is contained within the workings of the door , the system is simpler to fabricate , much easier to install and more attractive to the end user , especially in the new build and commercial sectors .”
VEKA plc , 01282 716611 www . vekauk . com salesenquiry @ veka . com
Sought-after VEKA Greys , in days !
Always adapting quickly to industry trends , VEKA Group now has a fantastic 16 colour combinations available ex-stock , including the increasingly popular Anthracite Grey Smooth . This foil option from VEKA ’ s 29-colour Variations collection , has a ‘ smooth ’ finish - unlike the realistic woodgrain options - that makes it perfectly suited to projects that demand the look of aluminium , with all the benefits of PVC-U .
Marketing Director Dawn Stockell explains : “ It ’ s our aim to ensure that all our customers have every ‘ tool ’ they need at hand , to attract and retain customers . We ’ re continuing to make significant investment in our lamination department because we know that colours are a valuable way in which our customers differentiate themselves and their product offering .“
VEKA plc , 01282 716611 www . vekauk . com salesenquiry @ veka . com
VELUX launches competition to recognise most inventive use of roof windows in building projects
Leading roof window manufacturer VELUX has launched a national competition that celebrates architects and designers for the most inventive and modern use of roof windows in a residential project . The competition , called The VELUX Roof Window Award , is now open and invites submissions from architects based in the UK and Ireland who can showcase the design , aesthetics and detailing of any completed project that includes a VELUX roof window .
The passion VELUX has for daylight , fresh air and better living environments has led them to run the competition for a second year . The winner will receive £ 2,000 in prize money and a VELUX curved glass roof window to use in their next project .
For more information on the VELUX Roof Window Award and the opportunity to enter , please follow this link : www . designcompetition . velux . co . uk
Control your roof windows with your voice for a healthier living environment
From today , homeowners can for the first time ever tell their roof windows to open or close for a better and healthier living environment . Global roof window leader VELUX and smart home company Netatmo launch VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO , the first ‘ plug-andplay ’ smart home solution for remote sensorbased operation of roof windows , blinds and shutters .
VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO is the first smart roof window system that connects with Apple HomeKit , allowing homeowners to manage indoor climate control at home or remotely across all Apple devices , including iPhone , iPad , Apple Watch , Apple TV and HomePod . The system can be controlled using Siri ®, Apple ’ s voice-controlled intelligent assistant , or with the touch of a button on the Apple Home app .
www . velux . com
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Centor ® launches new 345 Folding Door
Taking elements from its award-winning Integrated Doors , Centor ’ s new 345 Folding Door is visibly different , and provides the perfect contemporary finish for modern homes . From the inside looking out , all hardware is concealed so there ’ s no visual distractions to views beyond .
Centor ’ s 345 Folding Doors feature the same panels and concealed hardware as its 405 Integrated contemporaries but with a smaller frame , like a standard folding door .
The new Access AutoLatchTM is a key differentiator for the 345 . It ’ s a lever that replaces the traditional door handle and is cleverly concealed from view in the door stile . It is simply lifted to open the doors from the inside while outside , a slimline vertical pullhandle allows panels to be opened with ease .
Visit centor . com for more information or call 0121 701 2500 .