Clearview National July 2016 - Issue 176 | Page 65

CONSERVATORIES

INSTALLERS SEIZE LANTERN SECTOR GROWTH

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ATLAS GLAZED ROOF SOLUTIONS is helping its network of installers to take advantage of the rapidly growing lantern sector with an extended range of ultra-slim Contemporary Lanterns . The collection of four-pane lanterns , now available in sizes up to 3000 x 1500mm , is paving the way for installers as market demand for larger contemporary lanterns intensifies .
Gareth Thomas , Sales and Marketing Director at Atlas Glazed Roof Solutions , said : “ This year , the lantern has become one of the fastest-growing sectors in our industry and we wanted to help installers to tap into its huge potential . Although there are several lanterns on the market now , the appearance , performance and stock availability of them can vary widely . There is no compromise with the Atlas lantern . We ’ re delighted to be pushing the boundaries in aluminium lantern design once again by introducing the UK ’ s slimmest lantern in even bigger roof sizes .”
Bringing ‘ MORE SKY , 25 % LESS ROOF ’, this fully aluminium , thermally broken system features the slimmest sightlines in the industry . Comparative tests reveal that the Atlas Contemporary Lantern features a 60 % slimmer ridge and 38 % slimmer hip internally and an external ridge and hip , which is more than 50 % slimmer than alternative aluminium lanterns .
Internally , the subtle profile , which is 25 % less bulky than rival systems when seen from
below , accentuates the views above . From the outside , the lantern has far lower external sightlines than bulkier alternative systems . The lantern has been carefully designed to be perfectly proportioned too with the internal ridge , transom rafters and hips the same 40mm width and appearance for a sleek , cohesive look . And unlike some alternative systems , there are no boss or hoods to intrude on the roof ’ s slim-line ridge .
In spite of its extensive glazing , the lantern delivers outstanding strength , thermal performance and wind pressure resistance . The ridge and rafters feature a thermal break to prevent cold air from penetrating to the inside of the rafter . The rafter is twice as thermally efficient as its nearest rival and is capable of achieving a U-value of up to 0.9 W / m2k with double glazing .
The roof is a secure pressure-plated system ; this is more robust than conventional clip-in systems which can be swiftly removed by intruders .
www . atlasroofsolutions . co . uk

New Stockist in the North

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MB DIY HAS BECOME AN official stockist of Roto hardware in the UK . The North Yorkshire-based supplier has added the Roto NT Tilt & Turn system to the portfolio of products available to its trade customers .
“ This is great news for fabricators in the North of England ”, says Vesa Nene , Roto UK Business Development Manager . “ MB DIY is well established with over 25 years trading and is regarded as a respected and dependable supplier to the home improvement sector .
“ With their reputation for having friendly , knowledgeable and professional staff , they are an ideal company to be part of the Roto supply chain .
“ MB DIY already has a loyal customer base in the window industry , and now those fabricators have the option of purchasing Roto NT ”, Vesa added . “ Roto NT is the world ’ s bestselling Tilt & Turn system , but it is worth bearing in mind that it can also be used to make Turn-Only and Tilt-Only windows .”
MB DIY is based in Middlesbrough , with a central warehouse and showroom . The company also runs its own logistics operation with a fleet of seven trucks .
www . mbdiy . co . uk

P700 Snap-Fit Timber Supported Glazing Bar System

When margins are tight and you need to squeeze every penny out of a job the P700 snap-�it timber supported glazing bar could be just what you are looking for .
Designed for installing multiwall polycarbonate in 10mm , 16mm or 25mm thicknesses onto a minimum rafter width of 45mm . We also have a range of PVCu F and U pro�iles , which are a cost effective alternative to aluminium .
The system is supplied pre-packed with �ixing instructions . Each pack consists of :
• 1 x Aluminium base bar
• 1 x PVCu snap-�it cap
• Gaskets
• 1 x End plate with screw
Check out our range of glazing bars , accessories , multiwall & solid polycarbonate at www . birchwoodtrading . co . uk
T : 01925 826314 | E : enquiries @ birchwoodtrading . co . uk
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