Clearview National October 2016 - Issue 179 | Page 51

HERITAGE AMAZING LEADTIMES TimberWindows and Doors Fit For Purpose »»LAWRENCE WALL, Managing Director of ERW Joinery, discusses the issues installers face when it comes to replacing windows and doors in a conservation area, and why ERW’s products are fit for purpose. “When it comes to refurbishing a listed building or working on properties in a conservation area, trying to balance the requirements of conservation, building regulations, aesthetics and the individual home owner is a tough call for any installer. “Throughout our thirtyseven-year history, ERW has tackled these issues at every turn, and although we have developed refurbishment techniques to restore decaying timber windows and doors to their former glory and protect original glazing, we have also learnt to recognise when replacement is the best course of action. And unlike most door and window replacements, those going into heritage properties are not straightforward but thanks to our experience, we have designed and invested in products that are fit for this role. TIMBER PRODUCTS Working with key suppliers, our range of timber windows and doors are perfect for the heritage market. Alongside this, we have invested heavily in our manufacturing plant to allow us to use modern techniques to produce traditional products. Our computerised production equipment can recreate any finished profile in one pass. We work in engineered timbers to ensure strength and stability with minimal waste and precision joints that fit every time. Glued and pinned, externally these joints have traditional appearance but superior stability and strength. Our doors are subject to the same level of precision engineering – the door leaf, panels and frames are designed and manufactured separately, but our advanced computerised line means they fit together every time. For added thermal efficiency, the engineered door panels have a hardwood outer but inside a combination of laminated veneer and board around an insulated core. Before any product is assembled it is dipped and turned in a water-based preservative and dried naturally before being painted in our state-of-the-art spray line. This ensures complete coverage and a totally sealed but breathable timber product that won’t need repainting for 5 years, with a 30-year guarantee. All of this means we are able to offer a quick turnaround on production and a finished product delivered to site ready to be fitted with minimal hassle. Rehau Heritage Vert ical Slider - Two ranges available 2 WEEK LEAD TIME (GLAZED ONLY) OPTIONS AVAILABLE ON BOTH RANGES: • White PVCu, Cream grain, Golden Oak grain, Rosewood grain, White foil grain • Deep bottom rail (mechanically jointed) • Screw fitted sash horn • Astragal bars • Run through sash horn (mechanically jointed) • Choice of 150mm or 225mm cill • Travel restrictors with choice of air gap HERITAGE - CLASSIC Limited options to keep cost to a minimum HERITAGE – VICTORIAN Full options available plus additional specification I C E N I W I N D OW S MANUFACTURERS OF PVC-U WINDOWS & DOORS T: 01376 519279 • F: 01376 500525 [email protected] Clearview Ad - Vertical Sliders (SEP).indd 1 02/09/2016 15:16 C L E A RV I E W-U K . C O M » O C T 2016 » 51