Pro Installer August 2013 - Issue 05 | Page 41

PRO INSTALLER AUGUST 2013 41 @proinstaller1 PRO PRODUCTS PROVIDING THE COMPLETE SOLUTION Granada Secondary Glazing was established in the early 1990s and has grown from a smaller manufacturer to a market-leading company supplying all sectors, as well as specialising in solutions for Grade I and II listed and heritage buildings. With a reputation for providing a neat and unobtrusive finish to window refurbishments, Granada relies on the smooth operation of the self-contained Torsion sash balance system provided by Balance UK and hardwearing yet discreet weatherseals from Schlegel and Linear – all Grouphomesafe companies. Granada sought a versatile range of products that could counter the problems of rattling, jamming and draughts that the original windows suffered from. Balance UK was selected as the company’s preferred supplier Extending the bi-fold lead Eurocell is continuing to push the boundaries of design and performance in the bi-fold door category with the announcement that its Aspect system has achieved Secured by Design status, hot on the heels of BBA certification. Meeting the requirements of these two important standards means that Aspect bi-fold doors are fully accredited for all new build applications, where Secured by Design is increasingly being specified. Aspect is an innovative panoramic door system with ultra slim frames that offers over 30 unique features, many of them patented, and was ‘Highly Commended’ in the Housebuilder Awards 2012 Best Product category. The Eurocell Aspect bi-fold door system is now listed on the official Secured by Design website at: http://www.securedbydesign. com/companies/, where this specification is currently available through Eurocell-fabricator Nationwide Windows. “Eurocell fabricators now have the ability to offer housebuilders something that they will not be able to find anywhere else in the market,” said Ian Kernaghan, Product Manager at Eurocell. thanks to its self-contained balancing device, which maintains equilibrium within the frame whether the window is open or ajar, as well as being easy to operate. Graeme Payne at Granada Secondary Glazing, explains: “The Torsion balances we use ensure ease of opening and closing and contribute to the thermal efficiency of our range, while the wide variety of finishes available allows us to provide a perfectlymatched solution which is inkeeping with the many listed and period properties we supply.” www.grouphomesafe.com www.gsecg.com This is the latest accolade for the successful Aspect bi-fold door, which recently became, and remains, the first and only system of its kind to gain British Board of Agrément (BBA) approval. Call 0800 988 3047 or visit: http://www.eurocell.co.uk/ upvc-trade/210/bifold-doors-2. New open out window system is super-insulated The tried-and-tested AWS range of outwardopening aluminium windows from Schueco UK has now been extended by the addition of a new system, the Schueco AWS 75.SI. This new window offers superb design flexibility and benefits from a number of optimised features, which help it set new standards in thermal insulation. With a face-width of 111 mm, Schueco AWS 75.SI can achieve a Uf value of 1.3 W/(m2K) and a Uw value as low as 0.91 W(m2K), figures which will not only comfortably exceed the new Document L 2013 regulations but which make it one of the highest performing aluminium outward-opening window systems in the UK. In addition, the new window, part of a modular range currently available in frame depths ranging from 50 mm to 70 mm, offers excellent security thanks to Low Tracker cost from only £99 Low operating costs from only £2 per week NO CONTRACTS & NO ACTIVATION FEES GPS Tracking Device ideal for tracking: Vehicles • Machinery • Equipment • Staff 24/7 whenever & wherever via PC or mobile device. · Real Time Live tracking via PC or Mobile device · No Requirement for specialist installation simple DIY installation · Easy to use Control panel - Shows Live tracking and can check: Mileage, History, Speed, address, date time & show history reply · Other features: Motion Alerts & SOS panic button Schueco’s own multi-point locking system. The generous weight capacity of the concealed friction hinges or optional butt hinges, combined with the robust frame profiles, means that both doubleand triple-glazed units may be accommodated. For further information about the Schueco AWS 75.SI window and other systems in the Schueco AWS outward-opening range, please email [email protected] Tel: 01923 608 647 Email: [email protected] Opening Hours: 9am to 6pm - Monday to Friday • 9am to 4pm - Saturdays www.trackit247.com