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ales of an integral blind
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sold its sales forecast by three
times, achieving extra sales of 6760
units of this system in the last 12
months.
The SL20SV gives fabricators and
installers the scope to provide
windows and doors featuring a
truly user-friendly operating control
system. Only one device - a cleverly
designed magnetic slider - is used
to both raise and tilt the slats.
Ian Short, managing director at
Morley Glass & Glazing said:
“Traditionally integrated blinds are
operated using an external cord –
and this remains our most popular
system. However, we’ve been
pleasantly surprised how popular
this new cordless system has been.
One of the benefits has been that
the slider is so sleek and slim that
it is ideal for sliding and bi-fold
doors. Another plus is the fact that
like all our integral blind systems
the SL20SV is available with just 10
day lead times from any Friday.”
Like all Uni-Blinds®, the SL20SV
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maintenance and contemporary
feature for any double glazed
window or door – and is available
in 10 different colours, including
the exclusive anthracite grey (S159)
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The integral blinds are assembled
and permanently sealed within the
double glazing cavity which comes
with a warm edge spacer bar as
standard to offer optimum thermal
insulation. Once sealed in this
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JOHN FREDERICKS PLASTICS PARTNERS WITH HALO TO
DEVELOP EXCLUSIVE OFFERING: RUSTIQUE 3
A
s a long-standing fabricator of Halo PVC-U
systems,Huddersfield-basedJohnFredericks
Plastics was pleased to partner with the
industry-leading profile supplier to develop their
new and exclusive triple glazed solution.
John Fredericks’ MD Steve Darkins explains: “We’re
extremely proud of the new ‘Rustique 3’ system
we have unveiled in partnership with Halo. It has
received significant investment and spent a long
time in development to ensure that it would meet
the needs of the industry.
“We listened to feedback from customers and
colleagues and, following the Triple Glazing
Debate last year, we created what we feel is the
ideal profile system for triple glazing applications.
“It has been generally agreed that, if triple glazing
was to bring real, tangible benefits over double
glazing then the optimum unit size should be
44mm overall, which is why we are so pleased
to offer Rustique 3 which will accommodate a
44mm unit and still provide pleasing aesthetics
to the product. It will be exclusively available to
customers of John Fredericks Plastics, adding an
extremely energy-efficient A++ product to our
clients’ already diverse portfolios.
“We’re able to offer the system in our expansive
range of foils as standard, and there is also the
potential for bespoke foiling options. We really
believe this is a ‘future-proof’ system which can be
adapted to any number of different projects.”
Colin Torley, Sales and Marketing Director of The
VEKA UK Group, adds: “all VEKA and Halo products
develop and evolve based largely on the feedback
of our fabricators and installers. We were pleased
to have worked closely with the JFP team to help
them create such an innovative, dedicated triple
glazing system that should be extremely beneficial
to their customers.
“The company has been established since 1970
and,with 45years’experience under their collective
belt, they understand exactly which products will
add value for their customer base.”
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WERUWISE UP TO
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eruwise has ditched silicone for the fast
fitting, clean and energy efficient TruFit®,
the new expanding foam edge tape from
Edgetech UK, a Quanex company. The East Sussex
installation company is now using TruFit in all
whole house installations.
“Customers like the neat finish they get with TruFit.
There are no trims,bobbly silicone or paint lines and
that’s got us a few word of mouth recommendations
already,” says Steve Hugill, Partner at Weruwise.
“Our installation teams are impressed too. Because
there’s no need for them to add a trim it saves them
time as well as looking neater. They don’t have to
use messy silicone or PU foam either.
“It’s easy to fit around the window and then it
expands to fill any gaps between the frame and the
surround. The fitters also like Edgetech’s specially
designed belt to go round the roll of TruFit to keep
it secure.”
Weruwise has used Super Spacer for 9 years, so
when Edgetech brought out TruFit they were keen
to try it. Steve adds: “We’re always on the lookout
for ways to make us more professional. TruFit
definitely fits the bill. It’s the future.”
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20-YEAR VISION LEADS TO UNIQUE CHURCH RESTORATION
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n ambition going back decades has led to the
stunning restoration of a large,derelict Grade
II church into 82 studio apartments, many
completely within the original early 18th Century
church building, with more than 200 windows made
from the Spectus Elite 70 system.
Lyndon Forshaw of restoration specialists the
Forshaw Group explained: “I’ve been driving past
the church for as long as I can remember, seeing
it deteriorate over the last 20 years, and I always
thought it would be great to be able to rescue and
redevelop it.”
To the passer-by, the former Holy Trinity Church
in the centre of Bolton looks as it has for nearly
two centuries. The entire exterior has been kept
virtually intact, including its highly ornate stained
glass windows, with apartments created entirely
within the original shell, as well as many others in a
bespoke modern building at the back of the church.
An integral part of the restoration is more than
200 high-specification windows using the Spectus
Elite 70 bevelled system, which were used in
both the restored church and the adjoining new
building. Because of the unique construction of the
building within a building, many of windows in the
church actually look out onto the original windows
from the inside. The white and grey casements
were fabricated and installed by Jade Windows of
Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, on the recommendation
of main contractor Colbre Projects.
“It was a privilege for us to be involved with
this restoration project,” said Ryan Fozard of Jade
Windows. “The windows and doors we installed
looked marvellous against the old building and
make a feature on the envelope of the new modern
build.”
Lyndon Forshaw, whose father was actually one of
the bell ringers at Holy Trinity, concluded: “I always
loved the church building in the first place and
when we were offered the chance to acquire it only
then began to look at how we could make it viable
and the type of development that would work.”
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MILLENNIUM WINDOWS UNPLUGS ITS
MACHINES & PLUGS INTO POLYFRAME
Y
orkshirebasedinstallerMillenniumWindows
has stopped fabricating and is buying in from
Polyframe. Millennium Windows fabricated
150 frames a week. It is looking forward to growth
after unplugging its machines and plugging into
Polyframe.
“The main concern for us when we looked at
stopping fabrication was our customers,” says
Neil Wakeman, Operations Director at Millennium
Windows. “It’s difficult to predict what effect this
will have. Losing control of quality and timescale
could affect the service level we give them.Relying
so heavily on the efficiency of another business
was a concern.”
Millennium Windows now buys in Rehau from
Polyframe.Although a change in profile,the choice
of eight PVC-U and Aluminium profiles offered by
Polyframe means Millennium Windows can choose
what works best for its customers, and will help its
business grow going forward.
“The key for us was choosing the right fabricator
to partner with,” continues Neil. “Polyframe’s
excellent service means that we’re confident we
can continue to offer the same quality, with the
same service level to our customers even though
we’re buying in. Fabrication inefficiencies were
driving our prices sky high, so this will make a big
difference.”
Polyframe Group Sales Director Peter Dyson
comments: “We offer fabricators the opportunity
to transform their business with streamlined
long term growth. We make it easy for them to
buy in from Polyframe with an extensive range
of profiles and materials so our customers can
expand without having to look to another supplier.
We also ensure they benefit from comprehensive
marketing support and great service with every
order.”
Fabricators thinking of unplugging their machines
and plugging into Polyframe should call Peter
Dyson on 01422 398 969.
www.polyframetrade.co.uk.

VEKA AND HALO CUSTOMERS GET COMPETITIVE
PRICES 'ASSURED' ON WERS AND DSERS
F
ollowing The VEKA UK Group’s unique
offering of the industry’s only BSI-notified,
BFRC-certified window and door energy
performance calculator last year, VEKA and Halo
customers are now being given the opportunity to
generate their Window Energy Ratings (WERs) and
Door Set Energy Ratings (DSERs) at a fraction of
the normal cost.
Network VEKA’s independent, UKAS-accredited
Competent Person’s Scheme, Assure provides
a raft of benefits for its members, such as self-
certification for Building Regulation-compliance,
subsidised NVQ qualifications, assessment for
Minimum Technical Competencies and more.
Bolstering its already comprehensive list of
advantages, Assure’s latest offering enables VEKA
and Halo customers to generate energy ratings at
extremely competitive rates compared to those
expected elsewhere.
Network VEKA’s Managing Director, John Ogilvie
explains: “Since 2010 there’s been an obvious
legal requirement for installers to prove that any
newly fitted windows and doors exceed a minimum
energy rating rating of ‘C’. In this day and age
though, it’s rare to find businesses or homeowners
satisfied with anything other than ‘A’-ratings in
their installations.
“Verifiable energy ratings are therefore crucial
for installers to be compliant and promote their
products to the market. Assure has hit the mark
once again with this provision. It’s a great facility
for current Network members and an attractive
proposition for those looking to develop their
business through membership of the country’s
leading installer support organisation.
“Austin and the rest of the Assure team are more
than happy to discuss the details of the scheme
- interested parties should give them a call or an
email to find out more.”
To get in touch with Assure, call 01282 473 170 or
email enquiries@assurewindowsanddoors.com.
www.assurewindowsanddoors.com

In line with the corporate philosophy of providing
excellence as standard, senior management at
frameXpress have instigated a staff training
programme for department heads at the company.
Managing Directors, Stuart Green and Mark
Westbrook, who have also taken part in the
training initiative, wanted to ensure that methods
of constant evaluation and improvement were
introduced across all departments.
The training addresses key management and
leadership skills and encourages managers to
review the way they handle and steer their teams
within the different departments. Team leaders are
then encouraged to identify strengths as well as to
highlight areas for further positive development.
The course is run as a six day programme that is
spread out over a six month period and covers
key aspects of management including planning,
communication, problem solving, understanding
behaviours and creating viable solutions using a
systematic approach.
Stuart Green Managing Director comments,
“Balancing the roles and responsibilities of
individual managers is key to moving the company
further forward. The programme ensures that real
life issues are discussed with gaps identified at
every level of management and suggestions put
forward for aspects of improvement.
It is a team building exercise but it also has
opened up communications in all departments
which ensures that we can give our customers
confidence in our support services.”
The intensive, interactive programme includes
group and individual exercises with the team
identifyingactionpointsthatrequireimplementing
before the next training session.
Angela Griffin, HR Manager comments, “This
management training course is greatly helping
all of us to understand each others management
styles and the effect this has on others. As a
teambuilding exercise it is helping to boost staff
morale throughout the company and we are
developing ways to motivate and create action
plans, to ensure our customers will receive the
highest standards from ordering through to
production and delivery.”
The course will be continuing for another four
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COMPANY BEHIND RAUM
SOONTOBEREVEALED
F
ollowing the initial launch of the
mysterious new brand, Räum, speculation
has arose in the glass and glazing press
questioning which well-known company
is behind it. Installers in particular have
expressed an interest in Räum, with hundreds
registering with the holding page website
www.raumdesigns.co.uk
With the industry anxious to know more, a
spokesperson for Räum has confirmed that the
official launch is imminent. The spokesperson
commented: “Following our teaser campaign
in the press, we’ve had a surge of registrations
from installers looking to gain an advantage
in the competitive home improvement market.
“We’ve been working hard in the background
preparing for the launch and I’m pleased to
announce all will be revealed very soon. We
are very excited to be only a few weeks away
and we urge anyone not yet registered to get
in touch if they want to gain a serious edge
over the competition.”
Räum is a collection of premium products
designed to help fabricators and installers
capitalise on the most profitable areas of the
high-end home improvement market. The
name Räum is influenced by the German word
for ‘space’ and it encapsulates the stand-out
aesthetics of the high performance products
within the brand.
If you would like to be one of the first to know
about Räum,visit www.raumdesigns.co.uk and
leave your details.
For more information visit:
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September 2015 | www.mytrade.tv | 18

ENTRIES OPEN FOR REHAU
INSTALLATION OF THE YEAR
E
ntries are now open for the 2015 REHAU
Installation of the Year competition
and REHAU installers are being invited
to submit photos of their most exciting and
inspiring domestic installations from the past
12 months.
A new website is now live at www.rehau.
co.uk/competition where installers can see
the criteria for submitting entries, post their
photos and get lots of useful tips and advice.
REHAU is hoping to see as broad a mix of
projects as possible in the entries – from tiny
cottages to sprawling mansions, and from
vertical sliders to multi-fold doors. New builds,
renovations, replacements and extensions can
all be included – the only restriction is that
the projects should be domestic rather than
commercial because REHAU is planning a
separate commercial competition in the Spring
of 2016.
Every company which submits an entry will
get a prize from REHAU and the overall winner
will receive a digital SLR camera as well as the
prestigious title of ‘REHAU Installation of the
Year.’
Kate Whitehead, REHAU’s Product Assistant,
who is organising the competition says: “The
response to our first ever competition in 2014
was great but this time around we want to
encourage even more customers to take part.
We’ve put together our top tips for getting
the best pics on the website and we’ve even
included some of the best shots from last year
to provide some inspiration.”
The closing date for submitting entries to
the competition is 23rd November, and four
shortlisted projects will then be announced on
1 December, after which the voting will open
on the REHAU website for visitors to choose
their favourite. The winning project will be
announced in January.

RIGHT ON Q! SHEPLEY’S FRENCH DOOR
LOWTHRESHOLDSETSNEWSTANDARDS
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hepley French doors with
aluminium low threshold
are among the very first
in the industry to be awarded
PAS 24 status – right on cue to
meet new building regulations on
home security.
ItmeansleadingREHAUfabricator
Shepley has what it believes is
one of the only products on the
market matching up to the new
Document Q requirements on
security, as well as the existing
Part M criteria for disabled access.
Document Q comes into force on
October 1, from when all doors
and windows which offer direct
access into new homes must meet
official standards offering greater
security to householders and
reducing the risk of opportunistic
break-ins.
Most commonly, the PAS 24:2012
standard awarded to Shepley’s
aluminium low threshold French
doorsets will be the standard
used to class a product as a
secure doorset under Document
Q.
Tim Walker from Shepley says:
“French doors remain right on
trend, but the aluminium low
threshold required for Part
M disability access has proven
exceptionally difficult to combine
with the necessary level of
security demanded by PAS24 and
Document Q.
“So at a time when the majority
of new build developments are
asking for French doors, this is a
major breakthrough and right on
time to meet the deadline.”
The French doors - available in
REHAU frames with a choice of
13 foil colour options - can now
be added to Shepley’s extensive
Secured By Design range of
products bearing the kite mark
KM 569507.
To help customers prepare for the
changes to building regulations,
Shepley is offering a handy free
expertguidetoDocumentQ,which
details the precise requirements
for doors and windows designed
and constructed to resist physical
attack by a casual or opportunist
burglar.
To download the free ‘Right On
Q’ guide, which applies to new
homes in England and some in
Wales, click here.

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I
am increasingly hearing stories about companies in
our industry who are struggling to find installers to
fulfil orders they are winning as the market continues
to boom.
In truth people have spoken for many years about the
possibility of shortages in installer numbers, but for
the most part it has been dismissed as ‘urban myth’ -
something which would never happen. But the reality
is it is happening; and more companies are waking up
to the fact that they are struggling to get good fitters.
There is no upside to this at all; it is not only individual
companies which will suffer – the industry as a
whole will suffer. As installers retire and new fitters
don’t come through the industry will start to decline;
without the qualified, experienced fitter being around
to mentor and train newcomers who have a genuine
interest in the Industry there will inevitably be an
increase in installation problems leading to costly
rectification work and reputatonal damage for the
industry. Consumers will inevitably spend their money
in other home improvement sectors before they think
about windows and doors.
As an industry we need to address this trend
immediately; I am genuinely concerned that we
do not seem able to attract young people to it as a
career – there are far more exciting prospects for them
elsewhere it seems. But the window industry has great
longevity and there will always be work.
What we need to do is to educate young people to the
fact that the window industry is a great place to be,
an industry where there are great rewards and where
with the right commitment from employers they can
undertake genuine apprenticeships and learning which
will stand them in good stead for later in life.
I firmly believe that if the industry invests in training
and qualifications it will get its rewards in terms of
attracting enough new blood to sustain it over the
long term, and will avoid the pitfalls which have been
suffered by many other industries over time.
Mick Clayton is Chief Executive Officer of GQA, the
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I
t has been announced that Network VEKA meets
all the requirements of the new international
standard for operators of competent persons
schemes.
Assure Windows and Doors is the UKAS-accredited,
official competent persons scheme authorised by the
Department for Communities and Local Government
(DCLG) and operated by Network VEKA.
Technical and Compliance Manager Austin Greene
explains: “The Assure team are proud to consistently
maintain exceptional standards and were pleased
to hear from UKAS that the organisation has
successfully completed the transition to the new
international standard, with which all competent
persons scheme operators must comply. This means
we are now officially certified to ISO 17065: 2012.
“The accreditation further illustrates all the hard
work put in by the whole Assure team, as well as
demonstrating the efficiency of our management
systems.
“Since Assure was launched, we have always tried to
stay ahead of the curve, when it comes to standards
and legislation, in order to offer our installers and
surveyors a straightforward support service that
meets all their needs.
“It came as little surprise that Assure’s installer
numbers doubled last year. We’re told that that
members find Assure a straightforward and cost-
effective route to compliance with a host of benefits
that aren’t found with other operators.
“Provided they meet the necessary requirements,
installers of any type of PVC-U window and door
systems are welcome to join the Assure Competent
Persons Scheme. This allows them to self-certify
installations, instead of going through their Local
Authority Building Control Department.
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Lee Clarke
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Always looking to be innovative, We are a growing media company that lead the way in trade
industries with the future of digital marketing, we produce interactive digital magazines that
include video & podcasting, we have digital weekly news bulletins, Video news casts & we also
offer a variety of packages to make sure your business & products are seen. We also have our own
in house video production & our new studio we will be providing video production for small to
large business, script writing, animation videos, bespoke videos & commercial ready video. for more
information ask for Lee Clarke or Nick Padley on 01924 847875.
Michael Greenwood
SEO & Internet Marketing Director
Michael is the techie of MyTradeTV and deals with the IT side of the business. Search Engine
Optimisation (SEO), Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing and overall Digital Marketing
specialist with a vast amount of experience in Web Usability, User Experience and Conversion
Rate Optimisation. Michael can also advise on & help with anything domain name & web hosting
related. Having attained an HNC and HND in Computing and a BSc Honours Degree in IT and has
worked in the industry for over 14 years, Michael has a diverse skillset. When not hard at work,
Michael enjoys family time, playing tennis, watching films, reading and is a keen guitarist.
Nick Padley
Creative Director / Video Production
Nick has over 10 years of video production industry experience & in that time has developed
a number of skills including script development, filming, directing & editing. Nick joined the
MyTradeTV team in 2015 with the prime remit of developing and managing the video production
arm as well as the creative direction of the company. Outside of corporate Nick has written an
award nominated short sci-fi screenplay, 'Automaton' (Rhode Island International Film Festival,
Super Shorts), directed his own internationally screened short film 'Lie With Me' (Branchage Film
Festival, Swansea Bay Film Festival) & edited internationally screened short films 'Kami' (Leeds
International Film Festival) & 'The Kiss' (Bradford International Film Festival, Deaffest, Shuffle Film
Festival, NY Disabilities Film Festival, The Irish Deaf Film Festival & many more).
Diane Clarke
Accounts
Diane graduated with a Bachelor of Performing Arts Degree in Music (with Hons) in June 2000. Her
love of Sunny climates and children meant she was able to enjoy working abroad with children
for a major UK Tour Operator. Upon her return to the UK Diane then went on to complete a Post
Graduate Certificate in Education in 2005. She enjoyed a successful career in teaching and reduced
her hours to part time when she decided to start a family with her husband. Diane continued
teaching part time and also started working part time in the accounts department for her Husbands
company, MyTradeTV which was founded in 2012.As MyTradeTV grew and became more successful
Diane stopped teaching to focus on working in Accounts for MyTradeTV. When not at work Diane
loves nothing more than spending quality time with her family and also playing music.

Helen Duval
Producer
Helen has a passion for media production with her career roots based in BBC television. She has
worked extensively in the media over the last 25 years working on national broadcast programmes
including Top Gear, Gardeners World, Newsroom, Central and BBC drama production. As a freelance
producer she has also worked in the marketing arena both nationally and internationally at director
level. Here she has initiated marketing campaigns and event organisation for clients across a
broad range of industries, including, Motoring, Health, Dental, Engineering, Legal, Construction,
Home and Leisure as well as The Arts. LAMDA educated with BA (Hons) Helen enjoys the creative
development of projects from brainstorming initial concepts to final edit and transmission. She
also has extensive editing skills. When away from work Helen has eclectic tastes having a keen
interest in travel, music production, Italy, drama coaching as well as learning to sail – though not
all at the same time.
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Rob became interested in graphic design after co-founding an online design forum -‘gfxskool.com’
in 2005 at only 14 years old. He used this community to learn many digital imaging applications.
The forum opened his eyes to all types of digital art & graphic design,he was hooked at a very early
age.After finishing school he studied graphic design at Worcester school of art/design & obtained a
btec national diploma in graphic design. Three years later he completed his graphic design degree
(BA Hons) at the University of Huddersfield where he still resides today. He now works as the sole
designer at My Trade TV creating our digital, interactive magazines. On weekends he DJ's around
the country playing club nights wherever he's booked. He also runs his own monthly jungle/sound
system night in Huddersfield. When not DJ'ing, he likes to strum away on his guitar & play the odd
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Hardware
M
ACO UK’s highly successful Secure Plus
scheme now comes with the added benefit
of online registration for the homeowner.
A simple handout given to the homeowner on
completion of the installation now allows the
end user to go online and register their property,
allowing them to take instant advantage of the
many benefits offered by the scheme,including our
promise to pay back the homeowners insurance
excess up to £1000 in the unlikely event of a
break-in through the hardware of a window or
door supplied and installed by a MACO Secure Plus
Approved Fabricator and Installer.All our products
are covered by a 10 year warranty, in addition we
also offer a 24/7 locksmiths call out in the unlikely
event anything should go wrong. Total peace of
mind for the homeowner is the thinking behind
MACO Secure Plus.
Due to its popularity,the scheme is now celebrating
its 18th year insuring homeowners against break
in. MACO can boast only 2 claims in all that time,
a testament to the quality and longevity of the
locking hardware and confidence in its approved
partners to deliver high quality installations time
after time.
Completely free to join fabricators and installers
are able to take advantage of the additional
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with sales tools to help them pass on the benefits
on to the end user, including a microsite and
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Hardware
September 2015 | www.mytrade.tv29 GLAZING
SYNSEAL'S
NEW PATIO
DOOR
HANDLE IS
AN EASY FIT
S
ynseal’s range of hardware specifically designed
and manufactured to the company’s exact
specifications has been enhancedwith the addition
of a new patio door handle, which is offered exclusively
to Synseal direct purchasing fabricator partners.
Available in popular White, Black, Chrome and Gold
finishes with lever/lever and dummy handle kit options
and a full range of accessories including external blank
backplates, the new Synseal patio door handle provides
a wider range of customer choice configurations. Kits
have also been updated to ensure the cylinders are
correctly coloured to match the handle, such as chrome
cylinders now supplied with White handles and brass
cylinders now supplied with Gold handles.
“Attractive styling coupled with ease of fitting were
factors of paramount importance when designing this
patio door handle range,” says Hardware Category
Manager Mark Frain. “The new handle features a more
modern and contemporary design of grip, which is only
for Synseal customers. We have also removed the star
head screw on the rear of our handle (which had to be
un-screwed to remove the lever) and replaced this with
an Allen key. We have tested this extensively and are
happy that it is a robust method and more user-friendly,
especially when changing the handing from left to right
which is no longer a difficult job. We chose 4mm for the
Allen key head as this is a size which is commonly used
to adjust door locks and other hardware.”
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Hardware
M
ACO UK’s highly successful Secure Plus scheme
now comes with the added benefit of online
registration. A simple handout given to the
homeowner on completion of the installation gives
clear instructions of how to go online and register their
property instantly.
MACO Secure Plus Approved Fabricator, Glazerite
Windows Ltd and their registered Installers are able
to pass on to homeowner the many benefits offered
by the scheme, including a promise to pay back the
homeowners insurance excess up to £1000 in the
unlikely event of a break-in through a window or door
approved under the terms of the scheme.
All MACO products are covered by a 10 year warranty,
in addition they also offer a 24/7call out service in the
unlikely event anything should go wrong. Total peace
of mind is the thinking behind MACO Secure Plus.
Due to its popularity, the scheme is now celebrating its
18th year insuring homeowners against break in.MACO
can boast only 2 claims in all that time, a testament to
the quality and longevity of the locking hardware and
confidence in its approved partner Glazerite Windows
Ltd to deliver high quality products to their installers
time after time.
Completely free to join fabricators and installers are
able to take advantage of the additional marketing
materials that MACO Secure Plus offers with sales
tools to help them pass on the benefits to the end
user, including a microsite and brochures detailing the
scheme.
To find out more about MACO Secure Plus please
contact us directly on enquiry@macouk.net we are
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Glass
MY TRADE TV – TGQ A Year On
A
year ago the industry came together to discuss the Triple Glazing Question. More than
600 people from across the UK registered to attend the event hosted by Edgetech
UK at The Ricoh Arena in Coventry. 13 expert speakers debated the challenges and
opportunities that triple glazing would bring to the industry.
One year on, the Triple Glazing Question is back.Andy Jones, Managing Director at Edgetech
UK, a Quanex Company is joined by an expert panel to discuss whether the challenges have
been overcome, how things have changed over the last year and how we move forward.
The Panel:
• Chair - Andy Jones, Managing Director at Edgetech UK
• Giles Willson, Deputy CEO and Director for Technical Affairs at Glass and Glazing
Federation
• Ian Sims, Managing Director at Double R Glass & Roofing Systems Ltd
• Mark Schlotel, Head of Marketing at Synseal Extrusions
• Patrick Firmager, Marketing Director at TruFrame Trade Frames
• Tony Smith, UK Business Development Manager at NSG Pilkington
In part one of the round table discussion, the panel talks about whether there has been an
increase in triple glazing.
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As demand for the company’s premium processed
glassrangecontinuestoincrease,seniormanagement
have increased production capacity and efficiency
with an eye on the developing glass market.
The new equipment is highly adaptable and allows
the company to achieve greater manufacturing
parameters of up to 4000mm on a variety of glass
from 6mm to 25mm.
Graham Price comments,“As design and performance
continue to become more dynamic across the
glazing and construction industries, it is imperative
that we can meet and exceed customer expectation.
Technical investment for TuffX enables us to give our
customers greater business scope.
We believe that as a market leader we must
continuously evaluate the market and adapt
production methods accordingly to meet demand.
This investment helps us to further establish the
TuffX brand.”
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Thespecialistglassmanufacturer’sportfolio
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both domestic and commercial markets
over the last few years. Homeowners
and architects have been impressed by
the stunning difference that can be made
installing products from the TuffX range,
particularly on home improvement and
modernisation projects.
TuffX Processed Glass manufactures high
performance toughened safety glass in a
variety of thicknesses and styles including
balustrading, stairs, glass canopies and
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Customers are gaining ground in a competitive
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Firmly established as one of the UK’s leading
specialist glass manufacturers, the company offers
a comprehensive range of toughened glasses
which are all manufactured in-house to the highest
European Safety Standards.
With nearly twenty years industry experience in the
production of toughened safety glass, the specialist
range is used across a broad spectrum of applications
including, curtain walling, balustrading, glass
canopies and furniture as well as glass partitions
and doors.
Recognised for its quality TuffX manufactures
Toughened, Low Iron and curved glass in 6 – 19mm
thicknesses with tinted glass available up to 10mm
and mirrored glass from 4 – 6mm. The toughened
laminated glass option is frequently specified on
prestigious projects nationwide in11.5mm–39.5mm
applications, with triple laminated glass panels also
available.
To accommodate architects more dynamic designs
and specifications there are a variety of specialist
glass processes available including screen printed,
sand blasted and heat soaked glasses as well as
RAL coloured options.
Using the most modern engineering technology,
TuffX continues to dominate the sector focusing
on customer requirements, diversity and product
quality with the range manufactured to BSEN 12150
which is suitable for all commercial and domestic
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Recent projects that have TuffX processed glass
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Hall, MTC and The Shard. There has also been an
increase in bespoke and domestic projects for the
company, which have included balcony terraces and
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An 18 vehicle fleet provides a nationwide delivery
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Glass
Ayear ago the industry came together to discuss the Triple Glazing Question.
More than 600 people from across the UK registered to attend the event
hosted by Edgetech UK at The Ricoh Arena in Coventry.13 expert speakers
debated the challenges and opportunities that triple glazing would
bring to the industry.
One year on, the Triple Glazing Question is back.Andy Jones, Managing
Director at Edgetech UK, a Quanex Company is joined by an expert
panel to discuss whether the challenges have been overcome, how
things have changed over the last year and how we move forward.
The panel:
Chair – Andy Jones, Managing Director at Edgetech UK
Giles Willson, Deputy CEO and Director for Technical Affairs at Glass and
Glazing Federation
Ian Sims, Managing Director at Double R Glass & Roofing Systems Ltd
Mark Schlotel, Head of Marketing at Synseal Extrusions
Patrick Firmager, Marketing Director at TruFrame Trade Frames
Tony Smith, UK Business Development Manager at NSG Pilkington
In part one of the round table discussion, the panel talks about whether there has been an increase in triple
glazing.
See the video or watch the podcast below:

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Healthy Living
Exercise Can Be Fun
Y
ou’ll hear various excuses and reasons
why someone doesn’t have the time or
motivation to take regular exercise. But
there is always time to exercise, it’s usually
just a matter of cutting out some other less
important activities from your daily routine.
Take a minute right now to think about what
you could replace with a little more gym time.
In fact you could just watch 30 minutes less TV
in the evening and extend the walk with your
dog by an extra half hour. You probably won’t
start to feel the benefits straight away but
after 3 or maybe even 6 months you’ll be glad
that you made that small and simple change
in your lifestyle.
Your job may or may not involve lots of
activity, so when you get home you may just
feel like sitting down and chilling out but
that extra half hour of exercise, whether it’s in
the gym or otherwise will make a difference
over time. Good habits are formed over time
so it’s important to realise that what you do
today really does matter. So don’t put off until
tomorrow what you can do today.

Healthy Living
If motivation is your problem then you need to
make exercise fun and at least think of it in a
positive way. If you see a task as being a chore
then it will become so much more difficult
to get excited about. If you are still really
reluctant to exercise then just have your goals
in mind. Remember it is mind over matter.
Here’s my top 5 tips for making exercise fun
and getting motivated when I just don’t feel
like it!
1. Learn to like exercise – I’ve always liked
taking regular exercise and this is probably
why I like it. Because I exercise on a regular
basis,it has become second nature to me so
I just get on with it. It’s as natural to me as
eating and drinking. If I stopped exercising
for any significant period of time then I’d
probably experience cravings! My brain
would notice that something was amiss.
After all, we train our brains.
2. Track your exercise – I’ve briefly touched
upon the importance of tracking your
exercise in other articles that I’ve written.
Tracking your progress can be inspiring and
keep us accountable. If we miss a workout
session then it will clearly show gaps in our
phone app’s progress graph, workout diary
and whichever other method we use to
track our workouts. Use momentum – it’s
hard to get started but once you get going
you’re already in the midst of your routine
so it isn’t so bad.
3. Have a coffee before exercise – This is
an old trick of mine. Having a coffee
before working out really helps to get me
motivated…there’s that and putting the
Rocky IV soundtrack on my MP3 player.
4. Get up early – getting out of bed early and
going to sleep early is important. Some
people can work out after work but I just
tend to walk the dog when I’ve completed
a long day in the office. Morning time is
better for the gym in my opinion and it sets
me in good stead for the rest of the day by
elevating my mood and energy levels. Food
also seems to taste better when you’ve had
a good work out.
5. Eat well – This may seem obvious to most
people but there are still some people out
there who think that any food will do. You
just won’t be able to workout at optimal
levels and get the best out of your exercise
plan if you aren’t eating healthily. Brown
rice is like magic – it’s a great source of
slow burning carbs.
Written by Michael Greenwood.
Digital Marketing Director @ MyTradeTV

Doors
DDP TRIPS THE LITE FANTASTIC
D
ecorative Door Products (DDP) by RegaLead
is pleased to announce the launch of a
new range of products designed to bring
stunning decorative glass designs to the popular
grid cassette.
Paul Edwards, Market Manager for the DDP division
explains: “There has been huge growth in the
use of decorative glass as a real differentiator,
particularly within the composite market, but one
area in which this has been historically overlooked
in the retail sector is the grid cassette. With the
new GridLite system, however, our customers can
now offer a decorative glass solution to match
the popular Georgian look of heritage and period
properties.”
Traditionally the grid cassette has incorporated
a standard patterned double glazed unit, but the
problem here was visibility of the back of the bars.
DDP’s GridLite system range makes it possible to
create the appearance of false separates for a more
retail orientated finish in the popular half glazed,
moon and half arch shapes as well as for the new
three-quarter, 12 lite grid.
The insulated glass unit features an internal grid
pattern, created with a back to back aluminium
spacer system to create the look of individual glass
units which match up perfectly with the astragal
bars on the cassette, whether it be supplied by
ODL, Nan-Ya or Door-Stop, as the full range of
production templates have already been produced.
As well as standard pattern backing glass from
the complete Pilkington Texture range there is
the option of the new GridLite Etch, which uses
selectively sandblasted glass with clear borders
which follow the shape of bars, creating the
illusion of bevelled edge satin glass.
Paul continues: “The sunburst and Georgian effect
have been popular door styles in the timber market
for over a century and look equally as good on a
traditional Victorian property as a modern home.
With the GridLite system,composite door producers
can now offer this style in retail composite doors at
competitive prices, and with our three-day delivery
guarantee, on short lead times.”
Visit www.decorativedoorproducts.co.uk or call
0161 946 1164 for more information about the
new door designer.
The sunburst and Georgian effect have
been popular door styles in the timber
market for over a century and look equally
as good on a traditional Victorian property
as a modern home.”

Doors
'NO OTHER SLIDER COMES CLOSE' TO
DECEUNINCK'S NEW SLIDING PATIO DOOR
D
eceuninck launches its innovative New Sliding
Patio Door System.It’s designed to lead in weather
performance, security and energy efficiency. It
suites with Deceuninck’s pretty windows and is available
from stock in Deceuninck’s extensive colour range.
“We set our design team the challenge of creating a
new slider that blows our competitors’ products out
of the water,” says Roy Frost, Deceuninck Managing
Director. “We specified the best looks, the best weather
and energy performance. We wanted it to be strong and
secure. And easy to fabricate and install. And they’ve
done it. Our new Sliding Door ticks all the boxes!”
The New Deceuninck Slider achieves Class A4 air
permeability with a rating of 600Pa, Class E8A water
permeability with a rating of 450Pa and, to keep out
the draughts, Class A3 wind resistance with a rating of
1200Pa.
“These ratings are outstanding,” Roy emphasises. “Water
permeability of 450Pa is staggering – our nearest
competitor achieves only 150Pa. And 1200Pa wind
rating is also best in class. It achieves an A+ Door Set
Energy Rating (DSER).Best of all,it sailed through PAS24
security testing, so it’s ready for Document Q.This comes
into force October 2015 and affects both new build and
extensions.
“No other Slider comes close, but great performance is
only half the story,” continues Roy. “Getting a patio door
in a colour other than white, Rosewood or Golden Oak
usually means an eight week lead time or more, because
no other Systems Company stocks all the slow-moving
colour options. But we’ve added all of the profiles to
our extensive colour-from-stock range, which now has
26 different colourways. So, Deceuninck fabricators can
supply coloured sliding patio doors, with all matching
trims and ancillaries, on the same short delivery lead
times as casement windows. Let me say that again:
26 colourways to the installer, on all our doors and
windows, on a short lead time. So the whole order
arrives at the same time. No more waiting for coloured
sliding patio doors!”
To find out where you can get Deceuninck’s new Sliding
Patio Door System call Roy Frost, Deceuninck Managing
Director now on 07808 365234, follow @DeceuninckUK
and visit www.whydeceuninck.com.

Doors
D
ON’T4GETTHE 4PLAY! That’s the message
from saucy cartoon couple Al & Lu Fold
in a new memory-jogging campaign to
minimise aluminium bi-folding door installation
mistakes.
Inserting a stiff one, in a tight squeeze, fitting
a large one or suffering from unsightly cracks?
Al & Lu are on hand to offer relief … and they’ll
even let you watch one of their private home
videos to provide some pointers.
Al Fold says: “No matter how big the gap you
need to fill, bi-fold doors from AluFold Direct
are made to the precise proportions you need to
ensure a tight, satisfying fit in a specific hole, so
if you don’t get it up straight away, you’re doing
something wrong.”
Adds Lu Fold: “Size matters, and the last thing
you want is a part that’s not been inserted
properly, rattling round loose in a draughty
opening. AluFold Direct won’t take an order or
make a door until the dimensions are spot on,
but then you need to know what you’re doing
when you’re getting it up on the job.
“After all, it’s not just what you’ve got – it’s what
you do with it.”
Confesses Al: “None of us likes to read the
instructions but there are times when a chap
just tackles the job the wrong way. Perhaps he’s
a bit too eager, goes off a bit too soon without
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FOR SATISFACTION ON THE JOB

thinking it through, or sometimes just wants to
get it in more quickly – I know, it’s happened to
me.
“That’s no fun for anyone, which is why a bit of
time and effort spent on preparation, using our
handy reminders, will ensure a great finish. So
DON’T 4GET THE 4PLAY!”
Available to watch now online, Al & Lu’s home
video shows four easy techniques to rule out
messy mishaps.
It can be watched anywhere - a computer at
home, on your smartphone in the privacy of your
van, or you can even share it with your mates
who might be making the same mistakes.
Adds Lu: “We want to help everyone enjoy a
fulfilling session on the job, so one afternoon
when Al and I were at home, I suggested he took
me round the back and set the camera up to
record it all.”
Al says: “It was a particularly hot day and when
Lu asked me to slip into something more
comfortable, I went to get my my hi-vis mankini
while she had a good old rummage around
downstairs for my hard hat.
“But the message is clear-whether it’s preparing
your tools, assessing the gap to fill, or how best
to slide it into place … DON’T 4GET THE 4PLAY!”
Al & Lu Fold have also decided to offer their
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and Twitter. Simply Like or Follow them to keep
up to date with Al & Lu’s latest exploits, as they
travel round the country offering to share their
techniques with those in need. Or tweet them
using the hashtag #dont4getthe4play
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Isthereapoint
topointofsale
material?
R
ichard Kirman, Sales and Marketing Manager
for the Truedor range from IG Doors tells us
very emphatically “Yes” and explains why
installer support has become a really essential part
of the marketing mix for Composite Doors.
“If you look back at the history of the market, the
start point for every composite door supplier was
to develop a brochure aimed at the retail consumer
to show them the colours and styles of their doors;
the range of glass bevels available to them, and the
choice of handles, knockers, numerals and ancillary
items they could choose from. They also worked on
the basis that the trade installer would use the same
brochure as a sales aid – and for many years they did
just that”.
“But times have changed significantly – I have
spoken often about how the internet has impacted
consumer behaviour enabling them to carry out
extensive research into what they want – and how
fuelled by the wave of home makeover programmes
and magazines, their knowledge, their thinking and
indeed their power is entirely different”.
“It is no longer enough to have just a brochure;
installers cannot go and see consumers armed only
with one piece of literature – there needs to be so
much more”.
“For those who have invested in showrooms and
who have doors to show visitors to their premises
the support needs to be even greater. They need
a full range of business to consumer point of sale
material which gives them the chance to answer
every question a consumer may have, and to give
them something tangible to take away with them for
further consideration”.
“A composite door is a high end and very aspirational
purchase – the point of sale material which
accompanies it needs to match it in every sense”.
“Installers need to be able to kit out their showrooms
fully with marketing materials to back up their
investment – they need to have literature which is
bespoke to them,dual branded promotional material,
and a brochure style which does so much more than
just contain pictures of the products and technical
information.
“The composite door industry has excelled in recent
years in bringing out new products – new styles, new
colours, new glass options; it now needs to back this
up with the same level of investment and imagination
when it comes to supporting the installers in the
market who ultimately deliver the business”.
“An installer who is not fully kitted out with a full
range of point of sale materials is at a disadvantage
to one who has everything in his bag”.
www.truedor.co.uk 01633 627190.

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DOORS CAN
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heerframe flood doors have been
independentlyaccreditedandKitemarked
to meet the specifications of PAS 1188-
1 (Flood Protection Products Part 1: Building
Aperture Products) for single and double doors.
At the respected test centre at HR Wallingford,
inward opening Sheerframe PVC-U doors
recorded “no leakage” at 0.6 metre external
submersion under static test over 48 hours.
The doors also remained watertight under
dynamic tests simulating waves and rapidly
moving water. French doors are also approved
with just 0.001 litres of ingress after 48
hours, which compares most favourably to
the standard test pass leak rate of up to 1000
ml/m/hour.
Sheerframe flood doors not onlyhold water out
but, unlike the alternative of flood boards, they
function easily and look like normal doors. In
addition,theyarefittedwithspecialisthardware
to provide near impregnable watertightness
and achieve PAS 24 levels of security. When
locked, the Sheerframe flood doors are fully
primed to prevent water ingress and virtually
airtight as well as watertight. The doors can be
internally bead glazed to achieve exceptional
U-values down to 0.9 W/m2K when fitted with
44mm deep triple glazing.
“There’s a real market demand for flood doors”
comments David Strang, Group Key Account
Director at Sheerframe Ltd. “It is said that UK
propertiesaremoreatriskofbeingfloodedthan
being burgled and over 5 million properties are
considered at risk according to the insurance
industry. In the last 10 years there has been
growing evidence that global warming has
affected the nature of rainfall in the UK, with
more intense rainstorms resulting in the worst
floods in recorded history. Following the 2007
floods the Pitt report estimated flood damage
cost in the UK as worse than anywhere in the
world that year, with insurance industry costs
of over £3 billion. Since then severe flooding
has occurred in many parts of the UK with
2013 causing substantial damage, especially
in the south of England.”
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Doors
Solidor is
'real-life'
secure &
ready for
Document Q
S
olidor is ready for Approved Document Q when
it comes in on October 1st. Solidor is also ready
for the revised, more demanding PAS24 security
test when that comes into effect later in 2015.
Document Q, which applies to new build and
extensions,requires all doors to have achieved PAS24.
Solidor Managing Director Joe Martoccia explains: “In
an independently conducted ‘dry run’ to confirm its
readiness, Solidor passed the newest, more difficult
test with honours. In fact, Solidor surpassed it with
a huge margin to spare. But the new test will create
disruption in the market. As currently specified, many
composite doors fail the existing PAS24 test. They
also fail the new more demanding PAS24 ‘cut test’.
We know because, as you’d expect from the leading
quality composite door manufacturer, we tested
Solidor against composite doors representing two
thirds of the market. Other doors are simply not ready
for Q.
The revised PAS24 test gives composite doors three
minutes to survive an attack using two chisels (a
6mm and a 25mm) and a Stanley knife. If, using just
these tools, the tester can cut a 50mm square hole
through the door in less than three minutes, the door
fails. If he can’t, it passes. Why 50mm? It’s just large
enough to squeeze a hand through to turn a key or
thumb turn and open the door from the inside.
After removing the tough outer thermoplastic skin,
the Tester could not cut through Solidor’s unique
hardwood timber core. Despite the violent attack,
damage was superficial, and it was clear it would
have taken much longer than three minutes to get
through Solidor’s solid laminated-timber core.
“Other doors failed the test in less than 1½ minutes,”
continues Joe. “But the thick timber core in a Solidor
stopped the tester in his tracks. It would have taken
hours to get all the way through, and no burglar is
going to do that!
“According to research by Manchester University,
when homeowners buy a door, security is their chief
concern,” adds Joe.“So, it’s reassuring for the trade and
consumers to know that Solidor is almost certainly
the most secure composite door on the market. By a
long way. Now everyone understands why Solidor is a
solid door. It’s why Solidor has both style and security
in spades!”
For more information about Solidor visit www.
solidor.co.uk, follow @SolidorLtd or call 01782 847
300.
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Doors
H
ehku create stunning
spaces and as the
latest member of the
accredited aïr retailer network,
have created a fantastic
‘aïrzone’ within their brand
new Home Extension Concept
Centre.
With a passion for offering
the very finest products and
materials on the market, the
Hehku brand is about creating
truly exceptional bespoke
living spaces including kitchen
extensions, orangeries and
conservatories and bespoke
aluminium architecture.
The recently added ‘aïrzone’
features the aïr range of
impressive high performance
bi-fold and lift and slide doors,
adding more versatility to
the Hehku offering at East
Grinstead.
Quickly established as an
authority among architects
and designers, Hehku’s new
concept centre shows some of
the very best in home design
and the ‘aïrzone’ is a welcome
addition.
“We love aïr’s versatile design.
It offers two great options and
carries an industry leading
guarantee of 25 years,” says
Gary Burt, Hehku’s Divisional
Manager. “The sophisticated
doors fit right in with the kind
of aluminium architecture we
offer here at Hehku.
“We chose aïr because it’s
an innovative, fresh brand
that reflects exactly what
we do. The aïr brand is really
progressive and engaged, and,
like us, is proactive in building
long-standing relationships
with customers and suppliers.”
With 22 years in the
commercial sector and a
stunning portfolio of home
transformations, Hehku’s high-
end projects feature the type
of design and quality that the
aïr product enhances.
For more information on
Hehku and their property
transformations, visit www.
hehku.co.uk or visit the new
Home Extension Concept
Centre in East Grinstead.
aIr offers the perfect aluminium
architecture for Hehku

Doors
A
lthough there are primarily only three
composite door slab suppliers in the UK
market, Mark Richmond, Sales & Marketing
Director of Selecta Systems, recollects a recent
experience where he firmly believes that “not all
manufactured composite doors and suppliers are the
same!”
Mark explains, “I recently purchased a new build
propertyin the south west of England which had been
built by a large multi-national housing development
company. A nice modern, detached property with the
usual expected refinements of which I was generally
pleased with, until just a few months ago when I had
issues with the front entrance door.”
Mark recalls, “I’d started to have trouble locking the
door at times but I was more concerned with other
areas of the doors inadequacies than the sticking
lock! The door was starting to look tired and aged,
after only 12 months with the screw cover caps
on the glazing cassette were unsightly, raised and
exposed. There was not edging strip on the lock
side or a hinge strip on the other edge and the slab
looked ‘untidy’ round the edges. The hinges were
non-adjustable, so any expansion and contraction
could result in locking difficulties. The drip bar was
cheap looking and the screw heads exposed, whilst
also being crudely cut and fitted.The letter plate and
handle were cheap and cheerful and had already
started to show ‘age’ with the letter plate showing
signs of failure of its mechanism. But most of all, the
compression when the door lock was fully engaged
NOT ALL MANUFACTURED
COMPOSITE DOORS ARE THE SAME!

Doors
is shocking to see!”
“I was able to fit my iPhone 4, which is 9 to 10mm
thick, between the slab and the frame all around the
door, all four corners and even just 8 inches above
the handle. As a composite door manufacturer and
supplier ourselves, we wouldn’t dare provide such
a de-engineered door although there is obviously a
market there! This door was no ‘cheap’ door either
and I’m not running the competition down but this
caused a huge debate within the office but the final
outcome was that Selecta do indeed manufacture
and supply a quality, affordable composite door!”
Mark continues,“I think first and foremost the quality
of the composite doors we supply are excellent! We
use a qualityNanYa slab encased in a beautiful 70mm
Selecta purposely extruded frame. The composite
doors are safeguarded with a choice of the ERAVectis
cylinder free lock or the ERA Trimlock, which are
Secured by Design. Our hinges are fully adjustable
and the Fab and Fix hardware oozes quality and
gives the composite doors that final finishing touch.
So you can see that these doors have not been de-
engineered to suit a particular market.We make sure
that every composite door that leaves our factory
looks the part, even down to the packaging, where I
very much doubt you’ll find another composite door
so well packaged!”
“Although now you can buy a composite door from a
number of suppliers and the slabs may be the same
or very similar, I can you assure you from first-hand
experience that not all manufactured composite
doors are the same!”
Continued Investment in Selecta Specialist Doors
The last six months has seen Selecta invest in all
aspects of the Specialist Doors Department. A
recent recruitment drive has seen Selecta employ
a new Business Manager for the South West, a new
Production Manager within the factory unit and
more recently the employment of Simon Packwood
as Commercial Composite Door Manager. Mark
Richmond explains further.
“We have recruited a number of key staff in core areas
of the business and Simon is the latest addition to
the team. Local Authority and Housing Association
approval for Selecta Composite Doors is the next
part of our plan. This will assist customers wanting
to break in to this area and also improve the brands
credibility. This is an area we are fully committed to
improving relations and supply and one we are fully
prepared for.”
Since the turn of the year Selecta Specialist
Doors have undergone a series of expansions and
investments from moving to a purpose built factory,
installing additional machinery and purchasing
extra vehicles. Selecta are confident that customers
will not be dissatisfied with these innovative and
forthcoming developments of Selecta Specialist
Doors. So why not visit www.selectaspecialistdoors.
co.uk and register for Door Manager and try Selecta
out for yourself. Don’t forget to take advantage of
the £25 off your first online composite door order!
As Mark reminds us “Not all manufactured composite
doors are the same…”
www.selectasystems.com

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Anyone in any doubt about blending contemporary
styling into a traditional surrounding need only ask
Paul Vajda. He’s one of Apeer’s R&D engineers who not
only worked on the original designs for the company’s
Modo contemporary door collection but has also had
one installed into his own home in Ballymena, where
it suits the traditional dormer bungalow style perfectly.
The modern composite door with its feature stainless
steel glazing trim,contrasted by the choice of Chartwell
green, gives the home a distinctive look compared with
others in the area
“The door is quite unique,” said Paul, “It is completely
flush with a very contemporary feel that I really like. It
also has a large glazed area so lets a lot of light into
the hallway.”
Apeer Marketing Manager Linda Tomb added: “Paul’s
choice makes the point perfectly that the clean lines of
a contemporary door can look just as much at home in
any surrounding whatever the style and vintage of the
building. Paul’s home is a perfect example but there
are many others, as many of our trade customers can
testify.
The Modo collection is based on the popular Apeer70
composite door range and so offers the same assurance
of weather resistance, energy efficiency and security.
Apeer70 comes in two collections, Traditional and
Contemporary. Modo is a premium contemporary
variant featuring the distinctive stainless steel glazing
trim as an alternative to the more usual GRP trim.
Paul and his R&D colleagues are one reason why
Apeer has kept ahead of the market through a string of
innovative product launches, starting in 2003 with the
best double rebate GRP composite door available, all
the way to this year’s launch of the radically different
seamless Lumi window and door system. Lumi, the
brainchild of Apeer’s visionary Managing Director Asa
McGillian has already proved to be a showstopper at
its unveiling at Grand Designs Live in London with a
repeat performance at the Birmingham event.
Further information at:
www.apeer.co.uk/doors/modo-door-collection.
BLENDING NEW AND OLD?
ASK THE MAN WHO KNOWS!

Doors
T
he UK’s first showroom model of Kömmerling’s
revered lift and slide PremiDoor 88 has been
installed at CWG Choices customer, Crown
Tree Investments at their Royale Regents high end
showroom in Leamington Spa.
Set in an environment of premium home improvement
products, the 4.3m wide x 2.1m high PremiDoor 88
takes centre stage, with an anthracite grey grained
foil on white finish. For homeowners looking at bi-
folding doors in their next project, the PremiDoor 88
is a genuine alternative and one that is capable of
spanning 6.5m with a height of 2.9m in just two sashes,
yet offers far more light transmission.
The PremiDoor 88 offers sound insulation values as
high as 45db and has been tested by ift Rosenheim
for its tightness against driving rain achieving a rating
of 750 Pa. Kömmerling now believes that this is the
best performing door of it’s kind in the UK market and
there is also a new ‘Lux’ variant which does without
the need for a fixed sash. Instead, it features a fixed
mullion and large fixed glazing, fitted with aluminium
glazing beads attached to the outside. The results are
particularly slender sight lines of 95 mm in the side
frame and true to its name, a greater passage of light.
Kevin Warner, head of sales and marketing for
Kömmerling commented: ‘The PremiDoor 88 sets the
standard for doors in wide span applications and I
fully expect this product to take market share from bi-
folding doors. There’s a wealth of colours and finishes
to choose from, incredible technical performance and a
greater passage of light.’
Jason Wilder, co-director of CWG Choices concluded:
‘We’re now actively promoting the PremiDoor 88 to
our customers as we believe the design of the product
and 8 colour options from stock will attract further
customers for an alternative to a bi-folding door. While
Crown Tree are the first to display the product off, there
is already considerable interest from both installation
companies and style savvy consumers.’
For further information on the PremiDoor 88 log on to
www.kommerling.co.uk, call the sales office on 01543
444900, or add to their growing following on Twitter
@kommerling_uk. For further information on CWG
Choices log on to www.cwgchoices.com or call 01536
271940 for all trade enquiries.
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Doors
L
atest results at Hurst Plastics have shown
healthy growth at the company, which has
built on the strong performance of the
business last year.
Early this year, the Kingston-upon-Hull based firm
embarked an ambitious programme of investment
into new machinery and factory space to increase
capacity and efficiency. And now Hurst has further
strengthened its position in the market through
additional investment in staff training, new
appointments, product developments and even
more sales support materials.
Mark Atkinson, Sales Director at Hurst Plastics,
explains: “It’s a positive time at Hurst and we’re
really pleased to show steady, considered
growth, which is well on target for the rest
of the year. Composite doors have turned in a
strong performance and are a rapidly growing
part of the business. With a growing presence in
composite doors, it was important for Hurst to
make additional investment to help us provide an
enhanced package for customers.”
Hurst has implemented a company-wide training
programme for composite doors. More than 50
members of staff are taking part in the tailored
training sessions which will broaden the scope
and depth of knowledge in composite doors across
the business. The company is also developing and
expandingitsfieldsalesteamcoverage,particularly
in the south where demand for composite doors is
growing at pace.
“We are a customer-focused business and,for us,it’s
vital that we build and develop relationships with
our customers. We have a solid IT infrastructure
in place, which is complemented by a high
concentration of office and field-based sales staff.
It gives us a vast intelligence on the market and
allows us to better serve customers. Expanding
further into the south is key for the business and
will extend our external reach by at least 20%”
added Mark.
The company is continually improving its
composite door range with new designs, glass and
hardware. The latest advance at Hurst is a new
sculptured frame, which is fabricated and held in
stock at Hurst,to bring greater choice in composite
door style.
In addition to Hurst’s recently refreshed composite
door brochure,the company has also developed an
extended suite of materials which includes point
of sale posters and leaflets, new personalised
composite door price lists, instruction manuals,
new door swatches and technical specifications.
The Hurst composite fire door is also now
supported by Hurst’s Door Builder software on its
Hurst Live on-line portal. The software enables
specifiers to build a vast number of composite fire
door configurations with ease.
For further details on the support materials or
to request copies, please contact the Marketing
department on 01482 790790 or visit:
www.hurst-plastics.co.uk.
STRONG PERFORMANCE & MORE
IMPROVEMENTS AT HURST

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TIM TACKLES CHARITY BIKE TOUR
C
arl F Groupco warehouse supervisor Tim Groves has tackled his longest
cycle ride to date to raise money for the Sue Ryder Hospice charity.The
Chiltern Cycling Festival, which was over 100 miles, included four of
the tour of England’s biggest climbs. Team Sky’s support car was out front to
give the riders a boost and lead the cyclists on the first quarter of a mile of
the endurance event.
Prompted to do the challenge by the recent loss of a few close friends and a
family member, Tim and friend Karl Richardson have to date raised £1,150.
A third of the money has been donated by Tim’s generous work colleagues
at Carl F Groupco. Tim maintains cycle fitness by completing a 17 mile round
trip to work every day.
Anyone wishing to donate can visit justgiving.com/timgroves
Carl F Groupco Limited: Tel: 01733 393330
For more information, contact sales@carlfgroupco.co.uk
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Charity
FIFTH DEALERSHIP EDGETECH GOLF
DAY RAISES £8K FOR CHARITY
T
he British weather was once again kind for Edgetech
UK, a Quanex company’s fifth annual Dealership
golf day at De Vere Staverton Park Golf Club.
Golfers prepared themselves for a day of friendly
competition on the course by tucking into bacon
sandwiches and coffee at the clubhouse. The 19 teams
then tackled the championship standard 18 hole golf
course set in the Northamptonshire countryside.
Speaking at the event, Adrian Barraclough, Renaissance
Window Systems said: “The Edgetech golf day has
become a feature of the calendar. It’s been great every
year.All heads of the industry talking and doing business
in a relaxed atmosphere and just enjoying it. That’s what
makes the day so fantastic.”
At the evening meal, trophies were presented to the
winning teams and individuals. Gareth Edwards from
Synseal, Joe Hague from Promac, Jeremy Kemp from
Padiham Glass and Andy Jones were presented the trophy
for winning team.
Richard Oakes from Oakland Glass took home the
individual first place trophy. Mark Stacey from Vision
took second place and third place went to James Keeling-
Heane from Senior Architectural Systems. Alan Moreland
from GlassTeq won nearest the pin and Andy Burns from
MB Frames picked up the trophy for the longest drive.
Every year Edgetech chooses a charity close to the
industry to support at the golf day.This year it approached
Nick Gibbons, Operations Director at Customade UK Ltd
to ask if it could support The Spring Centre which Nick’s
daughter accesses. The charity helps children with
special needs throughout Gloucester.
29 companies donated prizes to the charity raffle and
auction. Prizes included Euro 2016 tickets, a 50 inch Sony
TV and Champagne tea at the Ritz. One of the biggest
lots of the night was a Van Vault filled with tools worth
£1,000 donated by Ace Fixings. Tina Moorhouse from
Oakland Glass bid highest for this impressive prize.
“We had a record turnout of people joining us both in
the day and evening,” says Andy Jones, Managing Director
at Edgetech UK. “The generosity of our guests meant we
raised £8,835 for The Spring Centre. It was a great day
all round.”
For more information on the important work The Spring
Centre does please visit www.springcentre.org.
For more information on Edgetech Dealership Plus and
its range of products for IGU manufacturers, fabricators
and installers visit www.edgetechig.co.uk.

Charity
Truemans five conquer Yorkshire
Three Peak Challenge for Macmillan
F
ive determined members of the team at
Truemans Windows recently took on the 24,5
mile-long hike on three of Yorkshire’s highest
peaks in a bid to raise money for Macmillan Cancer
Support.The five - Joe,Ash, Karen, Dave and Adele, set
off on their expedition and, after battling through the
physical and mental exhaustion that the mountains
demand, have successfully completed the challenge
and raised an impressive £2,140 for the charity, more
than doubling their proposed target.
MD, Joe Trueman, commented: “At Truemans, we
recognise the importance of engaging with our CSR
and giving back to those who need it most. We chose
Macmillian Cancer Support as our charity for 2015
due to the amazing work they have done for so many
individuals and families that have been affected
by cancer. Having the opportunity to complete the
Yorkshire Three Peak Challenge in aid of this charity
was a great experience and we are very pleased to
have smashed our target of £1000, raising a total of
£2140.”
The Yorkshire Three Peak Challenge takes on the
mountains of Pen-y-ghent (691 metres), Whernside
(728 metres) and Ingleborough (723 metres) and
aims to be completed within 12 hours. The Trueman
hikers started strong, however, close to the second
check point, group general manager, Ash Warburton,
suffered a serious knee injury and decided to finish
his journey, allowing the others to carry on.
After twelve and a half hours the first members of
the group crossed the finish line, closely followed by
the rest of the team. Having had the chance to reflect
on their achievement, the five agreed that, although
it was one of the hardest challenges they have ever
undertaken, facing cancer alone is immeasurably
tougher. The money raised for MacMillian Cancer
Support means more families won’t have to face
cancer alone.
For more information, visit:
www.truemanswindows.co.uk,or call 01282 504 704.

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Conservatory
Ambience Continues to
Weather Storms
T
he performance standards and colour
diversity of the Ambience roof glass range
from TuffX, combined with the company’s
excellent support services continues to be a
winning combination for many customers. The
combination of high performance u-values,
excellent solar control and design possibilities
across the range continue to stimulate the
conservatory roof glass market.
Andy Hayes, Sales Manager at Ambience believes
that benefits of the portfolio including 82% Solar
Heat Reflection with true self-cleaning coatings
as well as a wide variety of tint options in up to
4000mm in length, continue to give the company
a major leading edge.
Despite fluctuations in the conservatory industry
over the years many TuffX customers have
flourished, through inspiring design possibilities
and the ability to offer year round living at a
realistic price, to consumers who want premium
living at affordable costs.
Andy Hayes comments, “Our customers are
extremely selective regarding suppliers as they
rely heavily upon dedicated Customer Service,
performance and reliability to help further
substantiate their business.
Greater performance guarantees, size and tint
choices gives our customers business prestige,
demonstrating our commitment to help them build
stronger reputations for quality and reliability.”
He continues, “We care about our customers
business, understanding both technical and
physical aspects of the job. Completed Ambience
projects look impressive, irrespective of size and
this is reflected in the innovative approach we
take with performance and diversity.
Consumers have grasped the dynamic design
options they have open to them which not only
improve their every day lifestyles but add to their
property values.”
For more information on the broad range of
products from the Ambience range please
visit the website: www.ambiglass.co.uk or
call 0845 3 400 200.

Unique fascia
detail can house
external LED
downlights
Guttering
available
in white,
caramel,
brown
or black
finish
Lightweight Metrolite or
Premium slate roof tiles
Lightweight aluminium ridge beam & tanalised timber batons
Insulated
plasterboard
SupaLite branded
breathable
membrane
Lightweight aluminium rafters
with tanalised timber batons
PIR Insulated
board
Lightweight
eaves
ring beam
Exterior
Plywood
aluminium
“CONSERVATORY
ROOF FABRICATORS
WE NEED YOU!”
Roof Fabricators required in MOST AREAS
of the UK to join our Approved Network
www.supaliteroof.co.uk
Call Steve Hacking
on 03702 188 628
for an informal chat or email
info@supaliteroof.co.uk
for more information call
03702 188 628
Benefits for you...
✓ Great Margins
✓ Approved Fabricator &
Distributor Scheme
✓ LABC Approved
✓ Quick & Easy to Manufacture
✓ National Sales Leads Supplied
✓ Approved Installer Scheme
✓ Quick & Easy to Install
✓ Colour Matching Fascias &
Soffits
✓ Unique Soffit Detail
✓ Battened Tile System as
Specified by Metrotile for ZERO
Condensation Risk, unlike other
systems on the market

Conservatory
I
nstaller and homeowner enquiries for Synseal’s
innovative Celsius Solid Roof are now fully
supported by an informative new sales brochure
entitled “Quick to fit, strong and warm… the right
roof for the job.”
This engaging and well-presented 24-page
publication provides full technical details
to illustrate how the product components are
delivered to site in kit format to exactly meet
project specifications and then swiftly fitted
together to build a truly warm roof construction.
Celsius Solid Roof uses a skeleton of specially-
engineered C24 construction grade structural
timbers to form ridge and hip assemblies that
neatly receive the Kingspan TEK Building System
structural insulated panels and, because no
aluminium is used, any possibility of cold bridging
is eradicated. The brochure fully explains this
fundamental technical advantage along with
sections outlining end-user benefits, speed of
installation, key suppliers including Velux roof
windows and Rapierstar stainless steel fixings,
available building extension footprint styles,
Synseal’s range of lightweight and interlocking
Envirotile recycled roofing components and the
crucial issue of Building Regulations compliance.
“Now that Celsius Solid Roof has secured full LABC
registration and approval we have released this
authoritative sales brochure which is designed
to help installers discuss retrofit or new build
solutions with their homeowner clients,”comments
Synseal’s Head of Marketing Mark Schlotel. “This
publication stresses that local Building Control
approval will be required for every solid roof
installation and to ease the applications process
we offer two ways of achieving compliance –
via LABC as the public sector route or via ASW
Consultants as an alternative private sector route.
Guidance notes and full details on how to achieve
technical compliance are provided to reassure
both installers and consumers.”
www.synseal.com
ENGAGING SALES BROCHURE DETAILS CELSIUS SOLID ROOF

Call 0191 414 2901
Email: info@conservatoryroofsuk.co.uk
Unit 16, Toll Bridge Road, Blaydon Upon Tyne, NE21 5TR
We only use the best branded products in the
manufacture of our Guardian™
Warm Roof system.www.conservatoryroofsuk.co.ukCONSERVATORY SOLUTIONS
NORTH EAST
Every roof we create is 100% pre-fabricated, built in our factory and photographed prior to delivery
and is inclusive of all plywood and insulation. We use CNC cutting for accuracy. All tiles and ridge
detail is cut to size and welded to save you time.
Become a Team Guardian™ installer today and benefit from our full factory training service
followed by first fix assistance if required plus full technical and marketing support going forward.
Contact us today for more info or to become an authorised installer
THIS IS NOT JUST
A GUARDIAN™ ROOF...
...IT’S A TOP SPEC FULLY GUARANTEED PRODUCT
THAT YOUR CUSTOMERS WILL LOVE!
Registration No. RD320
Local Authority Building
Standards Scotland

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