TITON HELPS KEEP THE NOISE DOWN AT NEW BIRMINGHAM APARTMENTS

75 SFX Sound Attenuator vents from Titon have been installed at the newly constructed Honduras Wharf project in Birmingham. Located in the heart of the city centre, the building comprises 99 residential apartments and penthouses, each with between one to three bedrooms. The project, which was completed in June 2017, was overseen by Leicester-based Unique Window Systems Ltd, while the contractor was J.A. Ball Ltd.

Titon’s SFX Sound Attenuator is a compact slot ventilator which provides high levels of sound attenuation compared to similar ‘acoustic’ products. The vents and accompanying canopies for the Honduras Wharf project were coloured RAL7024 Matt Graphite Grey in line with the décor of the building’s façade and window frames.

Commenting on selecting the vents, Gary Burrows, Project Manager at Unique Window Systems, said: “Due to the city centre location, acoustic vents were required in order to adhere to the necessary building and planning regulations. Having used Titon’s products for many years now, we knew the SFX Sound Attenuator was perfect for the application in hand. Not only are these vents easy to fit, they are excellent at minimising noise while maintaining the required levels of background ventilation.”

The SFX Sound Attenuator is part of Titon’s renowned SF Xtra range – and is widely specified throughout the UK. It can be purchased in a number of combinations based on different sizes of inner (ventilator) and outer (canopy). Combinations can be chosen depending on the acoustic requirement and can achieve up to 44 D,n,e,w attenuation when the vent is open.

These vents have also been subjected to independent EA testing (measuring airflow through the product) conducted by the Building Research Establishment (BRE) and acoustic testing by SRL Technical Services Ltd. The EA tests were carried out in accordance with UK Approved Document F (ADF) 2010 and the Scottish Technical Handbook 3.14.6 using the recognised test method to BS:EN 13141-1 clause 4. The independent testing substantiated the claimed performance data of the Titon Trimvent Select, SF Xtra and SFX Sound Attenuator trickle vents.

The SFX Sound Attenuator is a cost effective method of reducing incoming noise in situations where conventional slot ventilators are unable to assist with acoustic issues. It comes fitted with a Titon SFX and/or SF Ventilator Canopy and fits over the standard SF, Trimvent Select or Select Xtra slot size.

For more information about Titon and its range of window and door hardware, as well as its whole house ventilation products, please visit: www.titon.co.uk

QUALICOAT has grown over the last few decades into a truly international architectural powder coating standard for the industry. All the main powder coaters in the UK are licenced QUALICOAT members, as are the supply chain companies who provide the powder and pretreatment systems. The QUALICOAT Standard is always kept up to date and later this year it will be revised again into its fifteenth edition with all the most up to date technological advances and developments.

The QUALICOAT Standard is regularly updated by its members within defined ‘working groups’ each undertaking research and development to ensure QUALICOAT licenced applicators offer finishes with long life expectancy and with the greatest efficiency.

In October this year QUALICOAT UK & Ireland will be holding their RIBA approved CPD at the RIBA in London with a short introduction to the new, fifteenth edition of the standard. These presentations will be followed by a forum for specifiers to discuss architectural coatings and their specification requirements.

Quality and consistency of quality, continues to be highlighted by QUALICOAT UK & Ireland, which includes third party testing of all certified powder formulations and pretreatment systems that make up the QUALICOAT approval process. For specification support, any member of the association can offer advice and guidance, for updated information about the use and specification of QUALICOAT in the UK and Ireland, please visit the associations’ website at www.qualicoatuki.org

Image Above: Chris Long, MD of Sherborne Windows

An installer has increased its aluminium business by 50% after making the leap to REAL Aluminium. Sherborne Windows is reaping the rewards of Customade Group’s complete aluminium solution after becoming one of the first installers in the UK to adopt it when it was launched a last year.

Chris Long, managing director of Sherborne Windows, explains: “We are very pleased to have increased our spend on aluminium by 50% compared to the same period last year. There is a rapidly rising demand in the domestic market for aluminium and we have been able to take advantage of these positive trading conditions because we have a robust supply chain in place and access to full sales and marketing support to help us achieve growth.”

Sherborne began installing aluminium glazed roofing systems from Atlas Glazed Roof Solutions, which is also part of the Customade Group, some time ago and recognised that REAL Aluminium could help the company achieve growth in aluminium.

The company, which has three dedicated showrooms at Farnborough and Hartley Wintney in Hampshire and Windlesham in Surrey, was attracted to REAL Aluminium because of the impressive array of aluminium products available from a single source and the enviable showroom and marketing support on offer. With access to these products and the best domestic aluminium retail brochure to help the sales team to win business, Sherborne has completed dozens of large-scale installations using REAL Aluminium windows, bi-folding doors, sliding doors, French doors, residential doors and lantern roofs.

REAL Aluminium is designed to eliminate the common pitfalls associated with the supply of aluminium and to make sourcing aluminium as easy as buying PVC-u. The REAL range of aluminium windows, bi-folding doors, sliding doors, French doors, residential doors, composite doors and lantern roofs is manufactured in a dedicated factory, which holds more than 100 miles of aluminium extrusions in stock in the four most popular colours. Lead times for REAL are just two weeks, says the company.

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In what has already been one of the firm’s most successful years in its history,  fabricator Dekko Window Systems is celebrating rocketing sales of its premium, Infinity uPVC range.

The firm which specialises in premium uPVC and aluminium products, has seen sales of its Infinity range of seamlessly welded uPVC windows grow by an impressive 80% compared to the same period last year. Kurt Greatrex, Sales Director at Dekko, believes Infinity’s success is attributed to creating a strong upselling opportunity for installers and a viable route to market to meet extensive consumer demand for premium products:

“It comes as no great surprise for us to see Infinity continue to soar, because it provides installers with the optimal solution to break into the thriving premium market,” explains Kurt. “Infinity helps installers rise above their competitors by offering something that is truly unique and far beyond the standard white uPVC windows their rivals are selling down the street.”

The Infinity range is Dekko’s unique stamp on Deceuninck’s high-performance 2500 and 2800 systems, combining three distinct styles; chamfered, sculptured and the star of the range, the flush sash. What separates Infinity from its rivals is a pioneering seamless weld, achieved by innovative graf welding technology – still new to the UK. This eliminates the ugly corner grooves which are synonymous with uPVC and allows Infinity to succeed in the high-end, premium market.

The smooth, timber-like appearance, along with a stunning range of premium woodgrain foils including Irish Oak, Rosewood and Nut Tree, all come together to create one of the most authentic timber-alternative collections on the market. Traditional aesthetics can be taken even further with heritage ironmongery, optional Georgian bars and dummy peg stays.

“Our approach at Dekko has always been customer-first, because if they are thriving then so are we,” adds Kurt. “That’s why we’ve developed three strong brands in Infinity, The Residence Collection and Räum, our aluminium range – offering installers everything they could possibly need to raise their profile, make more sales and ultimately take their business to the next level.”

“I believe the success can be attributed to the combination of quality products and all-encompassing marketing support thanks to our ‘Make It Yours’ initiative. This isn’t just overprinting brochures like many fabricators offer, this is an expansive strategy including fully customisable material which matches the installer’s brand and helps to build a stronger identity. Installers instantly have more authority thanks to professional point of sale material, online content and powerful showroom support.”

For more information contact Kurt Greatrex on 07770967355 or visit www.dekkowindows.com

Sliders UK has announced the launch of a new ultra-energy efficient aluminium window as part of the strategic expansion of its specialist product portfolio.

The 66mm Ultimate EVO XT window, is available in multiple sash options, accommodating double and triple-glazed insulated units of up to 48mm.

This, combined with its patented thermal break technologies, means that the Ultimate EVO XT achieves u-Values as low as 0.85 W/m²K – a Passive Haus equivalent standard of performance. It’s also fully tested to PAS24 and is part Q compliant.

Steve Mines, Sales Director, Sliders UK said: “The thermal performance that we’re able to achieve with a triple or even a double-glazed unit is incredibly impressive.

“We can do this because the Ultimate EVO XT features a very smart thermal breaking system and insulated foam core.

“This combined with slim sightlines, plus a wide choice of finishing options and purchase from list price, makes the case for adding the Evolution XT to your retail offer compelling.”

Exclusively available through the specialist manufacturer in the UK, the Evolution XT is tested to BS 6375 – 2: 2009 including air classification to 600pa; water tightness to 900pa and wind resistance to EA2400. It has also been fully tested to 20,000 opening and closing cycles.

Available in white or anthracite grey as standard, plus dual colour options and any RAL colour as special order, Ultimate Evolution XT windows from Sliders UK are polyester powder coated to a marine-grade finish and come with a 10-year guarantee.

The Ultimate Evo XT is also available in Golden Oak, Rosewood, Worn Ash, Teak, Cherry and Dark Oak, Decoral woodgrain options. Far more hard-wearing and robust than PVC-U foils, Decoral finishes also come with a 10-year guarantee.

The launch of the Ultimate Evolution XT sits within a wider programme off strategic product development set by Sliders UK last year and accelerated following April’s MBO.

It already includes the launch of the Ultimate Evolution bi-fold, which offers ultra-slim sightlines plus a highly innovative fully adjustable jamb option. This makes squaring and setting faster – cutting installation time to as little as 45 minutes.

Sliders UK has also recently added the new Ultimate Rooflite to its portfolio, which is based on the tried and tested BBA approved Ultraframe Classic roofing system and is suitable for installation as either part of a new build orangery or retro-fit to a flat-roof.

“As a specialist, we see it as in our customers’ and our own interests, to expand our product range, where see it will deliver opportunities for them”, continued Mines.

“The Evolution XT window is illustrative of this approach. The performance that it delivers is exceptional but as an aluminium system, and one which we’re combining with flexible finishing options, it delivers positive differentiation at a time when differentiation in window retail is thin on the ground.”

For more information contact sales@sliders-uk.com or visit the website at www.sliders-uk.com.