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Showering manufacturer Roman reports that KBB 2008 was a great success. The company told Building Products magazine it has launched and previewed a large number of new products which were extremely well received by all. Some of the most talked about products from the Roman Experience were their new luxury panelling system, Roman Wall, and their soon to be launched Designer Glass Motif. Roman Wall was launched at the show and created a real buzz. The solid surface panelling system is a genuine designer alternative to tiling.

Roman the UK’s market leading shower manufacturer, has launched a step-by-step online video guide which demonstrates how to install a wetroom. The video podcast shows an installation demonstration using Roman’s tanking kit Roman Shield. It contains everything needed to tank a 10m² room from start to finish in one simple to use kit, including optional extra products.

Freedom Slide is the name of Roman's latest shower enclosure. It is claimed to be a 'a completely new and innovative take on the bath replacement, walk-in style enclosure.' Its 1700 x 700mm dimensions match the footprint of a standard UK bath making it, says the company the 'perfect bath replacement enclosure'. It comes with a sliding door, so is ideal for those nervous of door-less showering.The sliding door creates a capsule style drying area so is maintained to be an ideal solution for smaller en-suite bathrooms, ensuring the area around the shower enclosure is kept a splash-free zone. The low-level tray to suit the Freedom slide comes complete with an integrated duckboard, which sits within the drying area of the shower enclosure. The duckboard is made from the same material as the shower tray to offer a long life. It is also removable for easy cleaning.

Freedom Slide is the name of Roman's latest shower enclosure. It is claimed to be a 'a completely new and innovative take on the bath replacement, walk-in style enclosure.' Its 1700 x 700mm dimensions match the footprint of a standard UK bath making it, says the company the 'perfect bath replacement enclosure'. It comes with a sliding door, so is ideal for those nervous of door-less showering.The sliding door creates a capsule style drying area so is maintained to be an ideal solution for smaller en-suite bathrooms, ensuring the area around the shower enclosure is kept a splash-free zone. The low-level tray to suit the Freedom slide comes complete with an integrated duckboard, which sits within the drying area of the shower enclosure. The duckboard is made from the same material as the shower tray to offer a long life. It is also removable for easy cleaning.

ll enclosures in the Freedom range from Roman offer minimal bright silver framing with clear glass. The key feature for these products is the option of integrated water delivery. The range offers walk-in enclosures, which eliminate awkward doors and handles that can prove such a problem for arthritis sufferers. Products in the range include Freedom Colossus - a bath replacement style walk-in featuring one-piece curved glass, Freedom Roam - a walk-in style enclosure with a hinged deflector panel that allows the showering area to fully open up and Freedom Arc- a stylish curved enclosure which gives a contemporary shape for the corner situation. All Roman enclosures come complete with low-level trays that are manufactured from a solid surface material. .

With minimal framing and one-piece clear glass, Roman has changed the name of its Colossus walk-in enclosure to the Freedom Colossus. The Freedom Colossus is 1900mm in height and available with a range of options, including an integrated water delivery. As a flexible enclosure, it is compatible for a straight-to-floor wetroom installation. Available in concealed or exposed options, the integrated water delivery has a multi-spray three mode hand shower with the option of a large rain jet, small rain jet and massage jet settings. The thermostatic controls regulate the temperature to +/- 1%, and the valve is factory set to a maximum operating temperature of 43?C. In line with safety legislation, it also features automatic shutdown in the event of hot or cold water failure.

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Adding two new products to its range of Orbital shower enclosures, Roman Showers has launched the Orbital Hinged Door and the Orbital Bi-Fold Door. The hinged door features 8mm thick toughened glass and is available in a range of size options; 760, 800, 900 and 1000mm width fittings. When used with inline panels, the hinged door can be used to fit apertures up to 1700mm. Suitable for when an inward opening door is required to avoid projection into the bathroom, the Orbital Bi-Fold Door assists in maximising space. The door has 6mm thick glass, solid brass chrome plated hinges and is available in a range of width fittings; 760, 800, 900, 1000 and 1200mm. Both the hinged and the bi-fold door options are suitable for an alcove situation or can be used with side-panels to achieve a two or three sided enclosure. The units have chrome on brass handles along with curved profiles. Standing at 1900mm high, the doors are reversible for left or right hand fitting in a silver or white frame finish.

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Leading shower manufacturer, Roman has opened a new Design Centre within its manufacturing plant. The Design Centre will be manned by a team of four in-house design specialists to produce future generations of Roman showering products. It will also have a dedicated designer working on the company's bespoke service. The centre is equipped with the latest Computer Aided Design )CAD) technology where initial ideas are developed, created and electronically tested for any potential flaws or manufacturing problems. The most recent designs to go into production are the company's Sculptures range. All these frameless products feature 10mm thick toughened glass an minimal framing.

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Fitted straight to the floor or to a bespoke low-level tray, the Walk-in Enclosure from Roman Sculptures is suitable as a bath-replacement and for ease of access. At a height of 2020mm including bracing bar, the product has an inside footprint area of 1700mm by 800mm. The drying area offers durability and mould prevention. It is fully removable for easy cleaning and the geometric pattern has been designed to match the drain grid, which sits flush with the tray. The stainless steel grid waste covers the fast flow trap.

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Developed to sit at the top end of the shower market, Roman has unveiled its Sculptures range. All Roman Sculptures products have 10mm thick toughened glass, with a bevelled edge and all feature minimal framing, with bracing bars manufactured from polished stainless steel. The flexible hinged doors can be used alone, with Inline Panels in alcove situations, or with side panels to achieve a two or three-sided enclosure.

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Many elderly people and those with disabilities find getting in and out of a bath difficult, so Roman believe replacing their bath with a shower enclosure is one way to make life more comfortable. Among the company?s Wetrooms range is the Colossus walk-in, an enclosure which has been developed to offer an inclusive design for all user groups; youngsters, senior citizens and people with varying degrees of disability. The Colossus walk-in enclosure occupies the same wall and floor space as a UK standard bath. The shower tray is made from solid surface technology which means it can be installed straight onto the floor or beams, and facilitates a reduced height step into the enclosure. Further advantages of the enclosures include the absence of any awkward handles and enough space for a carer should assistance be required.

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Shower enclosure specialist Roman is now offering a new frameless side panel which removes the top and bottom frames to open up the 8mm thick glass. The frameless side panel joins the new 1000mm hinged door to create a contemporary stylish look, with minimalist, free flowing lines. They are designed to be gentler on the eye and blend more into the bathroom through the removal of horizontal framing. In addition to its role as a side panel, it can also perform an inline panel extension to a shower door to create a larger rectangular space.

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