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Listed below are all Doors, Windows and Shutters products that have appeared in Building Products recently. You can either view details by company (A-Z) or by Product which will list all Doors, Windows and Shutters in order of most recent to appear in the magazine

Sika Ltd Large glass panels for the Royal Observatory London

Specialist bonding and sealing solution for a mirrored glass structure at London's Royal Observatory was supplied by Sika. Sikasil SG-500 structural silicone adhesive was used to bond the 12 large individual panes of glass after they were carefully craned into position. Fast-curing, it is said to have unrivalled resistance to UV and weathering, with stability through a wide temperature range.

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Windowmaster Control Systems Ltd Intelligent windows for academies

Windowmaster has been chosen to provide window control systems for two academies scheduled to open in September. St Matthews Academy in London and Folkestone Academy selected the automated system which includes motors, window actuators, various sensors and a weather station. This monitors external conditions around buildings, including wind direction and speed, temperature and rain fall. Both academies will have automated windows installed to naturally ventilate the buildings to prevent overheating and improve air quality for staff and pupils. Folkestone Academy will also have WindowMaster's anti-entrapment technology fitted to help prevent injury

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Jeld Wen UK Windows you can trust

Jeld-Wen, the timber window manufacturer has achieved the BSI Kitemark under the TWA (Timber Window Accreditation) Scheme for its factory finished and glazed timber windows. The symbol shows that a product has been independently tested by BSI to conform to the relevant British Standards. All Jeld-Wen's softwood timber windows are PEFC Chain of Custody certified, which means they originate from well managed forests where for each tree felled more are replanted.

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Vistamatic Ltd Surveillance with discretion

Designed to allow discreet surveillance without disturbance, the Vistamatic Vision Panel range enable controlled access to and from areas where extra surveillance may be required. The panels operate on a simple mechanism: three layers of glass sheet, featuring opaque horizontal bands, are placed on top of each other within a single panel frame. The centre sheet is designed to move freely, and when lifted via a simple hand or elbow - operated lever mechanism or knurled knob, the view through the vision panel is obscured. When the panel is in the 'closed' position, it can indicate that privacy is required within, therefore reducing disturbance.

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Tormax United Kingdom Ltd Exclusive opening to eating at St Alban

St Alban, the recently opened fashionable new restaurant in London has an open access system designed and installed by Tormax. The discreetly marked doorway at street level features an imposing set of manual brass doors which open into a lobby area. From here, a floor-to-floor ceiling full glass door utilises the company's technology to maximum effect, gliding to one side to allow guests ion to the main restaurant . A further automatic sliding door provides dramatic access to the continental styled, mixed toilet facilities. Launched six months ago, the Frameless operator is said to represent a first in the marketplace for Tormax. Removing the need for visible top or bottom rails that tend to interfere with design aesthetics, the frameless hi-tech operator allows a minimalist internal entrance to be be created. A fixing system attaches to the top of the door leaves to trolleys, which are hidden inside the operator cover. Stabilising the door at floor level, an unobstrusive sprung-loaded guide is fitted just under the back of the door leave in its open position, keeping the door under constant pressure and ensuring it cannot swing out.

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Steel Window Association Steel windows shape up to conversation

The refurbishment and conversion of a former care home into an apartment development in Buckinghamshire has features the inclusion of almost 300 steel windows - many of them complex frame shapes - supplied by a member of The Steel Window Association. The challenging fenestration contract was carried out by north London-based Steel Window Service and Supplies. The work involved the production and installation of 294 EB14 double-glazed windows in more than 130 different sizes and styles. Some 20% of the windows featured curved heads while three of the custom built windows were actually curved on plan to fit into an oak -framed radius opening. And while many of the frames were fixed into existing or replacement hardwood and soft timber frames, some of the windows had to be installed direct into stonework reveals. In keeping with the Tudor-style of the property, all of the windows feature face applied patterned lead lights with the 14mm thick sealed units in weather stripped frames said to offer far better thermal performance than the singled glazed originals.

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Hafele UK Ltd Cool approach to shading

Swiss-made and designed for the automatic shading of large window areas using timber or metal shutters the Frontslide60/matic telescopic shading system is available in the UK from Hafele. It is designed to protect buildings by shading from both heat loss and gain and demands very limited space for installation. The sliding shutter stack up in front of one another when open and are automatically operated by sunlight to provide shade for facades with large glass surface areas. They stack to one side to admit maximum daylight when open and conserve heat when closed. Up to four shutters can be moved with a single drive controller.

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Securistyle Ltd Wirral windows

One of the UK's leading window manufacturers, Securistyle, has been involved with the Wirral Partnership in completing a major window replacement project. Nearly 25,000 windows have been replaced with PVCu products designed to ensure they complied with legislation for the sizes of suitable egress windows to meet building regulations.

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PC Henderson Exterior doors welcomed into the fold

eatherfold exterior folding timber doors from P C Henderson is suited to both commercial and residential properties seeking an alternative to traditional hinged and patio doors. Weatherfold is durable, hardwearing and suited to the UK climate with proven weather protection and high corrosion resistance, even in coastal areas. The hinges are made from heavy duty stainless steel and are available in two finishes - brushed satin and titanium gold. Although robust and hard wearing with a capacity of 75kg per door, the system opens and closes with ease.

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Leaderflush & Shapland Permaskin Leaderflush Shaapland door frames

The performance door maker, Leaderflush Shapland, has installed new doors in the library at Brownlow School, Melton Mowbray. The installation is the first in the country to use Permaskin, Leaderflush Shapland's new finish for door frames. Permaskin is a hardwearing and flexible finish that protects frames from accidental damage both in transit and on-site. By reducing instances of surface chipping, the 'new' appearance of the doorframe is maintained for longer. Permaskin is said to be ideal for a wide range of applications, especially when a durable finish is needed.

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