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In order to cope with increasing demand, production of composite products has been doubled by PVC-U door maker Rockdoor's. Sales director Mark Simm said: 'Rockdoor is specifically designed for the domestic retail market. It is the only solid PVC-U door available. Not only is it an aesthetically pleasing door with features of traditional timber doors, it is also an extremely long lasting and secure door. It is time for installers to see the benefits of installing composite doors before it is too late. Mr Simm claimed that homeowners now want a door which makes a statement, looks good, offers high security, energy efficiency and is low maintenance.

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The newly opened Turnbridge Day Nursery in East Cowick, near Goole, features PVC-U windows throughout, manufactured by trade fabricator Euroglaze in REHAU's S706 70mm profile. A mix of casement, screen and French doors have been installed in the prestigious, purpose-built premises which provides day care for children. The installation is REHAU Golden Oak foiled profile on white throughout to match the old style brick stock used for the building. Because safety and security was obviously an overriding consideration at the nursery, the windows have been fitted with tamper proof locking mechanisms and trickle ventilation.

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The Clifton softwood doorset is the latest addition to the JELD-WEN range. It is said to be one of the first volume produced timber French casement doorsets to achieve a PAS 24, which means it is available as a Secured by Design option for developers that recognise the value of enhanced security. Engineered from knot-free clear timber with a robust 54mm door leaf thickness for enhanced security and thermal performance the doorsets are available in five styles. They are supplied with a timber preservative system and a choice of performance-enhancing base stain or full factory finishing.

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Holder of a Royal Warrant, Selectaglaze, has unveiled a new permanent display at The Building Centre in central London . Established in 1966, the company claims to the UK's leading designer, manufacturer and installer of secondary glazing systems. The display features a selection of working units Horizontal and Vertical Sliding systems and a Hinged Casement, together with a photo gallery. An interactive display of the company's history and its products is a new feature.

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Sheerframe systems company LB Plastics has reported an 80% increase in sales of its technically enhanced vertical sliding sash window. These windows are particularly popular in the newbuild and replacement markets. They feature a balancing system and are said to deliver a smooth operation using constant force technology. They also offer an egress version for additional safety benefits.

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Following the Buncefield oil depot fire in December 2005, curtain wall engineering specialist Structura was appointed to replace the curtain walling to the damaged north elevation of the four storey Breakspear Park building in Hemel Hempstead, including a new entrance façade and glazed revolving door. The glass screens surrounding the main entrance were also replaced, and additional curtain walling treatment was carried out by Structura to an ajoining building.

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When a Pittsburgh-based residential care home wanted to extend its premises to accomodate a swimming pool enclosure, it decided to look across the Atlantic - eventually specifying Sash UK to supply a two storey conservatory as part of its joint venture with VEKA, Blue Diamond Conservatories. The 38m long and 18m wide conservatory has to be painstakingly pre-built on the shop floor, with the components assembled to ensure that the construction meets all design requirements. Once done, the structure will be shipped to America to be erected in October 2007. Dave Ruzicka, joint managing director of Sash UK, said: 'We pride ourselves on producing inspirational structures and it seems that our reputation for greatness is reaching global proportions, seeing us outclassing our transatlantic counterparts. This high profile showcase job is one that will certainly cause a stir in the industry and quite rightly so.

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A range of architectural hardware has been launched by Leaderflush and Shaplan. The aim is to provide a complete solution enabling architects and specifiers to obtain all their door and doorset requirements from a single source.

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The flexibility and style of the Pilkington Planar structural glazing system, and the practicality of the company's Activ self-cleaning glass, have been combined for the first in the refurbishment of a Birmingham office block. Nigel Pitt, senior manager of the company that owns the building said: 'The new entrance is quite a complex piece of architecture. The roof has a 22° slope with a canopy above it. This impedes access, making it difficult to clean and maintain. This problem was solved perfectly by using a self-cleaning glass. Pilkington Planar looks good and crisp in terms of architecture and combined with Activ it provid

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Laidlaw Solutions' latest Orbis Timber Doorsets brochure is claimed to contain comprehensive information for the specification of an integrated package of door, frame, architrave, glazing and ironmongery. PFI, healthcare, education and sports projects illustrate the use of softwood and hardwood doors in veneered, laminated, primed or fully painted finishes. Details of anti-ligature ironmongery are included for the first time, together with advice on door edge and finger protection.

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