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Architectural aluminium systems supplier Kawneer has enhanced its AA100 curtain walling system with the launch of structurally glazed (SSG) and horizontally capped (HC) options. The SSG option allows a flush appearance to the exterior of stick frame curtain walling to be achieved without the use of visible facecaps. As well as being more visibly pleasing, says Kawneer, it is also more cost effective due to quick installation and reduced time fabricating and installing pressure plates and facecaps. Constructed with structural silicone sealant and an integrated channel profile around the perimeter of the glazing unit, the system utilises toggle clips positioned on the mullions and transoms, to locate into the channel profile and provide the mechanical retention to secure the pane to the curtain wall. It can accommodate glazing infills of up to 37mm. The HC system is a flexible option for specifiers offering a variety of distinctive facecaps to highlight horizontal features of a building envelope.

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Schüco Jansen has added a new product to its range of stainless steel windows, doors and fixed glazing systems. The Economy 50 is said to be ideal for use in normal, non-aggressive environments for an aesthetically pleasing yet economical finish. The Economy 50 range is made up of non-thermally broken profiles and remains sturdy whilst maintaining a narrow siteline. Because it is based on the Economy 60 range, designers can combine Economy 50 with an existing Economy 60 setup. Designed with straightforward profile geometry and stability in mind, the new series offers single and double-leaf door options with moving and/or fixed glazed top lights and side lights. Schüco Jansen Economy 50 door construction use a flush-fitted design with shadow joints on all sides.

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A school art block in Harrow has been transformed by the Sheerframe System from LB Plastics. The project at Weldon Park School, completed by fenestration contractor Radway, involved the replacement of single glazed windows that meant the art block was susceptible to seasonal temperature variations. The PVC window and curtain walling for the building offers thermal efficiency, as the double glazed units are created using the Sheerframe 7000 system which is said to deliver a continuous indoor temperature. The Sheerframe grid system also features its own drainage, and thermal break elements.

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Barratts, Mercia have recently completed a development in Warstock, Birmingham using products supplied by Stormking. Bay windows were initially designed by Barratts and adapted for production by Stormking to retain the detail of the cornicing. The closed mould resin transfer manufacturing technology produces intricate shapes which would otherwise be impossible. Door canopies and surrounds were also used throughout the development to provide interesting entrances with one piece dormas, supplied ready for glazing.

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LB Plastics have provided Sheerframe PVC windows for six executive family homes at Swinley Gate in St Albans. The glazing suppler delivered a combination of styles. This involved fabricating and installing Sheerframe vertically sliding sashes for many of the front elevations with traditional casements for the sides and rear of the properties.

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A concealed, controlled door closer from Samuel Heath & Sons has been installed at the new Hilton Manchester Deansgate. Over 400 of the Perko Powermatic door closers have been specified for the hotel as it meets all the fire requirements whilst remaining invisible when the door is closed. Leaderflush of Nottingham supplied the doors pre-morticed ready to accept the closers.

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The restoration of a 17th century Grade II listed manor house has included bespoke single glazed sash windows from Mumford and Wood's Conservation Historic Box Sash range. Recent investment in specialist tooling enabled the window manufacturer to provide developers with the single glazed windows for the historically sensitive Lawton Hall in Cheshire, as an alternative from the double glazed factory-finished product that the Conservation range usually offers. Over 500 period windows and doors were produced over a 14 month delivery schedule for the project, which includes the conversion of Lawton Hall into luxury apartments, and also the supply of double glazed windows from the Conservation range for new build homes around the estate.

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Arnold Laver Timber World has opened the door for manufacturer Jeld-Wen, and is now a selected stockist. All of the retailer's 12 UK stores will now stock the doors. Adrian Wade, sales director for Jeld-Wen, said: 'We are pleased to join forces with Arnold Laver and help use their expertise to get our products to reach more customers than ever before.'

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A new aluminium window system from Schüco has been updated with the addition of a range of certified smoke and heat exhaust ventilation systems (SHEVS). These include a comprehensive choice of inward and outward opening windows for vertical façades and skylights. SHEVS technology is designed to automatically evacuate smoke and heat from a building in order to allow its occupants more time to escape in the event of fire. When combined with temperature or CO² sensors or other building management systems, the same aluminium window systems may be used for regular natural ventilation or internal climate control. The opening types comprise inward opening bottom hung, inward opening side hung, outward opening top hung, outward opening side hung and outward opening roof vent. Working closely with automation specialist SE Controls, Schüco ensures that all installations achieve CE marking in accordance with European standards.

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Window hardware manufacturer Securistyle has launched a new version of its Defender hinge specification for the timber window market. The timber variant friction hinge is said to be easy to fit and enhances the weather sealing of timber windows. Simple to adjust, and available with built in restrictors, the product can be fitted with ease and doesn't weaken under weather conditions.

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