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As an addition to the Pi polyamide insulation suite from Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems, the 5Pi Vertical Sliding Window has slim sightlines and can be manufactured to fit openings upwards of 500mm wide and 2800mm high. Using Torso Balances, the window provides security with sash locks and a concealed locking mechanism, in order for the window to offer smooth operation as well as hidden locking. The sash lock includes a double keep which maintains security as well as providing night ventilation. It can also be fitted with a lockable restrictor at 100mm increments. Both sashes can be tilted for cleaning to maintain a long term visual appearance.

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With demands for window and door systems to provide aesthetics as well as achieve environmental, thermal efficiency and life cycle targets, the comar p.i. Eco range has been designed to perform, whilst backed by comar?s renowned delivery. comar 5p.i. Eco includes a 55mm and 75mm window system and 75mm door system and is designed to integrate seamlessly together while integrating with the company's framing products. With more and more onus on the environment, window and door systems must be sustainable. Using aluminium the p.i. Eco system is 100% recyclable. as much as 96% of aluminium in existing buildings is not only reclaimed but recycled and over 75% of aluminium used in construction comes from recycled sources. Thermal efficiency concerns are addressed as the product achieves a grade ?a? Window Energy rating (WEr). This is backed by comar?s Technical department offering project-byproject U-values and structural calculations. The system has been designed and priced to appeal to the demands of today?s market, with curve and features on the jambs whilst maintaining slim-sightlines that are all important to maximise glazed area.

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Security standards for doors have been updated with the PAS 24 British Standard incorporating a test which includes a cylinder attack. The thermally efficient Comar 7Pi door has passed the new test at the BRE. As part of the revised test is the Corrigendum 1 'Enhanced performance requirements for door assemblies - Part 1: Single and double leaf, hinged external door assemblies to dwellings'. The cylinder attack method is covered under clause A11 'Security hardware and cylinder test'. Comar 7Pi uses the Pi polyamide insulation to ensure low u-values. It also meets the requirements of PAS 23 weather tests.

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Aluminium for a glass pavilion has been supplied by Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems. The glazed fa?ade was achieved using Comar 6 curtain walling due to its inherent strength. The framing is capable of containing large panes of glass in slim 50mm frames. Large sliding doors were created by using the Comar 7Pi HSD system. The profiles are extruded separately then rolled together with a 20mm polyamide strip. It can be used to create two to four pane sliding patios, with dual colour options. Inside and outside framing can be polyester powder coated in different colours, potentially offering a variety of design opportunities.

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Carried out by BRE test house, Comar Architectural Aluminium System's 5Pi Tilt and Turn window passed enhanced security British Standard: BS 7950. The internally beaded, 24mm double glazed unit was involved in a test that consisted of manipulation, manual check, glazing removal and mechanical load tests. The window's locking system remained impervious to attacks from steel wires, knives, chisels and screw drivers. In glazing removal tests, the same set of implements was used with similar end results. For the mechanical test, a perpendicular-to-plane load of 2.0kN was applied to each corner of the glazing. Thermal performance is also achieved with a 20mm polyamide strip rolled-in between two extruded profiles.

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Aluminium profiles from Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems have been supplied for the largest educational project Lancashire County Council has undertaken - new build Ormskirk School. Some 433 Comar 5P .i. top-hung windows were installed direct into brick reveals and, to provide opening vents to the curtain wall, were also integrated directly into Comar 6 curtain walling. Comar 5P .i. is a polyamide insulated system which is designed to provide thermal efficiency and offers a dual colour option. In this application the dual colour option was taken and the profiles were polyester powder coated to a blue colour on the outside and a red colour on the inside.

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Two new office blocks in Plymouth for the Rok Group have been completed with windows and curtain walling from Comar. The company's 45mm windows with locking handles, trickle vents, restrictors and extended cills were installed, as well as Comar 6 curtain walling and Comar 7 heavy duty doors.

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To create light and interest through the building, Comar glazed fa?ades have been located at the stairwells and main entrance of the new build Prince Charles hospital in Merthr Tydfil. Comar 6 curtain walling was used, powder coated to complement the brick and cladded areas of the building, which provided the flexibility to clad both panels and glass into the fa?ade. To the architects requirements, the company?s 5LT 45mm top hung open out windows were incorporated into the curtain wall. Remaining windows throughout the building were also manufactured in 5LT.

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Various products from the Comar range have been used in The Hexagon ? an assembly hall at Terethers School in Newquay. The flexibility of Comar systems and its seamless integration ensured that the design concept was achieved. Comar 6 curtain walling was selected with high span mullions to create the long lines of the installation and transoms to create the angled horizontal lines. The standardisation of Comar products means that the same 50mm sightlines are maintained throughout the project. Comar 6 can also incorporate transom closers to ensure the weathering of the project.

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With increasing demands for energy-efficient building materials, Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems has introduced the Comar 5P.i. horizontal sliding window. It incorporates the P.i. technology ? a 20mm polyamide strip made from reinforced glass fibre, separating the inner and outer profiles for a thermal break.

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Offering a larger angle of reduced maintenance, standard profile, thermal break aluminium windows, Comar 5 window systems from The Parkside Group feature options of fixed lights, reversible pivot, projected-out casements, tilt-turn and reversible top swing. All are available with single or double glazing and in a choice of colour finishes.

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Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems has announced that its latest system, Comar 5P.I top-hung casement window, meets the enhanced security requirements of Clause 7 as prescribed by BS 7950:1999. The BS 7950 security test, conducted at BRE, consisted of manipulation, manual check, glazing removal and mechanical load sequences. The company says the manipulation and manual checks were designed to unfasten or disengage the window's locking system. In the manipulation test, implements such as steel wires, paint scrapers, craft knives, joiners bolsters, wood chisels and screwdrivers were used. In the manual check test, nail bars and flat bladed screwdrivers were used to try and break through hinges, locking and fixing points. The Comar 5P.I.top hung remained impervious to these attacks. The Comar 5P.I.top hung unit is part of the Comar 5P.I. Window suite.

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