The Door Industry Journal: 2023

Sunday 3 December 2023

Earlybird discounted tickets now on sale for the Donington Historic Festival

Earlybird tickets for the 2024 Donington Historic Festival (4/5 May) are now on sale, giving extra savings on discounted advance prices until 31 January.

Tickets for this world-class, family-friendly historic motorsport event are the perfect Christmas gift for classic racing fans, with the Earlybird discount helping to relieve the stress on the festive budget!

With yet more grids to be announced, the racing line-up for DHF 2024 already promises a superb on-track spectacle, with further excitement coming from the fact that many of the races have the added challenge of pitstops and driver changes, meaning that the outcome is never a certainty!

Attracting the finest vintage out on track – some more than 100 years old - the ‘Mad Jack’ for Pre-War Sports Cars, which will see behemoth Bentleys wheel-to-wheel with powerful Bugattis, Aston Martins and Frazer-Nashes and giant-killing Morgans in a grid which echoes the very earliest days of racing at Donington Park.

Sportscar and GT speed and glamour is showcased in a number of races across the Festival weekend.

The combined grid for the Royal Automobile Club Woodcote Trophy for pre-56 sportscars and Stirling Moss Trophy for pre-61 sports racers brings some of the most beautiful machines in motorsport history to Donington’s sweeping curves.

Expect to see Jaguar D-types and Maserati 250S, Lotus XI and XVs, Lister Jaguar Knobblies, Lola Mk 1s, Austin-Healey 100Ms and Cooper T39 Bobtails.

The epic, three-hour Royal Automobile Club Pall Mall Cup features pre-’66 GT and Touring Cars, with categories for pre-'63GTs and pre ‘61 Sports Cars.

With its unique format, including ‘in pit’ refuelling, this has become firmly established as a true challenge in historic racing, as everything from Jaguar E-types, Shelby Daytona Cobras, TVR Griffiths and Granturas battle it out with Lotus Elans, Ginetta G4s and MGBs.

The Superformance Ferrari Club Classic - the only classic Ferrari racing series in the world - returns to the Donington Historic Festival in 2024 for more wheel-to-wheel action and promises to provide thrills aplenty in three races across the weekend.

Expect close racing across several classes for road-legal and modified Ferraris up to the era of the 355 Challenge, including 308, 328, 348, 355, 456, 550, Mondial and more!

The Donington Historic Festival is always a jamboree for Touring Car fans, and DHF 2024 will be no exception.

The HRDC Jack Sears Trophy for 1958-1966 tin-tops evokes the formative years of Touring Car racing which evolved into the BTCC.

Thundering V8 Falcons, Mustangs and Galaxies are harried by nimble Lotus Cortinas, Alfa GTAs and pesky Mini Coopers, and not to be ruled out are the evocative ‘50s racers, with powerful Austin Westminsters, racy Austin A35s and A40s plus a myriad of near-forgotten models such as Riley 1.5s and Standard Tens.

The combined HRDC Dunlop Allstars for pre-’66 Sports, GT & Touring Cars and HRDC Classic Alfa Challenge for 750-116 Alfa Romeos is always entertaining.

Embodying the ethos of 1950s/60s Club ‘Allcomers’ races, the ‘Dunlop Allstars’ brings a great variety of marques, models and types together in a scratch-race format.

The Classic Alfa Challenge celebrates the illustrious racing heritage of Alfa Romeo, as 1970s GTAm Touring Cars hustle against the younger Alfetta Gp.1 GTs and rapid but diminutive AlfaSud Ti racers.

Pre-’66 Giulia Supers and GTs make up the historic class in this unique series.

Motor Racing Legends’ Historic Touring Car Trophy and Tony Dron Trophy with Sixties Touring Car Challenge with U2TC encompasses three decades of Touring Cars in one massive grid.

Lotus Cortinas, Mini Coopers, Alfa Romeo GTAs, Rover SD1s and Ford Capris share the circuit with flame-spitting Sierra Cosworth RS500s, BMW E36 M3s and Nissan Skylines.

The HRDC Gerry Marshall Trophy for pre-’83 Gp.1 and Gp.1½ Touring Cars celebrates the intense battles of this era when the likes of Gerry Marshall, Tony Lanfranchi, Barrie Williams and a host of determined racers went head-to-head in the crowd-pleasing BTCC ‘Tin-Tops’ Series.

Bellowing V8 Rovers stave off the 3-litre Capris, while Triumph Dolomites pitch battle with Ford Escorts, 1275GT Minis and rarities such as Opel Commodores.

With two days jam-packed with race action, track displays and parades, an open-access paddock and pitlane walks, a trade village, plus the presence of hundreds of cherished classic cars in displays staged by dozens of car clubs, the Donington Historic Festival has long been a ‘must do’ event in the historic motorsport calendar.

The calibre of drivers matches that of the calibre of cars, with past and present-day BTCC and Le Mans names often seen on the entry lists.

Earlybird ticket prices start at just £23 for a one-day adult (16+) entry, with discounts for teens aged 13-15. Under 13s are admitted for free.

For further information and to secure those Earlybird tickets please visit www.doningtonhistoric.com.

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Saturday 2 December 2023

Garador Supports National Tree Week

Garador is fast becoming recognised as an environmental champion for British manufacturing.

This summer the Yeovil-based garage door manufacturer installed over 1500 solar panels on its roof to provide power for its production facility. Now the company has agreed to support National Tree Week with a donation to a UK-based charity, The Tree Council, to plant and care for 25 trees.

“National Tree Week is a wonderful idea,” said Garador’s Managing Director Jon Watson. “It marks the start of the tree planting season and hopefully will see thousands of new trees being planted across the country.

Trees bring our streets and neighbourhoods to life, with their wonderful green foliage and natural beauty. The homes and garage doors which go alongside them, just wouldn’t look the same without them.”

This year marks the 75th anniversary of Garador manufacturing garage doors and with such a long heritage, the firm wanted to reaffirm its support for environmental sustainability, recognising that trees are vital for our planet and our well-being.

Jon Watson continues:

“Trees play an important role in keeping the climate, soil and biodiversity in balance. We are very pleased to support National Tree Week.”

Sara Lom, CEO of the Tree Council that is organising National Tree Week, says the event is the UK’s largest annual tree celebration when volunteer groups and tree lovers come together to plant thousands of trees to mark the start of the tree planting season.

She said: “Trees and hedgerows help us tackle climate change, provide homes for wildlife, improve our health and so much more. We’re so grateful to everyone across the UK, including Garador, for taking part in National Tree Week”.

Find out more about National Tree Week by visiting www.treecouncil.org.uk

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Friday 1 December 2023

DHF cautions against Online Videos encouraging DIY Garage Door Installations

Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) is urging consumers to be cautious following the streaming of a number of online videos that allegedly demonstrate how to fit powered garage roller doors without the help of a professional.

The Tamworth-based trade associate is keen to highlight that the repercussions of ‘DIY garage door installations’ can indeed be fatal and that instructional videos online are not an appropriate substitute for practical experience, specialist knowledge and industry expertise.

In fact, homeowners face risking the safety of family, friends, and anyone else who may come onto their property with a garage door that has not been properly installed. In addition, should the garage door be on a public road, anyone who encounters an injury as a result of an unsafe or non-compliant door, can bring a civil lawsuit case against the homeowner.

“The garage door is the largest moving object in the home and fitting one is a highly specialised job,” explains DHF’s Commercial Director, Patricia Sowsbery-Stevens.

“Whichever type of garage door you choose, it is essential that it is installed by a competent person, who is preferably DHF trained and can ensure they leave the door in a safe and compliant condition.

“Replacing or upgrading to a powered garage door is a major investment in home improvement, yet due to rising costs of living and reduced disposable income, it may well be tempting to ‘cut corners’, but we are eager to stress the importance of compromising neither safety nor compliance.”

The installation of a powered garage door involves so much more than simply the task of fitting the product. Only by correct installation will a garage door be safe, operate according to the Supply of Machinery Safety Regulations, look good, be secure, insulate and/or prevent weather ingress, and this is largely dependent on it having been surveyed, measured, specified, ordered and installed correctly.

In addition, new garage doors often come with a warranty but in most cases, for the warranty to be valid, the door has to be professionally installed. A ‘DIY’ installation can negatively impact the warranty, rendering it void.

“I would say to anyone looking to purchase a new garage door to do their homework first, DHF has a number of consumer publications on its website that clearly explains what to look for in a new powered garage door and what to expect from your installation company. Do not take the risk,” concludes Patricia.

“Additionally, DHF members are covered by DHF’s Warranty Plus. The Warranty Plus promise means that if you have any problems during the normal two-year warranty period, resulting from incorrect or poor installation, and the installing member has ceased trading, it will be rectified to ensure the installation is of a satisfactory standard.

“Whatever you decide, ensure that your garage door is supplied and installed by a professional company that has had DHF training. It is a criteria of membership that our garage door member companies are trained; members can be found on the DHF website: https://bit.ly/2G8zMZ1 ”

Door & Hardware Federation

01827 52337

www.dhfonline.org.uk

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Thursday 30 November 2023

ADSA Sponsors Industry Award

The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) is sponsoring the best in electronic product design and innovation at the AI Specification Awards for a second time.

The biennial even is organised by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) in conjunction with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and will take place in April 2024.

ADSA is encouraging manufacturers of entrance solutions – automatic doors, turnstiles, fast lanes and related products – to enter the category before the cut-off date on 1 December 2023.

The Product Design and Innovation – Electronic Award 2022 was won by Strand Technologies for its Virtual Engineer product, a technology solution for the control and diagnostics of automatic doors, gates and barriers.

The category celebrates “products which use new design concepts to improve product solutions”. It is open to “any new products which utilise electronics within the context of architectural ironmongery”.

To enter, projects or products must have been completed or released on the market between 1 October 2021 and 30 September 2023.

Each category will have a first, second and third placing. The judges will also decide on an overall ‘Winner of Winners’. Entries should be submitted online at www.aispecificationawards.co.uk

Said Ken Price, Managing Director of ADSA:

“We are delighted to once again sponsor the Product Design and Innovation – Electronic Award. The nature of our industry lends itself to practical problem-solving utilising electronic engineering and design application. Innovation within the industry became very prevalent during the COVID crisis when existing products were adapted and new products created to address national requirements.

“We are now at a stage where we are able to move on from this, applying that same enterprising spirit to improve building flow and management.”

For further information about ADSA email: rachel@adsa.org.uk or telephone: 01827 216136.

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Wednesday 29 November 2023

The Autumn / Winter Issue of Door Industry Journal is available online now!

With Christmas less than a month away, that can only mean one thing… The Autumn / Winter edition of the DIJ is here!

We’ve spent the last month preparing the content for this issue and, as we went to press, I think it was one of the few days recently without any rain! That’s in stark contrast to the hot and dry conditions when working on the Summer Issue.

As for the outlook in our industry, I would say it’s looking reasonably bright. Despite uncertainty in the building industry, the sector is, generally speaking, holding up quite well. There is plenty of growth and activity, certainly, if this issue is anything to go by.

To find out what’s going on, take a look inside at the plethora of stories from across the sector:

Here are a few highlights:

Jewers Doors the aircraft hanger door specialists celebrate 40 years in business (p 6)

Celebrating the life of Roy Chamberlain – of Chamberlain Doors – who has sadly passed (p 8)

All the information you need on the Secured by Design initiative (p 24)

Ellard’s journey towards de-carbonisation (p 28)

How ThermoSecure is raising its production game thanks to new investment (p 60)

Alucorb is travelling the country to spread the word about its partnership with gate manufacturer HorizAL (p 90)

IN2 Access announces a distribution partnership with Sweden’s Comlink (p 94)

Kirk Smith, of Allegion UK, explains how a door becomes a fire door (p 104)

Squire launches a new smart security system for remote control access (p 116)

Some holiday fun (p 121)

That lot - and everything else packed inside - should keep you going over the festive break!

As ever, thank you to all our readers, advertisers and contributors for your support throughout 2023.

Derek Hibbart

Editor, Door Industry Journal

www.dijonline.co.uk

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Tuesday 28 November 2023

Open Day Success for Hörmann Truedor

Hörmann has opened its doors for a series of Open Days and welcomed visitors to South Wales to find out more about their Hörmann Truedor range of composite doors and view one of the most advanced door manufacturing facilities in the UK.

The Open Day events were held at the company’s IG Doors manufacturing plant located in Oakdale, with sessions being held over three days. Over 90 existing and prospective customers, along with members of the press attended and were able to tour the highly automated manufacturing capabilities on site.

As Hörmann Truedor are unique in being the only GRP composite door to feature a door slab produced in the UK, attendees were able to see first-hand the whole manufacturing process from the creation of the complete door slab, paint, assembly and finishing, right through to despatch.

Commenting on the events, David O’Mara Marketing Manager for Hörmann Truedor,

“We were delighted by the attendance at the Open Days with new and existing customers joining us from all over the country, with one company even visiting from Shetland. I can confidently say that everyone who went on the factory tour were impressed by the scale of the plant, the levels of automation and the expertise on show, and being able to see the actual production of a door slab was a first for all concerned.

In fact, the six sessions we held were such a success and Hörmann Truedor have such a positive and compelling message to convey to the market, we are planning further Open Events in the Spring of 2024, dates of which will be announced in due course. So, as they say, watch this space.”

To find out more about Hörmann Truedor visit Composite Doors by Hörmann-Truedor - The Fine Art Of Composite Doors or call 01530 516868.

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Monday 27 November 2023

Why UV Testing for Doors is Increasingly Important to Avoid Costly Remediation Years Later

For building components exposed to the elements, such as doors, more and more, housebuilders are seeking assurances that these products meet the highest standards and have undergone rigorous testing to make their properties stand out against the crowd.

Daisie Lane, Application Sales Engineer at Element Materials Technology, explains:

“While weathertightness and security testing is expected as standard, there is another layer of testing that can protect against a somewhat invisible issue, ultraviolet (UV) rays.”

According to recent data, England needs 340,000 new homes, including 145,000 affordable homes, before 2031 to meet current demand1.

Between January and March 2023, there were 45,050 new homes built across the UK2 and the pace has to be maintained to iron out the UK’s housing crisis.

However, it’s crucial that these houses are not just thrown together too as otherwise, it becomes a costly exercise for housebuilders to fix later down the line, both from remedial works and reputation.

Now more than ever, housebuilders are seeking reassurance that the products they use in new homes are built to last.

Housebuilders will be well versed in the importance of having reassurances upfront before working with any product.

Doors are often the first point of security for many homes and so professionals will understandably seek evidence that all doors are tested in line with the appropriate industry standards.

While weathertightness and security are often the main areas that are considered when purchasing doors, the issue of UV rays is continually overlooked throughout the industry.

Even though the human eye cannot detect them, UV rays can cause substantial damage to doors.

UV radiation exposure can lead to colour change, reduction in gloss levels, cracking, crazing, chalking, blistering, hazing or complete product failure in relatively short periods of time.

Any product which has intermittent exposure to natural light, even indoors behind glass or which is exposed to fluorescent light, should undergo some form of UV testing.

Doors are a prime example of where this degradation can occur, as a result of the effects of sunlight on the material that the door is made from.

UV testing: how does it work?

To reproduce the impact of ultraviolet radiation exposure, accelerated UV testing can be conducted in a controlled laboratory environment.

The process uses a combination of intense UV, heat, and moisture to test materials and components for degradation.

To give housebuilders and homeowners complete peace of mind, it’s vital to find industry experts with the right laboratories and testing equipment to ensure the process is as accurate as possible.

Specialist laboratories, such as Element Materials Technology’s Wednesbury laboratory, can perform a wide range of UV tests with programmable temperature, humidity and irradiance, including Xenon Arc and Fluorescent QUV, as well as testing that mimics outdoor exposures experienced in Florida and Arizona, where the climate is more extreme.

The laboratory can also perform assessments pre- and post-test, and at various intervals.

These include colour and gloss measurements, weight, AATCC Greyscale readings, as well as mechanical, impact and strength testing, to give a comprehensive picture of a product’s performance and provide a deeper understanding of a material’s behaviour.

Usually, technical standards will detail out test durations, but would depend on factors such as the location of the door, the face being tested and whether it is in direct or indirect sunlight.

Supply chain advantages

Ultimately, UV testing provides housebuilders and door manufacturers with vital data quickly, and this data may otherwise have taken years to gather via customer feedback.

The information generated from testing is enormously valuable and beneficial in terms of product design, quality assurance and any potential liability issues, as well as allowing manufacturers to sell products as superior in terms of performance and durability.

Not only this, but these tests give a certain amount of protection against reputational damage and potentially costly remediation with homeowners in the future.

UV testing also benefits door manufacturers who can avoid any potential product recalls for insufficient product standards in the future.

In such a saturated market, being able to declare strength under the duress of UV light reinforces customer confidence and demonstrates that UV testing is an excellent way to stand out from competitors.

For more information about Element Materials Technology, visit: https://www.element.com/materials-testing-services/ultraviolet-exposure-uv-weathering-testing

1National Housing Federation - Building new homes

2House building data, UK - Office for National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

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Sunday 26 November 2023

Doctor Who's futuristic Whomobile, Bessie and original Dalek at Beaulieu for 60th anniversary display

The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu is set to transport visitors through time and space with the unveiling of a new temporary display featuring the most iconic vehicles from the beloved British sci-fi series, Doctor Who.

From the sleek and stylish Bessie to the futuristic Whomobile and a menacing Dalek, this collection marks the 60th anniversary of the series and will open to visitors from 23rd November 2023.

Heading the line-up is none other than Bessie, the Third Doctor's trusty yellow roadster. Bessie’s first appearance was in Doctor Who and the Silurians in early 1970 and appeared regularly with the Third Doctor, played by Jon Pertwee.

It also made single appearances in Fourth, Seventh, Eighth and Eleventh Doctor stories. Familiar to fans of the classic era, Bessie has become synonymous with the Doctor's adventures.

Zooming in from the 1970s, the display presents the Whomobile, a custom-designed vehicle created for the Doctor by the brilliant minds at UNIT, the United Nations Intelligence Taskforce. A sleek blend of style and functionality, the Whomobile is a testament to the Doctor's ability to traverse the cosmos.

It made its first appearance in Invasion of the Dinosaurs broadcast in January and February 1974. The vehicle’s only other appearance was in Planet of the Spiders, which was the final adventure for Jon Pertwee’s Third Doctor and would see him regenerate as Tom Baker’s Fourth Doctor.

Finally, adding an element of menace to the display is an authentic Dalek, the iconic extraterrestrial villains that have been striking fear into the hearts of Doctor Who fans for decades. The Dalek on display appeared in all but one of the classic Doctor Who Dalek episodes.

The National Motor Museum is thrilled to provide a rare opportunity for fans to witness the intricacies of Dalek design up close, as visitors will be able to come face to eyestalk with one of the Doctor's most formidable foes.

Beaulieu’s Lord Montagu is an avid ‘Whovian’. He was a founder member of the Doctor Who Restoration Team, a group of fans instrumental in restoring old episodes recovered from various sources in less than perfect condition.

He said: ‘I am delighted to be hosting this display of Doctor Who props in the programme’s 60th anniversary year. I am sure it will bring great joy to our visitors and bring back memories of watching the Saturday evening episodes, perhaps for some from behind the sofa.’

The display can be seen until the end of February 2024 and is included in a general admission ticket to Beaulieu.

This includes entry to the National Motor Museum, World of Top Gear, On Screen Cars, Palace House, Secret Army exhibition, Beaulieu Abbey, its grounds and gardens including adventure play area Little Beaulieu, plus unlimited rides on the Monorail and Veteran Bus.

Visit www.beaulieu.co.uk for more information and to book tickets.

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Saturday 25 November 2023

Top tips for staying safe whilst working in bad weather

As the UK enters the winter months, many tradespeople will be forced to work in difficult weather conditions or delay jobs until the forecast improves.

Research by IronmongeryDirect found that the average tradesperson loses £1,300 per year due to bad weather and misses an average of a week of work annually.

Amongst the trades that are impacted by bad weather, the most are plumbers, who lose £1,723 per year, electricians, who lose £1,570, and builders, who miss out on £1,548.

Whilst it can be tempting to avoid delays and losing money by working through bad weather, it’s important to ensure that the safety of yourself and others is prioritised.

For this reason, IronmongeryDirect has provided some expert tips to help you stay safe when working in bad conditions.

1. Monitor the weather

You should ensure that you’re constantly keeping an eye on the weather to determine what kind of work you can do safely.

For example, if there’s a thunderstorm you should prioritise jobs that can be done indoors to avoid getting caught in the rain. Similarly, in heavy rain, it is important to avoid work where slippery surfaces can pose a health risk.

Working in an exposed position without any kind of protection or shelter can be a serious hazard, so it’s important to ensure that you’re monitoring the conditions and adjusting your work accordingly.

2. Avoid working at height

Most types of bad weather can make working at height particularly dangerous, so it’s important that you avoid these types of jobs in bad conditions.

Whether it’s high wind making it more unstable to work on exposed positions at height, or heavy rain creating slippery surfaces that are more dangerous to stand or walk on, jobs lower to the ground are safer during bad weather.

3. Be aware of your surroundings

Building sites are hazardous at the best of times, and potential risks increase in the bad weather. When you’re working and exposed to the elements, ensure that you’re aware of potential hazards that could be around you.

Check to see if scaffolding or equipment is secure and not posing a danger to you or anyone else, keep an eye out to see if any tools or materials could pose a tripping hazard and remove them if so. You should also try to be aware of other people or activities going on around you so you can safely avoid them.

4. Secure loose materials and equipment

In high winds and heavy rain, loose materials and equipment can pose a serious risk if they aren’t properly secured.

In bad weather, unsecured items can move around and potentially cause disruption to a work site, which could result in either additional time spent clearing up and replacing the materials, or in the worst case, they could pose a danger to yourself or others on site.

5. Don’t hesitate to stop

Weather can progressively get worse as the day goes on, and what may have started out as workable conditions may deteriorate to a point where it is no longer safe to continue working.

If this happens, then it’s important to call a halt to working outdoors until the weather improves. Whilst a delay to work is never desirable, it’s always better than having to deal with a disastrous situation that occurs from choosing to continue working in bad weather.

For more information about the research, visit: www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk

[1] Survey of 500 UK tradespeople conducted by The Leadership Factor on behalf of IronmongeryDirect.

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Friday 24 November 2023

New Business Support Offered to Installers affected by Safestyle UK Collapse

Door-Stop International has stepped in after warning that the livelihoods of hundreds of skilled installers have been put at risk in the wake of Safestyle UK’s collapse.

Administrators for Safestyle have said the business has made around 680 of its workers redundant after it fell into administration at the end of October, but that does not include many self-employed fitters who rely on the firm to supply their customers with doors.

In this time of uncertainty, Door-Stop is providing any affected self-employed installers with dedicated business support to help restore a stable pipeline of work.

Those previously working with Safestyle UK can access new short term finance solutions so that they can order, install and receive payment for doors before having to pay Door-Stop, helping to maintain a healthy cashflow while in the process of securing future work.

Mark Young, commercial director of Door-Stop, said:

“These skilled fitters are the lifeblood of the door and window industry. Maintaining a consistent pipeline of work is crucial for them and so we are stepping in with short-term economic support and fast-tracked supply.

“Ensuring installers can continue to trade with confidence should be a major priority for all connected with the door and window supply and fitting industry. Door-Stop is determined to play its part.”

To help get set up as quickly as possible, they will also have access to Door-Stop’s Sales Manager software. The online door designer and order tool can be added to existing websites to make it easier for the installer’s customer to design, price, and pay for a door. It is fully customisable so the installer can have control over the information needed, the product ranges on offer, the payment process and more.

Fitters utilising Door-Stop’s business support offering will have access to exclusive pricing for a limited range of doorsets. With various door styles, colours and glazing options available from Door-Stop’s top sellers, installers will be able to offer on-trend styles at a competitive price. Its 10-day lead time means that they can continue to meet current demand without too much disruption to project timelines.

Installers who would like to learn more about the business assistance can contact Door-Stop on 01623 446336, option 4.

www.door-stop.co.uk

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Thursday 23 November 2023

Everglade Windows adds Premium Aluminium Sliding Door to its Range with aïr 180XLS

Everglade Windows launches the aïr 180XLS Lift & Slide Door, a glazing solution with extremely low U-values that will help installers meet the future demands of the home.

Alongside its impressive energy efficiency credentials, the 180XLS also benefits from 50mm interlocking sightlines, 2000 Pa wind resistance, sash sizes up to 3m x 3.6m, 400kg weight limit per panel, and PAS 24 certification as standard – leaving no element compromised.

Jay Patel, Director at Everglade Windows, discusses the product launch, saying:

“We all want to be a part of encouraging change for the better, so with the government’s ambitions of achieving Net Zero by 2050, we wanted Everglade Windows to be at the forefront of delivering a solution. The whole team have put a lot of effort and time into making sure we supply our customers with a superior product that not only delivers on-trend aesthetics, but performs to the highest level too.

“Coupled with an innovative design and superb technical performance, the aïr 180XLS benefits from our 43 years’ experience of not only manufacturing windows and doors, but working closely with installers. This means we know exactly what they need to not only exceed regulations, but elevate their offering to their customers.”

With energy performance levels equivalent to the Passivhaus Standard, the new aïr 180XLS Lift & Slide Door not only boasts highly-engineered frames and polyamide thermal breaks, but the specially manufactured doorset achieves U-values of 0.8 W/m2k and helps installers exceed current building regulations, all while being sleek and stylish in its design.

For more information about Everglade Windows’ new range of products, visit www.evergladetrade.co.uk.

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