FAB RICATO R & INS TAL L ER WORLD
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CREATING A QUICKSLIDE LEGACY
AN EASY LIFE
WITH STELLAR
Aluminium specialist, Alu
Haus has become the latest
in a series of fabricators to
start manufacturing Stellar,
the aluminium window and
door system from Epwin
Window Systems.
Jason Bamford, director
of Alu Haus, said: “We have
added Stellar to our
portfolio because it’s a
visually superior product.
The slimline aesthetics and
the flush appearance are
unique to the market. It’s the
best-looking aluminium
product out there.”
Stellar is said to be the
only aluminium system on
the market to offer a fully
flush casement window,
which has flush lines inside
and out.
Epwin claims that the
sightlines on Stellar are
around ‘’% slimmer than
comparable aluminium
systems, which translates to
a ”•% larger glass area.
Jason added. “We’re
always looking for ways to
make our customers’ lives
easier. This is what Stellar
does. The knock-in single leg
bead means glazing is rapid
as well as contributing to the
sleek aesthetics. Plus, it
doesn’t have a back wedge,
so there are time savings
here too.”
Stellar is pre-gasketed,
which reportedly saves up to
•’% on fabrication time.
Plus chevrons or corner ties
are only needed on the flush
sash window, no shootbolts
are required because the
system uses fast-fit
espagnolettes and all
hardware is direct fix.
Quickslide’s new Legacy VS window,
in its mechanically jointed form, has
passed a series of test procedures to
achieve a pass for the PAS:6
security performance standard.
Based upon the Spectus vertical
slider, the Legacy is said to have been
‘significantly enhanced’ with
Quickslide succeeding in producing
the only mechanically jointed version
of this window on the market.
A number of engineering
enhancements were made to ensure
the Quickslide Legacy window
complies with the standard, including
additional reinforcement and longer
screws to ensure secure location in
the reinforcement, in addition to side
extrusion blocks, sash locators,
together with upgraded locks, keeps,
latch and aluminium tilt arms, all
supplied by ERA.
Quickslide’s quality manager, Julian
Fielden, described the processes
through which the Legacy window,
which was introduced in ‰ to
enhance the company’s VS offering,
achieved the PAS pass: “Our goal
was not simply to pass the very
rigorous PAS test procedures, but
to ensure that we can manufacture
every frame to this standard, with
consistent performance, quality and
of course, production efficiency.
“And the testing procedures are a
fascinating process,” Julian went on to
explain. “The manual test includes
attacking the window with various
tools to try and displace the beading
with an aim of removing the glass to
SIGNATURE
SIGNS UP DEKKO
Signature Windows, said to be
one of Devon’s fastest-growing
home improvement
companies, has joined forces
with trade fabricator, Dekko
Window Systems.
The Teignmouth-based
installer has become the latest
firm to offer Dekko’s premium
product lines including the
seamless Infinity PVC-U
collection and the high-end
Räum aluminium range. With
the help of Dekko, Signature
Windows also offers
customers the complete
Residence Collection and the
Solidor range of composite
doors.
To showcase its product
range, Signature Windows has
opened a new showroom in the
coastal town. Dekko is said to
have lent its support by
manufacturing and supplying
products from across its full
range, including the Infinity
PVC-U flush sash, Räum
aluminium sliding doors and
Residence Ÿ.
Keir Balouza, managing
director of Signature
Windows, commented: “When
it came to choosing our
supplier, it really was a
no-brainer. Dekko boasts
incredible depth, both in terms
of quality products and
complete support. Our brandnew
showroom is proof of that,
with Dekko helping us to fully
kit out the site with its
fantastic product range. To be
able to take advantage of
Dekko’s wealth of expertise
has also been a really valuable
asset to have.”
gain entry,” explained Julian. “The
mechanical tests are done by
attaching various brackets to the
window and then a force of up to ‘kN
is applied in different position to try
and dislodge the sashes from the
frames. And obviously we passed all
of these and the other tests,” he
added.
The Quickslide Legacy is offered as
what the company describes as a ‘true
heritage’ window and one that is
designed to extend its reputation as a
leader in the heritage sector of the
market. Key aesthetic features include
the authentic ovolo shape to the
frame, bead, sash and cill with a wide
range of detail customisations
including Georgian bars, run through
sash horns and ex-ternal weather
bars.
The attention to detail extends to a
deep bottom rail and flush gaskets
that emulate traditional glazing.
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