The PatioMaster sliding door by Epwin Window Systems has passed enhanced weather performance testing carried out by Element. A two-pane steel sliding PatioMaster door achieved 300pa water tightness Class 7a, 600Pa air tightness Class 2 and 1600 Pa wind loading Class A4, which means that PatioMaster is a superior solution for coastal or high-rise properties, the product’s representative explained.
Phil Parry, business development director for Epwin Window Systems, said: “For us, it’s not just about passing these tests but ensuring that we uphold the highest standards and deliver consistent product performance to give our customers a market-leading advantage. This latest test achievement demonstrates the technical superiority of the PatioMaster door. Coupled with latest product developments, it is a PVC-U sliding door system that is leading the market.”
The PatioMaster PVC-U sliding door system is 33% stronger thanks to its reinforcing capability, a representative of Epwin explained. The product’s interlock is designed to prevents intruders from prising open the panes to gain entry.
“The system offers exceptional thermal performance and its sash profile increases the variety of glazing options to 28mm and 36mm (triple glazed),” they went on to explain.
“In terms of aesthetics, the door’s interlock sightline perfectly aligns with the opposing sash. And colour options are next-level too: 19 stocked foil finishes cover the industry’s favoured shades, including Sage, Claystone and Pebble Grey, plus 30 made-to-order options with on-trend hues covering heritage classics, contemporary colours and natural palettes.
“Uniquely in the market, there are five complementary base colours: white, tan, brown, cream and grey, which are used with single-coloured foil options. It means that the high-end aesthetics remain when the doors are open, because there isn’t a stark disparity between the foiled colour and the white base interior, as often seen on other door systems. This allows fabricators and installers to secure higher value sales and tap into consumer demand for high-end products.”
All PatioMaster doors are fitted with the Yale 6-point lock as standard. The Epwin Window Systems team is set to introduce a new Yale 10-point PAS 24 locking system to the product too. This should deliver the equivalent of a standard lock plus additional shootbolts at the top and bottom of the sash, for maximum security benefits.
Phil added: “PatioMaster has always held an exceptional market pedigree. Its enhanced weather testing performance demonstrates class-leading technical credentials too.” Read more about Epwin and the business’ products on the company’s website.
