This is a sponsored article by Masterframe Sash window specialist Masterframe has developed its own bespoke PVC-U system to create three new window collections, making it easier for installers to choose the right sash window for the project. “The three vertical sliding sash products: Authentic, Heritage and Vintage, each offer unique design benefits for [...]
This is a sponsored article by Brisant Secure Ultion WXM has extra molybdenum, the metal that is 25% denser than iron, integrated within its design. Brisant-Secure redesigned and improved the materials used to increase the strength and durability that Ultion brings. The BS EN1303 test requires standard 3 Star locks to achieve 100,000 cycles. [...]
Small revisions have been announced by the National Fenestration Awards to the 2019 campaign, which is now in full swing. Here are the new dates of the nominations, voting and Winners Week phases to put in your diaries: Nominations end: Friday August 30th 2019 Shortlists announced: Tuesday 3rd September 2019 Voting starts: Tuesday 3rd [...]
This is a sponsored article by Morley Glass Uni-blinds® sealed units manufacturer Morley Glass & Glazing is celebrating a significant milestone alongside glass company Saint-Gobain Glass and distributor GLASSOLUTIONS. Over one million pieces of Saint-Gobain glass have been supplied to Morley Glass & Glazing by GLASSOLUTIONS in the last 10 years mainly for use in the [...]
This is an article by our Editor Helen Duval Regional redevelopments are expected to completely transform city centre areas over the next few years. This positive up-turn has occurred due to the desire by many to live in Britain’s largest cities. This growth pattern is set to rise as large-scale regeneration projects continue to [...]
Barnsley based Handle Trade has become the latest company to give its support to the Building Our Skills – Making Fenestration a Career of Choice campaign. The specialist handle and hardware supply company operates throughout the UK and is headed up by well-known industry figure Ian Miller. The company has made outstanding customer service the [...]
This is an article by our Editor Helen Duval Many of us marvel at the new technologies as they evolve and perhaps one of the most intriguing areas of recent development is 3D printing. This is now a serious business concern to evaluate across many sectors and it is beginning to make its mark [...]
This is an article by our Editor Helen Duval Anyone who has driven anywhere near the centre of Birmingham in recent months will have no doubt built in considerable extra time for the journey to accommodate the locked solid traffic jams. The entire city has seen consistent redevelopment over the last few years, despite [...]
This is an article by our Editor Helen Duval The political scene at the moment can hardly appear inspiring on any front, irrespective of preferred sides. As we hurtle down a very uncertain path towards October 31st, there can be few who haven’t considered the impact that Brexit will have on their business. For [...]
This is our regular Clippings & Musings article from our Editor Helen Duval There can have been few times over the post war years when things have seemed so turbulent politically. The ‘B’ word or Brexit continues to frustrate, irritate and hamper business life in just about every sector irrespective of individual opinions on [...]
