New Commercial Door From Senior Architectural Systems

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A new commercial door has been launched by the well respected Senior Architectural Aluminium that offers several improvements over their existing well designed commercial door. Commercial doors must be used in any non dwelling environments where a reliable high traffic entrance door is required.  If you are an installer that …

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How to find a good window installer – Six Questions to ask

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Are you a consumer who is about to buy new double glazing?  For some customers, purchasing double glazing is not something they look forward to.  Typical reservations and negative perceptions of buying new double glazing will include: The vast majority of double-glazing firms are ethical and professional. In the UK, …

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Schüco AWS 70 SC window review

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The AWS 70 SC window brings makes the more premium Schüco brand name, more affordable and more accessible. With fantastic Schüco design, quality and style, this model is designed to be a more affordable option with no loss of features or specifications and is suitable for replacement and new build …

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Schuco introduce New AWS 70 SC Window

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Schueco UK Ltd, has introduced it’s brand new aluminium window for the UK residential market. The new Schuco AWS 70 SC is a new window system aimed at the residential and light commercial market, available as an outward opening casement window with several features setting it aside from other Schuco …

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Why condensation on the outside of double glazing is normal

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New double or triple-glazed windows will improve the look of a property and provide better security, thermal performance and interior comfort. They should also help reduce condensation compared with the old single-glazed wood or metal windows, but you may see condensation on the outside of double glazing at certain times …

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Selecting the correct door closer for aluminium commercial doors

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The aluminium commercial door is the number one choice for use in just about every type of commercial building.  In commercial environments there are regulatory requirements in addition to aesthetic considerations; in particular doors may be required to open and close in a particular manner.  In this article we’re going …

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Powder Coated aluminium windows

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Powder coated aluminium windows are old or new windows of all types and brands but specifically relating to their colour finish. Polyester powder coating remains the most effective way of colouring aluminium profiles but it also provides essential protection to the aluminium surface itself. Here’s everything you need to know …

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Trickle Vents Explained. Why and when you need them

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Are you confused or received conflicting advice about having trickle vents installed in your new windows or doors? Here, you’ll find all you need to know about trickle vents, when and where you need them, and why your home will benefit from them. Are trickle vents a legal requirement? In …

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Jack Aluminium TD68 Commercial doors

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The latest generation of Jack Aluminium TD68 commercial doors substantially improves the existing design of these high-traffic aluminium doors for shops, schools, offices and commercial buildings. Easy to make, fast to fit and meeting all manner of specifications for front doors. Jack Aluminium Systems presently offers commercial doors improving substantially …

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Monarch Windows Replacement Parts

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The Door and Window Experts Website is frequently contacted by people looking for Monarch Windows replacement parts.  One of the most popular enquiries is about the Monarch Monaframe Windows that were supplied for nearly 20 years in the home improvement market. The Monarch aluminium window, Monaframe door and Monaframe aluminium …

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Replacement Parts for Old Double Glazed Windows

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What do you do if you have old double glazed windows and doors that are generally working well, but one or two of your windows need replacement parts?  What if your windows have been damaged through burglary or other reasons – are replacement parts for old double glazed windows available? …

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How much do Aluminium Windows cost?

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Aluminium window prices are affected by the sizes, design, colour, glass type, brand name and even your property type and location. Here are some up-to-date window prices for some of the well-known aluminium window brands. We also explain what affects how professional companies work out your window prices, why you …

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Bifolding Door Terminology Explained

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Bifolding doors are complex pieces of machinery, with very precise engineering and intricate design behind them.  They use a system of guides, locking systems and other components to create doors that can swing, slide and fold, yet remain secure and with long service life. Bifolding Door Terminology Explained. There are several …

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Are you looking for Monarch Aluminium Windows?

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Monarch Aluminium windows in their heyday were the market leaders in aluminium domestic replacement windows. A huge number of British homes have benefited from this excellent window system. The Monarch Windows or Monaframe Windows as they were mainly called, were designed as a direct fix window to remove the need …

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Who Makes The Best Bifold Doors?

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In this guide, we discuss choosing the best bifold door; we explain our review process, and how we evaluate quality. We also provide recommendations for various categories, including the best overall, luxury, slimline, budget-friendly, Critical®-style, and heavy-duty bifolding doors. In the UK, there are numerous brands of bifolding doors to …

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How to colour match aluminium windows

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How do you colour match aluminium windows you’re about to buy if you’ve already got old powder coated windows and doors and want the same colour? Whilst you won’t get a 100% match to your old aluminium windows, it gets close. Here’s everything you need to know about how to …

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Should a door have a hold open closer or a non-hold open closer?

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Aluminium Commercial doors are often required to perform an emergency exit function to commercial and public buildings.  Where fire exit doors are required, they will be fitted with either push to exit panic bars (also referred to as crash bars) or push to exit paddle handles. Door closers form an …

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Purchasing Bifolding Doors

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Purchasing bifolding doors need not be a complicated process.  There are several factors to consider in making the right choice, not least choosing a reputable brand and manufacturer, accompanied by a competent and professional installer. Here we explain what to look for when purchasing bifolding doors depending on your budget, …

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Sunfold Systems

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Sunfold can be credited with being the first company to bring bifolding doors into the UK market with Sunfold Systems now being widely regarded as one of the premier bifolding door brands available.  Established in 1989, Sunfold Established in 1989, Sunfold offers a range of sliding, bifolding and swing doors …

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Centor UK

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Centor is a multi-award winning company established for many years.  Centor UK designs and manufactures, luxury, expertly crafted and top of the line sliding and bifolding doors.  As well as this, Centor supplies door hardware for some of the best brands in the world. About Centor UK doors, windows and …

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Granada Secondary Glazing

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Granada Secondary Glazing is one of the best known names in the UK, providing secondary double glazing products for residential and commercial property. A significant business in this product sector, Granada supplies their products nationwide to homeowners, the wider fenestration sector and companies involved in building refurbishment. About Granada Secondary …

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Metal Technology Ltd

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Metal Technology Ltd based in Ireland and the UK are a highly respected systems company and well specified in the fenestration sector, having successfully installed their large and diverse range of systems into some of the finest buildings in the UK.  The range of doors, windows, curtain walling are technically …

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Exlabesa Building Systems

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Exlabesa Building Systems extrude aluminium profiles as well as offering a range of architectural aluminium windows, façade glazing and curtain walling products, commercial doors and shopfront framing systems.  They are part of the global Exlabesa Group and serve the UK market from their large Doncaster facility. About Exlabesa Building Systems …

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Jack Aluminium Systems

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Jack Aluminium Systems is a systems company providing a comprehensive suite of commercial and residential glazing systems. These are fabricated and supplied by a nationwide network of aluminium fabricators and supplied to the trade. Products available from Jack Aluminium Systems The range of products by Jack Aluminium Systems covers windows, …

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Hueck Aluminium Systems

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Eduard Hueck Aluminium Systems have a global presence, supplying cutting edge aluminium curtain walling, window and door systems to a vast range of markets. enjoy a long standing European reputation for many years supplying innovative and technologically advanced architectural aluminium systems installed in some of the finest buildings .  Their …

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Bowater Architectural

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Bowater architectural has been established for a number of years in the UK market and now concentrates on energy efficient fenestration products comprising aluminium and pvcu extrusions.  The company has two well respected high thermal systems targeted at the specification, fabrication and commercial markets.   Bowater Architectural Product Range System …

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APS Aluminium and Plastic Systems

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APS Aluminium & Plastic Systems Ltd has a diverse product range in aluminium and PVCu extrusions to meet various building sectors and professionals.  The product range includes architectural aluminium systems, aluminium signs and miscellaneous extrusions/sections. About APS Aluminium and Plastic systems Based in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, APS Aluminium and …

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Aluprof UK

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Aluprof UK is a well known and respected European manufacturer of advanced aluminium extrusions and fenestration systems. Based in Altrincham and with a London office, Aluprof provides a significant range of European influenced and designed systems. The Aluprof products include windows and doors, commercial doors, façade curtain walling, garage doors, commercial …

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Altec Systems

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Altec Systems are an independent systems company providing commercial doors, windows and curtain walling. All of the Altec Systems extrusions are produced and made in the UK. About Altec Systems Altec Systems have been providing their aluminium products for over twenty years and are active in the specification market. As …

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