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London’s new Leadenhall building designed by Richard Rogers does not only turn heads with its sheer size of 225m. Its facade supplied

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door or window system that boasts a professional finish and performs beyond expectation is often hard to find. When dictated by budget, thermal efficiency or function can be compromised,which inevitably results in replacements and upgrades further down the line – a costly and disruptive process.

With this in mind, FC&A has sourced the leading players in the marketplace and combined them in a dedicated platform, offering an insight into their newest and bestselling products. With numerous certifications and recommendations from approved bodies, customers can be guaranteed long-lasting performance and peace of mind.

Among the contributors is GlasSpace, whose expertise allows modern and traditional builds to benefit from enhanced light and space. Tormax, meanwhile, looks beyond installation and outlines the importance of maintenance.

I hope you find this supplement an enjoyable read and useful resource. To obtain further information on our contributors or comment on any of the issues raised, please do not hesitate to contact me via hannah@mixedmediainfo.com

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Glazing Vision highlights its commitment to innovation and product quality by partnering with leading research and accreditation bodies.

To comply with stringent health & safety requirements, the maintenance of power-automated doors is essential.Tormax outlines contract options.

Sapphire’s Aluma system strikes the perfect balance between durability and style for two new London-based housing developments.

Enjoy the benefits of low maintenance, thermal efficient bi-folding doors with the elegance of a custom coated design thanks to IDSystems.

Stunning views overlooking the south Devon coastline is made possible with solutions from the balustrade and curved door specialist, Balcony Systems.

A glass facade system from Roto Frank is providing aesthetic appeal high performance for the new Leadenhall Building, featuring a 10° inward incline.

Simonswerk puts safety first with its award-winning Tectus hinge. Suitable for both residential and commercial settings, these hinges offer perfect door alignment.

Extending traditional buildings with contemporary structures can meet expectations in terms of both aesthetics and performance with GlasSpace systems meeting budget and design.

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he company is a real British manufacturing success story, many companies have tried to replicate the glass rooflights but Glazing Vision feels it continues to develop and lead.

Jeremy Dunn of Glazing Vision comments: “Indeed we will soon be launching new products that will continue to enhance our position as the lead player in the flat roof glass rooflight market. We have been working in partnership with Anglia Ruskin University on developing a thermal performance calculation methodology for glass rooflights, which we hope will be adopted throughout the industry.”

Architects need to understand exactly what they are specifying and the work Glazing Vision is doing will create clarity for all. Glazing Vision offers CPD presentations on Specifying Glass Rooflights and also a CPD Factory Tour for anyone interested in understanding the market further.

Managing Director Chris Chaney comments: “Various companies make lots of claims, we however have backed-up our claims through a recently acquired BBA certificate and also with our CPDs particularly our factory tour where we can demonstrate exactly what goes into

manufacturing one of our quality rooflights.

Glazing Vision are members of the National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers.”

The fixed Flushglaze Rooflight is the original flat roof rooflight the product recently received a BBA certificate. The BBA tests involved a factory visit, site assessments and independent product testing – lab testing by the British Board of Agrement. Glazing Vision chose this route as there is no harmonised European Standard covering flat roof glass rooflights so they cannot be CE marked.

The Flushglaze is extremely versatile and can be made standard or to bespoke shapes and sizes to cater for any building requirement. The beauty of the product is that the entire framework is on the outside therefore delivering a good thermal performance and great aesthetics as when you look up you only see the glass.

The Flushglaze is also available as a walk on rooflight, tripleglazed, a 30-minute fire rated rooflight with a maximum size of 1.5 x 1.5m, a multipart rooflight – joined together for large sections of glazing with silicone joins, aluminium back to back angles or glass fins – and eaves or ridge glass rooflights with silicone seals at the joins.

Glazing Vision also employs a team of in-house designers for anything bespoke such as odd shapes and oversized units.

Glazing Vision offers a range of standard stock sizes that can be purchased online and delivered within two working days, anywhere in the UK.

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Glazing Vision manufactures glass rooflights, fixed, hinged and sliding particularly for use in flat roof applications.

Founded in 1994 Glazing Vision has developed into a worldwide brand, manufacturing in the UK and shipping across the globe. Glazing Vision now has a network of distributors throughout Europe supplying rooflights in France, Belgium, Holland, Portugal and Spain.

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Hertfordshire has nearly 180 automatic door systems installed across campus, and three years ago Tormax UK took over the maintenance contract

A matter of maintenance Simon Roberts, Managing Director for Tormax considers the real cost of maintaining an automatic entrance and reveals that not all maintenance contracts are equal.

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s you would expect, current health and safety legislation dictates that ongoing maintenance of any automatic entrance system is required. It therefore makes sense to sign up to a programme of test, inspection and repair to ensure your system is legal and safe for users at all times. However, you are not obliged to take the maintenance contract offered by the manufacturer or installer and it pays to shop around and compare quotes.

Power operated doors come under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER). Regulation 5 states that: “Every employer should ensure that work equipment is maintained in an efficient state and in efficient working order and in good repair.” It goes on to confirm that: “Every employer should ensure that any machinery has a maintenance log and the log is kept up to date.”

If your automatic door system is a fire exit then the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 comes into play:

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recommended that a trained engineer visits the site bi-annually but you need to refer to manufacturers recommendations.

If you are tempted by a low cost contract then examine the small print carefully. Attractive as some annual maintenance contract may appear, it may only include a ‘due diligence’ visual inspection, simply confirming that the door is working. A full inspection by contrast should include lubrication of parts, cleaning of all tracks and trolleys, door height check, tightening of belt and moving parts etc. Low cost maintenance contracts can lead to large and un-scheduled bills for additional labour and replacement of minor parts at potentially over-inflated prices. A professional engineer will have the benefit of a well-stocked van, allowing some repairs to be carried out during a maintenance inspection, helping avoid extra charges for a return visit.

Negotiate service It is also important to consider the inconvenience of a breakdown. For some installations a working door is essential to operation and 24hr back up may be needed but obviously comes at a price.

However, if the door can temporarily be used in manual mode it may be possible

“Where necessary in order to safeguard the safety of relevant persons the responsible person must ensure that the premises and any facilities, equipment and devices provided are subject to a suitable system of maintenance and are maintained in an efficient state and in efficient working order and in good repair.”

Keeping track To ensure an automatic entrance satisfies the above regulations as well as BS7306 which stipulates that equipment such as automated doors be maintained in line with manufacturers’ recommendations, it is important that you can demonstrate that: maintenance is carried out at appropriate intervals; defects are remedied within suitable time scales; and records, such as a log book are kept to document the above.

The number of maintenance checks required in a year will obviously vary depending on the level of foot traffic your entrance experiences as well as other factors such as regular adverse weather conditions for example. It is generally

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An automatic entrance system can of course contribute to delivering a sustainable environment by reducing heating loss from a building. With appropriate maintenance, the lifespan of the equipment will also be extended. Some highly engineered motors available on the market today can deliver a life expectancy of anything up to 25 years.

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responsible for facilities management at the University. “We have been delighted with the overall reduction in expenditure delivered by the Tormax maintenance service.”

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As part of an ongoing drive to improve student and staff accessibility as well as deliver low energy access solutions, the University of Hertfordshire has nearly 180 automatic door systems installed across campus. Three years ago Tormax UK Ltd took over the maintenance contract, streamlining repairs by offering bi-annual service checks and callout cover through their nationwide team of trained engineers. “Since taking on Tormax to deliver a planned maintenance contract our usual remedial call out rate for automatic doors has been cut by nearly 80% – down from 150 to just 13 per year,” confirms Duncan Rennie, Technical Services Manager for Graham FM who is

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Above: The number of maintenance checks required in a year will vary depending on the level of foot traffic the entrance experiences Below: With appropriate maintenance, the lifespan of an entrance system will be extended

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Balustrades combine durability and style

Images: Below: The use of aluminium provides an excellent balance between a cost effective solution and providing ultimate rust protection Below left: Glass infills slot into the Aluma baluster uprights and/or handrail profiles, removing the clutter of traditional patch lugs

New style Aluma aluminium balustrades from Sapphire are part of the regeneration of two housing estates in Lewisham, south London. Sapphire’s relaunched Aluma system strikes the perfect balance between durability and visual appeal for residential balconies in four new tower blocks on the Heathside and Lethbridge estates.

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million pound project were London-based practice bptw partnership. Main contractor was Ardmore, who has a proven track record in delivering large residential and mixed use developments. Stylish, low maintenance balcony balustrades were a key design requirement for the regeneration project.

Urban elegance Sapphire’s innovative semi-frameless Aluma system provided the ideal solution, integrating the style of a structural glass balustrade with the superior corrosion resistance of high-grade aluminium extrusions. Glass infills simply slot into the Aluma baluster uprights and/or handrail profiles, removing the clutter of traditional patch lugs.

The project architects worked closely with Sapphire on the Lewisham project and were impressed with the company’s through-the-project support. A member of bptw’s architectural team comments: “Sapphire supplied excellent drawings to our design specification and coordinated on site installation with other contractors, which assisted smooth completion. Sapphire ticked all the boxes in terms of service and the finished balustrades look great.”

Aluma handrails and baluster uprights for balcony balustrades in the new high-rise homes have an attractive Graphite Grey powder coated matt finish to complement contemporary facades. Balusters are fixed with chemical anchors into concrete integrated balconies.The use of aluminium provides an excellent balance between a cost effective solution and providing ultimate rust protection. Infill panels were manufactured from 10mm clear toughened glass with polished edges. In addition, balustrades by Sapphire for core stairways inside the new tower blocks combine handrails in 304 grade satin polished stainless steel with mild steel uprights, fixed into concrete stairs.

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s part of its total support package for this prestigious residential project, Sapphire developed two new time-saving concepts. Deliveries were made in Sapphire’s new stackable crates, preloaded with components required for each floor before leaving for site, so all items can be craned up to the relevant floor in one lift. Sapphire also supplied complex drilling templates, which helped reduce installation time on site, whilst ensuring better accuracy.

Phased regeneration by Family Mosaic, one of the largest housing associations in London and the south east, will transform the two south London estates into a mixed tenure development of over 1200 private and affordable homes, designed and built to Code Level 4. Architects for the multi-

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IDSystems offers a range of bifolding doors that will open corners and facets

Folding doors of the future IDSystems continues to pave the way in the evolution of folding sliding doors. Folding sliding doors have grown immensely in popularity over the last 10 years to the point where most self build projects will incorporate the doors in the main living area. However, when it comes to building a new house to passive house standards for thermal insulation and eco-awareness, it can be difficult to find a system that meets high specifications.

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As with all systems offered by IDSystems, this system is highly engineered with no limitations on configuration

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he Sunflex SF75 has been specifically engineered for the future; to be the most insulated and highly thermally efficient, eco friendly bifolding door system available.

The unique multi-chambered thermal break systematically reduces the cold as it passes through the system, eliminating it almost entirely. The result is a market leading door system that provides the lowest in CO2 emissions associated with reduced energy consumption and considerable savings in heating bills.

Benefiting from the best of both worlds SF75, as with its SF55 system, can be polyester powder coated to the customer’s choice or to blend in with rest of their windows, with the option of an internally timber clad alternative enabling them to match internal decoration. Enjoy all the benefits with the low maintenance and superior thermal efficiency in aluminium combined with the natural beauty and warmth of wood.

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Versatility in design IDSystems specialises in the Sunflex range of folding sliding doors, all systems are German engineered without compromise giving customers the peace of mind they deserve.

All systems are specifically engineered to be bottom running – this means that the weight is taken on the bottom track without the

assistance of gravity to aid movement.

By having the weight floor mounted, there is no need for large supports above to take the additional weight, the bottom running mechanisms sit on the sides of the track, and this means that debris in the track will not impede the running of the system.

As with all systems offered by IDSystems, this system is highly engineered with no limitations on configuration, the system may be folded to the left or the right, open to the inside or outside, and can have panels all folding the same way or split with any number folding to each side. Additionally, IDSystems offers a range of bifolding doors that will open corners and facets.

IDSystems is like no other bifold company – the firm is technically led and believes that its customers like to make informed decisions. The company’s sales team is technically trained and able to answer any customer’s questions intelligently and truthfully and will provide them with a sense of ‘having come to the right place’!

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• Mushroom locking into side jamb coupled with top and bottom metal shootbolt rods providing excellent security; with the option of upgrading to the unrivalled WK2 Security Package • Large range of timber types and finishes available (SF75c) along with three optional styles to the internal beading

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Spectacular coastline views with Balcony Systems Panoramic ocean views are dished up every day for diners at this new South Devon restaurant – thanks to a show-stopping curved sliding patio door from Balcony Systems.

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he balustrading and curved door specialist met the architect’s specification with a nine-panel door, incorporating two sliding panels, spanning well over half the building’s circular sea-facing elevation.

Measuring nearly 15m in width with a blue powder-coated finish, the door opens onto an outdoor dining terrace at the Gara Rock Restaurant, part of an exclusive coastal resort complex built by Coast Group near Salcombe.

Directly below, a second 8m wide curved patio door with two sliding panels, also supplied by Balcony, offers similar spectacular sea views for guests using the indoor swimming pool and spa facilities.

Diana Hunt, who runs the restaurant with Ian Dent, says: “The wonderful curved glass wall and doors frame an almost 180 degree view of the south Devon coastline. We are able to open the curved glass doors back to the point where they almost seem to disappear.They are incredibly smooth, but heavy enough to dissuade children from playing too enthusiastically with them!”

Suitable for virtually any commercial or residential property, Balcony’s curved patio doors add the ‘wow’ factor with a versatility that allows for a variety of sliding or fixed configurations within almost

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some notable guests. Requisitioned by the RAF during the Second World War, the hotel reopened but was finally closed in 2006 when work began on replacing it with the new Gara Rock facilities.

limitless creative scope for designers and architects.Wide openings can be achieved to seamlessly connect interior and outdoor spaces.

Adding extra fixed curved panels allows for longer glazed runs, further enhancing views, light and the feeling of space to any interior.

Simon Baldwin, Director of Aminghurst, Gara Rock’s owners, commented: “Both doors are quite stunning, creating a distinctive visual statement and making the most of impressive vistas from the building.

“The doors enable guests to enjoy the beautiful views in comfort, whatever the weather, while also providing practical and easy access to the terraces by the restaurant and pool.”

Unique location Installation of both doors went smoothly, according to Gara Rock Site Manager Tim Jones, who added: “The general consensus from everyone who sees them is that they look spectacular and really make the most of this unique cliff top location.”

Built in 1847 as a former Coastguard Station and Lookout, the buildings were converted into a family hotel in the early 1900s and became established as a popular holiday resort, which attracted

Images: Top: The curved glass wall and doors frame an almost 180 degree view of the south Devon coastline Above: Measuring nearly 15m in width with a blue powder-coated finish, the door opens onto an outdoor dining terrace

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Doors, Windows & Balustrades The list of special hardware also includes concealed gas compression springs for easier opening and latching of windows and turn-restrictors. Other special features are 14 exclusive hardware components with reverse-action espagnolette in the rebate, sash lifter and turn-restrictor for special smoke extraction windows. All components are supplied with a black powder-coated surface.

Not only has Roto tailored its components to the specific requirements and special profile, the company’s collaboration with Yuanda – the building contractor responsible for the facade – also includes the provision of important services. For example support during installation to ensure proper functionality and operation, project management and engineering. So far this practical example has once more demonstrated that genuinely customer-oriented window and door technology is always a blend of intelligent hardware and software.

Facade performance at great height London’s new office and retail building designed by Richard Rogers does not only turn heads with its sheer size of 225m.

Its facade is inclined inward by 10°, creating a unique wedgeshaped profile. This characteristic design gave the Leadenhall Building its nickname – the Cheesegrater.

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nlike other skyscrapers, which typically use a concrete core to provide stability, this new office building – due for completion in 2014 – will be built without. Instead a complex steel construction – the world’s tallest of its kind – will provide stability to the entire structure.The tapered glass facade in the front of the building will reveal the steel bracings, making them visible from outside.

This unusual design has also been chosen to meet regulation protecting the English capital’s landmark buildings: the slanting wedge-shaped profile was designed to have less impact on the protected sightline of St Paul’s Cathedral.

For Roto the Leadenhall Building has been its focus at BAU 2013 – the Munich

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trade fair for architecture, materials and systems – for a good reason. It adds to the list of international reference objects and demonstrates the company’s ability to realise special hardware solutions, even if they seem to be utopian. In this specific project the special hardware solution is based on the T 540 system for aluminium windows and balcony doors of up to 300kg sash weight, as explained in January in Munich.

For the 560 facade windows, which weigh up to 220kg each, Roto has designed and is supplying individual hinge-side components, suitable for windows with a 10° inclination and for emergency entry points. The outward opening flush encased gearbox with square spindle is used for that purpose.

Images: Above left: Roto outlined the benefits of the T 540 system at the recent BAU 2013 Above: A facade inclined inward by 10° gives the Leadenhall Building in the City of London its unique, characteristic appearance

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esigned with a small pivot gap to help prevent finger injury Tectus hinges are the ideal solution for use in major residential developments, hotels, leisure facilities and public buildings including council offices, hospitals, prisons and health care centres. 3D adjustment allows for perfect door alignment and Tectus hinges have maintenance-free slide bearings, load capacities up to 300kg and an unrivalled range of surface finishes and sizes.

The latest addition to the Tectus hinge range, the TE 541 3D FVZ, allows for recessed frame facings up to 14mm with standard 4mm on the door side.

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Other options include the Tectus A8 version for glass or laminate door designs with door fascias and claddings up to 8mm, the Tectus Energy system integrating permanent power transfer and the Tectus FR fire-rated range which incorporates the intumescent material within the hinge body.

The recently-launched SIMONSWERK website, www.simonswerk.co.uk, has an online advanced PRODUCTSELECTOR information system for architects, ironmongers, specifiers, interior designers and building contractors. The product selector web directory template allows hinge specification details to be input and the system will then identify the best possible solution for the project requirement. Additionally the new website

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An 84-page catalogue is also available complete with technical information, images and drawings and features the increasingly popular Tritech Samson solid brass hinge with concealed bearings, 25 year performance guarantee and a weight carrying capacity of 160kg – Grade 14.

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SIMONSWERK’s award-winning flush fitting Tectus hinges incorporate a number of anti-ligature features that improve safety over conventional hinges. The Tectus hinge is fully concealed and eliminates fixing points for ligature and has the added advantage of no protruding knuckles.

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Kensington Balustrade Systems are delighted to add the AMG aluminium profiles to their expanding range. The ease of fit and high quality, fit in perfectly with Kensingtons other ranges, proving quality does not mean expensive.

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Doors, Windows & Balustrades

Room with a view GlasSpace is a division of Eagle S.G & W and specialises in structural glazing and sealant application creating stunning extensions, conservatories, and doors that are frameless and made entirely from glass. As well as complete structures GlasSpace also offers features such as roof lights and balustrades.

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he unique GlasSpace system has been designed by awardwinning architects, structural glass engineers and leading independent test engineers to ensure that its products are not only inspirational, but also highly durable and secure. Constructed from toughened glass units, which can be made with a higher specification glass so that they are strong enough to walk on, a GlasSpace is completely safe and easy to maintain.

Using commercial glass technology that has been developed over the last 25 years, GlasSpace creates impressive environments that are suitable for both the domestic and commercial property. The use of low e-thermal coating and argon-filled panels mean that its structures are guaranteed to exceed the latest heat efficiency regulations, ensuring that the space remains comfortably warm in a cost effective way.

All of GlasSpace’s structures include the latest technology, with warm edge seals, creating a comfortable atmosphere inside and supporting the process of saving energy. This, combined with the latest solar control coatings and films, ensures that the glass structures meet the tight

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requirements of modern day living and energy performance.

Trusted by commercial and domestic customers alike, GlasSpace is so sure of its construction process and materials that it offers a comprehensive warranty on all of its buildings. All of the materials that GlasSpace uses are under warrantee for 10 years and its workmanship and

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All of GlasSpace’s structures include the latest technology, with warm edge seals, creating a comfortable atmosphere inside

maintenance is covered for 5 years.

Whilst the style of the buildings and products is contemporary, blending beautifully with and further enhancing a modern structure, GlasSpace is also often asked to help with projects that require solutions for period style properties.

Due to the transparent nature of the product a period home can be extended to incorporate a gorgeous garden for example, without imposing on the property.

Period features and original brick can be enhanced with the addition of a structure from GlasSpace, preserving the history of a building whilst sympathetically extending a space.

Angular, square designs and bi-folding doors that run across the whole side of a building are among their popular products; however with their flexibility of design almost anything is possible. From domestic buildings that create light filled homes, to commercial properties that require the integration of security measures such as electric operating and a card pass system, GlasSpace is sure to provide a solution that is not only practical but is striking too.

Whether GlasSpace project manages a complete development or is simply part of a larger team driven by an architect, it offers a wide range of additional options such as solar control glass. From the most ambitious plan to a simple glass roof, GlasSpace offers unique, practical design at an extremely competitive price.

* sales@eaglesgw.com

( 01268 782307

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Period features and original brick can be enhanced with the addition of a structure from GlasSpace

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Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms

TSH 30 Expanding possibilities for modern windows.

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You can‘t have it that tall. There‘s no suitable hardware.

Have you heard that one before?

You’re not alone. Demand for larger, heavier windows is increasing.

You need to specify larger glazed areas. Triple glazing may be required.

The windows you require might be contemporary in style, or heritage replacements. Either way, you just want to stipulate height and width, without technical restrictions.

That’s why we’ve introduced a brand new hardware system for casement windows.

It’s called TSH 30. It blends the triedand-tested with the brand new.

Low handle heights are easily achieved.

We’ve designed a new gearbox, a range of frame components and an ingenious new ventilation system.

Whichever specification you choose, your windows will have the security, durability and smoothness provided by the finest hardware in the world.

It’s tilt and turn style locking, on an outward-opening window.

Now you can have locking on three sides of a sash. That’s not all.

Hardware that’s been used across the globe. For hurricane specifications in Florida, typhoon rated buildings in Korea and PassivHaus projects in Berlin.

You can utilise our secure corner drives, specify our original Twincam extensions, and even add hooks.

If you have the hinges to hold it ( like the Roto Designo hinges ), Roto TSH 30 can lock it.

The possibilities are enormous.

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Also available, Roto TSH 10 is the only espagnolette that assures you complete customer satisfaction ...

• Proven design with modern technology • Fit and forget maintenance free gearbox • The best corrosion protection • Extensive size range

Buy TSH 10 now direct online ! www.roto-webshop.com

Window and Door Technology

Roto Frank Roof Windows and Hardware Ltd. Swift Point Rugby CV21 1QH - United Kingdom Tel +44 (0)1788 55 86 00 www.roto-frank.co.uk

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Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms

Beautiful balconies and balustrades

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Striking design statements and smart engineered details True value-added in space and style Personal support and outstanding service at every stage of the project In 2012, 98.1% of our customers said they would recommend us to others Let’s make a difference together

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