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DECEUNINCK FABRICATOR, FASTFRAME, COMPLETES £2M FIRST PHASE OF GRAND UNION DEVELOPMENT Deceuninck fabricator, Fastframe, has supplied a total of 1,385 windows and doors for Affinity House, the first of six phases scheduled for the Grand Union development in Alperton, Northwest London. Working with Deceuninck approved installer, APW Glazing, supply and installation was completed over an 18-month period at a total cost in excess of £2million. Designed by architect, Building Design Partnership, for main developer, St George – a member of the Berkeley Group – Affinity House is located within 11-acres of landscaped gardens, meadows and waterside pathways and overlooks the historic, 137-mile Grand Union Canal. The Grand Union Development, which is set to transform a previously derelict 22-acre site, will deliver over 3,000 new homes, providing residents with close transport links to Central London, a mix of community facilities and 135,000ft2 of flexible workspace. For Affinity House, which comprises 146 1,2 and 3 bed apartments, Fastframe manufactured a combination of Deceuninck’s contemporary 5000 Series Linktrusion doors and Fully Reversible Windows (FRW), finished in Decoroc Balmoral Grey on white.
Designed for medium to high rise developments, Deceuninck’s Fully Reversible Window comes as standard with PAS24 accreditation and achieves Class A4, 600Pa Air Permeability; Class E1050 water tightness and Class AE2400 PA wind resistance. An ideal solution for modern buildings that demand large apertures, the FRW can be manufactured as a single opening window to a maximum size of 1,400mm x 1,400mm and delivers U values of 1.3 double glazed and 0.96 triple glazed. The 5000 Series is Deceuninck’s flagship commercial system, available in a suite of Tilt and Turn, residential door and French Door options. Compatible with Linktrusion technology, the 5000 Series offers maximum door frame sizes of 2,500mm x 2,200mm. The use of Deceuninck’s Linktrusion technology and the Decoroc coating system, which delivers an extremely durable, micro-sprayed finish that is designed specifically to match the aesthetics and performance of aluminium powder coating, was a key element of the specification for Affinity House. Linktrusion, which is suitable for commercial and residential applications, combines glass fibre reinforced PVC profiles and an extruded reinforcement profile with embedded steel wires in a low density insulating foam core. As a result, windows manufactured using Linktrusion are as strong as steel reinforced windows but are 30% more thermally efficient with 40% savings on materials and weight. They are also 100% recyclable. Decoroc, which is applied by Fastframe in-house on its £150,000 paint line, produces a tough, matt finish in a comprehensive range of RAL colours and comes with a 10year guarantee. “The door heights at Affinity House were 2,400mm, which would normally have required a steel reinforced
PVC product or a more expensive aluminium solution,” commented Fast Frame’s Commercial Director, Paul Moody. “With Deceuninck’s Linktrusion technology we were able to manufacture the 5000 Series system to the required sizes without the need for traditional steel reinforcement. “Combined with the flush finish Fully Reversible Windows, and the Decoroc coating system, the finished result delivered all the aesthetics of aluminium, at a lower cost, and with all the performance advantages typically associated with PVC.” “We have a well-established working relationship with the Berkeley Group,” he continued. “Being able to successfully demonstrate the aesthetic and technical advantages of Linktrusion and Decoroc combined with Deceuninck’s world class recycling facilities and our strength as a UK manufacturer, played an important part in securing the contract for the Grand Union development.” John Duckworth, Head of Commercial Sales, Deceuninck, concluded: “Grand Union is a landmark project for London and one of the highest profile developments in the country. As phase one, Affinity House presented a number of complex technical specifications with additional on-site challenges due to Covid. “Fastframe, which has a deserved reputation as one of the UK’s leading commercial fabricators, has done an outstanding job of overcoming those challenges and is now in an ideal position to tender for the next phases of the development as a result.” Call 01249 816 969 or visit www.deceuninck.co.uk for more about Deceuninck’s commercial range and commercial work. You can also download Deceuninck’s full product portfolio from the NBS National BIM Library at www.nationalbimlibrary.com/deceuninck-ltd.
SECONDARY GLAZING WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO MY ELECTRICITY BILLS Birmingham homeowner Jack Griffiths is looking forward to lower electricity bills now he has had secondary glazing manufactured and supplied by Granada Glazing to improve his property’s thermal efficiency. In March 2021 he moved into his two-bedroomed apartment in the Jewellery Quarter, one of six apartments in a Grade II listed converted factory. The spacious, light-filled dwelling retains many of its original features, including six large arched singled-glazed windows. “The property is all-electric, and it was still quite cold when I moved in,” says Jack. “When I received my first electricity bill, I realised how expensive it would be to heat and that’s why I had secondary glazing installed on all of the front-facing windows to improve the insulation.” Due to the building’s listed status, the period windows were retained to preserve the character and external appearance of the outward-facing elevations. For heritage and listed buildings with single glazed primary windows, installing secondary glazing is often the preferred option for creating a warmer, quieter and more secure environment with the original windows intact. Aluminium frames with narrow sightlines are virtually invisible, maintaining a building’s charm and character while bringing the glazing system firmly into the 21st century. Granada Glazing supplied six arched lift units stacked on top of their horizontal sliding units. All were face fixed and
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powder coated in an Anthracite Grey finish to match the existing windows. Four windows were treated in the living/ kitchen area and two in the guest bedroom. Commenting on the difference secondary glazing has made, Jack continues: “It looks amazing! The team did such a good job and the bespoke units fit exactly to the huge arched windows. The colour match looks really impactful.” As for his heating bills, Jack thinks that the secondary glazing will make a ‘pretty significant difference’, saying: “As soon as I realised how much it was costing, I turned all the heating off. I’ll really see the impact in autumn and
winter, and how much better insulated my apartment is with the secondary glazing installed.” As well as improving insulation, secondary glazing also reduces external noise and Jack has already noticed the acoustic benefits: “In the guest bedroom, I could really notice the reduction in the noise from the road. It’s not a busy road, but I could definitely tell as soon as the units were fitted. “The secondary glazing is easy to operate. The units slide to one side for extra ventilation or can be removed for cleaning. In the summer, I removed a couple in the living room to let more air in and I could immediately hear the difference in sound from outside.” Thrilled with the result, he adds: “I’m really delighted! I thought I’d be a bit stumped and not be able to do anything (due to the listed status), so the fact I’ve been able to have secondary glazing is great.” Suitable for all property types, Granada’s slimline aluminium secondary glazing frames can be powder coated in over 200 RAL colours. Virtually invisible, they blend in with any interior décor. The Granada Glazing product range encompasses hinged, sliding, vertical sliders, including tilt back, and lift-out options. Full training and marketing support is available to installers across the UK. For more information about adding the Granada Secondary Glazing range to your business, please call 01909 499899, visit www.gsecg.com or email info@granadaglazing.com.
October 2021 | www.glassnews.co.uk
