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I HADN’T REALISED HOW UNOBTRUSIVE MY SECONDARY GLAZING WAS GOING TO BE Secondary glazing manufactured and supplied by Granada Glazing has cured issues with heavy condensation on single-glazed windows for a couple in the Scottish Borders.
horizontal sliding units – has made a ‘huge difference’ to their living environment. The vertical sliders were glazed with 4mm toughened glass and the horizontal sliders were 6mm toughened glass.
see it’s there. And the panels are so easy to open and close for ventilation,” continues Jill. “We’re very pleased with it and we like it so much that we’re going to have the rest of the house secondary-glazed.”
Jill and Francis Mordaunt are so delighted with the difference that secondary glazing has made to their comfort, they are planning to have it installed throughout their 1920s semi-detached home, which is in a conservation area.
The original timber single-glazed windows in the sitting room, bathroom and a bedroom were all treated using Granada Glazing’s new high-specification secondary glazing range that offers the most discreetlooking solution on the market. With ultraslim, durable aluminium frames, the entire range offers even narrower sightlines than its predecessor.
The cost-effectiveness of secondary glazing was another important factor in their decision-making as Jill comments: “We had an extension built with double-glazing and were thinking about going down that route to solve the condensation issue. However, at cost of around £23k to £24k for six replica double-glazed windows versus around £3k to £4k for what we’ve had done, that was out of the question.”
The couple sought advice from Peeblesshire Windows on improving the thermal efficiency of their Peebles home, but their primary concern was condensation, especially in colder weather. “We’d been thinking about secondary glazing for eco reasons, but mainly because we’d had problems with condensation. On a cold morning, the windows would be running with water and that led to black mould round the edges of the windows. I really wanted to get rid of that,” explains Jill, a retired academic. She says that having the six units installed – four vertical sliding units and two
Where condensation is a major issue, Granada Glazing often recommends secondary glazing with balanced trickle ventilation. This provides a simple, costeffective, and permanent solution. The factory-fitted trickle ventilation system is both discreet and robust. It allows a simple, flexible method of providing the all-important background ventilation which will help to control condensation problems. “I hadn’t realised how unobtrusive the secondary glazing would be; you can hardly
RELOCATION SETS PREMIER ARCHES ON PATH TO SUCCESS When Premier Arches relocated to a larger unit at the beginning of 2020, the profile bending specialists could not have predicted the unprecedented market conditions they’d soon find themselves in. Soon after more than doubling in size and moving from a 4,700 square foot manufacturing facility in Bolton to a 10,000 square foot premises in St Helens, the company was forced to shut its doors thanks to the national Covid-19 lockdown, and it was very difficult to predict what the market was going to do. Since then, however, the decision to upscale has proved a huge success. Premier Arches Managing Director Sean Greenall comments: “The initial lockdown in early 2020 was a real challenge for us, as we faced a very unpredictable market. But as soon as restrictions were lifted, we saw a surge in demand for our products, and the additional space allowed us to significantly increase capacity and production. “Thanks to this increased capacity, we were able to successfully deal with the buoyant market conditions, supply chain woes, price increases and extended lead times, and as a result, we’ve seen year on year growth, including a 94% sales uplift from 2020 to 2021. “This year, we plan on expanding production and capacity even further by installing a new mezzanine floor and investing in new machinery.” Established in 2015, Premier Arches manufactures and supplies arched, angled, gable, circular and entirely bespoke windows and doors in a range of seven stocked systems including Residence 9, plus
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Jill has also noticed another welcome benefit of the secondary glazed windows; they are retaining more heat and helping to keep the rooms warmer, adding: “The sitting room is warmer in the morning, whereas it used to be chilly. It’s keeping the heat in.
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.
“Not only will secondary glazing solve my condensation problem, but it will also hopefully reduce our heating bills. And we’ve retained the character of the original windows.”
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.
DEKKO REPORTS OVER HALF OF ORDERS ARE FOR COLOURED PRODUCTS Dekko Window Systems has seen a strong demand for coloured uPVC and aluminium, with the leading trade fabricator reporting that 55% of the orders it received in the past year being for coloured profile.
another five non-stocked systems, offering a full service to fabricators, trade counters, installers and local builders. Serving over 600 customers across the UK, the St Helens-based company transforms the often daunting process of profile bending into a simple and pain-free process, saving fabricators time and money, and helping them win more lucrative projects which would otherwise be turned down. Sean continues: “When it comes to profile bending, most PVC fabricators simply don’t have the time, the tools, or the expertise to carry this out in-house. Premier Arches manufactures and supplies the awkward products that others don’t want to make, helping their customers to focus on what they’re good at. “At Premier Arches, we’re offering something truly unique, and thanks to our successful expansion and a strong focus on technology, we’ve equipped ourselves to continue that service and provide customers with high-quality products and honest customer service for years to come.” For more information, email info@premierarches.co.uk.
Sales Director Kurt Greatrex comments: “Coloured profile has been a growing trend across the industry for a while now, especially in the post-lockdown home improvement boom. “Homeowners have been investing more and more in their properties, and there’s certainly an uptake in people choosing colours rather than the standard white products we’re used to. And it’s thanks to our trusted suppliers that we’ve been able to keep up with that demand. “Deceuninck, for example, has been a long-standing and reliable supplier of an extensive range of high-performing uPVC products such as flush sash window systems and patio door systems, all available in a wide range of foils and colour coated finishes.
to offer exclusive colours such as Clotted Cream, Cotswold Biscuit, Eclectic Grey, and No.10 Black, to name a few, giving our customers a lot more to choose from.” In addition, Dekko’s Räum collection of luxury aluminium windows and doors are all finished with a durable powder coat paint application, available from hundreds of colours with matt or gloss finishes, woodgrain and textured options, or a special scratch-resistant, low-maintenance Coatex finish. Kurt concludes: “With such a wide range of options, it’s no surprise that we’ve seen a huge increase in demand for coloured profile. “It’s certainly a trend I see continuing, and at Dekko, thanks to our valued and reliable suppliers, we’re in a strong position to keep our customers happy.” For more information contact Dekko on 0161 406 0055 or visit www.dekkowindows.com.
“As with us, colour is a priority for Deceuninck, and they’re able to offer us a quick turnaround on these products, enabling us to offer quick lead times to our customers in turn.” Further boosting Dekko’s colour sales is the recent launch of 10 new colours by Residence 9. “We were always able to offer our customers this premium range in a wide range of colours and wood effects, but thanks to their recent expansion, we’re now able
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