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SMART’S NEW ALITHERM 400 SYSTEM DELIVERS OUTSTANDING VALUE AND QUALITY Smart Architectural Aluminium has launched Alitherm 400, the latest addition to its proven Alitherm portfolio of window and door systems.
TUFFX’S INFINITY MARKETING DRIVE HITS THE ROAD When you’re next on the open road, keep an eye out for TuffX, as the leading safety glass specialist has recently invested in new graphics for its entire vehicle fleet.
of the box, as they require no additional assembly on site. Which means they are as popular with installers as they are with homeowners.
As part of a year’s planned programme of investment to promote and grow production of its Infinity rooflight range, TuffX has updated all 44 vehicles in its fleet with the new graphics.
“We deliver direct to site, in as little as three to four days for our standard sizes, and whether it’s a commercial delivery heading out from our Merseyside base in our 13-tonne truck, or our 7.5-tonne truck making a rural delivery to a homeowner with restricted access, you won't be able to miss us now with our new graphics.
TuffX’s Infinity brand includes rooflights, roof lanterns, walk-on and fire-rated walkon glass units, available as either double or triple glazed and in a choice of clear, solar and privacy glass. What’s more, Infinity’s unique ‘drop-in-and-seal’ design makes them super easy and fast to fit straight out
“Our Infinity range of rooflights and walkon glass units, which includes our all-glass frameless-look rooflight, continues to be more popular than ever, and we intend to ensure we remain first choice,” said Paul Higgins, TuffX’s Commercial Director.
“To find out more about why we’re shouting about our Infinity range, and why it’s so popular with installers and homeowners alike, visit www.tuffxglass.co.uk.”
Combining outstanding value and quality, with class-leading performance and security, the new Alitherm 400 system offers a range of stylish casement windows and single and double doors. The system has been designed to fully comply with the updated thermal requirements of Part L of the Building Regulations, which are to be introduced in England in June 2022. Developed to suit a wide variety of projects, including both new build and refurbishment, residential and light commercial applications, Alitherm 400 features Smart’s innovative Quick-Glaze Beads with integrated gasket. With the profiles and beads being supplied with the glazing gasket pre-extruded into the profile, the Quick-Glaze Bead significantly reduces fabrication and installation time. The Alitherm 400 window system is available in fixed, side-hung, top-hung and flush casement options, and has been developed with efficient fabrication and fast and straightforward installation in mind. It also features both flush and chamfered window profiles, with the flush, flat face option suitable for off-set, face-mounted espagnolette locks and the chamfered design, which features a eurogroove, enables in-line espagnolette locking mechanisms to be used. Available in open-in or open-out and single or double door options, the Alitherm 400 doors perfectly complement the window range, featuring the same stylish lines and the ease of fabrication and installation. They can also be combined with Smart’s Designer Door Panels and the company’s range of standard door furniture (including colour matched
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"Along with our new Visofold 1000 Slim bi-fold door, we’re also delighted to be launching more great new products.” lever handles, and the Quantum range of stainless steel hardware), to create elegant and contemporary entrance doors. Smart’s Managing Director, Eddie Robinson said: “Our Alitherm systems have proved to be exceptionally popular in projects across the UK and we’re delighted to now be adding Alitherm 400 as yet another option. Fully compliant with the new Part L requirements, the system is fast and easy to fabricate and install, which together with its elegant lines and outstanding performance provides a solution for architects, developers, fabricators and installers. Along with our new Visofold 1000 Slim bi-fold door, we’re also delighted to be launching more great new products that have been designed, developed and manufactured in Britain.” Both window and door systems provide excellent weather and thermal performance, as well as the security assurance provided by PAS 24:2016 accreditation. The systems are also available with a wide range of 316 marine grade stainless steel hardware options, which can be painted to order, with the systems and hardware all available in Smart’s extensive range of standard colours. For more details, call the company’s support team on 01934 876 100 or to download the new product datasheets, visit www.smartsystems.co.uk.
July 2022 | www.glassnews.co.uk
