Windows

from Glass News December 2022

Hardware

STELLAR BRINGS UPDATED AESTHETIC TO DOMESTIC PROPERTY

Stellar, the multi-award-winning retail aluminium system from Epwin Window Systems, has been fitted in a 1930’s domestic property in Croxley Green, Hertfordshire, owned by Peter Adams, General Manager of Capital Windows.

The installation of nine windows included two large 7-pane walk-in bay windows to the front of the property. The windows were manufactured and installed by experienced Stellar fabricator Capital Windows. Peter explains: “My family recently moved into our fourbedroom detached home and the ageing windows were top of the to-do list. Here at Capital, we manufacture several aluminium systems but we decided on Stellar for our own home as we like the modern flush aesthetics and the slim sightlines deliver maximum light appeal which was important to us.”

Peter chose Stellar casement windows with fully flush aesthetics to the internal and external faces. He said: “Stellar has clean lines and the option of a genuine fully-flush casement window. By design it is an extremely modern system, but its contemporary styling also works well with more traditional architecture, which was ideal for our family home.” The windows were manufactured in white on both faces with Square lead glass detailing to complement the property’s heritage. And as you would expect, the installation ran smoothly and on schedule. Peter said: “You cannot underestimate just how quick and easy Stellar is to fit. The patented pre-gasketed knock-in beads make fitting very straightforward and leave the neatest finish on the gasket line. It’s a unique selling point that we have promoted to our customers but seeing it first hand on my own property underpins the importance of this detail.”

With energy efficiency being front and centre of Peter’s agenda, Stellar’s thermal efficiency complies at every level. Peter said: “By design, Stellar meets all the latest requirements of Building Regulations as standard without the need for enhanced triple glazing or additional foam inserts. The bespoke thermally enhanced low-lambda thermal breaks within Stellar and its intelligent design features bring improved weather tightness and reduced air leakage as well as enhanced acoustic benefits that improve the overall comfort level of the property. With a 1930s-built home, energy efficiency was essential and I knew Stellar windows would more than deliver in this area.”

Peter concluded: “Our ethos at Capital Windows is that we will only work with a system we would be proud to have in our own homes. And for me, that system is Stellar.” Tel: 0845 300 9356 www.stellaraluminium.co.uk

DIRECT TRADE WINDOWS CELEBRATES 21 YEAR MILESTONE

Leading trade supplier Direct Trade Windows is celebrating its 21st anniversary this year, marking an important milestone for the Slough-based company.

Originally manufacturing PVC, Direct Trade Windows opened its doors in 2001, and has since come on leaps and bounds. Today, the leading supplier now exclusively manufactures steel-look aluminium, and works from a state-of-the-art factory. Since switching to aluminium, Direct Trade has always supplied a wide range of Smart products, including the Smart Alitherm Heritage range, Smart AluSpace interior doors, VS600 aluminium vertical sash windows, Smart EcoFutural commercial windows, as well as Visofold 6000 slim bifold doors.

In 2018, the company added Cortizo products to its offering, including casement windows, the COR Vision sliding door, and 4600 lift and slide.

Director AJ Hassanali comments: “For 21 years, we’ve been dedicated to expertly manufacturing a wide range of premium products, maintaining stable turnaround times, and providing outstanding customer support, making us the ideal supplier to the trade.

“In recent years, we’ve invested heavily in new machinery, allowing us to not only ramp up production and keep up with demand, but to supply bespoke products that many other fabricators often turn down.

“We’ve also recently invested in software solutions to help our trade customers, including a state-of-the-art quoting app and a job tracking programme that allows us to provide extremely accurate and up to date information to our customers at all times.

“To have reached 21 years is an incredible achievement for Direct Trade Windows, and it’s all thanks to the hard work and dedication of our team, our range of highquality products, and our commitment to exceptional customer service that’s made us the supplier of choice when it comes to premium aluminium products. “I’d like to thank all our valued customers and suppliers for their continued support over the past 21 years – I very much look forward to seeing what the future holds for Direct Trade Windows.”

Visit www.directtradewindows.co.uk

AMBASSADOR WINDOWS CELEBRATE 40 YEARS OF TRADING WITH EPWIN WINDOW SYSTEMS

Ambassador Windows, one of the UK’s longest and established fabricators is celebrating 40 years of trading with Epwin Window Systems.

Ambassador Windows has been a customer of Epwin Window Systems since the company realised the potential of PVC-U windows and doors in 1982. To mark the occasion, Nic Rossano, Business Development Manager at Epwin Window Systems presented the directors of Ambassador Windows with a commemorative plaque. Nic commented: “We are delighted to be celebrating this partnership milestone with Ambassador Windows. The business was one of the first companies to fabricate our Swish system and subsequently moved across to our award-winning Optima system in later years. This milestone anniversary demonstrates the depth and strength of our relationship along with Ambassador’s continued drive and focus on delivering an unbeatable service to their domestic customers.”

Founded by business directors Gareth Evans, Mike Beynon and Stephen Jones, the South-West Wales company set out to offer high-quality PVC-U windows and doors to the domestic market with a laser focussed commitment to deliver the best customer experience. It’s an ethos that is still evident today. Gareth explains:” Loyalty and continuity run throughout the business with some of our staff having been with us for over 30 years. We also have a strong repeat customer base and an excellent local reputation because we focus on quality and service at every level. We are also active in the local community, and have always strived to offer our customers the latest, most innovative products.” The company manufacture the awardwinning 70mm Optima system from Epwin Window Systems. Gareth said: “Epwin Window Systems have always offered the best in system design. The quality and aesthetics are next-level, and they have continued to support us throughout the years. With Epwin Window Systems, we have the products our customers want from a name they can trust.” Whilst the market may have changed during the four decades, Gareth is clear as to why some things haven’t. He concludes: “We’ve needed to keep pace and adapt to the changing market over the years. But one of the few things we haven’t needed to change is our system supplier. Because throughout all the changes Epwin Windows Systems have remained stable and continued to deliver exactly what we need. Here’s to the next forty years!”