SILKA ALL-NEW FUTURE-PROOF SLIM SASH WINDOWS

easy installation and the benefit of added protection - thanks to its resilient and durable materials – aluminium windows are the perfect package to create a stylish, safe and energy efficient home.

Leading by example is the newly launched range of SILKA Aluminium Windows, that delivers its revolutionary design and technology. Its collection of ahead-of-thecurve Aluminium Windows – available in both slim and standard sash with a choice of 60mm and 72mm deep outerframespromises future-proof performance and extraordinary style.

According to the Rated People 2023 Home Improvement Trend Report, more homeowners are looking to install new windows and find ways to make their homes more energy efficient in 2023 – and aluminium windows offer all the forwardthinking features they’re looking for.

Renowned for their structural integrity and style, aluminium windows deliver a lightweight alternative to their heavier timber and PVCu counterparts, they also require minimal maintenance to keep them at their best for longer. Plus, with

As with all SILKA products, every innovation benefits from its ground-breaking thermal barrier, Thermafill™. The highly insulated Thermafill™ technology is a revolutionary new method of insulating chambers inside both the outer frame and sashes, which helps to provide top levels of energy efficiency and top performing U-values. SILKA Aluminium Windows achieve U-values as low as 0.8 W/ m²K, adding extra insulation into the home – a home improvement project that is the third most popular job in 2023, according to Rated People.

Plus, with demand for triple glazing surging by 125% in 2022 and 15% of homeowners looking to install it in their homes in 2023, SILKA is already one step ahead - offering triple glazing as standard. That’s not all. All SILKA Aluminium Windows come complete with the frame and glass – for hassle-free, one stop delivery.

The delivery of triple glazing has been a standard offering at New World Developments, the company behind SILKA, for many years. Its confidence in delivering even the largest of units, for the likes of the triple glazed Lift & Slide Door is based on its proven track record as the frame and glass are manufactured at the same site. So, it’s no surprise that the combination of Thermafill™ and triple glazing delivers ultralow U-values, making SILKA Aluminium Windows a top glazing system.

As well as ticking all the energy efficiency boxes, SILKA’s Aluminium Windows also benefit from SILKA’s exclusive SILKtouch sputter coat technology, offering a smooth as ‘SILKA’ feel to touch, while its robust finish helps resist finger marks and avoid

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unwanted smears and scratches. SILKA has also redefined the top standard of security, with its high-security multi-point locking system, so security is never compromised – helping to offer added peace of mind to homeowners.

SILKA Aluminium Windows are also available with a dummy sash configuration, which is a big advantage against other aluminium systems. The square-edge detailing perfectly suits both contemporary and heritage properties, particularly for traditional bay windows with a dummy sash. Their 66mm thickness and 44mm triple glazing – which come at no additional cost – makes them the most exciting system on the market.

SILKA is the future of aluminium windows. It is the perfect system for installers looking for an aluminium glazing system to keep them ahead of the curve.

The team at New World Developments has used its technical expertise to develop the SILKA brand and its revolutionary system, with the aim of creating a suite of high performing, aesthetically pleasing products to bring the future home.

The complete SILKA range encompasses Windows and Doors, including Bifold and Lift & Slide, Entrance Doors, and Rooflights which are available now: www.silkawindows.com.

Stellar Selected For Refurbishment Of A Day Centre In Cambridgeshire

Stellar aluminium windows have been used in a refurbishment of Victoria Lodge, a day service for adults with learning disabilities and older people, in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. The windows were fabricated by Stellar fabricator Prestige Aluminium Ltd of Bishop’s Stortford.

Gavin Taylor, Managing Director of Prestige Aluminium, said: “The team at Victoria Lodge needed to replace the ageing timber windows in their building that were thermally poor. Stellar gave them the clean line aesthetics they were looking for in addition to the next-level thermal performance improvements too.”

Phil Parry, Business Development Director at Epwin Window Systems, said: “Stellar was developed predominately as a domestic system but, as this refurbishment project shows, it has clear commercial advantages too.”

The project involved the manufacture of 16 Stellar Flush Casement Windows with the glazing units featuring laminated glass to maximise safety. The exterior faces were powder coated in moss green, RAL 6005M, to replicate the colour of the original timber windows, with white internal faces to complement internal décor. Gavin said: “It was important to Victoria Lodge to get the external colour right, so we undertook a site visit to make sure the best shade for the project was selected.”

Stellar Flush Casement Windows have a streamlined flush aesthetic externally with a traditional stepped appearance internally. They have a U-value to 0.95W/ m2K, making them perfect for projects with demanding thermal efficiency requirements. They offer up to 12% more glass area than a comparable window, maximising natural light and further reducing resource use because less artificial lighting is needed. The finished result has transformed the appearance and thermal efficiency of Victoria Lodge. Gavin said: “The Victoria Lodge team were delighted with the flush finish of the windows and the striking colour match. It was great to be involved in a project like this and to demonstrate the versatility and cross sector appeal of Stellar aluminium windows.”

Tel: 0845 340 3968 www.epwinwindowsystems.co.uk