Level access sliding door with no bottom rail

Kudos has expanded its Pinnacle8 collection of shower enclosures with new sliding door models that offer level access without a bottom rail, making it easier to step in and out of the shower.

Eliminating the bottom rail on the door gives it a minimalist appearance and makes it much easier to clean too. These new additions will be available in a choice of chrome, matt black or brushed gold profiles and in four sizes: 1200, 1300, 1400 and

Better moisture resistance and even cleaner cuts

1500mm, suitable for either a corner or a recessed installation.

As with all other enclosures in the Pinnacle8 range, these new options stand 2000mm in height and are produced with 8mm toughened safety glass throughout.

All glass panels come with LifeShield protection for easy cleaning and all doors with a ‘finger pull’ handle, with optional retro fit handle if required.

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Wall panel specialist Showerwall is upgrading the material used in its Laminate wall panels to Exterior Grade MDF for improved moisture resistance and to give installers the ability to make a cleaner and more accurate cut.

The new Exterior Grade MDF core board has an improved swell rate, which delivers enhanced moisture resistance. Meanwhile, the higher density enables a cleaner, more accurate cut for easier installation. The product remains FSC-accredited and sustainably sourced.

Customers will continue to enjoy the existing benefits of Showerwall laminate panels, which are offered in a choice of more than 40 designs, a 100% waterproof system, 30-year guarantee as standard, and a range of finishes including Showerwall’s Synchro registered embossed finish.

◼ phamnews.co.uk/623/74 connections to the company’s Uniflexplus+ semi-rigid ducting. It features four fully variable speeds (low, normal, boost and purge) and there is also a built-in humidity sensor enabling the system to boost automatically once the adjustable humidity threshold has been set. With the option of wall, ceiling and loft mounting, the unit is fitted with 90mm diameter extract spigots allowing quick connection to ducts.

Said to have best-in-class Specific Fan Power, the new product is recognised in SAP PCDB, and complies with Building Regulations ADF (System 3). ◼ phamnews.co.uk/623/71 humidity within a property. It alerts housing providers of potential mould and damp issues, allowing them to take preventive maintenance measures and advise residents on how to avoid conditions that can lead to mould.

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