PRODUCT NEWS

Aluplast Launches Flush Door

Aluplast has launched a flush door to suite perfectly with its flush casement window, allowing fabricators and installers to target higher value projects where a uniform appearance is desired.

Like aluplast’s flush casement, the new flush door suites perfectly with the systems company’s Ideal 70 and Ideal 4000 profiles. This opens-up opportunities in both the heritage and contemporary sectors by providing a uniform flush appearance across both windows and doors, while minimising stockholding for fabricators. doors and open-out flush entrance doors that suite with the flush windows in the rest of the house,” aluplast’s sales and marketing director Ian Cocken said. “These can be made using the Ideal 70 fully sculptured system for a timeless heritage feel, or they could be made using the Ideal 4000 SquareLine profile, which creates an ultra-modern look.

“Most other suppliers don’t have a flush door option, and their customers are limited to storm casements, which affects the overall look of the building.”

The flush door is also fully PAS24-accredited in both single and double open-out configurations. Cocken also explained that sourcing flush windows and doors from the same supplier has a positive effect on the colour choice. to buy the French door from a different supplier to the window, the colours across two ranges could be inconsistent,” he said. “We know how important colour is right now because we have picked up a significant amount of business from fabricators who have been unable to maintain a reliable supply of coloured profile from their previous supplier.”

The vast majority of aluplast’s flush casement orders include colour, and with a range of 40 different finishes, including the ‘next generation’ woodec and aludec foils, aluplast has invested significantly in its foil offer. This has allowed it to maintain a strong supply of its most popular stock colours, with foiled product accounting for as much as 50% of total order volume.

aluplast’s Flush door has a five-chamber design that can achieve U-values as low as 1.2W/m2K, and is manufactured using ecotech, which maximises the amount of recycled content in a profile’s design, without affecting performance.

ecotech uses a ‘dual-extrusion’ process that uses two extruders in parallel to push recycled and virgin polymer through the profile die at the same time. This ensures that recycled material is only used in the internal webbing, remaining isolated from the external wall, with virgin polymer used to provide the external wall of the profile.

“We know that while volume orders are starting to decline, demand for high-value products continues to increase,” Cocken said. “By offering a flexibility and uniformity across windows and doors, in both heritage and contemporary styles, and in a wide colour choice, we are helping our customers maintain business levels during a difficult trading period.”

Apeer Launches All New Virtual Door Designer

November sees the unveiling of Apeer’s long awaited, brand new virtual door builder – signalling the dawn of a system that Apeer believe will, over the coming years, revolutionise the Ballymena based company’s customer reach. Integrated into Apeer’s website, the release has been finalised over recent months, forming the inaugural part of a programme which replaces the current door builder software.

IT manager Eddie McStravick has led the two-year development project: “The new door designer has been created with the homeowner in mind, so we have focused on ease of use and strong computer graphic imaging (CGI) aesthetics to make it the best-looking door builder on the market. We spent a lot of time researching our competition, resulting in us releasing software that combines the most versatile, quality elements of modern technology into one single system. Performing as a web-based application and designed with ‘mobile first’ behavioural considerations, responsive design features ensure that the online user experience remains slick across any device.” With organic reach and engagement as priority outcomes, Apeer have released widget code that allows the builder to sit on customer websites. So why the upgrade? Simplicity. Apeer says it wanted to create something which was purely image based and streamlined enough to enable users to design their dream door in less than 10 clicks. The entire product line is included, with all door types and sub styles available to choose from including Silka, Apeer70, Apeer44 and Modo ranges. Plus, a full range of glass designs. Phase 1 has included the launch of the visual door designer, with pricing and real time ordering to be added in the coming months.

Control also proved to be a huge factor in Apeer’s potential to increase customer base through lead generation, both bottom up and top down. Firstly, the new technology is completely Apeer owned. The company has the absolute flexibility and autonomy to give their installers a bespoke packaged widget that has the aesthetic identity of the installer’s own business. Secondly, when a homeowner creates their perfect door using Apeer’s website, they are passed on to the most local installer as a new lead. It’s a win win for all parties, says the company.

Eddie finished with: “As part of the process homeowners can upload a photo of their own home and overlay their door design for a preview of the end result. We spent a lot of time on ensuring enhanced, sharp imagery for the most realistic effect possible. We’re really excited about how the door designer will change our business, along with the extra exciting updates to the system planned for release next year.”

ODL Europe Reports Strength Of

Traditional Door Designs

Composite door supplier ODL Europe reports a strong upturn in demand for traditional door designs despite an ever-growing market backdrop for contemporary styling. Suzanne Nicholl, ODL Europe’s head of sales and customer services, explains: “For some time, contemporary door designs have grown in popularity, a trend that is reflected in our own sales growth. But with over half of the UK’s housing stock being built before 1964 such houses may not always suit contemporary designs. This explains the continued popularity of traditional cottage door styles.”

As evidence of the continuing popularity of traditional door designs, Suzanne points to yearon-year sales increases of ODL Europe’s Canning cottage door collection which delivers traditional styling with a diamond panelling that makes a strong design statement. Also seeing strong sales is the Hornby collection, which offers a fresh modern approach to the cottage door because it is available in both cottage and flush variations, delivering the next level of flexibility.

It’s Quality Hardware That Opens Doors In Patio Door Market, Says Coastal

After attending this year’s Glazing Summit in October, Coastal Group’s managing director Loren Jenner had some key takeaways from the day. “With the current market conditions, we must all work harder to win sales – unlike what we have seen in 2021, business is not going to fall into our laps” he states.

Whilst this is the case, the market has seen continued demand for a premium product, especially on patio sliding doors says Coastal Group. “The design and function of patio doors continues to evolve and excel,” continues Loren Jenner. “We find that our customers are increasingly looking for patio handles that mirror the high-quality upgraded aesthetic of the doors themselves and that sets them apart from their competition”.

Coastal says the KM9 series handle is carefully crafted to bring the ultimate look and performance to patio sliding doors, designed with a robust solid stainless steel feel and smooth operating function for ultimate user experience. “We spent a lot of time perfecting the handle’s design, as the key touchpoint to operate the doors themselves we know how important the role hardware plays is,” says marketing manager Neil Jones. “Listening to our customer’s preferences, we’ve since upgraded it to a solid stainless steel backplate to support even the largest, heaviest sliding doors and deliver the premium appeal to end users”.

Hardware’s importance doesn’t just end at creating a striking visual, performance and longevity must be considered when selecting the right handle for your patio sliding doors, outlines Coastal Group.

This was demonstrated on a recent project where Coastal were contacted to replace a competitor’s handle less than 12 months after it had been fitted on a luxury beachfront holiday home. The standard zinc handle in question was showing signs of significant corrosion. Hovwever, Coastal’s BLU KM9 handle offers a lifetime guarantee, manufactured from 316 Marine Grade Stainless Steel.

“One of the key USP’s our KM9 handles gives to the seller is it’s exceptional corrosion resistant properties and lifetime guarantee,” Neil Jones continues. “With an increasing number of sliding door systems being located in and around coastal areas and in premium properties, installers can be confident that wherever in the world their doors are fitted, they will not be let down by our hardware”.

Loren Jenner concluded: “This can be a great opportunity to upsell and improve your profit margins. Our customer’s feedback is that the additional money invested in high-quality hardware is minimal in the cost of the door system but can significantly help with their bottom line”.

UAP Launches New

Key Wind Lock For Pull Handles

UAP has launched a new key wind lock, designed specifically for doors with fixed handles such as pull handles.

Suitable for composite and timber doors, the Fullex Key Wind lock uses a key or thumb turn to engage and retract the bolts and latch. Once the door is closed, the latch can’t be operated without the key.

Julian Roberts, technical services director at UAP said: “The Fullex Key Wind Lock is ideal for use with pull handles on the doors of residential properties, enabling homeowners to benefit from security, reliability, and functionality. “If, for example, an intruder tried to open the door just after someone had entered the house with their shopping, they wouldn’t be able to get in as the latch would hold the door shut.

“A further benefit is the lock’s simplicity. Other key wind locks on the market require the key to be turned between 360 and 720 degrees. The Fullex Key Wind Lock enables the user to enter the door swiftly and easily.

“To operate the lock, it takes half a turn to withdraw the bolts, is then returned to original position, then turned again to retract the latch. “In addition, we have developed a matching escutcheon, providing the option of a full, cost-effective system, including a pull handle, Key Wind Lock, high security escutcheon and 1 Star cylinder.”

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Mighton Unveils New Range Of Avia

Smart Security Products

Mighton has launched a full suite of Avia smart home security products, building on the success of the company’s Avia smart door lock with a premium, fully integrated and retrofittable package of solutions, that have all been designed to work seamlessly with Apple’s HomeKit security ecosystem – widely acknowledged to be the most secure platform available, says the company.

The Avia smart door lock, which was introduced to the market in 2019, raised the bar for smart security products, claims the company. Combining the best of mechanical and smart technology, it was the first smart lock to meet the criteria for Sold Secure SS301 Silver approval, and the first to achieve the Government’s Code of Practice for consumer Internet of Things (IoT) security.

The new family of Avia smart products includes the original smart lock plus an ‘intelligent’ casement window handle, sash fastener and a window and door sensor that allow users to tell, at a glance via their Apple devices, the status of their windows or doors.

The casement handle is available in a range of finishes and can replace existing handles in a matter of minutes, with no specialist tools required. The Avia window handle, sash fastener and window and door sensor are all battery operated, easy to install, and easy to set up using Bluetooth LE technology with an LED indicator that confirms pairing and operation.

The Avia range also includes a smart socket that can be used in conjunction with Apple Home Automation to give complete control of household appliances; and a high tech, motion sensor PIR camera that can detect movement up to 10m away. Featuring a powerful LED light that illuminates when a person is detected, as well as an audible alert, it can operate for more than a year on battery power or indefinitely with an optional mini solar panel.

Mighton’s chairman, Mike Derham, commented: “Smart home security products continue to grow in popularity but in order to take full advantage of the demand, it’s vital that fabricators and installers can demonstrate solutions that are genuinely secure and not just a gimmick, in order to give homeowners ultimate peace of mind.

“With Avia, they are able to do just that. The Avia smart lock benefits from the class leading security that Apple’s iOS operating system provides, backed up by robust, mechanical hardware.

“We’ve applied the same ethos to our new family of Avia smart security products, which have been subjected to rigorous security testing so that they are also compatible with Apple’s HomeKit,” he continued. “The result is a market leading security package that will work seamlessly with any Apple device, delivering a familiar, high end user experience.”

Hardware manufacturer VBH has added two new colours to its suited range of residential door, patio door and window furniture.

In response to requests from customers, the popular Alpha resi-door handle set is now available in two anodised aluminium finishes.

This brings the number of available finishes to 12.

VBH describe greenteQ Alpha as a premium quality handle set for use with entrance doors

New Anodised Finishes From GreenteQ

and bi-fold doors. It features a number of benefits including sprung levers, thicker fixing bolts and a flange around the cylinder profile cut out. As a part of the greenteQ Suite, it is matched in colour and lever style to Alpha casement and tilt & turn handles, and Aspire lift/slide patio door handles.

Gary Gleeson, marketing manager at VBH said: “Alpha was originally launched in 8 painted and plated finishes, before we added our Enduro and Antique Black options in 2019.

“A number of customers who buy these original finishes also have a need for gold and silver anodised finishes, and don’t like mixing handle styles to obtain these colours. We are happy to have used these requests as the catalyst to expand our colour range further.”

As components of the greenteQ Suite, the new anodised handles are covered by the greenteQ 10year performance and surface guarantee, and are approved for use on Q-secure guaranteed installations. These installations are guaranteed against breakin, with up to £8000 available in compensation.

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Forget Keys, Says Force 8 ‘No need to grapple with a set of keys, or try to remember a passcode, just let yourself in’. Stockport based Force 8 says TouchKey is the future of security within the door lock market – it’s simple to use as you are the key. Using fingerprint technology, all you need to do is hold the handle and place your thumb on the sensor, which is positioned where your thumb would normally go when opening a conventional door. Force 8 claims to be the first to offer this innovative system on any of their new doors, with a special introductory offer of £495. The system is self-contained within the door and no extra wiring is required, making installation easier, says Force 8. The system is not confined to a domestic property, Force 8 have already installed a TouchKey into a local solicitor’s premises to allow the staff access the private area of their offices. Hill & Co Solicitors have been using the TouchKey for the past few months and are said to be very happy with its performance and ease of use. According to Force 8, the security and mechanical aspect of the lock is ‘second to none’. When closing the door, all six locking points automatically secure the door tightly to the frame and for easy smooth opening from the inside without a key, simply use the internal thumb turn. Force 8 also says the system is extremely advanced, with self-learning smart fingerprint technology establishing robust user recognition by learning and adapting the characteristics of an enrolled fingerprint template through valid verification over time.

In a statement, the company said: ‘The TouchKey App from ERA gives the homeowner full permission to control and monitor who has access to the property and track the activity of who has entered and at what time. The system can store up to 50 profiles, and all the information is stored on ERA’s cloud platform, and not stored on the phone or handle, creating a two-factor authentication with ERA’s server when anyone enters the property to prevent hacking. In the event of a problem with recognition, TouchKey can also be opened by a smart phone’.

Force 8 previewed the TochKey at this year’s FIT Show saying it proved to be extremely popular and that the whole system is backed up by ERA and guaranteed.

Carl F Groupco Stocks

Latest UKCA Standard Product

ndependent hardware supplier Carl F Groupco has confirmed that the popular Fuhr 870 Type 8 Emergency Exit multipoint door lock now meets the new UKCA standard. John Crittenden, managing director of Carl F Groupco, said: “The Fuhr 870 lock is one of our most popular products so it was important to confirm it would have the correct accreditations when the CE mark is no longer recognised in this country. We liaised with the product team at Fuhr to confirm all the correct certifications were in place.”

The government has announced it intends to end recognition of the European CE mark in Great Britain by 1 January 2023. Instead, products must be tested and certified by a UK-recognised approved body. To indicate a product conforms to the relevant standards, the UKCA mark must be affixed to products. John said: “We see it as our responsibility to support our customers by being ahead of the curve. So checking our products conform to the latest regulations is an important part of our customer commitment.”

The Fuhr 870 Type 8 Emergency Exit multipoint door lock allows a door to be opened at any time to provide an emergency exit from the inside. From the outside, access can be provided using a key. After opening, the cylinder must be locked to regain full security. It is suitable for use on PVC-U, aluminium, composite and timber doors. Single and double door options are available.

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www.smartsecure.co.uk

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The next two popular door hardware solutions available from Carl F Groupco are part of the SmartSecure range, which offers electronic multipoint door locking systems and smart access control technology that ensure functionality, durability and security – and pave the way to modern, stressfree living.

The Devil Is In The Detail For Door Hardware Hardware distributor Carl F Groupco has reported an increase in demand across its high-quality door hardware ranges suitable for use on aluminium doors. But for fabricators looking to offer aluminium doors with style, aesthetics and high-quality specifications, John Crittenden, managing director at Carl F Groupco says the devil is in the detail. He said:”Aluminium has become the go-to material for door products as they deliver high-end aesthetics and long-lasting functionality that the market demands. But high-end aluminium doors need quality hardware to complete the picture. If you think about an aluminium door, the hardware is the function that end users will engage with daily, so exceptional quality and user experience are essential. It’s why we’re increasingly finding that aluminium fabricators and system houses are seeking next-level hardware as part of high specification installations.” For such projects, FUHR multipoint locking systems has become a popular choice. Carl F Groupco says the FUHR autosafe 833 Slam Shut Door Lock is a reliable multipoint locking device that has automatic locking functionality. It’s opened with a key on the outside and a handle on the inside. It protects a property from unauthorised access from the moment the door is closed as the latches turn into solid latch deadbolts upon closure. The SmartSecure FUHR autotronic 834 Automatic Door Lock is a practical hybrid solution that combines the convenience of an automatic lock and the advanced functionality of an electromechanical lock. The door locks automatically as it’s closed. It can be opened manually with a key or with any of FUHR’s access control systems. These include SmartConnect, an easy access control system that allows users to open doors with a smart phone or tablet. There’s SmartTouch comfort, which uses an active transponder and keyless unlocking by simply touching a sensor on the door or pull handle. There are also FUHR Radio Access Control Options, which include a radio fingerprint scanner, a radio keypad and a radio transponder. According to Carl F Groupco, the ultimate solution is the FUHR 881 multitronic door lock kit. With this system, the door is opened electronically using any FUHR keyless access control system. Of course, the products at this premium end of the market are just a small selection of what the company offers. With long-standing relationships with Europe’s most innovative manufacturers, Carl F Groupco says it has the flexibility and competence to ensure their range always supports market trends. www.carlfgroupco.co.uk

Mighton’s Avia Secure Awarded SBD Approval

Mighton has announced that its Avia Secure smart casement handle has achieved Secured by Design (SBD) approval.

The SBD accreditation follows recent PAS24 testing and approval for the casement handle, which is designed to notify homeowners of the status of their windows by sending alerts to Apple devices or via the Apple HomeKit platform.

The Avia Secure range includes door, window and PIR sensors, a sash window fastener and smart socket which – like the casement handle – have also achieved the government recognised BSI Internet of Things (IoT) security standard. The comprehensive range includes the Avia smart door lock too, which has passed rigorous testing to be awarded both Sold Secure SS301 Silver approval and ETSI accreditation.

Mighton’s chairman, Mike Derham, commented: “Smart products in the home have become part of our everyday lives – many of us will not think twice about using a mobile phone or tablet to adjust the heating, lighting or to operate home entertainment systems.

“But they also want the peace of mind that the security products for their windows and doors are robust enough to withstand traditional attacks and can still function properly in a worst case scenario,” he added.

All products in Mighton’s Avia Secure range are retrofittable. The casement handle, sash fastener and window & doors sensor have been designed for ease of installation, and are all battery operated. The Avia casement handle can be retrofitted in just a matter of minutes. Easily paired to Apple devices with Bluetooth LE technology, they allow users to check whether windows or doors are open or shut. www.aviasmart.com

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Cream/ Cream White Woodgrain/ White Woodgrain Chartwell Green/ White (PVC-U) Light Oak/ Light Oak

Cream/ White (PVC-U)

19 stocked foil finishes depicting the industry’s favoured palette 30 Made to Order colour options supporting all colour hues Choice of on-trend shades including heritage classics, contemporary colours, and natural palettes Five complementary base colours - white, tan, brown, cream and grey Delivering high end aesthetics even when the doors are open.

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Pebble Grey/ White (PVC-U) Claystone/ White (PVC-U) Anthracite Grey Smooth/ White (PVC-U) Anthracite Grey Smooth/ Anthracite Grey Smooth

Senior Gears

Up With Winkhaus aluPilot In A UK First

Senior Architectural Systems has teamed up with hardware manufacturer Winkhaus to bring the aluPilot gearing system to the UK market.

As part of Senior’s commitment to the continuous improvement of its aluminium fenestration systems, the company approached Winkhaus to develop a bespoke solution for use on its low U-value PURe aluminium tilt and turn window and its SPW600 aluminium window. technical teams in both the UK and Germany, have collaborated closely to adapt the innovative aluPilot gearing system for use in the UK market, making Senior the first UK based fenestration supplier to offer this solution, says the company. Developed to help reduce fabrication time, the aluPilot system is claimed to be easy to use with ‘an innovative design that reduces fastening, tooling and handling requirements’.

The two companies spent time together at Winkhaus’ UKAS accredited laboratory in Kettering to ensure the new gearing system met all the necessary weather and security tests, with additional cycle testing completed at Winkhaus’ facility in Germany. Senior and Winkhaus continued to work closely to develop the necessary technical manuals and LogiKal integration ahead of launching the new system.

Commenting, Senior Architectural Systems’ technical manager Andrew Phillips said: “We are always looking for ways to make our products work better for our fabricator customers and after evaluating our window gearing system, we saw an opportunity to work with Winkhaus to incorporate the efficient aluPilot system into two of our most popular window ranges. This new system, which we refer to as slide bar sections, has strengthened our PURe and SPW600 aluminium windows by helping to reduce fabrication time and streamline the installation pro-

cess while offering the same high levels of thermal-efficiency, PAS 24 enhanced security and aesthetic appeal.”

Mike Rushen, Winkhaus UK’s sales director added: “Working in partnership from the inception stage of a project allows us to create bespoke solutions specifically to our customers specification and needs. We take great pride from the fact that we were chosen by Seniors to partner with them on a project as innovative as this one. At our base in Kettering we continue to invest in our technical department expanding our Product Management team to complement our existing resource. We believe that innovation and project partnerships are fundamentally important to our business and will continue to be a major part of our ongoing strategy.” Total Hardware has confirmed a 21.94% year-on-year growth for their Superior 25 stainless steel door hardware range. For Chris Pell, general manager at Total Hardware, there are numerous reasons why fabricators and installers have turned towards stainless steel door hardware, not least of which is the products’ durability and protection against product corrosion.

Chris said: “When it comes to product durability and strong aesthetic appeal, our Superior 25 stainless steel door hardware range continues to deliver. We’ve seen sustained year-on-year growth from customers who have decided to switch to stainless steel hardware as standard or offer an upsell on their products, especially from customers working in the premium end of the domestic market. With the continued demand for high-end door products, fitting Superior 25 door hardware makes perfect sense as the hardware offers both long service life and functionality”.

Stainless Steel Growth From Total Hardware

tomers working in the commercial markets, stainless steel hardware should always be the default solution as it guarantees fewer call-backs or costly remedial visits, which is important to protect an installer’s bottom line and business reputation. And with a 25-year surface finish guarantee and 10-year mechanical guarantee as standard, installers can fit with absolute confidence.”

But it’s not just the domestic sector that is seeing the benefits of fitting stainless steel door hardware. Chris said: “For cusThe Superior 25 stainless steel door hardware range delivers a suited range of door hardware for high-quality, coordinated aesthetics.

Manufactured from 304 Grade stainless steel, Total Hardware says Superior 25 door hardware is suitable for all door projects, including doors situated in demanding environments and projects with a high-end focus on enduring quality.

The Superior 25 door hardware range is available in six finishes, White, Black, Chrome, Gold, Brushed Stainless and Flint, which works across contemporary and traditional door designs.

Coastal Group: Details Matter On Heritage Style Doors & Windows

Recent years have seen a huge rise in the popularity of heritage Crittall style, industrial-look doors and windows. The design incorporates a steel-look grid design with slim profiles and has been used to compliment Victorian, Scandinavian, and contemporary properties.

Whether it’s delivering elegance on external bifold or French doors, or creating space and light internally with dividers or screens – the heritage style has been used effectively to transform the look and feel of a property.

Hardware manufacturer, Coastal Group believe that an often-overlooked element – the hardware – can make all the difference in bringing a heritage project to life.

“We believe that details make all the difference in creating an exceptional entrance, especially on heritage or Crittall style projects,” states Loren Jenner, managing director at Coastal Group. “The iconic look of slim metal frames and monochrome colours deserve hardware that embodies this elegance – as the touchpoint for homeowners and visitors alike, hardware sets the standard”.

Coastal Group believe one of their latest product innovations, the Opera range is the perfect accompaniment for heritage style doors and windows. It’s simplistic, elegant design is part of a suited range of hardware, allowing customers to match finish and style across their doors and windows.

“A lot of feedback we receive from our customers is regarding the difficulty of sourcing elements of door furniture from different suppliers and the challenge this brings of matching the finishes,” comments Coastal marketing manager Neil Jones. “We aim to make life as simple as possible for our customers and help them in sourcing as many products as possible from the one supplier. That’s why we offer a high-quality completely suited hardware range across a customer’s doors and windows – allowing them to maintain a consistent aesthetic from the front door to the back door”.

The Opera range is available in three finishes (PVD Satin Black, PVD Satin Brass and Satin Stainless Steel) and allows a consistent look to be maintained on external doors and windows as well as internal screens or dividers.

“One of our key philosophies is that door and window hardware should be built to last as long as the doors and windows they are fitted to,” continues Loren Jenner. “We want to give our customers peace of mind that wherever in the

world their doors and windows are, our hardware is guaranteed to stand the test of time and look great whilst doing so”.

Made from Marine Grade 316 Stainless Steel as part of the BLU range, Opera hardware comes with a lifetime guarantee. Its durable design provides excellent resistance to corrosion, even in the most exposed environments or when fitted to acidic timber, says Coastal Group.

The Opera lever door handles are durability tested to BS EN 1906:2012, Durability Grade 7 – 200,000 Cycle, as Loren outlines: “Beautifully crafted slim frame doors and windows do not want to be let down by hardware that’s not up to standard, they need hardware that performs as good as it looks”.

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