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Future-proofing your fenestration

By Scott Henderson-Garner on January 19, 2024 in Blog, General News

At the end of last year, the government opened its consultation on the proposed Future Homes Standard for new build homes ahead of its planned introduction in 2025. With the industry still getting to grips with meeting the stricter Part L targets, it’s never been more important to future-proof your thinking when it comes to […]

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Your partner for Part L

By Scott Henderson-Garner on October 11, 2023 in Blog

As the requirements for low U-value windows and doors continues to evolve, it’s important that fabricators and installers don’t get left behind. In our latest blog, we offer some top tips on how to navigate the latest regulations and requirements. The fenestration industry is evolving and it can be hard to keep up. With the […]

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Going round in circles? Making sense of a more sustainable supply chain

By Scott Henderson-Garner on September 20, 2023 in Blog

The road to Net Zero may be leading the construction industry in a new direction but some processes, like the reliance on linear supply chains, can prove to be hard habits to break. In our latest blog, we discuss the theory behind supply chain circularity and the ways specifiers and manufacturers can put it into […]

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Better by design – the importance of efficient fenestration design in the healthcare sector

By Scott Henderson-Garner on August 8, 2023 in Blog

From improving natural light to reducing damp and boosting energy-efficiency, fenestration has a huge role to play in creating healthcare buildings that are fit for purpose. Although architects can address these issues in new build schemes, how can improvements be made to the NHS’s existing and deteriorating estates? In our lastest blog, we take discuss […]

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Powder Coating – Starting with the Right Finish

By Scott Henderson-Garner on July 5, 2023 in Blog

Thermally-efficient and fully recyclable aluminium fenestration systems score highly in terms of sustainability and thanks to advances in powder coating technologies, aluminium can be so much more than a ‘green’ material. In our latest blog, we look at the advantages of powder coated aluminium. The powder coating process The benefits that powder coating brings range […]

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Seven reasons why PURe® is our most popular innovation

By Philip Barlow on June 12, 2023 in Blog

It’s been seven years since we were awarded a UK patent for our low U-value PURe® aluminium window and door system and in that time, the industry has seen many changes. A new milestone is also on the horizon when the new changes to Part L of the Building Regulations become mandatory for all new […]

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A celebration of innovation

By Scott Henderson-Garner on May 2, 2023 in Blog

Have you heard the news? We have been awarded a King’s Award for Enterprise, securing the prestigious accolade in the innovation category for our low U-value PURe® aluminium window and door system. In our latest blog, we’re reflecting on what it means to be a winner, and why innovation continues to be such a big […]

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Sustainable changes the whole industry can make

By Scott Henderson-Garner on March 10, 2023 in Blog

If you are trying to reduce carbon, save energy and make money, then you will know that there is more to consider than first meets the eye. In our special Aluminium Day blog, we consider how small changes can make a big difference. From the latest changes to Part L, to the planned introduction of […]

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A tall storey – our work in the high-rise market

By Scott Henderson-Garner on March 6, 2023 in Blog

From our expertise in delivering aluminium fenestration solutions for the residential market and specifically private rental schemes (PRS), to our work in the student accommodation sector and our growing presence in the London mixed-use market, our contracts are not only getting bigger but they are getting taller too. In our latest blog, we are showcasing […]

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Creating high-value designs with low U-value aluminium doors and windows

By Scott Henderson-Garner on February 7, 2023 in Blog

From achieving Part L compliance to reducing overall carbon calculations, thermally-efficient and fully recyclable aluminium fenestration systems provide the ideal solution. But does choosing the more sustainable option mean you have to compromise on style? In our latest blog, we’re looking at the design flexibility aluminium windows, doors and curtain wall systems can offer and […]

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