‘Assisted-fit’ launched
28th June 2016

SLIDERS UK has expanded its technical support offer with the launch of its ‘assisted fit’ service, supported by four Regional Technical Managers operating from strategic locations throughout the UK.

Steve Mines, Sales Director, Sliders UK, said: “Get it right and installation is actually very straightforward. All of our doors are rig-tested prior to dispatch as part of our rigorous quality control programme, so there shouldn’t be any problems in installation.

“But each system does have its own characteristics and there are always those little tricks of the trade which can help make installation go that little bit smoother. That’s really what assisted fit is about – short-cutting that learning process through trial and error.”

Sliders UK’s Technical Support Service team members include Regional Technical Managers Ian Bartam, Cliff Thomas, Barry Pease and Lee Handley, with over 100 years of collective experience in window and door installation and manufacture. This includes extensive in-house training across Sliders UK’s range of ALUK, Distinction, Duraflex, Eurocell, Kommerling and Veka inline sliding, bifold and composite door ranges.

Sliders UK  has also listed its‘sinful six’ bi-fold installation errors:

1. Not using enough or too many packers to level under the cill properly
2. No hinge locking screws – make sure locking screws are in place before the glazing goes in!
3. Lubrication – make sure anti-friction sprays are applied to rollers, hinges and gaskets after installation
4. Not enough fixings/packers used in establishing fix to walls, leading to movement/out of square
5. Toe & Heeling errors – always start at the bottom of the hinge side of the door, pack it square and then toe and heel to the opposite corner
6. Cutting gaskets too short – allow additional length for expansion and contraction

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