KBE fabricator GTI Glazing of Cowes, Isle of Wight, has been awarded BBA Certification with the company's Certificate being presented to the GTI Management Team of Scott Rice, general manager and Jeff Gilbert, GTI director at Glassex by Alan Thomas, marketing manager of BBA.

(Left to right) Jeff Gilbert, Director of GTI Windows, James Robinson, Sales Director - KBE Window Systems, Scott Rice, General Manager - GTI Windows, Alan Thomas, Sales & Marketing Director - BBA, and Colin White, Technical Director - KBE Window Systems

'Working with KBE Window Systems Technical Team of Colin White, Keith Vast and Alun Powell really ensured a smooth passage for GTI,' explained Neil Johnson, one of GTI's four man directorship team. 'The achievement of BBA is an important step in our continuing progress to remain the leading supplier of windows, doors and conservatories. This will now enable us to target the commercial and institutional sectors with additional confidence.'

GTI founded in 1992 is a window and conservatory producer and installer on the Isle of Wight, with over 60 employees making up 16 production and installation teams.

Tel: 01827 311059
Email: mailto:sales@kbe.info

Next Door.Com Makes a Grand Entrance

Scottish supplier of Hallmark doors, Next Door.com has taken the top prize in an annual business award scheme organised by the Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust (PSYBT).

The company was selected as one of six finalists from approximately 500 businesses that PSYBT has helped to set up. The Trust assists young people who are eager to start up their own business by providing small loans and grants as well as providing support through a 140 strong volunteer network across Scotland.

Next Door.com - a name that the owners chose as it reflects a name for the new millennium - was only established in April 2000 and is already on course for a turnover of £350,000 this year.

Life is finally on the right track and getting better and better for joint owners Stuart McKeag and Steven Campbell who both left school with virtually no qualifications but with a strong determination to succeed in their careers. Stuart went into the joinery business and Steven into the door industry to learn their trades giving them confidence to break away and join forces in the form of Next Door.com.

The company has already expanded into a second showroom in Glasgow's Cathcart Road where it displays a wide range of Hallmark UPVC external doors as well as supplying timber internal doors - over 1000 variations are available to customers as well as windows using the VEKA profile. All Next Door.com products are custom designed and fitted through the company's joinery and glazing section.

Following the awards ceremony where they received a cash prize of £1,500, Stuart and Steven have just represented Scotland in the UK finals of the Young Entrepreneurial Business in Britain and were awarded fourth prize.

Web: http://www.hallmark-panels.com

Scotplas Ltd Wins Deloitte & Touche Indy 100 Award for Fast Growing Businesses

Scotplas Ltd was ranked 58th in the Deloitte & Touche Indy 100 awards for the UK's fastest growing companies. Managing Director Jon Torkington and Commercial Director Eddie Edwards, collected the award at a ceremony held at the Millennium Mayfair Hotel, London on Wednesday 9th April 2003.

The competition, run jointly by Big 4 professional services firm Deloitte & Touche and the Independent on Sunday, examines the growth rates of over 6,100 middle market companies with sales of between £5-100 million. The winners, identified through Deloitte & Touche research carried out in conjunction with Professor David Storey at the University of Warwick Business School, demonstrated extraordinary and sustained growth over the last four years and were profitable in their most recent accounts.

David Wenborn, Deloitte & Touche partner commented, 'Market conditions have presented many challenges to fast growing businesses in recent years, yet Scotplas Ltd continues to prosper and develop. The resilience of the Deloitte & Touche Indy 100 winners brings great strength to the UK economy.'

Jon Torkington added, 'Scotplas Ltd is delighted to receive a Deloitte & Touche Indy 100 award. The awards are a showcase for fast growing businesses, recognising our ability to provide a unique service to customers as well as our flexibility in a constantly changing and demanding market place.'

Tel: 0161 475 5760
Email: mailto:info@scotplas.co.uk

Spectus Helps Solaglas to Secure BSI Accreditation

As a result of working closely with its systems supplier, Spectus Systems, Solaglas Ltd of Eastbourne has been awarded BS7950 for the company's Sightline 70 profile suites.

BS7950 is the British Standard specification for enhanced security performance of casement and tilt/turn windows in domestic applications and is an important part of the police force's crime prevention initiative 'Secured by Design.'

Anne Boyd of BSI presents the accreditation to Andy Skinner, Contracts Manager and Martin Sims, Business Manager of Solaglas Ltd

To achieve the standard, windows are put through rigorous security tests, which are all designed to test the window's resistance to various levels of forced entry and its ability to withstand impact & mechanical manipulation.

'BS7950 is now becoming a required standard for many specifiers, especially in the new build, local authority and private housing markets,' explains Martin Sims, Business Manager at Solaglas.

'As a company which specialises in social and private housing it is obviously vital for us to ensure that we can comply with this important standard. Not only do we now have the benefit of being able to guarantee enhanced security, BS7950 also gives us a competitve edge over other companies operating in these sectors.'
 
Caption: (left to right) Anne Boyd of BSI presents the accreditation to Andy Skinner, Contracts Manager and Martin Sims, Business Manager of Solaglas Ltd

Mike Martin Windows Wins Top Conservatory Award

Mike Martin Windows of St Austell, Cornwall has secured a top award in an annual competition to showcase the best designed and installed conservatories in the UK.

The company won the competition, Sponsored by Ultraframe, the international designer and manufacturer of conservatory systems, in the New Build category for its work installing a conservatory onto a bungalow in Holywell Bay near Newquay, Cornwall.

This annual competition receives hundred of entries every year and despite fierce competition Mike Martin Window Systems impressed all the judges.

The winning conservatory design consists of a small roof with valleys and a gable, which blends seamlessly with the main property and looks as if it had been part of the original design rather than an afterthought.

The company began trading in 1986 manufacturing joinery and carrying out maintenance work. However, by 1988 the company began to focus on PVCu and in 1994 changed the trading name to Mike Martin Window Systems to reflect the change in the company's business.

Since the beginning, Mike Martin Window Systems has won work on the basis of recommendations and the company now works closely with a number of high quality developers. It has also built up a healthy supply only trade with other window and conservatory installers. Annual turnover last year was almost £452,000 and the company hopes that its award will help to drive business in 2003.

Peter Allen, Sales Director, Ultraframe (UK) Ltd, said: 'The success of this company is a clear indication that innovative and quality work will always shine through'.

Complete Accredited Conservatories from Shepley

Shepley, the trade fabricators of PVCu frames, has been awarded BBA approval for the manufacture of conservatory roofs. Coupled with the fact that Shepley's PVCu windows have already achieved BS 7412, the company can now offer customers an accredited complete conservatory from one supplier.

BBA approval is recognised throughout the window industry as sign of commitment to the highest levels of quality and is the only credible standard relating to conservatory roofs. As you'd expect the tests are thorough and checks are made on all aspects of production. Roofs are tested for wind and weathertightness, as well as the effects of solar gain and UV light on the system as a whole. Ventilation is also investigated, as is condensation risk and thermal insulation. Structural calculations are checked with the effects of snow loads forming part of this assessment.

Alan Thomas of the BBA commented, 'We inspect the production facility at the fabricator's premises to see that the fabricator is making roofs to the specification we have approved. This is a detailed process and involves a thorough check on all aspects of the fabrication procedure from order, through the various stages of production, to the finished roof. Only if we are completely satisfied will a BBA Certificate be awarded. Shepley came up trumps when we assessed its manufacturing procedures and we were delighted to award BBA Certificate 03/3984 to Gary Torr, Shepley's managing director, at the company's customer conference in January this year.

'BBA approval means a lot to the companies and homeowners who buy conservatory roofs. They can buy safe in the knowledge that these products have been thoroughly checked out by the BBA - an organisation partnered with Government, with no commercial axe to grind that has developed unparalleled expertise in the area of windows and conservatory roof evaluation.'

Contact: James Brisbane
Tel: 0161 339 2433
Email: mailto:james.brisbane@shepley.com
Web: http://www.shepley.com

BBA Celebrations for Clearview (Yorkshire) Ltd

Clearview (Yorkshire) Ltd received its accreditation to the BBA at Glassex 2003.

The Hull based, K2 fabricator and Key Dealer has spent the last six months undergoing extensive testing and assessment, in order to demonstrate that it is capable of manufacturing the K2 Conservatory Roof System to the standards and performance criteria laid down by the BBA.

The award was presented by K2's managing director, Sally Fielding and the BBA's Bob Keyes, on K2's stand at this year's Glassex exhibition.

Clearview's managing director, Graham Robinson, commented: 'The team here at Clearview is delighted to be able to celebrate the success and achievements of the company.'

Anthony Wilkinson, K2's commercial development and quality manager, commented: 'The importance of gaining such an award can not be underestimated. This prestigious accreditation will give Clearview a tangible selling edge within a market which remains one of the industry's major growth areas.'

Another First for Listers!

Lister Trade Frames Ltd has become the latest manufacturer to achieve the Police Preferred Specification 'Secured By Design' for its high security (BS7950) windows.

Secured by Design licensed products are being increasingly specified by Architects, Housing Associations, Contractors and even homeowners themselves. The award underlines Listers commitment to meeting the latest Security and Quality Standards, whilst providing value products. Listers clients should find this another welcome addition to their existing range of British Standards Kitemarks, ISO 9002 and BBA accreditations.

Sales Director, Phil Warren says that 'Record sales have been due to our meeting such high specifications whilst providing excellent customer service and best value products. Our customers now have even more confidence in specifying Listers products to their clients.'

Contact: Phil Warren
Tel: 01782 205605.
Email: mailto:phil.warren@listertf.co.uk
Web: http://www.listertf.co.uk

Picture: John Wood (Chief Superintendent, Divisional Commander) presenting Phil Warren (Sales Director) with the Secured By Design Licence.

BBA Certificates Added Feb-Mar 2003

Last months new BBA Certificates awarded include fabricators of Rehau's outward opening system and K2's conservatory roof system, and several second issues of existing certificates.

Click on the url below each story to read more information on the BBA website, where you can, if applicable, download the certificate itself.

Rehau PVCu Window System - Bonnyview Conservatories & Windows Ltd (308Kb PDF file)
Detail Sheet covers: (8) Ed 1, S703 Outward Opening System.
http://www.bbacerts.co.uk/certs/39/3978.html

K2 Conservvatory Roof Systems - Home Counties Roofing Systems
Roof system for conservatories used as extensions to new or existing buildings. Detail Sheet covers: Ed 1, K2 Conservatory.
http://www.bbacerts.co.uk/certs/39/3993.html

Amendments to existing Certificates

Second issue Plus Plan PVCu Window System - City Windows (498Kb PDF file)
Detail Sheet covers: (3) Ed 3, Knightsbridge Outward Opening and (4) Ed 1, Durham Outward Opening Systems.
http://www.bbacerts.co.uk/certs/36/3624.html

Second issue Infill Door Panels PVCu door panels for use as alternatives to double-glazed units in PVC-U doors. Detail Sheets cover: (2) White, and (3) Woodgrain.
http://www.bbacerts.co.uk/certs/36/3638.html

This month's BBA Newsletter sees a number of new and amended BBA Certificates relevant to the door and window industry. It also marks something of a milestone for the BBA, which breaks through 4000 barrier this month. See the What's New section of the BBA website for details of the award of BBA Certificate 03/4000 also, news of the presentations we made at this year's Glassex exhibition, a feature on staff participating in this year's London Marathon, and an article on a project in the Isle of Man using Sandtex Trade 365 paint from Akzo Nobel.

New Certificates
03/3994 REHAU PVC-U WINDOW SYSTEM - Climatec Windows Ltd
03/3995 SWIFT FRAME PVC-U WINDOW SYSTEM - Swift Frame Ltd
03/3996 IN-PLANE GRP ROOFLIGHTS
03/3999 KBE PVC-U WINDOW SYSTEM - KMR Windows Ltd
03/4004 K2 CONSERVATORY ROOF SYSTEMS - Quality Roofing Systems Ltd
03/4005 QUANTAL CONSERVATORY ROOF SYSTEMS - Quality Roofing Systems Ltd
03/4006 NEWDAWN CONSERVATORY ROOF SYSTEMS - Priory PVCu Systems Ltd
03/4007 THE SPECTUS PVC-U WINDOW SYSTEM - Solaglas Limited
03/4012 KBE PVC-U WINDOW SYSTEM - GTI Glazing Systems
03/4013 K2 CONSERVATORY ROOF SYSTEMS - Clearview (Yorkshire) Ltd

Amendments to existing Certificates
01/3804 Second issue PERMACELL FINESSE PVC-U WINDOW SYSTEM - Welch Glazing Co Ltd
01/3872 Second issue ULTRAFRAME CONSERVATORY ROOF SYSTEM - Specialised Conservatory Systems Ltd
02/3893 Second issue POLYGAL POLYCARBONATE STRUCTURED SHEETING
02/3899 Second issued WYMAR PVC-U WINDOW SYSTEM - Turford Bros Ltd

Certificates deleted
00/3676 DURAFLEX PVC-U WINDOW SYSTEM - Regal uPVC Windows & Doors (lapsed)
00/3681 DUCO TRICKLE VENTILATORS (lapsed)
00/3693 MAGE TOPEX SCREWS (lapsed)
91/2614 DEEPLAS PVC-U WINDOW SYSTEM - Dempsey Dyer Ltd (lapsed)
97/3346 REHAU PVC-U WINDOW SYSTEM - Minster Windows & Conservatories Ltd (lapsed)
99/3617 THE DECEUNINCK CAVITY CLOSER AND WINDOW SUBFRAME (lapsed)

BSI Testing Confirms CWG Residential Doors Meet the Requirements of PAS 23 and 24 Standards

The BSI has accredited residential doors by the Corby Windows Group to PAS 23 weather performance and PAS 24 security. The doors, manufactured using Rehau's Tritec 60mm and 706, 70mm profile systems, have undergone the severe punishment exacted by the test schedules and passed.

The doors included the new XL3 Scorpion lock announced by CWG before Glassex and launched at the show. It has three steel hooks two of which move in opposite directions. The third is centrally positioned and produced from hardened, triple laminated steel, which provides resistance to forced entry now confirmed by the test results.

No other locking or security systems were included in the door construction and the company's standard flag hinges were used.

The positioning of the new lock's compression cams assisted the successful completion of the weather performance tests. They are now nearer the top and bottom of the frame providing improved sealing capability over a greater range of door heights.

PAS 23 and 24 certification of CWG residential doors, fabricated using Rehau profiles, introduces an important security and performance sales advantage for the company's installer customers. The new Scorpion lock will be fitted as standard in future across the company's door range. This accompanies a wide selection of casement windows produced by CWG using Rehau's Tritec and 702, 60mm systems and the 706, 70mm system, all with accreditation to the BS 7950 high security standard.

Contact: Jason Wilder
Tel: 01536 409100
Email: mailto:info@cwg-uk.com
Web: http://www.cwg-uk.com

BWF Member Listed as Centre of Expertise in Government Scheme

ACWI, the specialist consultancy to the timber, joinery and furniture sectors, and an Associate Member of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF), has been listed as a Centre of Expertise in Manufacturing under the DTI's Manufacturing Advisory Service.

The service is to be run in partnership with the Regional Development Agencies in England and the Welsh Development Agency, with the focus primarily on small to medium size companies. The advice available covers all aspects of production management, technology, quality and systems.

Commenting on this, ACWl's managing director, Stuart Vincent, said: 'I am delighted our unique blend of skills and experience has been recognised in this way. We look forward to becoming an active member of this network.'

During its six years of membership of the BWF, ACWl has worked with a number of members. Its main role has been as manager of a variety of projects that have led to members' success in achieving ISO 9002 accreditation, creating improved CRM systems based on improved response times and reorganising internal and external structures to benefit both administration and manufacturing processes.

During the last year three members have been guided towards achieving the required standards to successfully achieve accreditation for membership of the BWF-CERTIFIRE Fire Door & Doorset Scheme.

'This is exactly what Associate Membership is all about,' said Richard Lambert, the BWF's Director. 'lt enables us to bring companies who supply our main manufacturing members, whether with components or services, into our community. We've seen several suppliers join specifically to develop their business with our Members.

'The BWF's primary role is to help its Members maximise their sales and profitability. We provide a range of business-related services to our Members, but we can also put them in touch with other Members who can help in areas where we don't have the expertise. ACWl is in an excellent position because that's where its skills lie. This kind of cross-fertilisation is exactly what makes BWF membership so valuable.

Tel: 020 7608 5050
Email: mailto:info@bwf.org.uk
Web: http://www.bwf.org.uk

Guernsey Glass Comes Top at National Conservatory Awards

Channel Island company, Guernsey Glass, has come top in a national competition to find the best conservatories of 2003. In the competition sponsored by Ultraframe, the international designer and manufacturer of conservatory roof systems, Guernsey Glass shone through in the New Build category.

Guernsey Glass triumphed with the creation of three specially designed conservatories to complete the Victorian feel of a large apartment block in Guernsey.

Guernsey Glass is one of the oldest window and conservatory companies on the island and, having traded for over 40 years, has built up a reputation as an attentive and customer focused window and conservatory company.

Peter Allen, Sales Director, Ultraframe (UK) Ltd, said: 'The Judges had an even tougher time this year deciding on winners, reflecting the ever increasing standard in this competition. Guernsey Glass has a well earned reputation for design and installation excellence and I am pleased that it has scooped this award.'

Investors In People Award

Novaglaze Ltd committed to achieving the Investors in People award in July 2002, with the aid of Business Link for West Yorkshire and from Sue Hiley the Business Link adviser.

With Sue's help and support; a full staff training programme was put in place; all the workers were enrolled on NVQ level 3 training and certain members of staff attended training courses for crane operation, First Aid and Fork Lift Truck driving. The company also ran awareness sessions on manual handling and Stress.
This commitment and effort was rewarded with full recognition by the end of December 2002.

Novaglaze was presented with this award from the Mayor of Calderdale, who along with the Mayoress attended the press event.

Contact Gary Smith
Tel: 01422 377111
Email: mailto:sales@novaglaze.co.uk
Web: http://www.novaglaze.co.uk

Alumet Receives Business of the Year Award

On 28th March 2003, Alumet Systems (UK) Ltd received the Coventry and Warwickshire Business of the Year Award for 2002.

The Southam based Specialist, Manufacturer & Installer of curtain wall, windows and rainscreen intends to use the award as a platform to improve growth, recognise customer requirements and attain even higher profitability.

Alumet has already trebled it's market share over the past four years and is set to double it again over the next two.

Picture: David Smith (centre), chief financial officer of Jaguar and Land Rover presents the Business of the Year Award to Alumet's managaing director and owner Gary Summers (right)

Profit for the latest full year is forecast to rise by 70 percent and turnover for the current 12 months is likely to be 50 percent up at more than £10 Million. The workforce has grown 20-fold to 160+ in the past decade.

Alumet can offer the full facade treatment, including it's composite 'Dry Wall Beam', which the company claims can slash up to 40 percent off the time needed to erect industrial and commercial buildings by traditional means.

Tel: 01926 811677
Email: mailto:info@alumet.co.uk
Web: http://www.alumet.co.uk

Darby Glass Receives BS EN 1279 Licences

Darby Glass recently formally received BS EN 1279 licences for five sites within the group.

The company submitted its Insulating Glass Units for testing to the more rigorous European standard than the previous BS 5713 standard and holds five of the fifty- five licences issued in the U.K. at present.

The licences were presented to Ian Ford, Managing Director Glazing Products Division and Dennis Bloor, Group Technical Manager.

Ian commented, 'we manufacture a quality product and these licences confirm that. We await the results for our sixth site at Wolverhampton which we expect to pass'.

Ian goes on to say, 'CE marking Insulating Glass Units will become a mandatory requirement within the next 18 months and our customers can rest assured that our products will be compliant'.

Tel: 01724 280044
Email: mailto:sales@darbyglass.co.uk
Web: http://www.darbyglass.co.uk

BBA Approval for GU Window Guardian

GU/Ferco's Window Guardian high security shootbolt has gained BBA certification - adding to its Sold Secure and BS7950 approval.

This shootbolt claims to offer simpler, faster fitting and assembly to fabricators. With casement shootbolts and espagnolettes that suit the same routing detail and keepers, the system is quick and simple to install. It also combines shoot and mushroom keeper in one corner casing that strengthens a vulnerable frame area and brings simplified stockholding and faster assembly for fabricators.

'The fact that Window Guardian has gained BBA certification is further proof of the security and effectiveness of our window bolt range. It also reflects GU Ferco's commitment to set the standards in the hardware industry with a high quality range of products,'says lan Ward, Sales & Marketing Manager of GU Ferco.

Window Guardian is suitable for both PVCu and timber and available with 20 mm and 22 mm backsets and 7.7 mm and 9 mm mushroom cams to suit standard full depth or half depth eurogroove fitting.

Profile-related keepers are available for most profiles and have a design that combines the shoot and mushroom keeper in a one-piece casting. The keeper design is angled at 90° to self-locate in the profile corner and increase the strength of this vulnerable area. Three fixing screws set well back to pick up on the reinforcing, locate the keeper in the horizontal and vertical planes to add extra strength to the corner weld and allow a night vent position.

Standard design mushroom keepers are available for the intermediate locking points, which have a two-screw fixing that enables the rearmost screw to fasten into the reinforcing. The same mushroom keepers also accomodate the in-line casement espagnolette for ease of stocking.

Both the steel shoot and sash compression mushroom cams are adjustable by means of a 4-mm Allen key and provide a 13-mm adjustable shoot throw. They are available in sizes ranging from 350 mm-1400 mm. For faster fitting the range has pre-set extensions with an extension overlap on popular sizes for greater flexibility. In addition, the gearbox is only 7 mm deeper than the backset to fit slim profiles and features an industry standard routing preparation for ease of fitting.

Tel: 024 76 217900
Email: mailto:help@g-u.co.uk
Web: http://www.g-u.co.uk

BBA Celebrations for Home Counties Ltd

Champagne was flowing at Home Counties recently to commemorate the company's accreditation to the BBA.

Gaining approval to such a prestigious industry standard has marked a significant milestone in the continuing success story of the Milton Keynes based, K2 fabricator.

In order to demonstrate that the company is competent in meeting the standards and performance criteria involved in the manufacturing processes and specifications laid down by the BBA, Home Counties had to undergo a period of stringent testing and assessment on the fabrication of the K2 roof system.

Geoff Davies, managing director of Home Counties, commented: 'Achieving accreditation to the BBA will pave the way for additional growth opportunities, and enable Home Counties to further develop our business in the field of fabricating high quality, aesthetically pleasing conservatory roof systems.'

Anthony Wilkinson, K2's commercial development and quality manager, commented: 'We are delighted with the achievements of Home Counties, after such an intensive assessment they deserve to be rewarded for their reputation for product excellence.'

To find out more about Home Counties and their services contact them on 01908 227771

Renson wins Environmental Prize of Dutch Aluminium Award

Renson, producer of aluminium ventilation products and solar shading systems, has won the Environmental Prize in the Architecture category of the Dutch Aluminium Award for the company's 'Healthy Building Concept'.

The Award is an initiative from the Dutch Aluminium Centre in cooperation with the European Aluminium Association and the Dutch Union of Aluminium Systems Suppliers (VAS).

With its Healthy Building Concept Renson offers a way to control the thermal comfort and the indoor air quality in buildings as an alternative to mechanical cooling.

The jury praised the long term view of the concept and the energy efficiency of the natural ventilation and cooling which has a positive effect on the environment.

Tel: 01622 754 123
Email: mailto:info@rensonuk.net

Further Validation for Xtralite Products

Xtralite (Rooflights) Ltd has announced membership of the NBS Plus specification scheme. Architects and Specifiers will already be familiar with National Building Specification (NBS) as the most widely used specification system in the UK. NBS Plus, is a library of technical product information directly linked to relevant NBS clauses.

Architects and Specifiers can be confident in the accuracy of their specifications as the scheme ensures that correct, up to date and concise information goes directly into the relevant clause . Xtralite's entry is linked to its website http://www.xtralite.co.uk so that specifiers can view products and services before specifying or email for further information.

Xtralite's products can be found in Clauses L10 Window-Rooflights-Screens-louvres and H10 patent glazing. lncluded within the specifications is the company's twenty year insurance backed guarantee on all its rooflight products. Xtralite claims to be the first UK rooflight manufacturer to offer such a guarantee.
A portfolio of product literature including a guide to specifying rooflights and a data sheet on the insurance backed guarantee scheme is available free from Xtralite.

Tel: 01670 354157.
Email: mailto:sales@xtralite.co.uk

Door System Adds New Dimension to Fire Safety

The Wright Style Ltd door system, tested at the Warrington Fire Research Centre, has achieved an integrity fire resistant rating of three and a half hours.

Wright Style Ltd, based in Devizes, Wiltshire, provides its intemational customers with a range of steel fire resistant and security gIazing systems, from curtain walling and roof glazing to internal and external screens, doors and windows.

The tested fire resistant door system, that meets BS476 part 22, is now available world-wide through Wright Style's network of licensed fabricators.

The system, which is also suitable for high-security applications, incorporated a pair of single action rebated doors, with overall dimensions of 1900mm wide by 2200mm high.

The doors were glazed with three square metres of 5mm Firelite glass, supplied by Southern Ceramics Ltd, and incorporated Dorma floor springs and overhead door selector.

The welded door system was glazed using hidden fixing snap-over beads, making the system aesthetically pleasing and easy to maintain. The doors also incorporate a self-activating four point locking system.

The test target was to achieve two hours of fire resistance, - a significant level of fire safety - but the system outperformed that target by a further 90 minutes, giving three and a half hours or 210 minutes in total.

'Wright Style Ltd is committed to the development of safe and competitively-priced products to meet and exceed all international fire and security regulations. That commitment to remain at the forefront ofinternational development means that we continue to push the design envelope,' said Denis Wright, Managing Director.

The system is also performance tested for water penetration in window applications and can be provided in a range of steel profile dimensions, giving variable sight lines and furniture options. Profiles are available from stock either in self-colour or pregalvanised as standard.

Wright Style Ltd offers a range of steel based glazing systems and fire resistant glass. In the past few months Wright Style Ltd has announced a number of new product developments, including:
• The new large span four-sided structurally glazed SG curtain walling system,
a development of the existing SR steel and stainless steel systems.
• The new SGP curtain walling system, with its design of sealed unit retention and performance protection.
• The T series curtain walling system, that allows the designer greater flexibility
over conventional facade systems.
• The first dry gasket glazed curtain walling system to achieve 120/120 fire resistance for integrity and insulation.

Tel: 01380 722 239
Email: mailto:info@wrightstyle.co.uk
Web: http://www.wrightstyle.co.uk

BDG Receives BBA Accreditation for its Roof System

The BDG System 21 Conservatory Roof System has been designed and fabricated by BDG Group Ltd of Lurgan, near Belfast, since 1984, and in that time has notched up over 12,000 installations.

Already manufactured to BSEN9002 since 1994, the system has now received BBA’s Agrement Certificate. It was presented by Alan Thomas (left) marketing manager of the BBA to Andrew Russell (right) trade and export manager of BDG.
The roof system is of aluminium construction with white or woodgrain PVCu internal and external cladding available in the following configurations:

• Victorian/Edwardian/Georgian styles (duo pitched) with roof pitches between 15º and 35º
• Lean-to (mono pitch) style with roof pitches between 3º and 35º
• Combination ‘P’ shape (duo and mono pitched combined) achieved through a variable angle valley section.

Permissible size parameters and configurations are described in the BDG Group Ltd Technical Manuals. The BBA Certificate relates to roofs used on conservatories not exceeding a floor area of 30 m2 (8 m2 in Scotland) within these parameters.
The BDG roof system consists of a ridge beam, ring beam, valley and thermally broken glazing bar box section, all extruded from aluminium to BS 1474 : 1987 material designation 6063-T6. The roof can be glazed with either three wall or five wall polycarbonate panels or double-glazed sealed units. The glazing may be varying thicknesses 16 mm, 20 mm, 24 mm, 25 mm and 32 mm and glass carries the BSI Kitemark to BS 5713 : 1979.

'We use a traditional ‘Timber Style’ rafter which has a far better appearance than the T-bar style rafter used by the great majority of companies', says Russell. 'We are especially pleased that this well designed and well engineered product has now achieved the BBA Certificate, which will give trade customers and specifiers even greater confidence.'

Tel: 028 3832 7741
Email: mailto:techoffice@bdg.co.uk
Web: http://www.bdg.co.uk

BBA Certificates added between 17-Dec-2002 - 04-Feb-2003

01/3817 The Duraflex PVCu Window System - Dale Joinery Limited
Detail Sheets cover: (4) Diamond Suite Tilt and Turn, and (5) Diamond Suite Outward Opening Systems.

02/3969 Permacell Finesse PVCu Window System - Global Windows (Sheffield) Ltd
Detail Sheets cover: (4) Ed 2, Finesse Legend 70 Tilt and Turn, (5) Ed 2, Finesse Legend 70 Outward Opening Systems.

02/3974 The Duraflex PVCu Window System - W H Beckett & Co Ltd
Detail Sheets cover: (4) Ed 4, Diamond Suite Tilt and Turn, and (5) Ed 4, Diamond Suite Outward Opening Systems.

03/3980 Wymar PVCu Window System - Excel 2000 Windows Ltd
Detail Sheet covers: (3) Ed 2, Series 2000 Outward Opening System.

03/3983 The Duraflex PVCu Window System - Tull and Darch
Detail Sheets cover: (4) Diamond Suite Tilt and Turn, and (5) Diamond Suite Outward Opening Systems.

03/3984 Wendland Conservatory Roof Systems - Shepley Window Systems Co Ltd
Roof system for conservatories used as extensions to new or existing buildings. Detail Sheets cover: (2) Ed 2, Wendland Conservatory and (3) Ed 2, Wendland Low Pitch Lean-to Systems.

Amendments to Existing Certificates

02/3890 Second issue Xtralite Rooflights and Upstands
For use on flat roofs of domestic and commercial buildings, to provide natural light and ventilation.

87/1849 Fifth issue Sarnafil S PVC Roof Covering System (290Kb PDF file)
Woven polyester reinforced PVC membrane, for use as a mechanically fixed waterproof covering on flat roofs with limited access.

89/2168 Fifth issue Sarnafil G PVC Roof Covering System (156Kb PDF file)
Replaces 85/1528. A fully adhered or loose-laid and ballasted waterproofing layer on pitched and flat roofs with limited access. Installation must be carried out by installers trained and approved by Sarnafil Ltd.

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