All Building articles in Specifier 23 April 2010
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NewsSlim sightline windows
Senior Architectural Systems has followed its Hybrid window system with the Hybrid Series 2, which offers slim sightlines
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Glass surface treatment
Digital Glass London has developed a process for applying designs and branding to the surface of ordinary flat glass for internal and external applications
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FeaturesUpgrading old windows: Old panes, new gains
Improving the performance of old windows is a key part of the strategy to upgrade the UK’s inefficient building stock. But how best to go about it? Thomas Lane made inquiries
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Double swing hinges
Intastop has launched what it says is the world’s first fire-rated double swing hinge. Designed for doors that need to swing 180°, it is a viable option to replace pivot door springs
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NewsGlass sliding doors
Geze has launched its Vetroslide glass door system in the UK, which is intended to combine aesthetics with functionality. The unit uses a stainless steel running rail paired with manually sliding glass leaves of up to 80kg that glide with the aid of a floor guide
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NewsFire-rated doors
Fire-rated floor doors by Bilco have been used at the Forum, the latest addition to the University of Hertfordshire
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Blast-resistant facades
Besam and Sapa Building Systems have collaborated to produce a facade system designed to provide maximum blast protection and security while also being cost-effective
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Access control
Doorset maker Leaderflush Shapland has added the Abloy UK Smartair access control system to its range of architectural ironmongery
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Movers and makers - 23 April 2010
Latest news from the world of construction product manufacture