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  • Conamar appointed to Herne Hill Velodrome revamp
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    SME picks up Herne Hill velodrome job

    2016-06-27T13:42:00Z

    Project set to cost £1.5m

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    How to be cool: Tackling overheating in UK homes

    2014-04-22T16:37:00Z

    Overheating in homes is set to become an increasingly urgent issue, especially in the capital, as global temperatures rise. With energy legislation demanding that buildings become ever more airtight, what is the best way for designers to respond?

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    Timber windows and doors

    2012-08-03T00:00:00Z

    Period-style timber windows and doors from Mumford & Wood’s Conservation range have been specified for a Victorian-style new-build town house in Weybridge, Surrey.

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    Minimal hinge door

    2012-08-03T00:00:00Z

    Manhattan Showers has added the Minimal Hinge Door to its semi-frameless range of shower enclosures.

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    Lift/slide door system

    2012-08-03T00:00:00Z

    Kawneer has launched a lift/slide door to the residential and commercial sectors, which the company claims offers maximum panoramic views as well as high levels of thermal and weathering performance.

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    Outward opening bath screen

    2012-08-03T00:00:00Z

    Roman has expanded its range of bath screens with the Outward Opening Folding Bath Screen, which is part of the company’s Orbital range of enclosures and bath screens.

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    Security shutters

    2012-04-27T00:00:00Z

    Charter says shutters ‘completely invisible’ when raised

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    Modified wood for outdoor use

    2012-04-27T00:00:00Z

    Accsys Technologies has launched a modified wood product called Alder for door and window frames, which it says has gone through a process to improve its durability, hardness and water absorption, while retaining its strength, making it suitable for outdoor use. The Accoya product line carries a 50-year above-ground and ...

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    Halls of residence fit out

    2012-04-27T00:00:00Z

    Assa Abloy Security Solutions has supplied its products for use in a halls of residence in the University of the West of Scotland, in Paisley. The Assa Abloy DC500A door closers, 765 modular locks, Nordic U lever handles, Twin-combi cylinders and Assure panic hardware were specified for the £13.2m student ...

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    Movers & makers: Doors and windows

    2012-04-27T00:00:00Z

    This week’s news from doors and windows manufacturers

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    Single-glazed doors

    2012-04-27T00:00:00Z

    Architectural metalwork company Drawn Metal Group has launched a range of doors designed for single-glazed applications using glass up to 13.5mm thick. Called Premier 2000 Metal Framed Door, the series is designed to be used for entrances to shops, offices, precincts or any place that has high levels of pedestrian ...

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    Hygienic pre-hung door sets

    2012-04-27T00:00:00Z

    Boomer Industries supplied the Ministry of Defence’s medical rehabilitation centre at Headley Court, Epsom, with pre-hung door sets. The centre caters for combat casualties, and houses 360 military and civilian staff. Boomer was chosen as it offered the door set with Formica coating and PVC frames, to help maintain a ...

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    Timber door sets

    2012-04-27T00:00:00Z

    Door manufacturer Jeld-Wen has released the Farndale range of engineered timber door sets. It says the range is available in single or double-leaf options and a choice of sidelights or a top-fixed fan light. There is also the option for the door to be fully glazed. Jeld-Wen says all Farndale ...

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    Clip-on cills

    2012-04-27T00:00:00Z

    Halo has introduced a range of PVC-U clip-on cills to simplify the installation of external insulation to existing buildings. The cills are compatible with the company’s four doors and windows systems and are available in depths of 122mm, 192mm and 242mm. The firm says cill damage is a common defect, ...

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    Large casement window

    2012-04-27T00:00:00Z

    Kanweer makes big claims for new frames

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    Bespoke ventilator

    2012-04-27T00:00:00Z

    Award-winning design from Nordan

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    Commercial swing doors

    2012-04-05T00:00:00Z

    Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems has launched a new line of commercial swing doors

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    Glass, automatic swing doors

    2012-04-05T00:00:00Z

    Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies’ doors were used for the London Eye’s refurbished ticket office

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    Sustainable windows

    2011-09-16T00:00:00Z

    Sheerframe HED (Homogenous Energy Dynamics) windows, manufactured by LB Plastics, have been chosen for two new build Passivhaus properties at Cae Gleison in Bridgend.

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    Ventilation and security

    2011-09-02T00:00:00Z

    Kawneer’s windows maximise ventilation without compromising security