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To comply with stringent health & safety requirements, the maintenance of
power-automated doors is essential.Tormax outlines contract options.

Front cover: 9 Perfect blend:

Sapphires Aluma system strikes the perfect balance between durability and
style for two new London-based housing developments.
10 Future of folding doors:
Enjoy the benefits of low maintenance, thermal efficient bi-folding doors with
the elegance of a custom coated design thanks to IDSystems.
12 Panoramic vision:
Stunning views overlooking the south Devon coastline is made possible with
solutions from the balustrade and curved door specialist, Balcony Systems.
14 Clear views from above:
A glass facade system from Roto Frank is providing aesthetic appeal high
performance for the new Leadenhall Building, featuring a 10 inward incline.
16 Smart style and safety:
Londons new Leadenhall building Simonswerk puts safety first with its award-winning Tectus hinge. Suitable for both
designed by Richard Rogers does residential and commercial settings, these hinges offer perfect door alignment.
not only turn heads with its sheer
size of 225m. Its facade supplied 18 Complementing structures:
by Roto is inclined inward by 10, Extending traditional buildings with contemporary structures can meet
creating a unique wedgeshaped expectations in terms of both aesthetics and performance with GlasSpace
profile. (Pg.14) systems meeting budget and design.

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Glazing Vision manufactures
glass rooflights, fixed, hinged
and sliding particularly for
use in flat roof applications.
Founded in 1994 Glazing
Vision has developed
into a worldwide brand,
manufacturing in the UK
and shipping across the
globe. Glazing Vision now
has a network of distributors
throughout Europe supplying
rooflights in France, Belgium,
Holland, Portugal and Spain.
T
he company is a real British
manufacturing success story, many
companies have tried to replicate
the glass rooflights but Glazing
Vision feels it continues to develop and lead.
Jeremy Dunn of Glazing Vision comments:
Indeed we will soon be launching new
products that will continue to enhance
our position as the lead player in the
flat roof glass rooflight market. We have
been working in partnership with Anglia
Ruskin University on developing a thermal
performance calculation methodology for
glass rooflights, which we hope will be
adopted throughout the industry.
Architects need to understand exactly
what they are specifying and the work
Glazing Vision is doing will create clarity for
all. Glazing Vision offers CPD presentations
on Specifying Glass Rooflights and also a
CPD Factory Tour for anyone interested in
understanding the market further.
Managing Director Chris Chaney
comments: Various companies make lots
of claims, we however have backed-up
our claims through a recently acquired
BBA certificate and also with our CPDs
particularly our factory tour where we
can demonstrate exactly what goes into
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manufacturing one of our quality rooflights.
Glazing Vision are members of the National
Association of Rooflight Manufacturers.
The fixed Flushglaze Rooflight is the
original flat roof rooflight the product
recently received a BBA certificate. The
BBA tests involved a factory visit, site
assessments and independent product
testing lab testing by the British Board
of Agrement. Glazing Vision chose this
route as there is no harmonised European
Standard covering flat roof glass rooflights
so they cannot be CE marked.
The Flushglaze is extremely versatile
and can be made standard or to bespoke
shapes and sizes to cater for any building
requirement. The beauty of the product
is that the entire framework is on the
outside therefore delivering a good thermal
performance and great aesthetics as when
you look up you only see the glass.
The Flushglaze is also available as a walk
on rooflight, tripleglazed, a 30-minute fire
Images:
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1.5 x 1.5m, a multipart rooflight joined Above: The Flushglaze is extremely versatile and can
together for large sections of glazing with be made standard or to bespoke shapes and sizes
to cater for any building requirement
silicone joins, aluminium back to back
angles or glass fins and eaves or ridge Below: Sathish Nammi and Jeremy Dunn
glass rooflights with silicone seals at the
joins.
Glazing Vision also employs a team of
in-house designers for anything bespoke
such as odd shapes and oversized units.
Glazing Vision offers a range of standard
stock sizes that can be purchased online
and delivered within two working days,
anywhere in the UK.
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Hertfordshire has nearly 180 automatic door systems installed across campus,
and three years ago Tormax UK took over the maintenance contract
A matter of
maintenance
Simon Roberts, Managing Director for Tormax considers the
real cost of maintaining an automatic entrance and reveals that
not all maintenance contracts are equal.
A
s you would expect, current
health and safety legislation
dictates that ongoing
maintenance of any automatic
entrance system is required. It therefore
makes sense to sign up to a programme
of test, inspection and repair to ensure
your system is legal and safe for users at
all times. However, you are not obliged to
take the maintenance contract offered by
the manufacturer or installer and it pays
to shop around and compare quotes.
Power operated doors come under the
Provision and Use of Work Equipment
Regulations 1998 (PUWER). Regulation
5 states that: Every employer should
ensure that work equipment is maintained
in an efficient state and in efficient
working order and in good repair. It
goes on to confirm that: Every employer
should ensure that any machinery has a
maintenance log and the log is kept up to
date.
If your automatic door system is a fire
exit then the Regulatory Reform (Fire
Safety) Order 2005 comes into play:
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recommended that a trained engineer visits
the site bi-annually but you need to refer
to manufacturers recommendations.
If you are tempted by a low cost
contract then examine the small print
carefully. Attractive as some annual
maintenance contract may appear, it
may only include a due diligence visual
inspection, simply confirming that the door
is working. A full inspection by contrast
should include lubrication of parts, cleaning
of all tracks and trolleys, door height
check, tightening of belt and moving parts
etc. Low cost maintenance contracts can
lead to large and un-scheduled bills for
additional labour and replacement of minor
parts at potentially over-inflated prices. A
professional engineer will have the benefit
of a well-stocked van, allowing some repairs
to be carried out during a maintenance
inspection, helping avoid extra charges for a
return visit.
Negotiate service
It is also important to consider the
inconvenience of a breakdown. For some
installations a working door is essential
to operation and 24hr back up may be
needed but obviously comes at a price.
However, if the door can temporarily be
used in manual mode it may be possible
Where necessary in order to safeguard
the safety of relevant persons the
responsible person must ensure that the
premises and any facilities, equipment and
devices provided are subject to a suitable
system of maintenance and are maintained
in an efficient state and in efficient
working order and in good repair.
Keeping track
To ensure an automatic entrance satisfies
the above regulations as well as BS7306
which stipulates that equipment such as
automated doors be maintained in line
with manufacturers recommendations, it is
important that you can demonstrate that:
maintenance is carried out at appropriate
intervals; defects are remedied within
suitable time scales; and records, such as a
log book are kept to document the above.
The number of maintenance checks
required in a year will obviously vary
depending on the level of foot traffic your
entrance experiences as well as other
factors such as regular adverse weather
conditions for example. It is generally
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to negotiate the emergency response

time, helping keep down the cost of the
maintenance contract.
An automatic entrance system can
of course contribute to delivering a
sustainable environment by reducing
heating loss from a building. With
appropriate maintenance, the lifespan of
the equipment will also be extended. Some
highly engineered motors available on the
market today can deliver a life expectancy
of anything up to 25 years.

Reduce expenditure
As part of an ongoing drive to improve
student and staff accessibility as well as
deliver low energy access solutions, the
University of Hertfordshire has nearly
180 automatic door systems installed
across campus. Three years ago Tormax
UK Ltd took over the maintenance
contract, streamlining repairs by offering
bi-annual service checks and callout cover responsible for facilities management at Images:

through their nationwide team of trained the University. We have been delighted Above: The number of maintenance checks required
engineers. Since taking on Tormax to with the overall reduction in expenditure in a year will vary depending on the level of foot traffic
deliver a planned maintenance contract delivered by the Tormax maintenance the entrance experiences

our usual remedial call out rate for service.

Below: With appropriate maintenance, the lifespan

automatic doors has been cut by nearly
80% down from 150 to just 13 per
year, confirms Duncan Rennie, Technical
Services Manager for Graham FM who is
of an entrance system will be extended
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inspection and repair to ensure the entrance system
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Balustrades
Images:

Below: The use of aluminium provides an excellent

balance between a cost effective solution and
providing ultimate rust protection

combine durability Below left: Glass infills slot into the Aluma baluster
uprights and/or handrail profiles, removing the clutter
of traditional patch lugs

and style
New style Aluma aluminium balustrades from Sapphire are
part of the regeneration of two housing estates in Lewisham,
south London. Sapphires relaunched Aluma system strikes
the perfect balance between durability and visual appeal for
residential balconies in four new tower blocks on the Heathside
and Lethbridge estates.

A
s part of its total support
package for this prestigious
residential project, Sapphire
developed two new time-saving
concepts. Deliveries were made in Sapphires
new stackable crates, preloaded with
components required for each floor before
leaving for site, so all items can be craned up
to the relevant floor in one lift. Sapphire also
supplied complex drilling templates, which
helped reduce installation time on site,
whilst ensuring better accuracy.
Phased regeneration by Family Mosaic,
one of the largest housing associations in
London and the south east, will transform
the two south London estates into a mixed
tenure development of over 1200 private
and affordable homes, designed and built
to Code Level 4. Architects for the multi-
million pound project were London-based
practice bptw partnership. Main contractor
was Ardmore, who has a proven track
record in delivering large residential and
mixed use developments. Stylish, low
maintenance balcony balustrades were a key
design requirement for the regeneration
project.
Urban elegance
Sapphires innovative semi-frameless
Aluma system provided the ideal solution,
integrating the style of a structural glass
balustrade with the superior corrosion
resistance of high-grade aluminium
extrusions. Glass infills simply slot into the
Aluma baluster uprights and/or handrail
profiles, removing the clutter of traditional
patch lugs.
The project architects worked closely
with Sapphire on the Lewisham project
and were impressed with the companys
through-the-project support. A member
of bptws architectural team comments:
Sapphire supplied excellent drawings to our
design specification and coordinated on site
installation with other contractors, which
assisted smooth completion. Sapphire ticked
all the boxes in terms of service and the
finished balustrades look great.
Aluma handrails and baluster uprights for
balcony balustrades in the new high-rise
homes have an attractive Graphite Grey
powder coated matt finish to complement
contemporary facades. Balusters are fixed
with chemical anchors into concrete
integrated balconies.The use of aluminium
provides an excellent balance between
a cost effective solution and providing
ultimate rust protection. Infill panels were
manufactured from 10mm clear toughened
glass with polished edges. In addition,
balustrades by Sapphire for core stairways
inside the new tower blocks combine
handrails in 304 grade satin polished
stainless steel with mild steel uprights, fixed
into concrete stairs.

* sales@sapphirebalustrades.com
( 0844 88 00 553 141

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IDSystems offers a range of bifolding doors that will open corners and facets

Folding doors of the future

IDSystems continues to pave the way in the evolution of folding sliding doors. Folding sliding
doors have grown immensely in popularity over the last 10 years to the point where most self
build projects will incorporate the doors in the main living area. However, when it comes to
building a new house to passive house standards for thermal insulation and eco-awareness, it
can be difficult to find a system that meets high specifications.

T
he Sunflex SF75 has been
specifically engineered for the
future; to be the most insulated
and highly thermally efficient, eco
friendly bifolding door system available.
The unique multi-chambered thermal
break systematically reduces the cold as
it passes through the system, eliminating
it almost entirely. The result is a market
leading door system that provides the
lowest in CO2 emissions associated
with reduced energy consumption and
considerable savings in heating bills.
Benefiting from the best of both
worlds SF75, as with its SF55 system,
can be polyester powder coated to the
customers choice or to blend in with rest
of their windows, with the option of an
internally timber clad alternative enabling
them to match internal decoration. Enjoy
all the benefits with the low maintenance
and superior thermal efficiency in
aluminium combined with the natural
As with all systems offered by IDSystems, this system is highly engineered with no limitations on configuration beauty and warmth of wood.

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Special features include: Mushroom locking into side jamb coupled assistance of gravity to aid movement.
with top and bottom metal shootbolt By having the weight floor mounted, there
The most thermally efficient thermally rods providing excellent security; with is no need for large supports above to take
broken aluminium folding door systems the option of upgrading to the unrivalled the additional weight, the bottom running
on the market with overall U-values less WK2 Security Package mechanisms sit on the sides of the track, and
than 1.0 W/mk Large range of timber types and finishes this means that debris in the track will not
Revolutionary narrow sight lines (114mm) available (SF75c) along with three optional impede the running of the system.
the slimmest for composite bifold doors styles to the internal beading As with all systems offered by IDSystems,
Triple gasket for finger cushioning and this system is highly engineered with no
tight compression seals. The most Versatility in design limitations on configuration, the system may
weather tight folding door available IDSystems specialises in the Sunflex range of be folded to the left or the right, open to
Severely weather rated with weathered folding sliding doors, all systems are German the inside or outside, and can have panels
track and unbeatable reassuring test engineered without compromise giving all folding the same way or split with any
results 900 Pascals Water Tightness customers the peace of mind they deserve. number folding to each side. Additionally,
Extremely versatile, up to1100mm wide All systems are specifically engineered to be IDSystems offers a range of bifolding doors
panels, 3500mm high, open in/out flush or bottom running this means that the weight that will open corners and facets.
weathered track option is taken on the bottom track without the IDSystems is like no other bifold
company the firm is technically led
and believes that its customers like to
make informed decisions. The companys
sales team is technically trained and able
to answer any customers questions
intelligently and truthfully and will provide
them with a sense of having come to the
right place!

* info@idsystems.co.uk 142
( 01603 408804
Images:

Above left: SF75 can be polyester powder coated

to the customers choice

Above: The system may be folded to the left or the

right, open to the inside or outside

Left: Enjoy all the benefits with low maintenance and

superior thermal efficiency

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Spectacular coastline views
with Balcony Systems
Panoramic ocean views are dished up every day for diners at
this new South Devon restaurant thanks to a show-stopping
curved sliding patio door from Balcony Systems.
T
he balustrading and curved door
specialist met the architects
specification with a nine-panel
door, incorporating two sliding
panels, spanning well over half the buildings
circular sea-facing elevation.
Measuring nearly 15m in width with a
blue powder-coated finish, the door opens
onto an outdoor dining terrace at the Gara
Rock Restaurant, part of an exclusive coastal
resort complex built by Coast Group near
Salcombe.
Directly below, a second 8m wide
curved patio door with two sliding panels,
also supplied by Balcony, offers similar
spectacular sea views for guests using the
indoor swimming pool and spa facilities.
Diana Hunt, who runs the restaurant with
Ian Dent, says: The wonderful curved glass
wall and doors frame an almost 180 degree
view of the south Devon coastline. We are
able to open the curved glass doors back
to the point where they almost seem to
disappear.They are incredibly smooth, but
heavy enough to dissuade children from
playing too enthusiastically with them!
Suitable for virtually any commercial
or residential property, Balconys curved
patio doors add the wow factor with a
versatility that allows for a variety of sliding
or fixed configurations within almost
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some notable guests. Requisitioned by
the RAF during the Second World War,
the hotel reopened but was finally closed
in 2006 when work began on replacing it
with the new Gara Rock facilities.
limitless creative scope for designers and
architects.Wide openings can be achieved
to seamlessly connect interior and outdoor
spaces.
Adding extra fixed curved panels allows
for longer glazed runs, further enhancing
views, light and the feeling of space to any
interior.
Simon Baldwin, Director of Aminghurst,
Gara Rocks owners, commented: Both
doors are quite stunning, creating a
distinctive visual statement and making the
most of impressive vistas from the building.
The doors enable guests to enjoy the
beautiful views in comfort, whatever the
weather, while also providing practical and
easy access to the terraces by the restaurant
and pool.
Unique location
Installation of both doors went smoothly,
according to Gara Rock Site Manager Tim Images:
Jones, who added: The general consensus Top: The curved glass wall and doors frame an
from everyone who sees them is that they almost 180 degree view of the south Devon coastline
look spectacular and really make the most
Above: Measuring nearly 15m in width with a blue
of this unique cliff top location. powder-coated finish, the door opens onto an
Built in 1847 as a former Coastguard outdoor dining terrace
Station and Lookout, the buildings were
converted into a family hotel in the
early 1900s and became established as a * enquiries@balconette.co.uk
popular holiday resort, which attracted ( 01342 410411 143
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Facade performance
at great height
Londons new office and retail building designed by Richard
Rogers does not only turn heads with its sheer size of 225m.
Its facade is inclined inward by 10, creating a unique wedge-
shaped profile. This characteristic design gave the Leadenhall
Building its nickname the Cheesegrater.
U
nlike other skyscrapers, which
typically use a concrete core to
provide stability, this new office
building due for completion
in 2014 will be built without. Instead a
complex steel construction the worlds
tallest of its kind will provide stability
to the entire structure.The tapered glass
facade in the front of the building will reveal
the steel bracings, making them visible from
outside.
This unusual design has also been chosen
to meet regulation protecting the English
capitals landmark buildings: the slanting
wedge-shaped profile was designed to have
less impact on the protected sightline of St
Pauls Cathedral.
For Roto the Leadenhall Building has
been its focus at BAU 2013 the Munich
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trade fair for architecture, materials and
systems for a good reason. It adds to
the list of international reference objects
and demonstrates the companys ability
to realise special hardware solutions, even
if they seem to be utopian. In this specific
project the special hardware solution is
based on the T 540 system for aluminium
windows and balcony doors of up to 300kg
sash weight, as explained in January in
Munich.
For the 560 facade windows, which
weigh up to 220kg each, Roto has designed
and is supplying individual hinge-side
components, suitable for windows with a
10 inclination and for emergency entry
points. The outward opening flush encased
gearbox with square spindle is used for
that purpose.
The list of special hardware also includes
concealed gas compression springs for
easier opening and latching of windows and
turn-restrictors. Other special features are
14 exclusive hardware components with
reverse-action espagnolette in the rebate,
sash lifter and turn-restrictor for special
smoke extraction windows. All components
are supplied with a black powder-coated
surface.
Not only has Roto tailored its
components to the specific requirements
and special profile, the companys
collaboration with Yuanda the building
contractor responsible for the facade
also includes the provision of important
services. For example support during
installation to ensure proper functionality
and operation, project management and
engineering. So far this practical example
has once more demonstrated that
genuinely customer-oriented window
and door technology is always a blend of
intelligent hardware and software.
Images:
Above left: Roto outlined the benefits of the T 540
system at the recent BAU 2013
Above: A facade inclined inward by 10 gives the
Leadenhall Building in the City of London its unique,
characteristic appearance
* info.uk@roto-frank.com
( 01788 558660 145
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Tectus hinges put

safety first
SIMONSWERKs award-winning flush fitting Tectus hinges
incorporate a number of anti-ligature features that improve
provides technical and service support
safety over conventional hinges. The Tectus hinge is fully along with the latest company news, press
concealed and eliminates fixing points for ligature and has the releases, reference sites and literature
added advantage of no protruding knuckles. PDF downloads.
An 84-page catalogue is also available

D
esigned with a small pivot gap
to help prevent finger injury
Tectus hinges are the ideal
solution for use in major
residential developments, hotels, leisure
facilities and public buildings including
without visible frame.
Other options include the Tectus A8
version for glass or laminate door designs
with door fascias and claddings up to
8mm, the Tectus Energy system integrating
permanent power transfer and the Tectus
complete with technical information,
images and drawings and features the
increasingly popular Tritech Samson solid
brass hinge with concealed bearings, 25
year performance guarantee and a weight
carrying capacity of 160kg Grade 14.

council offices, hospitals, prisons and
health care centres. 3D adjustment
allows for perfect door alignment and
Tectus hinges have maintenance-free slide
bearings, load capacities up to 300kg and
an unrivalled range of surface finishes and
sizes.
The latest addition to the Tectus hinge
range, the TE 541 3D FVZ, allows for
recessed frame facings up to 14mm
with standard 4mm on the door side.
This offset version for timber, steel and
aluminium frames has a load capacity up
to 100kg and presents a clean line design
FR fire-rated range which incorporates
the intumescent material within the hinge
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The recently-launched SIMONSWERK ( 01215 222848 147
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information system for architects, Above left: Tectus hinges are the ideal solution for
ironmongers, specifiers, interior designers use in major residential developments, hotels, leisure
facilities and public buildings
and building contractors. The product
selector web directory template allows Above: 3D adjustment allows for perfect door
hinge specification details to be input alignment
and the system will then identify the
best possible solution for the project
requirement. Additionally the new website

Award winning TECTUS for residential & heavy duty doors. Outstanding TRITECH for heavy weight flush doors.

Fully concealed, maintenance free with TRITECH solid brass hinges

continuous 3D height adjustment. with concealed bearings and weight
carrying capacity to 160kgs Grade 14
Increased load capacities from 40kg
to 300kg Maintenance free with CE marked, Fire
Rated and 7 Designer Finial options.
Tectus A8 for doors with claddings up
25 year performance guarantee
to 8mm, Tectus Energy for integrated
power transfer and Tectus FR for fire Increased size range 100 x 75,
rated version. 100 x 88 & 100 x 100mm

t: 0121 522 2848

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Stockists of
S B Railing
AMG Balustrades
Grande Forge and other high quality components

Kensington Balustrade Systems

23-25 Ribocon Way, Progress Park
Leagrave, Luton LU4 9TR
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SB-Railing partitioning
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Kensington Balustrade Systems are delighted to add the AMG aluminium profiles to their expanding range. The ease of
fit and high quality, fit in perfectly with Kensingtons other ranges, proving quality does not mean expensive.

Please contact us on 0800 731 5228 or email sales@kensingtonforge.co.uk for further information
Doors, Windows & Balustrades
All of GlasSpaces structures include the latest technology, with
warm edge seals, creating a comfortable atmosphere inside
Room with a view
GlasSpace is a division of Eagle S.G & W and specialises in
structural glazing and sealant application creating stunning
extensions, conservatories, and doors that are frameless
and made entirely from glass. As well as complete structures
GlasSpace also offers features such as roof lights and
balustrades.
T
he unique GlasSpace system
has been designed by award-
winning architects, structural
glass engineers and leading
independent test engineers to ensure that
its products are not only inspirational, but
also highly durable and secure. Constructed
from toughened glass units, which can be
made with a higher specification glass so
that they are strong enough to walk on, a
GlasSpace is completely safe and easy to
maintain.
Using commercial glass technology that
has been developed over the last 25 years,
GlasSpace creates impressive environments
that are suitable for both the domestic
and commercial property. The use of low
e-thermal coating and argon-filled panels
mean that its structures are guaranteed
to exceed the latest heat efficiency
regulations, ensuring that the space remains
comfortably warm in a cost effective way.
All of GlasSpaces structures include
the latest technology, with warm edge
seals, creating a comfortable atmosphere
inside and supporting the process of saving
energy. This, combined with the latest
solar control coatings and films, ensures
that the glass structures meet the tight
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requirements of modern day living and
energy performance.
Trusted by commercial and domestic
customers alike, GlasSpace is so sure of
its construction process and materials
that it offers a comprehensive warranty
on all of its buildings. All of the materials
that GlasSpace uses are under warrantee
for 10 years and its workmanship and
Period features and original brick can be enhanced with the addition of a structure from GlasSpace
maintenance is covered for 5 years.
Whilst the style of the buildings and
products is contemporary, blending
beautifully with and further enhancing a
modern structure, GlasSpace is also often
asked to help with projects that require
solutions for period style properties.
Due to the transparent nature of the
product a period home can be extended
to incorporate a gorgeous garden for
example, without imposing on the property.
Period features and original brick can be
enhanced with the addition of a structure
from GlasSpace, preserving the history of
a building whilst sympathetically extending
Angular, square designs and bi-folding
doors that run across the whole side of a
building are among their popular products;
however with their flexibility of design
almost anything is possible. From domestic
buildings that create light filled homes, to
commercial properties that require the
integration of security measures such as
electric operating and a card pass system,
GlasSpace is sure to provide a solution that
is not only practical but is striking too.
Whether GlasSpace project manages a
complete development or is simply part
of a larger team driven by an architect, it
offers a wide range of additional options
such as solar control glass. From the most
ambitious plan to a simple glass roof,
GlasSpace offers unique, practical design at
an extremely competitive price.
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 Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms

TSH 30
Expanding possibilities for modern windows.

You cant have it that tall. Theres no suitable hardware.

Have you heard that one before?

Youre not alone. Demand for larger,

heavier windows is increasing.
Its called TSH 30. It blends the tried-
and-tested with the brand new.

Weve designed a new gearbox, a

Low handle heights are easily
achieved.

Whichever specification you choose,

You need to specify larger glazed
areas. Triple glazing may be required.
The windows you require might be
contemporary in style, or heritage
replacements. Either way, you just
want to stipulate height and width,
without technical restrictions.
Thats why weve introduced a brand
new hardware system for casement
windows.
range of frame components and an
ingenious new ventilation system.
Its tilt and turn style locking, on an
outward-opening window.
The possibilities are enormous.
Now you can have locking on three
sides of a sash. Thats not all.
You can utilise our secure corner
drives, specify our original Twincam
extensions, and even add hooks.
your windows will have the security,
durability and smoothness provided
by the finest hardware in the world.
Hardware thats been used across
the globe. For hurricane
specifications in Florida, typhoon
rated buildings in Korea and
PassivHaus projects in Berlin.
If you have the hinges to hold it ( like
the Roto Designo hinges ), Roto TSH
30 can lock it.

Also available, Roto TSH 10 is the only espagnolette that

assures you complete customer satisfaction ...

Proven design with modern technology

Roto Frank
Fit and forget maintenance free gearbox
Roof Windows and
The best corrosion protection Hardware Ltd.
Extensive size range Swift Point
Rugby CV21 1QH - United Kingdom
Buy TSH 10 now direct online ! Tel +44 (0)1788 55 86 00
www.roto-webshop.com
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make a difference
Striking design statements and smart engineered details
True value-added in space and style
Personal support and outstanding service at every stage of the project
In 2012, 98.1% of our customers said they would recommend us to others
Lets make a difference together

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