Designed for use in sensitive fenestration projects where a traditional steel window appearance is required, a new window profile is now available from all Steel Window Association members.
The EB24 complies with Approved Document L of the Building Regulations with a thermal efficiency U value of 1.8W/m2k. The window has been tested successfully to BS6375, and also meets the requirements of BS7950, so security is assured.

Frames are manufactured with corner joints mitred, welded and dressed square flat with 24mm insulated glass units. A wide selection of handles, locks, catches, stays and openers are available

Idealcombi has introduced an insulating bridge, to sit between the aluminium cladding and timber frame, in order to enhance the warm technology employed in its composite windows.

This will improve the overall performance of the complete window by 0.1W/m²K. This means, based on a 1230mm x 1480mm size, that a standard frame window glazed with 2 x 4mm low energy sealed unit will have a u-value for the whole window of 1.4W/m²K.

Schuco's ASW window system has been improved by the addition of a range of certified SHEVS (smoke and heat exhaust ventilation system) products.
The range includes a choice of inward and outward opening SHEVS windows for vertical facades and skylights. Schuco claims that no other company offer these options.
SHEVS technology is designed to evacuate smoke and heat from a building, while the occupants escape. When combined with temperature of carbon dioxide sensors, the same AWS windows may also be used for natural ventilation or internal climate control.
The opening types available in the range comprise inward opening bottom hung, inward opening side hing, outward opening top hung, outward opening side hung and outward opening roof vent.

Related internet links:
Schuco website

Adams Rite is to showcase a number of new locking and access control products designed to comply with the latest legislation on stand G125 at Interbuild.

The new CO475L-28 Codelock

New, robust security deadlocks; a streamlined panic bar; a new deadlatch; a Codelock system and the UK’s first CE-marked continuous hinges are all new products that will be featured within themed areas designed to help building professionals meet the latest UK and European legislation, regulations and standards.

Planet has launched a new range of sash windows – ensuring homeowners are wrapped up warm this winter.

With an average home losing between 10 to 20 per cent of its heat through window space alone, the new u-pvc double glazed sash window range combines energy efficiency with a traditional look and feel of a sash – a key feature of British period homes.