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Rehau uPVC windows and doors reduce energy loss

Reducing energy losses with Rehau uPVC windows and doors

REHAU Tritec is a 60mm, three chambered system with over 20 main profiles to allow for the construction of all the most popular fenestration products including casement and tilt and turn windows...

15 May 2012 Aluminium roller shutters create expansive living areas

Trellidor Rollerstyle aluminium shutters provide a robust security barrier that also allows for comfortable, easy use of indoor-outdoor living spaces. By specifying Trellidor Rollerstyle aluminium roller shutters as veranda ‘doors’ living areas can easily be expanded to accommodate crowds of guests or closed off when life returns to normal. Even if exposed to sea air, Rollerstyle shutters are relatively maintenance-free, lightweight, quieter than steel roller shutters and are easy to operate, particularly if automated.  Ideally, the sh...

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29 March 2012 Thermally efficient uPVC windows and doors

Rehau’s Tritec uPVC window and door systems are designed for efficient thermal performance, minimising transfer of heat and cold through the frames. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a versatile material that is used in wide-ranging applications in the construction, transport, electronics and health industries, among others. According to Rehau, PVC is manufactured by combining salt and oil derivatives to make the plastic material. The ‘u’ prefix indicates unplasticised PVC, which is more durable and suitable for use in construction.  The m...

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29 March 2012 Folding stacking doors

Swartland manufactures timber-framed fold-aside doors in a wide range of configurations to suit different openings.Folding, stacking doors are ideal for creating indoor/outdoor living spaces, whether in the home, in hotels and lodges, sports centres or other recreational facilities. Charl Jacobz from Swartland Wooden Windows and Doors offers some pointers on what to look for when investing in fold-aside doors, sometimes referred to as stacking or concertina doors.  He highlights that the floor-to-ceiling...

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20 March 2012 Insulation to match new energy efficiency standards

Isover’s Aerolite is supplied in various thicknesses to meet the ceiling insulation requirements for buildings in different climatic zones. The National Building Regulations have been updated to include Part X, which addresses environmental sustainability, and Part XA, which establishes requirements for energy efficiency in new buildings and renovations. The application of this new legislation, which came into effect in November 2011, is good news for the environment and will help individuals, businesses and the country as a whole...

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20 March 2012 Design for universal access

In November last year Geze South Africa hosted its second Universal Design seminar at the Pavilion Conference Centre at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, with guest speakers Phillip Thompson and Ari Seirlis. The seminar was attended by about 50 architects and other decision-makers in the building industry.  Kevin Diamond, managing director of Geze SA, opened the proceedings and introduced Phi...

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