Windows, doors and accessories

Most of us spend at least 30% of our time at work, often inside the same building from 8am to 5pm, with maybe an hour’s break to step outside. It’s important therefore that the buildings where we work should be ‘healthy’ buildings.  The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recognised Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) for almost three decades. In 1984 the WHO reported that 30% of new and re...

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...

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...

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...