Safety first from Sierra
To ensure compliance with Part B1 of the Building Regulations, Sierra Windows has introduced a fire escape window that not only offers a technical solution but looks good too.
In the past, small apertures needed to have an offset mullion to provide the required unobstructed openable area of at least 450mm high by 450mm wide. Sierra has overcome this by introducing a floating mullion that can be situated to match fixed mullions in non-fire
escape windows.
The attractive style is proving to be a great success, particularly in England, as an alternative to the tilt and turn window. Available at no extra cost, the fire escape window can be supplied in all the styles and finishes of the existing Sierra range.
New sculptured suite from Sierra
Sierra Windows has introduced 'Classical', a fully sculptured 70mm suite that looks as good as traditional timber and with all the benefits of PVC-U.
Recognising the opportunities that an attractive decorative sash presents to installers, Sierra's technical development team has worked hard to produce a profile that is as aesthetically pleasing up close as it is from a distance. The elegant curves and discreet sight lines of 'Classical' make it ideal for all applications.
Like Sierra's other product ranges, 'Classical' is available in Rosewood and Antique Oak as well as white and the extensive choice of styles includes tilt and turn, casement windows and doors. It is a 70mm system featuring pre-applied gasket and click-fit beading making it exceptionally quick and easy to install. In addition, the four-chambered profile easily
achieves a U-value of 1.8 W/m2k.
National Sales Manager for Sierra, Paul Tranter, explains the reasoning behind the timely introduction of 'Classical': "We have launched this sculptured suite to give our customers more ammunition to help them to close sales, particularly during the current difficult economic climate. The product will be supported by a collection of brand new marketing literature, including POS stickers and posters and retail brochures.
"We really believe that 'Classical' is the shape of things to come, and is another example of how Sierra Windows is constantly progressing in order to give our customers one of the most comprehensive collection of low-maintenance building products on the market today."
- Fully sculptured slim 70mm frame system
- Pre-applied gasket and click fit beads – quick and easy to fit
- It has a specially designed suite of Safeware hardware
- Four chamber profile throughout achieving high thermal performance
- Rosewood, Antique Oak and White finishes – or woodgrain on white
- Easy to glaze 28mm feature beads
- Mimics traditional timber windows – close up and afar
- High performance durable specification
- Low maintenance and easy to clean
- Fully accredited to quality and industry standards
Dining in style with Southern Glass and Sierra
 This stunning conservatory adjoining the converted stable block of a 16th century manor house was built by Sierra installer Southern Glass, using the Sierra complete conservatory package.
The house near Western-Super-Mare is now used as an hotel and corporate hospitality complex and the new 10 X 6 metre conservatory provides plenty of extra space for the restaurant. Tim Miell of Southern Glass explains: "Every effort has been made to ensure the new conservatory blends in with the existing buildings: the dwarf wall has been constructed from original bricks, the floor is oak and the rosewood finished windows feature attractive Georgian bars.
"The striking lantern roof, supported by a steel portal frame, was specially fabricated in dark brown aluminium using the unique Quantal roofing system, the strength and versatility of which makes it ideal for bespoke projects such as this one.
"We have been very impressed at how easy it was to order the complete package from Sierra. We just made one call to the Conservatory Coordination team, they took care of the technical calculations and drawings, and we were able to order all the windows, doors and roof at the same time.
"The result is a fabulous addition to the hotel that the owners are delighted with," concludes Tim.
Family run business Southern Glass has been established for nearly 25 years and is based just outside Western-Super-Mare. It specialises in offering high quality products and a personal service to commercial and retail customers in the South West.
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