November/December 2019

Aluminium Bi-folds
deliver effortlessly smooth operation and
individual sash weights of up to 150kg.
It does this without compromising on aesthetics
with slim, symmetrical sightlines on the frame,
cill and jamb of only 97mm and only 122mm on
the door meeting, creating a clean and
contemporary picture frame effect.
“The equal-sightline, which defines Luminia, are
also distinct, giving the system a very clean
architectural aesthetic and are very much a
stand-out feature in retail. The picture-frame
effect is immediately clear once pointed out to the
end-user.
“In a sector of the market where aesthetics are
key, it’s another significant selling point”, he
argues.
This architectural attention
to detail is also
evidenced in ALUK’s
patented ‘T’
handle. This sits
completely
flush with the
frame, using
the simple push
out system to
operate, leaving
sightlines
uninterrupted. ALUK has
also applied this treatment to the
flush traffic door handle, in addition to the
minimalist design of hinges.
In addition to its enhanced levels of thermal
efficiency, Luminia is also fully tested to PAS24,
meeting the demands placed on it by Part Q of the
Building Regulations, giving it further reach in the
new build sector.
Finish, according to Leary, represents another
critical strength. The product of multi-millionpound
investment, Luminia employs a
sophisticated flash anodising pre-treatment to
create an unsealed anodised layer of aluminium
oxide, which not only forms an enhanced
substrate for the powder coating process, but
“It delivers on aesthetics but underpins
that with exceptional performance
offering multiple and distinct USPs
in a retail environment”
also prevents
filiform corrosion.
The net effect is
that powder coated
surfaces are more
stable but also delivered
to a marine grade finish as
standard. This is supplied by
Emplas in white, grey, brown and black
as standard, plus any RAL colour on special
order. All finishes are guaranteed for 10 years.
“It takes a little bit of explaining, but it’s again
a poignant message for the consumer. We can
offer not only a high degree of flexibility of
finish, but that finish is manufactured using an
almost unique process in the UK”, Leary
continues.
“It was these innovations which drove our
decision to manufacture the F82. We weren’t in
bed with an aluminium systems company
already. We didn’t have to manufacture it. We
were starting with a blank sheet.
“This allowed us to judge the bi-folding systems
on the market on the basis of their appeal in a
retail environment, and for us Luminia won hands
down.
“It delivers on aesthetics but underpins that with
exceptional performance offering multiple and
distinct USPs in a retail environment.”
Contact Emplas
01933 685744
https://emplas.co.uk
@EmplasWindows
46 TINOV/DEC 2019 PRACTICAL CONTENT FOR THE GLAZING INSTALLER & HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST