July/August 2021

Updates
R2: 'DISTINCTLY SQUARE' AND FULL OF FLAIR
The Residence Collection reports that its R2 system is experiencing a surge in demand, as both consumers and trade
partners look to embrace what The Residence Collection describes as ‘the ultimate aluminium alternative window and
door system, packed with unique design features and outstanding performance credentials’.
Described as ‘’the architectural highlight of The Residence Collection, R2 shares R9’s 100mm platform front to back, nine
chambers and the same external dimensions. But instead of a period-inspired outer frame, there’s one that’s ‘distinctly square’.
Boasting what The Residence Collection describes as ‘outstanding’ sound reduction and energy efficiency credentials, R2 also
features gaskets to the sash only, leaving the glazing rebate on the frame ‘clean’. There are a number of coloured and grained
options including both solid and dual foiled finishes on a coloured rebate. The Eclectic Grey finish is said to provide ‘the ultimate
design statement’ as ‘the only true aluminium alternative window and door system’, according to the Residence Collection.
Bead options include square, decorative and staff in 28 and 44mm. www.residencecollectiontrade.co.uk
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SHEERLINE 'THOUGHT PROCESS' SETS IT APART
South West manufacturer Belvedere Products believes the ‘thought process’ behind Sheerline,
Garnalex’s innovative aluminium window and door system, really ‘sets it apart’ from competitors.
Russell Jones, director of Belvedere Products, said: “Demand for aluminium windows is definitely
growing. The sleek look and large areas of glass that aluminium offers is very popular. I call it the ‘Grand
Designs’ effect... For me, the thought process in the product development sets it apart from other systems.
Roger Hartshorn, CEO of Garnalex, said: “We’re extremely pleased to have Belvedere Products with us on our
journey of growth and development. Our innovative system has been built with the end-user in mind, and
we’ve transformed the experience of fabricating and installing aluminium windows for fabricators and installers by
designing a product that’s easy and quick to manufacture and install.” www.belvedereproducts.co.uk
NEW CLOUD-BASED CUSTOMER PORTAL
HWL Trade Frames has introduced a full suite of cloud-based customer service and business management
systems, including 24/7 ordering, using Window Designer from First Degree Systems.
HWL’s customers can take advantage of the latest Fengo2 system to price and process orders for the specialist fabricator’s
complete range of products, including its portfolio of market leading heritage windows and doors. In addition to the ability to
generate and process quotes remotely, from any device, customers can also check on the status of orders and delivery times,
as well as access and download any related documents.
HWL’s Director, Graham Howatson, said: “It represents a step change in service. The introduction of bar code scanning
points on the factory floor has introduced another level of quality control into our production processes, and Window Designer
makes it so much easier for our customers to manage their businesses more efficiently.” www.hwlwindows.co.uk
TIMBER-LOOK WELD JOINS FLUSH PVC-U RANGE
Everglade Windows’ trade customers can now offer homeowners timber-look joints on flush PVC-U
windows, after a significant investment in a new Quad Welder.
The London fabricator recently invested more than £1m in new machinery, including a new Rotox SVK 508
Quad Welding machine which manufactures PVC-U windows with traditional ‘butt’ joint aesthetics to replicate
traditional handcrafted timber.
Jay Patel, director at Everglade Windows, said: “Our new welding machine means we can create PVC-U windows
with timber-look welds, giving installers a fantastic new product upgrade to offer homeowners. This option is perfect
for OC-Flush windows, part of One Collection which was launched in 2019 [and features] beautiful, modern
timber-look windows with the performance and maintenance benefits of PVC-U.” www.evergladetrade.co.uk
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