November/December 2021

Updates
Profile 22 installer, Oswestry Windows and Doors, has recently completed an impressive installation of
Optima windows and French doors in an award-winning barn conversion situated on the outskirts of
Maesbrook near Oswestry, Shropshire. The exclusive five-bedroom gated property involved the installation
of 16 Optima flush casement windows and two sets of Optima French doors.
Matthew Dunne-Smith, owner of Oswestry Windows and Doors, said: “Because the property was one of two
exclusive barn conversions, aesthetically the new windows and doors needed to perfectly complement the adjacent
property which were fitted with original wooden windows. Due to the superior aesthetics of the Optima system, the
new windows and doors replicated the original window design and blended perfectly with the adjacent property.”
In order to deliver the ‘seamless finish’ required, the Optima flush casement windows were manufactured in the
heritage hue of Agate Grey, and the two sets of French doors in Anthracite Grey. www.profile22.co.uk
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OPTIMA WINDOWS TRANSFORM BARN CONVERSION
PASSIVE HOUSE IN COLOUR WITH KOMMERLING
proStratoTec is the new technology from Kömmerling and with its System 88 tilt and turn platform, it can now
achieve Passive House according to the Dr. Feist Standard – in full colour.
As part of the manufacturing process, the high-tech material Ultradur from BASF is firmly integrated into the profile
structure using a tri-extrusion process, making it possible to completely do without steel, even with coloured and foiled
profiles. Historically, System 88 has only been able to achieve the Dr. Feist Standard in white until now, which opens up
‘endless possibilities’ for building specifiers with a certified Uf = 0.79 W/(m 2 K). According to Kömmerling, there are a
number of advantages of proStratoTec, as it helps insulate much more effectively than steel and improves a window’s
heat transfer coefficient. In addition, Kömmerling says there is an ‘enormous’ weight saving, which pays off in production,
transport and installation, especially with ever-larger window elements. www.kommerling.co.uk
ROSEVIEW RAMPS-UP CUSTOMER CARE
Sash window manufacturer Roseview Windows has expanded its customer care team, which is now headed up
by a new customer care manager, Brian Read (pictured right).
Brian brings ‘a wealth of knowledge and experience’ to Roseview, having spent many years in the UK and America running
customer care functions at companies such as Mecho Systems, PPG, Rationel and Cherwell Windows.
Brian’s initial priority is to change Roseview’s focus from a ‘traditional service and parts team’ to an ‘expanded modern
customer care team’ with a wider customer care remit. To that end, Brian has already increased the team by adding an extra
service engineer, plus an extra office-based customer care representative.
Brian said: “In my short time here it’s already clear that Roseview are a forward-thinking company, and I’m looking forward
to the opportunity to bring a new level of service excellence both to Roseview and the industry.” www.roseview.co.uk
BLAIRS BECOMES SECURED BY DESIGN ACCREDITED
Blairs’ Alex Gray
Blairs Windows & Doors, a Kömmerling manufacturing partner and part of the Saveheat Group, has joined
Secured by Design, the official police security initiative.
With more than 100 years industry experience, Blairs produces ‘superior’ timber, aluminium and PVC-U
window, door and conservatory products. With state-of-the-art equipment and expert craftsmanship, Blairs says
it can provide ‘the highest quality service and products, delivered on time and in full’. All products are produced
at manufacturing facilities located in Greenock, Inverclyde and Hillington near Glasgow and come with a 10-year
guarantee. Alex Gray, MD of Blairs said: “Security is one of the key elements that we know is very important to all
our customers in relation to our product range. Our investment to become Secured by Design accredited further
strengthens our reputation and prominence in the Scottish window and door industry.” blairswindows.co.uk
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