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Bi-folds 'DESIGNED FOR INSTALLERS' Paul Bailey, Managing Director at Pyramid Aluminium, explains how the new SlimFold Developing our new SlimFold bifold door system has been an interesting process. We knew from the start that we wanted to do things slightly differently and although many other bi-folds are made mainly with the homeowner in mind, we knew that we wanted to make something which also considered the requirements of the installer. Speaking to our installer customers allowed us to design something which benefitted both them and the homeowner. We focused on making their lives easier by ensuring the door is easier to fit while still offering the impressive benefits that homeowners are looking for. Part L compliance There’s been a lot of focus on Part L for the industry this year, with big changes to the Building Regulations. As much as some bi-fold doors claim to be Part L compliant, this is often only the case when they’re using a triple glazed unit or special glass which is much more expensive, or by adding extra insulating components that can make the door more vulnerable in operation. SlimFold achieves a 1.4 U-value with standard double glazing. When we designed SlimFold, we knew the importance of meeting the new Building Regulations, which is why we included a range of features to ensure it met Part L even with a standard Low-E glass, argon filled, warm edge double glazed unit. No high-spec glazing required. The frames also include a flexible insulating strip which sits between the two polyamide thermal breaks, providing extra insulation and also creating 4 extra air chambers for outstanding thermal performance. We know that the new building regulations have caused some confusion at times, but SlimFold gives installers complete peace of mind. bi-fold door is helping improve the lives of installers... Pyramid Aluminium has taken onboard feedback from installers in order to make its doors as easy as possible to install Easy Click Glazing Bead As well as making SlimFold comply with Building Regulations, we wanted to make it super easy for installers to fit. After hearing our customers speak to us about the glazing process, we knew it would be a huge benefit to be able to speed this up and make it much easier for installers. The development of the easy click glazing bead makes light work of glazing bi-fold doors, with the aluminium bead simply clicking into place to drastically reduce installation time. Pre-fitted Sill There were two major things we wanted to achieve with SlimFold. We wanted to maximise the amount of glass and make it easy to install. The sill helped achieve both of these objectives. Rather than the door sitting on top of the sill, we’ve factory fitted it to the outer frame. This removes the timely process of unpacking the sill, fitting it with silicone and then fitting the door after. With SlimFold you simply fit the door with the sill included, meaning along with the easy click bead, you save even more time on site. As well as the installation benefits, having the sill fitted to the outer frame provides an extra 30mm of glass, as it removes the additional height you get when the door sits on top. This means homeowners can maximise the amount of natural light coming into their home and minimise the obstruction of outside views. 4100mm sightlines The slim profiles also helped us further maximise the glass area on the SlimFold door, to help homeowners create fantastic light-filled spaces in their home. The ‘more glass, less frame’ trend has always been popular, and one of the main reasons for choosing wide span doors is to gain more natural light. However, bi-folds with normal frame widths can block the light coming in and obscure the view. With 100mm sightlines, SlimFold is one of the slimmest on the market, helping to create light and airy living spaces, which impresses homeowners and makes it much easier to sell. Anti-stretch thermal gaskets We’ve put a lot of detail into developing every detail of the SlimFold door to be the best it possibly can, including the seals. We’ve used anti-stretch gaskets to increase the performance of the door and also simplify life for installers. The anti-stretch feature means that it stays in place for longer and there’s no need to return to site for costly call backs. It also means the door performs for longer with significant weatherproofing benefits. SlimFold – made with installers in mind We’ve been able to include all of these features by working with direct feedback from installers and doing things differently. Everything that we’ve included in the SlimFold is designed to help simplify life for installers and make fitting and selling aluminium bi-folds as easy as possible. Contact Pyramid Aluminium: 01543 454242 www.pyramid-profiles.co.uk/ 38 T I JULY/AUGUST <strong>2022</strong> PRACTICAL CONTENT FOR THE GLAZING INSTALLER & HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST
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