Sliders UK
ance” – the implications of this Invitation
should not be underestimated. Sliders UK’s hugely successful Free
This is hardly surprising given the Showroom / Show house door of-
success of the initiative, the credi- fer has been extended due to its
bility of its owners, and the in- unprecedented success. The com-
creasing motivation of pany now extends an invitation to
government. House builders, de- installers in the social and new
velopers and progressive window build housing sectors – join the
and door manufacturers and in- ever increasing number of in-
stallers should have nothing to stallers who fit the “Ultimate”
fear from the accelerating change door and solve at least one SBD
in planning restrictions but should compliance issue with ease!
be making plans to manufacture
and source properly accredited All This And In Colour!
products as soon and as competi- Whilst security is increasingly a major
tively as possible. issue, competition amongst develop-
ers and builders also keeps design
Ready To Fit and colour at the forefront of our in-
Sliders UK have been manufac- dustry. Making in excess of 400 patio
turing the UK’s first and only doors per week, Sliders UK are able
Secured By Design patio door to take advantage of economies of
Secured By Design gets teeth!
since July 2008. The “Ultimate” scale and stock a huge range of ex-
patio door was a long time in de- citing options for specifiers and
velopment in conjunction with home-owners. With two shades of
Ian Longbottom of Sliders UK highlights the far-reaching changes major hardware suppliers and white and two sash options (fea-
in security requirements for local authority planning the result is tried and tested, tured and chamfered) the company
easy to use and simple to fit. can offer an aesthetic match for vir-
T
he fact that the govern- Secured By Design Already specified by major house tually any profile system. Standard
ment is committed to sus- An initiative of the Association of builders and developers it also foil options of mahogany, oak and
tainable housing and to Chief Police Officers, SBD has been takes pride of place in many rosewood are complimented by a
the development of millions of increasing its influence for several prestigious window and doors rare stock of black, grey and cream,
affordable homes is a well pub- years. Initially a two page reference showrooms throughout the UK. along with short lead times on new
licised fact, much used politi- guide for house builders it has be- After all; who would expect a Renolit “Prestige” foils such as
cally and warmly welcomed by come an all encompassing design sliding patio door to have been Antique or Irish Oak and Rustic or
the UK construction industry brief of some 37 pages which de- made so secure as to achieve the Soft Cherry. Currently the only patio
overall. The strings to which signs crime reducing products into recognition of the Police? Others door which meets even the mini-
the glazing industry is becom- buildings and site layout. The ini- are sure to follow as the market mum BBA requirements, colour from
ing acclimatised to, in the form tiative works. Secured By Design rushes to SBD compliance. Few if Sliders UK is backed by a unique
of WER’s, are already being developments are proven to reduce any though will have Sliders quality mark which assures perform-
forced through for social and crime and now The Department unique pedigree; an already ance and longevity.
political reasons as the govern- for Communities and Local highly specified SBD patio door
ment rolls out its commitment Government (Home Office) is firm- with well over 12 months reliable For further information tele-
to a sustainable future and ly backing the initiative. In the service, made to stringent BBA phone 01772 698 222. or visit
lower CO2 emissions. There are words of a senior designer at a specifications in one factory with www.sliders-uk.com
other strings too which have major national house builder ISO 9001:2008 compliance, dis-
been developing in the back- “Since April 2009 everything has tributed nationally to over 600 Sliders UK
ground and have a somewhat changed - Secured By Design has customers and at prices which Unit 232, Oldfield Road
more tangible social and politi- got teeth!” As another developer make SBD very affordable. A Walton Summit, Bamber Bridge
cal context. Make no mistake, put it “The future for planning per- company growing strongly PR5 8BG
the very significant effect on mission for social and private new through the recession and poised
the window and door industry build developments will increasing- to offer maximum benefit to its
will soon be apparent. ly be dependant on SBD compli- customers in the future.
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