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the job, they definitely didn’t add much to the aesthetics of modern architecture. Fast forward some years and the use of toughened or laminated glass came to the attention of architects who wanted to use the product in their projects and C. R. Laurence rose to the challenge to develop architectural hardware products suitable for the purpose. Initially the company created balustrades systems that had posts to support the glass, but the desire and push for a completely frameless look has led to the creation of products that can fix the glass safely, but which are virtually invisible. With one purpose in mind – to provide
good quality, hard-wearing hardware that is safe, strong and on-trend CRL has developed Taper-Loc®
frameless glass balustrade system
from CRL is the leader in this field. It is a dry- glazed system comprising a base shoe and a handrail (optional), negating the need for posts. The base shoe can be surface, side- mounted or even installed inside the substrate
Barrier Partners Colcom®
Barrier Components Ltd has partnered with leading Italian component manufacturer Colcom, adding quality glass accessories for interior architecture to their product portfolio for UK customers. Barrier Components now hold a wide selection of Colcom hardware, available from stock at their Purfleet facility or on special order for UK distribution. The popular BILOBA, EVO and UNICA stainless steel hinge systems for glass offer a minimalist styling to both internal and external frameless glass door installations in a variety of setting. BILOBA is a collection of self-closing +90° -90° opening hydraulic hinges. It includes a selection specifically designed for damp bathroom environments, shower doors, saunas or Turkish baths. The Biloba Evo is a revolu- tionary oil-dynamic hinge offering a 180° opening. It is the first hinge to have an adjustable closing and constant braking control to all door opening angles up to 180. UNICA is an Oil Dynamic hydraulic hinge for installation on exterior doors and is ideal for installing in any type of setting. It is extremely quick and easy to install in floor and pivot doors as well and matches to every type of patch fitting existing on the market.
sales@barrier-components.co.uk Senior provides the perfect match for Manchester’s new pitch-side hotel
Enjoying a prime location overlooking the Lancashire Cricket pitch at Emirates Old Trafford, the stunning views enjoyed by the residents of the new Hilton Garden Inn hotel have been framed by high-quality aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling supplied by Senior Architectural Systems. Through early engagement and collaboration with main contractor Galliford Try, Senior’s specification team were able to advise on the most cost-effective solution to delivering a glazing package that met with both the desired aesthetic and performance requirements of architects ICA and the client. To create the bright and welcoming entrance to the new hotel, Senior’s slimline SF52 aluminium curtain walling was used alongside the manufacturer’s SPW600 aluminium casement windows and robust SPW501 aluminium commercial doors. The rooms at the rear of the hotel, which directly overlook the cricket ground, feature Senior’s patented, thermally-enhanced PURe®
SLIDE
aluminium sliding doors which open onto individual balconies that can be also be used as private corporate boxes during events at the cricket ground.
www.seniorarchitectural.co.uk
Glass Through the Ages S
ome 40 years ago a balustrade would have been wrought iron with a wooden handrail or steel posts. While these did
so tiles run up directly to the glass and it looks as though the balustrades are magically coming directly out from the floor. It can accommodate glass thicknesses from 17.52 to 25.52mm and it is very strong and very safe as it complies with all the major European standards such as BS 6180:2011, ICC-ES and ABP in Germany. The patented horizontal Taper-Loc®
system
makes things easier for the installer too. Allowing installation and removal of glass panels within minutes, the system reduces fitting time by more than 50 per cent as it is a unique design that uses precision tension to secure the glass in the aluminium base shoe
without the use of cement. Using CRL’s exclusive TLK12 installation and removal tool, the Tapers simply slide horizontally in the base shoe before being compressed, where it expands and locks into place. A new fast seal gasket has just been added to the range to enable the entire installation to be carried out from the ‘safe’ side of the balustrade. This includes all aspects of the installation such as fixing the base shoe, external safety seal gasket, the glass and internal gasket. This is particularly useful when replacing a broken or scratched glass panel as it eradicates the need for expensive scaffolding altogether and the tapers can simply be unlocked to free the old glass panel and then relocked to secure the new glass panel into place.
With 1 million square feet manufacturing
plant CRL is the world leading supplier of architectural hardware, frameless shower doors, door hardware, office partition systems and glass and glazing tools and accessories to the glass industry.
01706 863 600
www.crlaurence.co.uk
ADF MAY 2018
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