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EXTERIORS


Frameless structural glass specialist installs Kestrel ‘invisible’ flush glazed mirror door


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ontemporary Glass Structures a company which specialise in frameless structural glass products were selected to manufacture and install a flush glazed mirror door for a 4th-floor terrace glass facade as part of extensive renovations of a commercial office building in the heart of Manchester’s professional district. Andy Howells of Contemporary commented: “The client wanted the door to almost disappear within the glass facade externally. The contractor’s


curtain wall


supplier could only do a standard framed door,


not what the architect and client


wanted.” Drawing on their experience in the fenestration industry Contemporary offered a bespoke solution and specified the Kestrel Aluminium residential door system as the base for the project.”


“The geometry of the door hinges gave the best external glass to glass gap at the hinge position without the glass on the door leaf clashing with the glass which is silicone


Contemporary installed a door closer to stop the outwardly opening door from catching in the wind and opening too far (past 110°) which would cause the glass to clash and destruct. A stainless-steel boss was machined to space the external handle mounting face away from the door by 14mm to allow for the thickness of the external stepped glass and the silicone bond. The door frame was powder coated with a


bonded to the outside of the outer frame. Also, the slim minimalistic design of the hinges worked well with the aesthetics of the design, meaning they sat in line or just behind the outer glass surface line.” The robust sturdy nature of the PAS 24 accredited Kestrel door with its double mechanical spring cleats to each mitre joint also gave the team the confidence to attempt this design for this size of door which at 1200 mm wide x 2600 mm high weighed nearly 100 kg.


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special, not readily available TIGER Drylac® colour. The glass specified was Guardian Glass HD20 “made to order” product. Contemporary worked closely with their specialist suppliers to meet the specification and match the building’s glass facade, whilst completing the installation within the construction schedule. Andy Howells commented, “the client is delighted with the final result, it has been a challenging but well worthwhile project.”


0121 333 3575 www.kestrelaluminium.co.uk 01/08/2022 09:33 LISTEN HERE


Norcros Adhesives new Rock-Tite ‘How to’ video


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orcros Adhesives has introduced a new ‘How to’ video to support its Rock-Tite product.


Norcros Rock-Tite Exterior Porcelain & Stone System is a three-part product for fixing 20mm external porcelain and stone tiles, which are currently growing in popularity. The Rock-Tite


system comprises a Primer, a Mortar and a Brush-In Grout. The system is designed for use by landscapers and garden designers, as well as tile fixers and self-builders, and capitalises on a key trend in the tiling market currently. This is where internal tiled space is being extended to terrace or patio areas outside a building, as a lifestyle trend.


The video uses both animations and footage shot on location to demonstrate clearly how straightfor- ward the product is to use. It takes the viewer through the three simple steps to achieve a great result using Norcros Rock-Tite – Prime It, Bed It and Grout It.


One of the main benefits of the


Norcros system is that it is easy to use by a DIY enthusiast, landscaper or general builder, who may not have specialist tile fixing experience.


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The video is part of the company’s commitment to provide ongoing support for all its customers, increasing their product knowledge and encouraging correct usage. Along with Norcros Adhesives’ other


How To Videos, Animated Videos, Top Tips and CPD Videos, this latest one is available to watch on the company’s YouTube channel at: www.youtube. com/watch?v=X3uqMEGi7lY


01782 524 140 www.norcros-adhesives.com


LISTEN HERE 27/09/2022 10:25


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