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EXTERIORS Yale Expede Window Bracket reduces site times Y


ale has launched an innovative new window bracket which can reduce housebuilding programmes dramatically. The patented Yale Expede Window Bracket


allows fabricators to fi t fully glazed windows straight into the external timber wall panels at the factory during the production process, and then be delivered fl at to the building site. This saves time and money, provides a consistent factory fi nish and creates signifi cant savings for housebuilders.


TIME SAVINGS AND INCREASED SALES REVENUE The bracket off ers increased productivity and a faster installation once the timber panels have been erected on site as the window is simply pushed out to the required distance and the fi nal fi x inserted to permanently hold in this position. Both internal and external trades can start immediately, as the build will be watertight within one day. This can reduce the overall programme by approximately three weeks, as well as reducing site costs.


INCREASED SAFETY Paul Atkinson, Managing Director at Yale, comments: “For housebuilders, time is money, and our bracket speeds up the entire build programme and of course window installation. With the fully glazed window in place, wet trades can get onsite earlier, and buildings are more secure from the outset. It also reduces the risk of accidents linked to manual handling and working at heights. It’s no wonder housebuild- ers are eagerly awaiting this new product.”


SUSTAINABILITY Timber can dramatically reduce the carbon footprint of a new build. Of all the main building materials, it is the most environmentally friendly, as it has the lowest energy consumption and the lowest carbon dioxide emissions. Manufactured and tested in the UK, the


Yale Expede window bracket has been subjected to loading in excess of 200kg in the


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Growing hardware sales demonstrate strength of commercial and social housing markets


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arl F Groupco is commending an upturn in sales of its tilt & turn and reversible hardware ranges because of what it


reveals about the industry more widely. Julie Warner, Product Manager at Carl F


Groupco, said: “Tilt & turn and reversible windows are popular in commercial and social housing settings. Increased sales of hardware for these types of windows mean more contracts are rolling out, which can only be good news for the industry.” Volume sales of Carl F Groupco’s Roto ranges


are particularly strong, in some cases up by over 60% year on year. Julie commented: “Many of our customers insist on only fi tting Roto products because of the intelligent functionality their products off er.” The Roto NT Tilt and Turn Hardware


system, for example, is suitable for timber, PVC-U and aluminium profi les of up to 150kg sash weight. The system can be used to achieve the most demanding security, operating convenience, durability and design requirements. A wide range of components and accessories makes custom window solutions possible, including additional security features to achieve PAS 24 accreditation and even the option for automation. Roto’s FRH UNI range of reversible window hardware has been designed with multi-storey


public, commercial and domestic buildings in mind. The sash and frame details are the same for all window variants, allowing styles to be fi tted without changing profi le routing and ensuring a uniform aesthetic appearance on all window styles. With additional security features the system can achieve PAS 24 and can also provide an emergency egress escape opening (providing building regulations are met). Alongside the quality of the products,


Carl F Groupco customers also benefi t from the strength of the company’s relationship with Roto. Carl F Groupco collaborates with the manufacturer on continuous product development, helping to give UK fabricators and installers the hardware features they need. The Roto and Carl F Groupco teams support fabricators through their hardware transition as well as specifi cation, testing, software set up and production optimisation. As Julie highlights, increased sales of


hardware for commercial and social housing projects are a good reason to be encouraged. But it’s clear that fabricators and installers choose Carl F Groupco as their hardware supplier because of the value-added benefi ts on off er.


01733 393 330 www.carlfgroupco.co.uk


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open position for over 72 hours and corrosion testing up to 240 hours. It is available in 50mm and 75mm variants and is covered by Yale’s Lifetime Guarantee.


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