Stop Press: On the 13 January 2010, the Energy Saving Trust announced their intention to change the requirements for their accreditation of windows from a 'C' rating to a stricter 'B' rating. From 1st August 2010, all manufacturers of glazing will begin product re-registration with the Scheme. This process will take two months and from 1st October 2010, only products meeting the new criteria will be endorsed by the scheme.
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Window Energy Rating - The Future of Energy Efficient Windows
The British Fenestration Rating Council (BFRC) in conjunction with the UK glazing industry and European partners has designed a window rating system to meet the need for simple and accurate information system which can be used to provide energy efficiency information that is easily understood and can be used to compare fenestration products. The simple 'U value' does not fulfil these requirements because it only focuses on the heat loss from the window and takes no account of the solar heat gain through windows which can improve the overall energy efficiency of the house. From 1 October 2010, all newly manufactured windows will be required to attain at least a 'C' rating on the BFRC system.
Roto Aluminium Thresholds
DGS are pleased to announce that we have now introduced a range of door threshold solutions for PVCu and timber applications from Roto. These products are already extensively used throughout Europe.
These products have passed the requirement of 'Document M Disabled Access' (certificate number 365-3-7139) and Roto have been working with profile companies and door producers to develop the thresholds to fulfil UK requirements.
Features
- 'Document M' compliant.
- Quick and simple to fabricate.
- Flush keeps for both single and double door applications.
- Same parts used for internal and external requirement.
- No gaskets on the thresholds.
- All gaskets fixed to opening sash.
- Solutions for all UK profiles.
Mega Stay - New from DGS a 40kg load bearing stay with egress and easi-clean facilities
For casement window systems, the Mega Egress Friction Hinge is suitable for all side hung applications. Due to the designs superior integral strength, one hinge size covers all frame widths up to 900mm at a maximum load of 40kg.
Features
- Superior internal strength - maximum 40kg load.
- Moves sash outside frame aperture on opening, therefore easier to achieve minimum opening size for fire escape regulations.
- One size suits all side hung applications up to 900mm wide.
- Easy clean feature auto locks back into egress mode.
- Head of the hinge held fast to provide greater weather resistance and high security.
- Stainless steel construction for highest corrosion resistance.
- BBA Accredited.
D-Tech Door Closer
This exciting new product from DGS is quite different from traditional door closers. Being mounted inside the door sash the risk of it being ripped out of PVCu doors is eliminated. It can also be used as a door opener.
Features
- Tested to 40,000 cycles.
- Compact housing is concealed in hinge side of sash upright.
- Housing finished in Tri-Klad protective coating.
- Fits in Eurogroove does not pull off of PVCu Doors.
- Exposed parts made from austenitic stainless steel.
- Unique closing/opening speed adjuster (Patent applied for).
- Handed - using the "opposite" hand converts product into a door opener.
- Fits most doors in PVCu, aluminium, composite and timber.
- Easily retrofitted. Drill 30mm.
- Fitting instructions and required plug removal tool included.
Give new life to your windows with the most realistic simulated lead, bevel and glass designs
DGS can offer you most modern and up to date replacement for lead and bevelled fanlights.
Look at these features
- No lead oxidization.
- No lead lifting.
- No lead impeding cleaning.
- No difficulty in matching lead and bevels.
- Every panel design is perfectly replicated every time.
- Give a professional and value enhancing effect to your windows.
- Choose from 12 innovative classical designs.
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DGS now stock FUHR Doorlocks
DGS are very pleased to announce that we now stock FUHR Door locks.
For 150 years now, FUHR has been developing and producing successful locking systems for doors, windows and gates. DGS are looking forward to a fruitful partnership with this manufacturer. We currently offer single spindle and split spindle one piece locks, French door locks and stable door locks. We plan to significantly expand our range of these undoubtedly high quality products.
Introducing New Swisspacer Warm Edge Bar
DGS now stock Swisspacer a high performance warm edge spacer bar
This product offers great energy saving, comfort and aesthetics
CHROMATECH Ultra Spacer Bar
Polycarbonate with stainless steel back; an excellent combination
DGS will soon bring into stock of our new warm edge spacer Chromatech Ultra. The spacer is a combination of polycarbonate and stainless steel. This combination gives a unique combination of a very low Ψ Psi value and workability on all known bending machines.
DGS Standard & Bendable Laser Welded Spacer Bar
DGS are pleased to announce the addition to their range of standard and bendable laser welded (top welded) spacer bar. Initially, this is available in anodised finish, with 15.5mm and 19.5mm sizes available in gold. Other sizes in gold and mill finish will be available shortly.
Laser welded spacer is an economical product, perfectly in tune with today's challenging trading conditions.
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