Appearance,
quality and low maintenance led Derek Warwick Developments to equip its
upmarket development on the Dorset coast with PVC-U systems from Eurocell – the
UK’s leading manufacturer, distributor and recycler of window, door,
conservatory and roofline products.
Designed
by the award-winning architects David James, Durlston Point is a superb
arrangement of five detached houses that occupies a commanding position in
Swanage.
The houses
feature Modus casement windows in Moondust Grey, Aspect bi-fold doors and white
Eurocell fascias and soffits, to complement high-end elements such as
underfloor heating, German contemporary kitchens with Silestone work surfaces
and smart home systems designed by Nethaus.
The
decision to install PVC-U products on the external envelope of the house was
both practical and aesthetic, as Lance Macklin, a director at the company,
explains. “This is an exposed coastal location so the doors and windows have to
be robust as well as good-looking”, he says. “We first thought of a slim, grey
aluminium profile, which is very fashionable, but we would be responsible for
remedials if the powder coating lifted. We chose the Modus window because it is
high quality and maintenance will be minimal.
“Similarly,
bi-fold doors are very much on-trend now and Aspect doors are well-made,
well-sealed and good quality. Again, there is less likelihood of issues while
the development is in warranty. And the fascias and soffits have the same
advantages and complement the doors and windows."
Both Modus
and Aspect are guaranteed: Modus for 12 years; Aspect bi-fold door profiles for
ten years, and door furniture for five. The Modus range is not just attractive
– it is also durable and thermally efficient, as its BBA certification
documents confirms. The BBA concluded that the PVC-U extruded profiles would
continue to function satisfactorily for more than 35 years and that the thermal
transmittance value or U-value of the range was 1.2 W/m² using 4/20/4 mm sealed
double-glazed units.
The Modus
system is available in nine solid and woodgrain-effect colours, all of which
are available with white internal finishes to create a light and airy living
environment. A further range of more than 40 solid and woodgrain effect
finishes is available, including colour both sides.
The slim
profile makes the range suitable for work in conservation areas, as does the
colour range, which can offer the general ‘heritage’ look made fashionable by
paint manufacturers such as Farrow & Ball.
The
popular Aspect bi-fold door system has recently been equipped with an improved
double-bogie roller system for smoother, easier ‘one touch’ operation that
complements an already extensive list of features and benefits that make it one
of the most popular bi-fold systems on the market today.
Apart from
the high aesthetic and performance benefits, the doors offer hassle-free
fabrication and installation from intelligently designed and precision
engineered bespoke components that enable accurate, consistent, straightforward
manufacture and fitting.
Door
openings can be up to six metres wide, with up to seven door panels. The unique
roller assembly means doors can be configured to meet customer preferences,
including the popular 4/2/2 configuration as well as simple 2/2/0 arrangements
to replace existing patio doors.
Eurocell’s
commitment to design excellence resulted in Aspect to be the first in the
bi-fold door category to gain BBA accreditation and Secured by Design status.
Meeting the requirements of these two important standards means that Aspect
bi-fold doors are perfect for all new build applications, where Secured by
Design is being specified to meet the requirements of Approved Document Q.
A range of
external colours is available to complement existing architectural style, as
well as a choice of hardware colours. Aspect has a white internal finish as
standard, to maintain a bright, fresh interior, with some colours available
with colour both sides from stock.
