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Peacefully residing in the quaint town of Buxton, an elaborate project from Housing 21 proudly stands – named Thomas Fields. Housing 21 are a non-profit organisation who manage retirement homes …
Doors, Windows & Glazing
Window and door manufacturer extends Travis Perkins partnership
~ Euramax Solutions adds new products and colours to supplied range ~ Euramax Solutions, a leading manufacturer of PVCu windows and doors, has announced that it will extend its product range …
Vicaima bring an added dimension to William May development
The village of Bramcote in Nottinghamshire, has been a popular place for home owners with discerning taste since Victorian times, so it’s little wonder that is now attracting fresh interest for twenty first century living with the select …
Roof windows transform character of dwelling
In the quaint village of Drymen, Stirlingshire, Paterson Gordon Architecture have transformed an ordinary, unassuming home into a dwelling that would later be visually appealing yet also functional. Inspired by …
Safety in the replacement window industry
When installing or replacing windows, work at height can rarely be avoided, but following some very simple principles of how to work safely can reduce the likelihood of accidents, which …
How to Select Your Roof Window
With such a vast range of FAKRO roof windows available, choosing the right one for your home can look like an overwhelming decision. However, once you understand both your home …
The security of remote access
If you’ve ever been locked out of your house or car, you are familiar with that feeling of frustration — always at the most inconvenient of times. It’s even worse …
Portaro® solutions in real time for Architectural Projects
Vicaima has just launched its first BIM (Building Information Modeling) objects in Archicad that will allow professionals to simulate and specify Vicaima solutions within their digital designs. BIM is presented …
Over half of consumers want their houses to be built with sustainable features
Over half of consumers believe it is important that their home is made using environmentally-responsible materials, according to research published by Eurocell plc, the UK’s leading manufacturer, distributor and recycler of PVC-U …
Larger Roof Windows – More Opportunities
Studies have shown that the average person in Britain spends a minimal eight per cent of their time outside on a week day. With technology advancing at such speeds and …
The hidden danger on Scotland’s roofs
When it comes to working on roofs, many people assume the greatest danger comes in the form of falling over the roof edge. Much has been written, including by us, about …
Vicaima’s project in the Hotel sector has a Luxury and Spice Scent
The Pestana Porto – A Brasileira hotel is the perfect meeting point between luxury and tradition. Equipped with Vicaima solutions, ranging from doors with high technical performance to panels or wardrobes, the …
Vicaima doors selected for the first Holiday Inn Express from IHG Hotel group in Paraguay
Vicaima takes its solutions across its borders with the new hotel Holiday Inn Express Asuncion Aviadores in Paraguay. With a modern and eco-friendly positioning, this hotel project is fitted with Vicaima …
Vicaima add to Danish inspired design ethos for Crest Nicholson
Vicaima’s innovative and stylish interior door models have been selected to compliment a new concept in housing from Crest Nicholson, at their Hygge Park development in Keynsham near Bristol, where the …
80% of consumers say that the design of homes impacts their wellbeing
New research published by Eurocell plc, the UK’s leading manufacturer, distributor and recycler of PVC-U window, door, conservatory and roofline systems, has revealed that four in five consumers believe the design of their …
Turn the volume down! Explore Acoustic Door Solutions from Vicaima
Fire and Acoustic Door Solutions you can rely on. With a vast experience in the development of technical solutions for the Hotel Sector, among others, Vicaima presents an integrated offer of …
Making an entrance
With advances in access control technology, key fobs and readers are replacing traditional locks and keys. PAC GDX area manager, Lloyd Palmer, examines what to consider when specifying access control …
Dine with natural light
Paterson Gordon Architecture were approached by Mr and Mrs Smith of Glasgow to bring their fresh idea to life. The idea behind the development began when the Smiths were living …
PAC is a tower of strength at Sutton Point
Located in south-west London on the site of a former office block, Sutton Point is a cutting edge, mixed use development that features contemporary apartments surrounded by a diverse range …
Top three benefits of modular builds
Whether you love or loath IKEA, there is no denying the thrill of picking out furniture and seeing it in your home on the same day. More and more house …
A window into the future – consumers demand large, energy efficient windows with noise reduction features
New research has revealed the window design and features that consumers hope to see in their future homes, with 52% of consumers saying that they would like to see windows …
Flat Roof Windows – Which one is right for your home?
The engineering behind the FAKRO flat roof window range is both detailed in its design yet simple in its operation. The windows are designed and manufactured to prioritise functionality while …
Change is in the air
Government departments are pouring over technical data and preparing new directives, trade bodies are examining every aspect of potential market implications. No, this is not another missive on BREXIT, but …
Structural Statement
The Wolseley Road project from LBMV Architects Located in a unique conservation area of North London, the Wolseley Road project from LBMV Architects involved the renovation and extension of an impressive …
Insulated FTT U8 Thermo Roof Window
The FTT roof window features an innovative structure which offers excellent thermal insulation parameters with an impressive Uw of 0.58W/m²K and is the most energy-efficient quadruple glazed window manufactured by …
80% of people want to increase natural light in their home
80% of consumers want to increase the amount of natural light entering their home, according to a survey of 1,000 people conducted by Eurocell plc, the UK’s leading manufacturer, distributor and …
Relief from allergy – cleanAir products
Plant pollens and spores are one of the most common factors that can cause allergy symptoms. Some allergens lead to painful reactions such as sneezing, a runny nose, red and …
A world of possibilities with Vicaima doors
The eagerly anticipated 2019 edition of the Vicaima Interior Door Selector (IDS) has now arrived, with an array of products designed to inspire creative interiors for modern living. Whether for …
Global assessments and primary evidence for fire doors
There seems to be much confusion recently re the use of assessments in fire door certification and Ahmarra would like to clarify our position and hopefully pass on our knowledge …
Ahmarra launch the ‘Mercantile Range’ – fire rated doorsets for commercial projects
Timber fire door specialist, Ahmarra has launched a new range of robust commercial doorsets that particularly suit areas of heavy footfall such as office buildings, shopping centres and airports. …
Performance door solutions deliver for innovation centre
James Latham recently supplied performance timber fire door specialist Ahmarra Door Solutions with a number of Moralt FireSound 44dB and Halspan FD30 and FD60 Optima door cores, which have been …
Simply Stunning!
James Latham recently supplied 5m3 of super prime grade Walnut to one of their customers who have used it to create some spectacular doors as well as privacy screening for …
Create Transform Innovate
Designing doors is an art form which comes naturally at Vicaima. Blending on-trend colour tones and surface materials such as veneer, laminate and foil with lacquers and stains to elevate …
Bespoke garage doors for Specialist Projects
Rundum Meir design and produce a range of bespoke garage doors, perfect for residential and commercial properties of distinction. With unprecedented design options, their garage doors are completely bespoke and …
Vicaima’s New Corporate Video
We’ve been creating the unexpected for 60 years. At Vicaima, we strive to inspire trends and influence the design of unique environments, with our sophisticated and visionary solutions. Vicaima, bringing …
Don’t play with fire
The tragic events of the Grenfell disaster leave an imprint that will remain with the industry for decades to come. Importantly lessons will be learnt and perhaps at last, attention …
First fix 11 windows in just 23 minutes
Timber frame and SIPs panel manufacturers can speed up the installation of windows and doors by using the Sidey Kitfix system. Pressure is on for builders and developers to get …
Re-defining garage door installations with bespoke designs since 1968
Rundum Meir design and produce a range of bespoke garage doors, perfect for residential and commercial properties of distinction. With unprecedented design options, their garage doors are completely bespoke and …
Latest council homes complete with Walker Profiles’ windows and doors
Two new council housing developments in Cumbernauld have been completed to give 46 new homes to local residents. Nursery Court offers 16 one and two-bedroom cottage flats, and 30 new …
Reynaers presents first glimpse of MasterLine range at Vision exhibition
Samples of the aluminium windows and doors system will be available to see on stand V47 at this year’s show, which is taking place at Business Design Centre London from 21 to …