fenestration

Rapierstar, the UK’s leading supplier of specialist fasteners for windows and doors, is playing an increasingly important role in the social housing fenestration supply chain through its consultancy approach to product selection, application and new product development.

The company provides an extensive portfolio of fasteners to window and door manufacturers across the UK and Ireland, supported by continuous product testing and development, assuring performance and quality are backed by meaningful technical data.

In the evolving landscape of UK housing, certainty about the origin and quality of construction materials has become paramount. This renewed focus is primarily driven by stricter safety regimes, including the Building Safety Act, which places greater scrutiny on product performance, particularly for buildings with higher risk. However, the principles extend to all projects, ensuring long-term durability and simplifying future maintenance.

Rapierstar has launched the STARFIX PFT, a new button-head version of its market-leading plug-free masonry screw, offering faster and higher-quality installation of PVCu and timber window and door frames.

Working with established manufacturer partner FUHR, Carl F Groupco has created a bespoke stainless-steel locking package for Senior Architectural Systems PURe® aluminium door range. Carl F Groupco’s hardware met the fenestration system company’s requirements for quality and innovation for its high-performance door profile, which features an expanded polyurethane thermal barrier for advanced thermal performance.

With more than 85 years’ experience, Sidey is in the top 10 of the UK’s biggest fenestration companies. With all round expertise in commercial, new build, trade and domestic windows, doors, glazing and offsite construction, Sidey works with Local Authorities & Housing Associations across the UK to provide best value solutions.

Jason Leech assesses the implications of an important new guidance document, deriving in part from the Grenfell disaster, and having far-reaching implications on the selection of spandrel panels for high-rise buildings.