Door Industry Journal - Spring 2012

Also online at: www.doorindustryjournal.co.uk garage doors A TOUCH OF GLASS FROM HÖRMANN A fully glazed garage door is the latest addition to the extensive range produced by Hörmann. The design of the ALR Vitraplan has already achieved recognition with a prestigious red dot design award. Wide flush fitting glazed panels feature Hörmann’s unique, scratch resistant glazing. The door frame is hidden by the panels so that nothing detracts from the fully glazed appearance. Available in two colours, grey and brown, the smoked effect Duratec is 26mm thick which gives up to 20% better thermal insulation than standard 16mm glazing. Triple glazed panels are offered as well as the standard double glazed units to further enhance thermal insulation. Based on a highly stable, industrial ALR 40 door the ALR Vitraplan offers long term reliability and efficient performance. Depending on the frequency of use, a range of Hörmann automatic operators are available from both the industrial and SupraMatic ranges. All these operators feature soft-start soft- stop operation to maximise the lifespan of the door and minimise maintenance. As with all Hörmann sectional garage doors, the ALR Vitraplan can be supplied with the new ThermoFrame. This simple device creates a thermal break between the fabric of the building and the door, improving thermal efficiency by as much as 15%. This versatile door frame used for the ALR VitraPlan can also be supplied as an open for infill option ready to be clad in a material of your choice to suit any design challenge. ELEGANCE ADDED TO THE HÖRMANN SERIES 2000 RANGE Following demand from the trade, style 2601 Elegance has been added to the series 2000 range of up and over doors. This classic looking appearance of this door complements the already large variety of styles that are available in the Series 2000 range. The following standard sizes are available, from stock, in white, 7’0”x 6’6”, 7’0”x 7’0”, 7’6”x 6’6”, 7’6”x 7’0”, 8’0”x 6’6” and 8’0”x 7’0”, in both canopy and retractable variants. For alternative sizes and colours the same style is included in the metric range of doors which are made to order. For added security, four point locking is available when selecting the manual option, while Hörmann’s range of operators provide an automatic door locking mechanism that lock immediately, securing the door against forced opening. SWR’S NEW WEBSITE HAS ARRIVED! SWR have recently launched their new Website, and I’m sure you’ll agree it is their best Website to date. “The new site has been designed to be user friendly and informative to help make the customer’s decision making as easy as possible,” explains Paul Kehoe, Sales Director. The Website also incorporates SWR’s latest range of Markilux Awnings, Hörmann Front Doors and Steel Handrail Systems. To view the new site please visit: www.swrgaragedoors.com 26 THE door industry journal spring 2012