Door Industry Journal - Summer 2019

THE door industry journal summer 2019 Locks & Building Hardware Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk New Weight Capacity for P C Henderson’s Rustic Barn Door Hardware P C Henderson has increased the weight capacity of its range of Rustic sliding barn door style hardware as it witnesses end users combining the hardware with a variety of unique and creative door designs. Previously certified as an 80kg system, the company carried out extensive in house testing on its Rustic 100 and Rustic Top Mount systems in order to increase the weight capacity to 100kg. The new capacity provides end users with the freedom and versatility to combine the hardware with virtually any door style and size. Andrew Royle, Sales and Marketing Director at P C Henderson commented “Due to its timeless design features and unique aesthetic appeal, the popularity of sliding barn door style hardware shows no signs of slowing down. As popularity increases so does the creative capabilities of the end user - we’re seeing our hardware being combined with all kinds of unique and wonderful doors – from large vintage doors through to custom made elaborate works of art. “Sliding doors which span the height of a room from floor to ceiling is also something we’re seeing a lot of, particularly in period properties with extremely high ceilings. With all of this information combined we recognised the need to increase the weight capacity of our hardware to meet customer requirements”. Tested to 100,000 cycles, the new certification provides end users with a robust and durable system which guarantees a lifespan of 68 years, based on a 100kg door being opened/closed 4 times a day. P C Henderson offers a number of barn door style sliding systems including Rustic 100, available in matt black, stainless steel and antique rust, which creates a traditional look with the exposed steel straps fastening down the front of the door. Rustic Top Mount is also available which offers a stylish, contemporary alternative with is matt black hangers being mounted to the top of the door. Both systems are available in 2m and 3m track length with a fittings kit available for bi-parting door specifications. Both systems can be complemented with P C Henderson’s new Rustic Soft Close, an easy to fit soft close accessory which catches the door in its final moments of travel in order to bring it to a gentle close. The system has been expertly designed to be one of the fastest fitting soft closes on the market, with the system simply sliding over the track fittings behind the track. For more information visit: www.pchenderson.com 126 Sliding door hardware – we have lift off, says HOPPE (UK) Over recent years, large patio doors that allow lots of natural light into the home have become increasingly popular in the UK. The trend for linking the home and garden into one connected living space has fuelled a trend for a wide range of glass doors. Although they look great, some of these door systems can be heavy, difficult to manoeuvre, and in some cases quite dangerous for unwary hands. Thanks to the flush lift and slide door handle from HOPPE (UK), homeowners can now let more natural light into their home without having to worry about how to operate the door. Lift and slide patio doors allow you to use larger glass panels than other types of door systems but, despite the additional weight, lift and slide door systems are much easier to use. Architectural Ironmongers B J Waller approached HOPPE (UK) looking for a solution to a non- traditional sliding door installation. “I was asked by our customer to come up with a solution for a pair of pocket lift and slide doors that closed onto a corner post,” said Adrian Bailey, technical sales representative at B J Waller. “Standard lift and slide handles would have collided with each other, but as the HOPPE handle sits flush to the door, it provided the perfect fit and our customer was really pleased with the final design.” By simply turning the lever handle to 180º, the panels lift completely off the track and slide open. The advanced running gears mean allows you to move multiple inline panels that weigh up to 440kg each. Lisa Nightingale, door and window sales manager at HOPPE (UK), says: “Lift and slide door systems are becoming increasingly popular in the UK as they allow for much larger openings than with traditional sliding doors. The flush design of the handle complements minimalist design, and homeowners feel like they are bringing the outside in without having their view blocked by bulky doors and hardware.” For more information on Hoppe products visit: www.hoppe.co.uk