Door Industry Journal - Winter 2013

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk garage doors 48 THE door industry journal winter 2013 CEDAR RAW MATERIAL PRICE RISES FORCE GARAGE DOOR PRICES UP Over the last six months cedar has seen significant price increases due to high demand in the source countries of the US and Canada. This increased “local” consumption has had the knock on effect of pushing up material prices for garage door manufacturers in the UK. “We’ve been hit by substantial rises that have passed the point we can absorb and we’ve been forced, like others in the industry, to recover the cost by increasing our selling prices. “We’ve held off until the last moment but we have now increased prices on cedar up and over garage doors by 10% and 12% on cedar side hinged garage doors effective from November the 18th . Thankfully idigbo and oak are not under such pressure and we’ve held prices and extended the range of styles available in these timbers.” Said Woodrite’s Sales Director, Sharon Cleaver. Woodrite has made its new price list available as a download from www.woodritedoors.co.uk PATINATED BRASS SIDE SECTIONAL DOOR BY RUNDUM MEIR Rundum Meir specialise in high quality, standard and custom made, exterior door systems that can be made from a range of beautiful materials including quality solid timber, copper, aluminium, bronze and glass. In plan the doors can be designed to be curved, straight or even wavy. A recent project involved a bespoke side sectional patinated brass door, which was fitted to match the external façade of a new build house in central London. Following customer consultations and demonstrating an understanding of the client’s vision, the architect specified Rundum Meir for the job. Rundum’s ability to work with bespoke materials enabled the client to achieve the finish and operation that they wanted. The door system had to be modified to cope with the additional weight of solid brass. Rundum Meir work closely with architects and clients and pride themselves in their personal service and ability to provide design solutions to client’s wishes. The door has been fitted with a proven remote controlled automation system, which makes use of a cast aluminium C channel that adds to the aesthetic design. The doors were delivered direct to site from Germany. Using Rundum Meir garage doors gives the specifier flexible layout options with almost any size door available. They use quality components and hardware from running gear to remote controls. Manual or unique remote control operation is available. Door gear, door curtain and automation are provided as one package. Rundum exterior door systems have been used on listed buildings, award-winning new build, conceptual architecture, refurbishment projects and a high profile passive house. For more information visit www.rundumuk.co.uk or call 0151 280 6626.