Wed 7 Nov 2007
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Demista, the steam-free mirror manufacturer has launched three designs of steam-free bathroom cabinets.The Gemini single-door model features heated mirrors inside and out, a chrome door knob and single internal shelf, and measures 36 centimetres wide by 46 centimetres high by 15 centimetres deep. The double-door version, the Apollo, again has an internal shelf, and mirrors inside and out, with a decorative frosted border on the outer mirrors; this model measures 56 by 38 by 15 centimetres. The largest design of the three, the Zenith, measures 71 by 46 by 15 centimetres and also has two mirrored doors and an internal shelf.
All the cabinets a made from MDF with a white gloss paint finish and come with a five-year warranty for manufacturing faults.
01932 866 600
Appliance manufacturer GE Appliances has launched a bottom-mount fridge-freezer range.
The collection comes in a choice of styles and sizes that can be combined to suit any kitchen: gloss black and white, stainless steel or a dŽcor paneled version; a counter model measuring 21 cubic feet or full depth measuring 25 cubic feet; and two-door or three-door, with a water dispensing option.
All the models in the Bottom Freezer range feature ClimateKeeper, TurboCool, FrostGuard and frost-free technology, as well as three easy-slide shelves, one quick-space shelf, a full-width temperature controlled deli drawer and two adjustable humidity crispers. The bottom-mounted pull out freezers has three extendable wire baskets, a split basket for everyday items and an integrated ice maker.
01908 366 363
JELD-WEN, the timber-door manufacturer has added to its tri-fold Wellington patio door collection.
Manufactured from FSC Chain of Custody certified timber, the patio door is now available in either an unfinished hardwood, which can be stained or painted to suit the individual property, or a softwood version with a hi-build white finish, which comes with a ten-year guarantee. The range comes in three sizes, 1,800 millimetres, 2,100 millimetres and 2,400 millimetres, and meets the latest Part L requirements, as the door panels are supplied with 16-millimetre Low-E argon-filled insulating glass units. The Wellington doors also benefit from key-lockable drop bolts and multi-point locking.
Tony Pell, product manager at JELD-WEN, said of the range: "These stunning doors will enhance and style of classic or contemporary property, and the option of unfinished or fully finished give developers added flexibility and convenience."
0845 122 2890
Bathroom specialist Avante has created a new range of stone mosaic wall tiles to complement its existing bathroom products.
The Isis collection is available in white marble, beige travertine, cream limestone and grey marble, matching a range of basins that Avante has in the same materials. The hand-made tiles measure 300 millimetres by 300 millimetres and come on a mesh backing for ease of installation.
0113 261 2259
Caple has introduced a new style of extractor hood for those looking to create a streamlined look in the kitchen.
The DD600 downdraft cooker hood rises from and retracts into a space alongside the cooker, removing the need to have a hood permanently fixed and saving much-valued space within the kitchen. Available in black glass with touch controls or stainless steel with electronic controls, the extractor uses a downdraft ventilation system and perimetrical suction to remove cooking smells. The DD600 comes with four variable speeds, with a maximum extraction rate of 800 cubic metres per hour.
0117 938 1900
Terca has launched a new range of bricks, the first new products to be manufactured at its Todhills site in County Durham.
The Bay Range - incorporating the Whitburn Orange Multi, Runswick Red Multi, Saltburn Multi and Lynemouth Multi - has been made using some of the latest technology.
David Mills, sales and marketing director, said of the production of the new range: "We are using a specialist technique to manufacture these new products. By reducing oxygen in the kiln during the firing process we can make the bricks more colourful and vibrant, with flashes of blue, purple and grey. We have also installed a moulding process that creates a smile on the brick face to give it a genuine handmade appearance. This effect is applied randomly so that different patterns and textures can be formed on buildings."
www.terca.co.uk
Splash Distribution has increased its range of bathroom products by becoming the exclusive distributor of the Kaos 2 bath from Kos to the UK market.
The minimalist Kaos 2 comes as either a freestanding or built-in model in oversized dimensions of 2,000 millimetres by 1,400 millimetres. On the freestanding version pipes are cleverly concealed to enhance the minimalist look, there are no side panels and the bath balances on a slender metal frame.
Both models can be equipped with the Kos Idroclore Chromotherapy system or hydrotherapy blower if desired.
0144 473 355
Crown Imperial, the kitchen and bedroom furniture manufacturer, has added to its kitchen designs with the launch of the Hadlow.
Made from solid oak, veneered panel doors, glass-fronted cabinets and finished with Gothic-style D handles, the Hadlow is a modern take on a country cottage kitchen.
The design benefits from internal storage options from Crown Spaceworks and, as with all Crown Imperial kitchens, the cupboards and draws are available with soft-close action. Buyers can also take advantage of Crown's Matchline system, which allows the interior cabinet and shelf colour to be matched to the door finish, for complete coordination.
01227 742 424
Airflow, the specialist air movement company, has introduced the Duplexvent heat recovery system.
Duplexvent recovers warmth from extracted air, filters it and returns it to the building together with incoming fresh air. The company claims that up to 80 per cent heat recovery efficiency is attainable.
The product can either be pre-programmed or controlled on demand and has a range of functions including humidity sensing, in-line filters to reduce the effects of airborne pollutants, the facility to reduce moisture in wet rooms and CO2 sensors to allow increased ventilation in periods of high occupancy.
The Duplexvent is available in three sizes, is easy to install and is suitable for a variety of domestic properties.
01494 525252
Lightweight steel roof tile manufacturer Decra has enhanced its Elegance range of tiles with the introduction of two new coatings.
The first coating contains high levels of Teflon and silicon to create a non-stick, water repellant surface with self-cleaning properties. The coating aids rainwater runoff, which takes dirt and residue from the roof surface, thus increasing the life of the roof.
The second coating helps to prevent the sun's infra-red rays from being absorbed, lessening the need for air conditioning in converted roof spaces during warmer month.
Both coatings are non-toxic and environmentally friendly so any rainwater runoff can be harvested.
The Elegance tile is less than one-eighth the weight of a traditional clay or concrete tile. The flexible powder coating means the tile can easily be bent and cut without stress fracturing or flaking. Elegance is available in three colours, terracotta, mocha and black as well as bespoke colours to order.
01293 545 058
Kitchen and bathroom distributor PJH Group has added to its K-Kitchen collection with the launch of the Savona kitchen furniture range.
The minimalist design features clean white foil doors with wide frames and a raised centre panel and its versatility means it can be teamed with a variety of decors to create a range of schemes.
Sally Hough, marketing manager for K-Kitchens, said of the range: "The collection of kitchens featured in our K range has evolved through extensive product research and development, resulting in a selection of some of the latest Continental designs, fusing quality with innovation."
01204 707070
Roman, the shower manufacturer, has created Roman Shield, a wetroom tanking kit that provides all you need to tank a room from start to finish.
The kit gives a simple step-by-step user's guide to waterproofing a room of ten square metres, and for those that need a little more instruction, Roman has also created a three-minute online step-by-step video podcast guide. For those with more experience, Roman Shield products are also available to purchase individually.
David Osborne, managing director of Roman, said: "We are extremely excited about the launch of Roman Shield. Wetrooms are becoming increasingly popular across the UK but installers are often wary of the technology involved in creating a wetroom. This tanking ket is designed to offer confidence and peace of mind to the installer; it is easy to use with simple instructions, and to offer even more assurance installers can refer to our online video."
The kit comes with a ten-year guarantee.
08450 522 445
Brick manufacturer Hanson Building Products has launched a selection of clay bricks with a textured, distressed appearance and in marble earth tones.
Designed to create an "old worlde" look, to satisfy a demand for traditional-style exteriors of new-builds, the range is initially being launched with a choice of three bricks: the Farmstead Antique, a red multi distressed brick with black flashing and black spots; the Woodside Mixture, a salmon pink distressed brick with black flashing; and the Meadow Red, a complementary distressed red with a sprinkling of black spots.
The bricks are to be manufactured at Hanson's factory in Accrington in Lancashire, and meet the BS EN 771-1 standard.
08705 097 091
Caple has introduced the Highcliffe to its kitchen range.
The Shaker-style design comes in a painted cream finish and, according to the company, will fit equally well within a contemporary homes or a country cottage.
The kitchen is available with a white-grey 'alabaster' carcass and comes with a wide range of accessories, including glazed feature doors for the display of china and glass ware, and two sizes of cast-iron tung handles.
0117 938 1900
First published in Show House Magazine November 2007.
The greatest care has been taken to ensure accuracy but some information contained within this article may have changed since it was first published.
Posted by Nicky Adams
in Airflow, Avanti, Caple, Crown Imperial, Decra, Demista, GE Appliances, Hanson, Jeld-Wen, PJH Group, Product News, Roman, Splash Distribution, Terca on Wed 7 Nov 2007
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