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Think patio doors are a thing of the past? Think again!

Building Products Index Ltd March 28, 2021 Doors, PVC-U, PVC-U, Windows Leave a Comment

Not just our strongest and most secure patio door system yet, Syncro also provides a new level of sustainability, plus improved design and performance that meet the demands of installers and homeowners alike thanks to several market leading features.

These include main frames made using at least 60% post-consumer recycled PVC-U; better thermal efficiency, with triple glazed U-values as low as 1.0; a 3.5m maximum width, one of the largest PVC-U patio door systems on the market; and a unique soft close system, which, along with a choice of standard or heavy duty rollers allowing sash weights of up to 140kg, makes for a much smoother glide and closure action with no ‘bounce back’ if the door is accidently slammed.

What’s more, is the option of a through-colour grey substrate – a first for Eurocell in a patio door. The grey substrate is extruded in PVC-U with special heat reflecting pigment to help reduce expansion on hot days. Not only does this the give installers a way to meet current design trends for the all grey look; but because patio doors are open so much of the time on sunny summer days, it also makes for much more pleasing visual appearance by removing any unsightly white extruded areas.

Smooth or matt grey foil options can also be ordered along with traditional rosewood and golden oak from stock, plus 32 further colour options on longer lead times, extend the colour choices further, while hardware is available in white, chrome or graphite, with flush fitting exterior handles available.

Syncro is tested to BS6375 and PAS24 2016 standards and therefore meets the requirements of Document Q – the newest security guidelines for patio doors. And for additional peace of mind, Syncro has been through 50,000 cycles of open and close tests to prove robustness.

Following customer feedback and as part of Eurocell’s continual improvement programme we have also introduced a new Aluminium Interlock to be used on all none PAS24 Syncro patio doors to help improve the fabrication and installation process.

Ian Kernaghan, Head of Product Design and Development for Eurocell commented, “Syncro has been designed to meet the changing needs of the patio door market and we believe it does that job beautifully. It offers customers genuinely attractive options like triple glazing, a soft close feature and white or grey substrate options, in addition to using recycled PVC-U content and achieving new levels of thermal and acoustic insulation efficiency.

For Eurocell fabricators wanting to offer this product as part of their portfolio, our Fabricator Network Portal gives you access to fabricators who can help.

For more information on Syncro visit: https://www.eurocell.co.uk/pvc-u-trade/doors/syncro

Eurocell aims to recycle 3.5 million frames this year

Building Products Index Ltd February 28, 2021 Doors, PVC-U, PVC-U, Windows Leave a Comment

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These days, the word “sustainability” seems to crop up everywhere. Whether that’s in news reports, magazine articles, advertising campaigns or emblazoned on the side of lorries. But is it just another business buzzword, or are we genuinely making a shift in the way we think and act, in order to protect and preserve the world we live in for future generations?

While “Green Issues” like recycling and sustainability were on the fringe 20 years ago, these days they’re right at the heart of business with sustainability having a huge influence on every aspect of industry, especially at Eurocell.

PVC-U is a highly sustainable product, robust enough to be recycled and repurposed up to 10 times without its quality or performance deteriorating, giving it a lifespan in the construction industry of 350 years.

At our recycling plants, we process up to 70,000 old PVC-U window frames per week, or around 39,000 tonnes per year. Once recycled, it is used to create a variety of new products, from thermal inserts to our revolutionary Modus window system. By doing this we are able to reuse almost 100% of our production waste.

2021 Targets

Despite 2020 resulting in a number of challenges – Eurocell Recycle still managed to recycle an impressive number of PVC-U frames. Like most businesses, Eurocell Recycle closed it’s doors for a few months in 2020 to keep it’s staff and customers safe, and put in Covid-secure work processes.

This being said, for the last 5 consecutive years, (2020 excluded) Eurocell Recycle has managed to beat it’s previous years total recycling number and we plan to make 2021 the biggest year yet, with a target of a record-breaking 3.5 million frames recycled.

The below video explains our closed loop recycling process and how we keep over 2 million frames out of landfill every year.

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The recycling process makes PVC-U stronger

Products manufactured from recycled PVC-U are actually stronger than those made with virgin plastic because of the chemical transformation of the polymers it contains when it goes through the recycling process.

At our consolidated operations in Ilkeston and Selby, Eurocell Recycle now offers the largest and most complete closed-loop process in the UK for collecting and processing used PVC-U frames to be re-extruded and turned into new windows, doors and building products. Here’s how it’s done:

We support business that remove a large amount of frames per month, so if you want to sign up for this service and help us reach our recycling targets, please contact us on 0333 777 3042 to arrange a collection.

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Keeping pace with home improvement demands

Building Products Index Ltd January 30, 2021 Doors, PVC-U, PVC-U, Windows Leave a Comment

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At Eurocell, our extensive product range ensures that we not only supply the products the market wants, but that we’re also providing the practical benefits and added value advantages fabricators need.

Locally made, locally recycled

Top of the agenda for many people is the issue of sustainability, and as we move towards a zero-carbon society this is only going to become more important. To play our part, approximately one third of the 60,000 tonnes of product we make is recycled. We achieve this by creating the engineered central core, which typically makes up 50% of a product, from recycled material while any products not exposed to direct sunlight are 100% recycled. In fact, we’re so committed to sustainability that we’ve invested over £10m in developing our PVC-U recycling plant.

Not only do we do all our recycling in the UK, but all our manufactured products are produced in a number of production sites in the UK, with the main extrusion being in our purpose-built facilities in Derbyshire. This ability to both manufacture and recycle all Eurocell products within the country means that they have the smallest carbon footprint possible. The home-grown self-sufficiency we’ve built up also means that we don’t depend on long supply chains and can ensure a continuity of supply to our customers.

Amazing aesthetics

Windows, doors and conservatories have a significant impact on a home’s appearance, so we’ve developed our systems in a wide variety of colours and styles to ensure that we’re always ahead of the curve when it comes to the latest design trends. A great example of this is our anthracite grey colour option, which has become a popular choice thanks to its high-end visual impact. We’ve even created frames that extend this colour throughout the whole profile, rather than just on the surface foil, so there’s no sign of a white PVC-U core. This creates a premium all-grey appearance without incurring the cost of an expensive aluminium frame.

If grey isn’t the right shade, we’re able to provide frames in an almost unlimited array of colours and styles. This includes the PVC-U Modus system, which is available in colours to fit any design scheme and which can even be supplied with metallic and woodgrain finishes.

Creating bright and open homes

Perhaps the space where maximising light is the most important is the conservatory. Available in a wide variety of visual options, from classic Edwardian and Victorian styles to bespoke designs, our conservatory collection has the solution for any project. For even more versatility, homes with flat roofs can use our Skypod roof lantern range, while homeowners with conservatories that want to make them more thermally comfortable spaces can utilise our Equinox tiled conservatory roof system.

Closer collaborations

To make it even easier for fabricators to offer the full range of Eurocell products, we’ve launched the Fabricator Network Portal. This online platform allows fabricators to easily identify and trade with other fabricators in their area that have products they may not. This means that fabricators don’t have to worry about restricting their offering to a reduced selection of Eurocell solutions, as they’ll be able to access the whole range, enabling them to easily provide their customers with a wider variety of products.

The winter season is likely to be a busy time for fabricators and the whole home improvement industry. By making it easier to collaborate and source the right products at the right time, it will help everyone to work faster and smarter so that we can we start the new year on a strong and successful footing. As we’re always innovating and coming up with new ideas, products and services at Eurocell, you can rest assured that we’ll be there to make sure you can keep this growth going all throughout 2021.

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The logik range from Eurocell, The profile that keeps on giving

Building Products Index Ltd November 24, 2020 Doors, PVC-U, PVC-U, Windows Leave a Comment

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Logik has been a favourite with fabricators and installers for many years now. With all the advantages it offers over other systems, it’s no wonder. From game changing features like its unique knock-in bead system to the multichamber and thermal reinforcing from 100% recycled material. Logik is the name people look for in the trade.

The Logik profile system combines leading energy efficiency performance and aesthetics with ease of use, for the ultimate system. Logik is specially designed for ease and speed of fabrication and fitting, ideally suited for new build or replacement windows, its 70mm front-to-back dimension enables the seamless replacement of timber frames.

Logik is designed for improved aesthetics and clean sight lines, with its unobtrusive gasket line and slim profile. The profile features multiple chambers to enhance thermal efficiency and strength, and improve drainage. Available with chamfered or sculptured ovolo styles in a range of colours, Logik window profiles add a touch of distinction to any home.

At Eurocell, we can support customers to create a complete range of window and door types to suit any home. From classic casement windows to innovative tilt-and-turn styles, French windows, bay windows and entrance doors. Plus our newest sash option – The Logik S flush sash.

Now, with the Logik S Flush Sash design, installers are able to offer the premium clean finish and flat, seamless surface between frame and sash that are increasingly in demand from architects, style-savvy homeowners and self-builders. And like the rest of the Logik range, an extensive choice of woodgrain foils gives Logik S Flush Sash a real wood look that stands up to all but the closest of inspections. Or in grey delivers an architectural design feel. It’s the perfect replacement window for adding contemporary kerb appeal to older homes or retaining character in older properties.

Because all our frames are produced by us, we can ensure that all colours are exactly matched across our entire range of window and door products. It means that our whites are the same white across all products and our woodgrain finishes are all perfectly matched. No matter what the age, style or size of the property, we can create high quality windows and doors to enhance and add value to your customer’s projects.

Maximising the thermal performance of windows is vital to meet rising regulatory and customer demands. The advanced multi-chambered design of the main Logik profiles and innovative PVC-U Thermal Inserts work together to lock in heat. This means our ‘A+’-rated windows offer market leading double-glazed unit performance and value.

Our PVC-U windows and doors are durable and robust, giving long-life, low-maintenance performance, with no need for painting or other treatments. They are fitted with high security locking mechanisms and tested to PAS24 and Secured by Design enhanced security standards, giving you the peace of mind that properties are well protected against intruders.

Logik windows and doors are guaranteed for ten years, so you can give your customers the assurance of a robust, well-designed, precision-made product that’s built to last – manufactured by the UK’s leading PVC-U specialist.

For more information about our Logik range, visit www.eurocell.co.uk/logik or call the Eurocell Customer Care Team on 0800 988 3049.

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Eurocell: Designed to support you today, tomorrow and in the future

Building Products Index Ltd June 27, 2020 Doors, PVC-U, PVC-U, Windows Leave a Comment

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Sites are slowly reopening and despite the fact that the sector will face a subdued second half of 2020, construction firms and housebuilders will be attempting to catch up over the next couple of years. While housebuilders will be spending the next few months completing existing sites, forecasters are reporting that the real test for firms will be beyond the next three months.

With tough times ahead for the market, we know that we’re all in this together and need to work as one to get through it. Which is why at Eurocell we’ve put in place robust processes to ensure you can access the services and support to keep you going through these times. From 11^th May our central operations and branches will be re-opening, so you’re able to get hold of all of the products and services you need to get back to work.

As we manufacture, distribute and recycle our own products, we don’t depend on long supply chains with weak links. Our self-sufficiency means that we’re able to provide a continuity of supply you can rely on – regardless of whatever else may be closing or changing. By combining central operations with a network of local branches, we’ve remained a fast, streamlined supplier with control over our own destiny, so you can trust us to deliver what you need, when you need it. And with market consolidation inevitable, you can rest assured that Eurocell has the financial strength and stability to ride out any difficulties and maintain a consistent quality supply to our customers.

Investing today for a better tomorrow

Tough times mean more pressure on budgets. We can offer you a wide range of high-quality products that not only have better energy performance and sustainability credentials than rival materials, but also come at lower-costs, with no compromise on aesthetics.

We’re continuing to invest in new products to ensure that you have a wide selection of solutions that raise standards and choice. Latest highlights include: our new Automatic Opening Vents (AOV)

solutions, a window frame system that automatically opens in the event of a fire and our Logik S flush sash windows, which provide premium aesthetics at affordable costs. Eurocell offers the leading range of PVC-U lifestyle doors – including our all-new Syncro patio doors with soft close and all-grey profile colour options. We’ve moved PVC-U French door aesthetics forward significantly with our fantastic looking brand-new Aspect flush sash collection, as well as improving our successful Aspect bi-fold doors and Studioglide high performance aluminium bi-fold doors.

As a key macro environmental issue, sustainability will remain important in the ‘new normal’. Eurocell manufactured products contain an average of around 50% post-consumer recycled materials and are made & recycled in the UK, meaning that they have the smallest carbon footprint possible. What’s more, we provide a waste windows and doors collection and recycling service for refurbishment projects – meaning you can clear your waste, while at the same time do right by our planet, your customers and your stakeholders.

Solutions engineered for value

As always, our team of expert technical engineers in our dedicated new build and commercial teams are on hand to provide you with the products you really need. We can take initial specifications and analyse and value engineer them to provide the best value project solutions. In many cases we can achieve comparable or better technical performance at lower cost. Most products can be supplied in a few weeks rather than months and, as our systems are fully accredited, you’ll have peace of mind that you’ll receive quality products, consistently.

You can trust that Eurocell will be here for you today, tomorrow and well into the future, to support you and your organisation. If COVID-19 has taught us one thing, it’s that we’re all together better. For more information, visit: https://www.eurocell.co.uk/

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UK residents want homes that consider the environment

Building Products Index Ltd April 21, 2020 Doors, PVC-U, PVC-U, Windows Leave a Comment

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76% of UK residents have said that the communities of the future need to be built as sustainably as possible, according to a new Eurocell report.

In its research of 1,000 UK residents, 75% agreed that this needs to extend to the products used to build tomorrow’s homes and that they should be made using sustainably sourced materials.

76% of respondents said that communities should provide habitats for the local wildlife. This desire to develop built environments that are more than just places to live was also reflected by 74% of UK residents who said that the area should actively foster a sense of community.

Accounting for advances in technology was an important factor for 73% of those surveyed. While this includes mod cons like high speed broadband, it is also a call for green tech such as electric car charging to become the norm in the nation’s homes.

New housing developments are under the spotlight now more than ever, as the government has recently committed to building 70,000 homes across the country. Eurocell’s Future Communities report reveals a range of consumer opinion on how these new homes should be planned, designed and built.

The report includes insights from five architects from practices BDP, Stanton Williams, TOWN and Urbanist Architecture.

Thinking about the future, Kathryn Tombling, architect at BDP, said: “As designers, we’ve all got to respond to the climate change emergency quickly. For us, the environmental and sustainability agenda has been very strong for 10 years or more. But now there’s a big wake-up call for all of us.”

These statistics show that people are starting to ask more from the areas and homes in which they live. The country’s residents want to know that the environmental impact of their whole community has been carefully considered, including both how the buildings are made and how they interact with the world around them once they’ve been built.

The Future Communities report can be downloaded in full here.

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Death of the office: traditional workspaces to disappear in future, say half of UK residents

Building Products Index Ltd March 26, 2020 Doors, PVC-U, PVC-U, Windows Leave a Comment

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Almost half (49%) of UK residents believe that the traditional “office” will soon become obsolete as home and remote working continues to increase, according to a new report.

A further 60% said that the design of office buildings should factor in the possibility that they may need to be converted into homes in the future.

The survey of 1,000 UK residents has been published by Eurocell plc, the UK’s leading manufacturer, distributor and recycler of PVC-U window and door systems.

Respondents also highlighted a number of design trends that they felt were critical for the workplaces of the future:

52% said designs that maximise natural light
44% said buildings with good ventilation
41% said windows that open
34% identified soundproofing
31% said access to outdoor spaces
25% said communal areas

Set against a backdrop of the ongoing housing crisis – and the measures put in place by the government to tackle it – the Future Communities report reveals a range of consumer opinion on how the communities of the future should look.

In contrast to a waning popularity for office buildings and traditional work spaces, there was a clear preference for the construction of schools as cornerstones of the community. 81% of respondents stated that it’s important to include educational buildings within new housing development plans. A further one in three (30%) people stated that not enough is being done to implement this as it stands.

The report includes insights from five architects from practices BDP, Stanton Williams, TOWN and Urbanist Architecture. The panel discussed the potential for buildings to be built with a residential end-purpose in mind.

Analysing the findings, Doriano Chiarparin, architect at Stanton Williams, commented: “I’m not sure about the ability to repurpose every single workplace to make it become residential but I definitely think that we need to have loose fit buildings, so that there are spaces within the development that could become a shop, could become a workshop, could become a studio, could be something that if people set up a business they have a place to go.”

The incredible rise of co-working spaces points to a step-change in the way that traditional office jobs are undertaken and this has been reflected in the findings of our research. Communities are no longer simply places to live but – given that many millions of people now work more flexibly or remotely – they are also places that need to accommodate for the 9-5, too. It’s vital that the construction industry takes note and tailor future residential developments to fit accordingly.

The research is part of Eurocell’s ‘Future Communities’ report which can be downloaded in full here.

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Setting the record straight on PVC-U’s sustainability credentials

Building Products Index Ltd October 23, 2019 Doors, PVC-U, PVC-U, Windows Leave a Comment

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With so much negative press around plastic dominating the headlines, there is a risk that all plastic gets tarred with the same brush. This assumption that all plastics are as bad for the environment as single use ones runs the risk of opportunities for a more sustainable future being missed. Because putting it simply, not all plastics are made equal.

This is particularly true when it comes to PVC-U, which is used as a durable building product for everything from window frames to conservatories. The common misconception is that like many plastics, PVC-U is non-recyclable. However this couldn’t be further from the truth.

In fact, PVC-U is actually a construction material that can have its lifetime significantly extended to help reduce waste. But, no doubt you are wondering, how can this be possible when everything you hear about plastic is so negative? The answer to this can be found in science.

Getting to know PVC-U

PVC-U is made of two core ingredients; polyvinyl chloride and ethylene. The polyvinyl chloride comes directly from salt while ethylene is a by-product of oil. This is unplasticized, meaning that it doesn’t contain plasticized chemicals. Instead, to make it hard and durable, impact modifiers and filers are used.

As a result of these modifiers, the scientific behaviour of the plastic changes, meaning that for the first 4-5 times PVC-U is recycled, it actually gets stronger by up to 6%.

This means that PVC-U can be re-processed and used to manufacture products of equal quality, creating an ‘upstream’ recycling process. This recycling process is one that every PVC-U product can go through up to ten times, meaning that the lifespan of the average PVC-U product can be extended from 35 years to 350.

Not all plastics are equal

As a result of this recyclability, tarnishing PVC-U with the same brush as the single-use plastics that pollute our oceans, is likely to undermine attempts to improve sustainability across the construction sector. And by dispelling this myth we will be better positioned to ensure that the 5.6million PVC-U window frames that end up in landfill every year are recycled instead!

To find out more about PVC-U’s sustainability credentials you can download our latest eBook: ‘Sorting It: A guide to PVC-U Sustainability – Separating fact from fiction’ here.

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Making a house a home – considering wellbeing in the design of future homes

Building Products Index Ltd September 27, 2019 Doors, PVC-U, PVC-U, Windows Leave a Comment

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New research has revealed that four in five consumers believe the design of their home impacts their wellbeing, demonstrating the growing demand for homes designed to promote good health.

Conducted by Eurocell plc, the UK’s leading manufacturer, distributor and recycler of PVC-U window, door, conservatory and roofline systems, looked into what building design features and factors impact people’s wellbeing.

When asked what top three factors contribute to consumers feeling good in their own home respondents identified the amount of natural light (48%), low noise levels (39%) and feeling safe and secure (37%). These were closely followed by access to outdoor space (36%) and the design and layout (35%). Furthermore, 78% said that feeling comfortable and secure in their home impacted their overall wellbeing.

One of the key drivers behind this trend is growing consumer awareness of the impact of the built environment on personal wellbeing. The benefits of homes with high levels of natural light are well established and include a positive impact on factors including health, happiness, productivity and mental wellbeing, with research also suggesting it can help reduce the effects of seasonal affective disorder.

As this consumer awareness continues to grow, the construction sector will have to respond by placing wellbeing at the centre of everything it does. This will influence all types of design, and will require architects, builders and developers to seek innovative approaches to wellbeing features within homes.

You can see all of Eurocell’s findings from the survey in the Future Homes Report which can be downloaded in full here https://www.eurocell.co.uk/whitepaper

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Making a house a home – considering wellbeing in the design of future homes

Building Products Index Ltd July 23, 2019 Doors, PVC-U, PVC-U, Windows Leave a Comment

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New research has revealed that four in five consumers believe the design of their home impacts their wellbeing, demonstrating the growing demand for homes designed to promote good health.

Conducted by Eurocell plc the UK’s leading manufacturer, distributor and recycler of PVC-U window, door, conservatory and roofline systems, looked into what building design features and factors impact people’s wellbeing.

You can see all of Eurocell’s findings from the survey in the Future Homes Report which can be downloaded in full here https://www.eurocell.co.uk/whitepaper

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