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Once again our resident agony uncles, Bill Jowett and Bill Devitt, are here to solve your PVC-u conundrums, answer those questions...

...that have been keeping you awake at night and give you the low-down on everything Eurocell. With their vast industry expertise they’re sure to have the answer to all your PVC-u problems. Take a look at their responses to the latest round of questions from customers. If you have concerns or queries of your own, why not ask our Bills for advice by emailing them at dearbills@eurocell.co.uk

Bill Jowett shares his knowledge…

Q. How can we achieve an ‘A’ rated window using your Thermalogik ‘A’ rated profile?
A. Thermalogik is our slimline, multi-chambered outer frame. The name applies only to this one profile but used alone it will not guarantee an ‘A’ rating for thermal performance. The profile was designed to allow our customers to achieve good energy ratings while taking advantage of lower priced glass options. Improved thermal ratings can be achieved with the remainder of the Eurologik profile suite by using our new PVC-u Thermal Inserts. These products are also multi-chambered and, when inserted into the outer frame, help to reduce thermal transmittance. Whilst ‘A’ ratings can be achieved using any of our other profiles, these new and innovative products allow you to achieve them most competitively.

Q. Do you still sell a stick-on astragal or Georgian bar?
A. Yes. However, our old product – coded EWS 320 – had to be glued to the surface of the glass units using double-sided tape along the whole length of the bar. This meant that the glass has to be cleaned using methylated spirit before application and the frames had to be factory glazed because the bars had to be cut precisely to size. This was very time consuming and expensive. By contrast, our new range of astragal bars are all clipped onto the units and only require tapes at cruciform joints or on retaining clips on long bars. The range of end caps available for these products means that, in most cases, the bars no longer need to be milled and can simply be square cut.

Q. I need to find a robust curtain walling system. Can you help?
A. Yes we can. Our product is designed for use on office frontages, showrooms, etc. It is for use only where it can become a part of a building and be fixed to the fabric of that building. It is not suitable for stand-alone structures, such as atriums. The design of the sections means that they can withstand high wind loadings, but they are not intended to support loads imposed vertically. When installed, the sections form a strong aluminium grid that will support PVC-u frames, which are fitted into it. The whole grid is then covered using dedicated PVC-u cladding sections. The curtain wall sections can also be used as heavy-duty couplers for long runs of frames, in applications such as school classrooms.

Bill Devitt offers sound advice…

Q. I want a low-pitch conservatory roof quickly, can you help?
A. We have two options for you. The IQ750 lean-to “roof in a box” is readily available at all of our Eurocell Building Plastics (EBP) branches in modular sizes. It’s available in white, golden oak and rosewood finishes. We also have the Everlite Enduro roof which has a 60mm-thick roof panel with no rafter bars. This is ideal for conservatories, porches or car port applications.

Q. We are starting a house refurbishment project next week and want to fit Eurocell cream windows. Do you offer any other cream products?
A. Yes we have a variety of fascia and soffit boards in cream, as well as cream rainwater products which can be supplied to order. All are precisely colour-matched to our window profiles.

Q. There is an area of timber cladding on my house that needs to be replaced, what can you offer?
A. All Eurocell branches keep PVC-u shiplap cladding in stock. It is available in two sizes – 125mm and 150mm. We also have open ‘V’ cladding, which is 100mm and can be fitted horizontally or vertically.

Q. The entrance door to my house is an old wooden type and has been patched up several times. Can you suggest a modern replacement?
A. Eurocell manufactures the new hard-wearing composite type of door. Our Dales Collection gives you a great choice of door types and glazing options. You can order these from any Eurocell branch. They are made to order and we can deliver to your premises, or to a site address. Your local branch can also help if you require PVC-u panel doors, garage doors or patio doors.

Q. I’m looking for a suitable silicone product to seal around my windows, what do you recommend?
A. Eurocell offers a wide choice of silicones and adhesives in our Silversil range, available at all EBP branches. They are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use and we will always offer advice on the best products for your application.

Q. Is there a fire rating on your products?
A. Eurocell boards and trims have been tested to BS476, Part 7: 1997, Class 1 for surface spread of flame.