At Luxal, we’ve harnessed the insights and lessons gained from hands-on fieldwork, transforming them into an influential force in our manufacturing operations. Our past as installers offers us a unique perspective, facilitating the development of exceptional products in collaboration with trusted partners such as Reynaers and Siegenia. Among these products, the Reynaers CP130 Sliding Aluminium […]
Hey there, fellow Installer! Let’s talk about filling gaps around aluminium frames. As you know, silicone is a great go-to for filling gaps and providing a weather seal. But what do you do when the gaps are irregular due to out of square apertures or when you need to cover an old silicone line?
Document Q is the latest addition to Building Regulations. It means that there are now recognized security standards for doors and windows in all new homes. The new standards require all doors and windows to be made to a design that has been shown, by test, to meet the security requirements of PAS24:2012. The first thing […]
No matter what type of building task, having the correct tools makes the job easier. Whether Installing Aluminium Bi-Folds or Windows there are a handful of tools that although relatively cheap you just cannot do without.
There are frequently situations where silicone alone just won’t fill the gaps around the outer frame Sometimes you’ll need to cover an old silicone line or perhaps the opening is out of square meaning there are varying width gaps around the perimeter of the outer frame where it meets the brick or block. If the […]
Persuading customers to choose your quote from the competitions is hard enough at the best of times. But in a crowded market to have any chance of winning jobs, small to medium glaziers and builders must show some credibility and competence in relation to the products and services they offer. Customers are looking for signs […]
Bifold doors are designed to operate optimally within a very tight tolerance, making it vital that they are installed perfectly level, plumb, and square. However, the reality is that in the world of construction, perfection is rarely achievable. So when things are slightly out of level or alignment, what adjustments can be made to ensure […]
Most Bifolds sold today seem to end up in new ground floor home extensions, usually Installed before any internal plastering has been started. When internal reveals aren’t plastered Installers have a choice to use a traditional through-fix method or the strap-fix method for securing the outer frame. Regardless of which method you employ, it’s essential […]
It might sound like a quick and easy task but, in reality, correctly measuring for Bifold doors can be a challenge. And getting it wrong can be heart-breaking and costly! In fact there’s probably not an Installer or Surveyor around that hasn’t mismeasured a window or Bifold at some point. In the history of thresholds, […]