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X1 The Exchange, Salford Quays: PVC-U Wins Over Aluminum In Prestigous New-build
More than 500 PVC-U windows were chosen for an 11-storey residential new-build, X1 The Exchange, close to the prestigious Media City in Salford Quays after the developer was presented with specification and costings that showed…read more.
Published: 15th July 2016
Spectus Challenges Aluminum With New PVC-U Flush Tilt-Turn
Spectus has issued a direct challenge to aluminium windows in high-rise with the launch of its Flush Tilt & Turn PVC-U system, that has a similar look to the metal but with significant benefits including…read more.
Published: 11th July 2016
PVC-U Energy-efficient Choice For Residential And Commercial Applications
Apart from aesthetics, function and overall value, today’s property owners are including sustainability as one of their criteria in selecting which building materials to use in their homes or commercial properties. One factor that has…read more.
Published: 30th June 2016
Why Spectus Believes in British-made Products
Globalisation may have offered consumers access to a wider variety of products than ever before. However, that scenario also involves being exposed to a huge number of cheap, low-quality and sometimes unsafe imported merchandise. It…read more.
Published: 6th June 2016
A Beginner’s Guide To Coloured Windows
If you’re in the planning and designing stages of constructing a building or if you’re looking to upgrade your windows, your best bet for material is PVC-U. If the only way you can envision PVC-U…read more.
Published: 19th May 2016
Spectus Catches The Rainbow With Faster Foils And More Marketing Support
More colours from stock …more promotional material – all part of a major new ‘Chasing Rainbows’ campaign launched by Spectus to help fabricators and installers get the most out of the ever-growing demand for woodgrain…read more.
Published: 11th May 2016
Renovating Your Windows? Here’s Why You Need To Be Talking To Spectus
On one hand, I’m faced with an opportunity to do something great for my place. The right windows will let the right amount of air and natural light to flow into my house. I’ll be…read more.
Published: 29th April 2016
Dungannon Eurosash Vertical Slider Gains First Ever A++ Rating With Lowest U-Value
Specialist trade fabricator Dungannon Window Company LTDhas been awarded the UK’s first-ever BFRC A++ Rating for a PVC-U Vertical Slider and also achieved the lowest ever U-Value for the style, at 1.0 W/m²K. Dungannon’s double…read more.
Published: 21st April 2016
Spectus Unveils New Marketing Portal – ‘Go Design Online’
Spectus fabricators can access a vast resource of new marketing materials, all available online 24/7, on the PVC-U system supplier’s newly launched Go Design Online Marketing Portal. From brochures, newsletters, showroom POS and clothing to…read more.
Published: 11th March 2016
Why It’s Beneficial to Use PVC-U Windows
Are you more inclined to go old school and use traditional materials like wood and aluminium for your windows? You’re definitely missing out. PVC-U is one of the most popular types of window available these…read more.
Published: 11th March 2016
How BIM is Building the Future in a Virtual World
How BIM is building the future in a virtual world Many buildings owe their designs to digital software packages like Auto CAD, which for years has been the standard choice for architects and builders who…read more.
Published: 12th January 2016
Trade Windows Celebrates 30 Years With Spectus – By Signing For Three More
Trade Windows Bristol has been a partner of Spectus Systems since the company realised the potential of PVC-U windows in 1985 – and hasn’t looked back since. The company celebrated the 30-year relationship by signing…read more.
Published: 14th December 2015