Replacement, New Build…Sales On The Slider
There are plenty of new sales opportunities in replacement and new build markets with the new, Part L compliant BSC94 HI…an update of the original BSC94 inline slider.
The new update from AluK has all the proven good looks and appeal of the original with some new, fabricator and installer friendly features.
There are standard and slim versions of the new slider, with sightlines of either 85mm or just 45mm at the interlock. Both versions feature an upgraded 42mm thermal break, which means the doors can achieve a tested and validated U-Value of 1.4 and a DSER rating of ‘C’ with double glazing.
Switch over
For AluK fabricators, switching to the new BSC94 HI is simple and cost-effective. There is a new, updated outerframe with a symmetrical design which reduces the amount of stockholding required and existing press tools can be used for fabrication with only a small adaptation necessary. An additional benefit is that the new outerframe requires mechanical jointing only, with just the sash now coming with an option for both crimping and mechanical jointing.
Great for new build
Paul Booth, AluK’s Technical Director, said: “With sliders undergoing a resurgence in popularity as more and more buyers opt for the expansive glass to frame ratio, our fabricators need a high performing, easy to fabricate solution which ticks all the boxes in terms of compliance and aesthetics. And our installers need to give customers what they so clearly want.
“The BSC94 has always been one of our most popular mainstream options. This carefully considered upgrade is designed to ensure that it remains so. We haven’t taken any shortcuts on the HI – there is a 42mm thermal break, rather than the 20mm one used in some of our competitors’ sliding doors, with the resulting 1.4 U-Value making it ideal for refurbs and within the 1.6 limiting value required for new buildings.”
Hot day performance
Booth added: “We have also used a new anti-bimetal low lambda strip which allows for varying expansion rates and guarantees smooth operation and easy locking and unlocking even on the hottest days and ensured that the BSC94 can accept 20mm to 31mm double glazed units for maximum flexibility.”
Triple track
The new AluK BSC94 HI is available in both double and triple track configurations and in panel sizes up to 3000mm h x 2000mm w with a maximum panel weight of 400kg. There are single and dual colour options in AluK’s comprehensive range of colours and a choice of matt, metallic and anodised finishes.
Picture: The upgraded BSC94 HI sliding door From AluK.
AluK has just updated its much-loved BSC94 inline slider with the launch of a brand new, Part L compliant version.
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