TDUK SupplyingTimber Issue 8 DIGITAL - Magazine - Page 15
Timber sash
window meets
PAS 24:2022
Accsys has developed a sliding sash
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window featuring slimline glazing
bars and a 44mm thick sash,
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Accsys' new
sliding sash
window
of PAS 24: 2022.
This is a rigorous testing standard
testing, manual attack testing and
Mike Lewis, Technical Sales Manager
impact testing. Each are designed to
for Accoya UK and Ireland said:
explore any vulnerabilities the window
"We’re thrilled that the Accoya sliding
or door may have. The test was
sash window, replicating a traditional
conducted at the independent UKAS-
and historical design, has successfully
According to the O昀케ce for National
accredited test house at ERA’s facility
passed this rigorous security test.”
Statistics, in domestic burglaries 30%
in Wolverhampton.
designed to evaluate the enhanced
security performance of windows
and doors, ensuring their ability to
withstand a speci昀椀ed level of attack.
of all opportunist o昀昀enders gained
The new window was made possible
The Accoya sliding sash window
through a collaboration with a
includes a ¾-inch Radius End Sash
consortium of stakeholders including
The standard is designed to mimic
Pulley, Timber Series Sash Lift, Timber
Midland Joinery, ERA and SD
an attempted break-in by a burglar
Series High Security Classic Cam Lock
Hardware.
using tools that are easy to conceal,
and Sash Window Screw Locks.
www.accsysplc.com
entry through a window.
with tests including mechanical load
Video explores quality
production processes
SR Timber has published
The Premium Gold graded
a video summarising its
roo昀椀ng batten meets all
production processes from
the requirements of British
felling to the 昀椀nal product.
Standards in quality, and is
The company’s products begin
in Latvia at the premises of its
Lightweight decking
panel o昀昀ers e昀케ciency
Importantly, the batten is not
a partnership that SR Timber
only graded in its board form,
says is crucial in ensuring quality
but each piece is graded in
and consistency in its timber
a second process. Initially
products.
all boards are kiln-dried to
The video summarises SR
e昀케ciency due to their dimensions
from Metsä is a strong and
and fast installation times.
delivery, including the important
The D-panel is available in
role played by its shipping
thicknesses of 15mm and 18mm,
and stevedoring partners, who
building.
widths of 1,200mm or 2,400mm
facilitate the loading and sailing
and lengths from 2,400mm up
of vessels from Riga in Latvia to
These lightweight and
to 20,000mm.
the port of Immingham on the
dimensionally stable panels
www.metsagroup.com
also be used as horizontal
bracing for stabilising a
ensure material and cost
SUPPLYING TIMBER
Timber’s process from forest to
Humber and Cardi昀昀 in South
Wales.
15
audited and certi昀椀ed.
experienced sole sawmill partner,
The new Kerto LVL D-panel
rigid decking panel that can
independently third-party
SPRING 2025
ensure the correct moisture
content, before automated
checks are made against
detailed characteristics and
possible defects. The second
grading process follows BS
5534 requirements, grading the
昀椀nal product and each piece of
roo昀椀ng batten.
sr-timber.co.uk
PRODUCT ROUND UP
designed to meet the requirements
