Thursday 14 August 2008

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Lifestyle Windows and Conservatories making conservatories better for all our customers in Nottingham and Derby.....

K2's Aluminium Roofing System

K2’s new Aluminium System is designed with the fabricator, installer and consumer in mind. This new system has all the benefits of the K2 roofing system. Quality castings form part of the exterior including the boss end, cresting and finial while the ridge, valley and glazing bar top caps are aluminium extrusions which cap a PVCU sleeve to provide a consistent fit and an important thermal break. Dedicated aluminium end caps complete a very high quality finish to the exterior of the conservatory roof coupled with a powder coated high gloss finish. For the consumer this means greater choice and individuality and for the installer this is an important and new sales opportunity in a competitive market.

K2 Aluminium Roof Vent

The all new K2 Aluminium Roof Vent is set to become the industry's standard. Guaranteed not to leak, to be condensation free and with K2's trademark design aesthetics, the Vent is designed to complement any roof system. All this with a 10 year guarantee and 48 hour delivery in mainland

PVC Roof Vent

With the entire K2 range, you can expect innovative products that have been designed to perform. The K2 Roof Vent is a good example of this design ethos and offers the ability to withstand extremes of wind (300 Pascals) and rainfall (up to 5 inches an hour) without any leakage. It also offers slim sight lines, an integral drainage system and can be supplied with motors, thermostats and rain sensors for a fully automated solution

K2 Boss End Foam Trim

K2's new Boss End Foam Trim offers the marketplace a new method of finishing the roof at the position of the Boss End. The Trim, manufactured in closed cell foam, is supplied in the form of an adhesive-backed strip and suits all styles of conservatories incorporating standard Georgian and Victorian Boss Ends. The system is easy to install and offers an alternative means of masking the join between the Glazing Panels and the External Boss End Cover.

K2 25mm Conservatory Roof system

Now firmly acknowledged as one of the best products of its kind on the market, the K2 conservatory roof system is a fully sculptured, PVC-u system which utilises the minimum number of separate components - helping to increase both speed and ease of installation and fabrication. The system also enjoys BBA approval for White and Woodgrain products and has seen over 130 enhancements in the last year alone in-line with our commitment to continuous improvement.


L2 in a Pack Low Pitch Roof Kit

L2 in a Pack is quite simply the future of low pitch roof kits. Setting new and exciting standards for this type of product, this range offers an installation time of one hour or less thanks to its innovative and fitter friendly design. Additional benefits include greater design freedom and impressive levels of aesthetic appeal thanks to fully sculptured components.


Aspire 35mm Roof System

This product is aimed at the very top end of the market; Aspire has been created specifically for use in conjunction with 35mm polycarbonate. Its reliance on this thicker glazing gives the system greater levels of sound and thermal insulation. The system also incorporates a number of the latest enhancements made to the standard K2 roof, including an Eaves Beam modified to accept a pivotable Bolt Carrier and a ventilated polycarbonate End Trim.

Options Eaves Beam Trim

The Options range of decorative Eaves Beam Trims from K2, allows the homeowner to personalise a conservatory to their own style and taste. The Trims slide easily into the Eaves Beam Cover and are available in a wide variety of designs and colours to complement the choice of conservatory colour. Plus Options is easy to fit and remove, meaning they can be changed as often and whenever the customer

The Celsius Range of Performance Glass

The Celsius Range from K2 Glass Ltd makes the conservatory an all year round living space. The Celsius range was one of the first glazing options on the market to offer the unique combination of heat reflection AND thermal insulation, and includes Celsius, Celsius Clear and Celsius Plus.

Celsius

Celsius - With its blue tint and performance abilities, Celsius is the original high performance glazing. Thanks to its ability to reflect over 3 times more solar energy and to provide 50% more insulation than conventional glass, Celsius can help to keep conservatories cooler in summer and warmer in winter.

Celsius Clear

Celsius Clear - a neutral glass ideally suited for side frames and certain roof installations. Celsius Clear is an economical, high performance glazing material designed to offer the impressive solar reflection energy efficiency and glare reduction benefits that have made the existing Celsius range so successful. Celsius Clear is a neutral glass that allows light to flood into the conservatory whilst maintaining a temperate ambience.

Celsius Plus

Celsius Plus - the ultimate performance glazing. This latest edition to the Celsius Performance Glass range has the ability to reflect approximately 3 times more solar energy than standard glass and provides over 50% thermal insulation, helping to dramatically reduce expensive heating bills.

K2 Architectural Systems

K2 is able to meet all your large span conservatory needs. Our specialist Architectural Systems division offers the products, experience and expertise to realise almost any structure that employs a glazed roof - including expansive conservatories, extensions to commercial properties such as pubs and restaurants and swimming pool enclosures.

Why Choose a K2 Conservatory Roof System?

Firstly, there is the reassurance of dealing with a large and reputable company in your local Nottingham and Derby areas. Secondly, there is the peace of mind that comes from steadfast product and installation guarantees. Finally the impressive design freedom, proven track record and genuine commitment to quality, provide just a few reasons why you should use K2 and Lifestyle Windows and Conservatories.

Formed in 1999, K2 has grown at a rapid yet sustainable rate to become one of the UK's largest suppliers of advanced, fully sculptured conservatory systems, thanks to the unsurpassed standard of both our products and our service. In fact, last year alone we supplied nearly a fifth of all conservatories installed nationwide, whilst almost 200,000 homeowners to date have opted for a conservatory from the K2 range. Lifestyle Windows and Conservatories has been trading in Nottingham and Derby for almost 15 years, through a commitment to quality, value for money, simple stress free sales and hard work we have built a reputation as a company that can be trusted.

Plus, this enormous popularity isn't the only testament to our quality focused approach to our customers. Our products also meet BSI standards and are BBA accredited. In order to achieve this accredited status, widely recognised throughout the construction industry as the ultimate quality benchmark; both our products and our business had to undergo rigorous independent assessments by a government backed body.

In addition, K2 is part of The Burnden Group plc - £ multi-million company with operations across the world. By being part of such a sizeable organisation, we are able to offer our customers an extra degree of security and peace of mind.

K2 is also a company that operates at the cutting edge of the industry. To ensure continued improvements in the performance, appearance and capabilities of our conservatories, we invest heavily into product research and development.

Add to all of this a highly skilled team and an extensive product range incorporating the exclusive Aspire 35mm roof system, K2 can provide everything you need to create garden rooms, gazebos and summerhouses as well as conservatories.

K2 Glass Ltd is the specialist Conservatory Glass Manufacturing division of K2 Conservatory Systems Ltd. Lifestyle Windows and Conservatories has been using K2 Glass for three years and we have found it to be massively popular with customers. Consumers in Nottingham and Derby are becoming increasingly aware of the benefits of glass roofing compared with polycarbonate. So far in 2008 we have installed more glass roofs than polycarbonate conservatory roofs.

Aside from aesthetics, Glass tends to have a much longer life span compared to other roofing products and coupled with the ease of maintenance; it is now a preferred option by many discerning consumers. In addition, the solar control benefits and the improved insulation properties have made the Celsius range by far the most popular in Nottingham and Derby.

The Celsius range - incorporating Celsius performance glass, Celsius Clear and Celsius Plus, was one of the first glazing options on the market to offer the unique combination of heat reflection and thermal insulation, but Celsius has even more benefits that help conservatories to become an all year round living space......which in recent experience is what conservatory buyers want from their new conservatory.

In keeping with our commitment to continued innovation, K2 has introduced a stunning new range of 'coated' smart glass that is perfect for use in conservatory roofs. The glass can help to keep homes cooler in summer and warmer in winter, whilst offering other benefits such as minimal maintenance, ease of cleaning and much more besides.

Impressive technological features combined with a subtle blue tint in the glass helps ensure that unwanted glare is kept to a minimum allowing for all year round enjoyment of the conservatory. Other features mean heat from inside the home is reflected back into the property, whilst excessive solar heat is deflected away. Celsius is one of the few glazing options on the market to offer this unique combination of heat reflection and thermal insulation. In short, consumers in Nottingham and Derby want all the benefits from a Celcius Plus Solar Control Glass Roof.

Bi-Folding Conservatory Doors

Concertina door combinations have always been a popular choice of door either as a patio door or as a way of opening up the side of a conservatory. However, they have almost always proved cost prohibitive due to the lengthy manufacturing time and complicated operating systems.

In recent months we have been asked more and more about concertina or bi-folding door combinations from consumers in Nottingham and Derby. After lengthy research we have found a suitable operating system that is far cheaper than other systems we have looked at and with this new system, our existing Deceuninck profiles can be used to fabricate the doors. This cuts down the manufacturing time and also means we can take advantage of the discounts we have with the Deceuninck system. It also means that the door can be fabricated to in 60mm or 70mm profiles in white, rosewood, mahogany or light oak....we can blend the Bi-Folding door profile in to any of our installations in Nottingham or Derby.

The operating systems is where the leap forward has been made and with this new hardware the bi-folding / concertina doors can be made in almost any combination from a full bi-folding / concertina door to a single door combined with a concertina door.

The main advantage of this bi-folding door is that it can be used to completely open up an aperture either from the house or from the conservatory without the constraints of French doors and sliding doors (i.e. size constraints and a constricted opening space). Not only will it give a feeling of light and space but it will also bring the garden into the conservatory, perfect for summer barbeques and for people who really enjoy the outdoors.

While this type of bi-folding / concertina door has made a huge leap forward and is much cheaper than it used to be it is still more expensive than French or sliding doors but we think the benefits of this type of door far outweigh the difference in price.