12 April 2012
New Glazing Partnership Launches Window for Anti-ligature Applications
A new partnership between façade specialists Wicona and Fendor has resulted in the launch of a sliding aluminium window system specifically designed for anti-ligature applications, such as mental health and custodial facilities.
The window concept has been developed in a collaboration between Fendor and Wicona, and Wicona will produce the profiles for fabrication and installation by the Fendor team.
The new system has a number of key features to make it anti-ligature and to reduce security risks relating to absconding or the passing of illicit substances through the window, whilst still maintaining the flow of fresh air. It has:
- A smooth, flush internal face with no ledges or lips and a reduced number of joints
- Anti-ligature window hardware
- A perforated aluminium mesh fixed into the aperture to maximise fresh air
- Sight lines reduced by around 40 per cent to allow a high level of natural light, helping to enhance the internal environment and wellbeing for building occupants or patients
- An easy-to-clean, low maintenance design
- Full compliance with Building Regulations Part L 2010 and thermally broken for energy efficiency
- Available in a highly durable white polyester powder coating to suit a clinical environment, as well as other single and dual colour options
- A high standard of aesthetics for a contemporary appearance
- A robust and easy-to-use sliding mechanism
- Concealed fixings.
The window system has a range of applications including facilities for mental health, secure category A hospitals, adult learning, high dependency, forensic, young offenders, custodial suites, children's secure centres and women's refuges.
Now a Wicona fabricator, Fendor works in the commercial and public sectors, designing, fabricating and installing specialist and blast resistant glazing solutions.
Wicona offers a range of technically advanced glazing systems for complex and bespoke aluminium façades. Its products include unitised and stick curtain walling, structural and roof glazing, highly insulated window systems and heavy duty doors.
For further information about Wicona's façade solutions, visit www.wicona.co.uk, email info.wiconauk@hydro.com or call 0845 602 8799.
Editors' Notes
1. Hydro is the largest supplier of aluminium glazing systems in Europe. Its Wicona brand is the first façade specialist in the UK to design and oversee complex and bespoke façade projects.
Wicona has 10 years' on-site experience in the UK and offers a complete turnkey service for the building envelope, from design concepts to fabrication, installation, testing and handover. Wicona and its partners will manage the full façade project, ensuring a seamless approach and complete peace of mind for architects, contractors and developers.
2. You can now follow Wicona on Twitter @WiconaUK.
