Yale has launched an innovative new window bracket which can reduce housebuilding programmes dramatically.
The patented Yale Expede Window Bracket allows fabricators to fit fully glazed windows straight into the external timber wall panels at the factory during the production process, and then be delivered flat to the building site. This saves time and money, provides a consistent factory finish and creates significant savings for housebuilders.
Time savings and increased sales revenue
The bracket offers increased productivity and a faster installation once the timber panels have been erected on site as the window is simply pushed out to the required distance and the final fix inserted to permanently hold in this position. Both internal and external trades can start immediately, as the build will be watertight within one day. This can reduce the overall programme by approximately three weeks, as well as reducing site costs.
Increased safety
Paul Atkinson, Managing Director at Yale, comments:
“For housebuilders, time is money, and our bracket speeds up the entire build programme and of course window installation. With the fully glazed window in place, wet trades can get onsite earlier, and buildings are more secure from the outset. It also reduces the risk of accidents linked to manual handling and working at heights. It’s no wonder housebuilders are eagerly awaiting this new product.”
Sustainability
Timber can dramatically reduce the carbon footprint of a new build. Of all the main building materials, it is the most environmentally friendly, as it has the lowest energy consumption and the lowest carbon dioxide emissions.
Manufactured and tested in the UK, the Yale Expede window bracket has been subjected to loading in excess of 200kg in the open position for over 72 hours and corrosion testing up to 240 hours. It is available in 50mm and 75mm variants and is covered by Yale’s Lifetime Guarantee.
For further information on the Yale window bracket visit www.yaledws.co.uk or call +44 (0)1902 366800.