You might be getting to the stage in your project where you need to start looking at glazing options – windows, doors and rooflights. Well, we’re glad to say that we have a dedicated department at Edge Building Products, which can deal with each specific glazing requirement within your project!

The bespoke service

The service that our bespoke team provides, spans from your initial enquiry and interest in our glazing products, the team will discuss your requirements, meet with you in our showroom and provide a preliminary, rough cost for your project for you to present to your clients. Once you are happy with the specification in our quotation, we will put your glazing on order and deliver it out to your site in a short space of time, all ready for your window fitters to fit.

Windows

Edge can supply almost every style of window there is out there. From standard uPVC or aluminium casements, sliding sashes and French casements to flush sashes and bay windows. We can provide you with the perfect style for your project

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Benefits

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again – there are so many benefits when you install our EDGEsky roof lantern:

Simple installation
Great aesthetics – a traditional, classic appearance with a sleek, modern approach.
Thermally broken eaves beam which maximises thermal efficiency in the space
Hidden fixings, allowing an uninterrupted, neat and stylish design
Subtle ogee detailing – classic and traditional.
Supplied with a range of high-quality self-cleaning glass choices
Slim roof bars, only 57mm wide – maximising your view of the sky.

Installing the EDGEsky roof lantern

It’s easy to baulk at the thought of installing a seemingly sophisticated product, as there are plenty of risks involved – but our EdgeSky roof lantern couldn’t be easier to install! Time and time again, we get comments from our clients, remarking on how straight forward it was.
Take a look at our installation guide and installation video to see for yourself!

Installations

We’ve seen some pretty cool installations of our roof lanterns over the years, here are a couple that won our installation of the month award:

HarveyWorks installation:

Harveyworks installed one of our roof lanterns in anthracite grey, over the dining space – you can see how much quality light enters the room. HarveyWorks also chose to have an opener in the lantern, which improves the room’s ventilation.

You can read the whole article on the HarveyWorks installation and see more project photos here.

Russell Harding installation:

Russell Harding installed a white lantern into a flat roof extension in a Chichester family home. The classic style of the lantern really suited the property and brings a degree of sophistication and elegance to the project.

You can read the whole article on the Russell Harding installation and see more project photos here.

What do our customers say about the EdgeSky Roof Lantern?

“Amazing product – really impressed. Looks incredibly smart – just the product I needed and just the product I will ever get from now on…”

Housebuilder, Chichester.

“…Edge building products came to the rescue as usual with their product and superb professional attitude, and a cutting edge simple modern aluminium roof…

…super easy to install and glaze, and the finished product was clean and slim. The whole product as an entirety I can speak highly of…”

Window installer, Bognor Regis

“We are extremely pleased with the roof light, a lot of effort must have gone into the minimalistic design and ‘timber look’ finish, which is very pleasing to the eye. Very easy to piece together and fit, altogether a great product!”

Developer, Arundel

At Edge, we are focused on providing great customer service to the trade. We can quote for your roof lantern in bespoke or stock sizes. Just email your requirements to [email protected] and one of our helpful team will get back to you with a price and specification details.

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Rainwater and drainage solutions this Winter

As the weather becomes colder and the days are shorter, it’s important to ensure that rainwater and drainage outlets on properties are up to the task of dealing with the increased rainfall and the drop in temperature. November 2022 has been a particularly harsh month for rainfall, and this period of such heavy rain will have been tough on drainage systems.

But do homeowners understand what their options are in terms of preventing any damage that might be caused by harsh weather throughout the year?

In this blog, we will look at the impact of not preventing water damage to property, and some of the best options for rainwater and drainage solutions to minimise the chances of this damage.

The importance of rainwater and drainage solutions

One of the most important things that home-owners can do to protect their property from the UK’s unpredictable weather, is for them to make sure that they have the appropriate rainwater and drainage solutions in place. This includes ensuring that their gutters and downpipes are in good condition.

Gutters may not be a glamourous subject when it comes to homeownership, but they really do play an important role in the maintenance and upkeep of a building. Guttering that is not maintained, and instead becomes clogged with leaves, moss and debris from the roof, can cause severe issues.

When rain-water cascades off the roof and into a clogged gutter (or no gutter at all), it leaves no route for the water to travel and will then overflow rather than flowing into the downpipes and into the drainage system below. It will then pour down the walls and onto the ground. If water is allowed to pool around the foundation of the property, it can then seep into cracks and cause untold damage.

This damage may just be to the general aesthetics or the surroundings of the property – the patio, lawn or flowerbeds below. The fascias or the paintwork of the property may also be effected, or the added moisture could encourage moss and mould to grow on the exterior. In worse case scenarios, the rainwater could cause erosion around the house and effect the foundations of the property.

Water damage is one of the most serious threats to home foundations, and if left unchecked, it can cause major structural damage, and in extreme cases, it can lead to total collapse. Whilst this is rare, taking steps to prevent water damage by implementing proper drainage around the perimeter of the property, will minimise the chances of any damage at all, and will ensure the foundations of the building are protected.

Gutters and Downpipes

Installing robust gutters and downpipes around the roofline of all property will play a vital role in collecting water and channelling it elsewhere. It can be sent to a drain below or simply, and effectively, collected into a water butt for use in the summer months when there is less rainfall. Guttering isn’t essential around the entire house, but is imperative on the downslope of the property.

Regular cleaning of gutters and downpipes is the best way to prevent problems from occurring, but it is a relatively simple task that is often overlooked. Replacing damaged guttering is also essential. If left cracked and in disrepair, the water will seep through the cracks, down the walls and to the ground below.

At Edge Building Products, we sell a range of rainwater & drainage solutions including both domestic & industrial PVC guttering and more traditional steel, cast iron style, and aluminium guttering.

When it comes to durability, both metal guttering and PVC guttering can last for decades, with PVC gutters perhaps needing to be replaced a few years before aluminium guttering would. For houses that are more exposed to the elements, metal guttering may be more suitable as steel, iron and aluminium will be able to withstand extreme weather conditions such as high winds and heavy snowfall. On the other hand, PVC guttering is much simpler to install, and is considerably cheaper. Please do ask us for advice on which guttering might be more suitable for your clients’ needs.

In addition to providing the guttering and downpipes themselves, Edge sell rainwater accessories in a variety of sizes, including gutter balloons, which are installed over the pipe outlets in the gutter to prevent leaves from blocking the downpipes, and gutter guards which can simply clip together and fit in either round or square guttering. Our Gutter brushes (which are sometimes known as ‘hedgehogs’ due to their prickly appearance) are a cost-effective solution for guttering and can be simply laid into the gutter. The bristles stop any leaves building up and causing blockages and although the guttering will still need clearing and cleaning, blockages are less likely.

In addition to these solutions, Edge can help with the appropriate screws, brackets and rainwater adaptors, ensuring everything needed for a property’s drainage can be sourced from one centralised place.

Ensuring that homeowners are aware of rainwater and drainage options will mean their properties are up to the task of dealing with the increased rainwater this winter. Cold and wet weather can be tough on drainage systems, so it’s important that your clients are aware of the options for preventing any damage, rather than trying to deal with the effects thereafter.

Edge Building Products have trade counters in Chichester, Horsham and Crawley and are widely recognised as a leading supplier of low maintenance building products for the trade. Our range focuses on exterior fittings including roofline products, external cladding, windows, doors and the rainwater systems outlined here.

We have a broad range of products and we pride ourselves on offering excellent and knowledgeable customer service which includes next day delivery, convenient opening times and onsite advice.
For more information on our rainwater and drainage systems please visit one of our counters, or phone 0345 021 3333.

Introduction to roof glazing systems

Several years ago, if we referred to ‘glazing systems’, it might have been assumed that we were talking about windows only, but with PVC increasingly being the material of choice for window frames, there has also been a growth in popularity of roof glazing systems. Roof glazing systems are structures typically composed of one or more panels, held together by a frame, and used on the roof of a building to allow natural light to flood into a room.

In addition to letting in light, the benefits of roof glazing systems include the obvious one – providing protection from the elements, but they also offer improved energy efficiency, noise reduction, and UV protection. They can also help to increase the value of a property.

There are a variety of products that fall under this category of ‘roof glazing systems’, including skylights, roof lanterns, conservatories and lean-tos. Each of these products has its own unique benefits and can be used in a variety of ways to achieve the desired results.

Rooflights (often referred to as ‘skylights’), for example, are used to provide an unobstructed view of the sky, while roof lanterns are a glass structure which are mostly installed on flat roofs. By very definition of the word, roof lanterns have a stylish ‘lantern’ effect due to the slim roof bars that make up the structure.

No matter what the homeowner’s specific needs may be, there is a roof glazing system that can help achieve their desired look.

At Edge Building Products we sell both flat glass rooflights and aluminium roof lanterns, two of the most popular types of roof glazing systems. In this blog, we will look at the benefits of both these structures so that you are able to guide your clients towards a solution that most suits them.

Flat Glass Roof Lights

A roof light is typically installed within the slope of a roof and allows rainwater to glide off. Our Edgesky Flat Glass Rooflight is a practical and simple, yet effective, addition to an extension or an existing room, and allows unobstructed natural light to flow into the room. Our rooflight is produced in Anthracite Grey, a contemporary colour which is often a popular choice with modern interiors, but its versatility means it really could be used in any period of house. We also offer other RAL colours for the rooflight structure, upon request and we can also manufacture these high quality rooflights to any size needed, including multi pane rooflights with glass rafters.

For homeowners who are looking to improve energy efficiency, rooflights have the added advantage of not only letting the sunlight in during the day, but also trapping heat in at night. This of course can really help with reducing energy costs and ultimately lowering the household’s carbon footprint.

At Edge Building Products we also offer the option of having an electric opener with our flat glass rooflight. This is a good option for larger rooflights that are installed in south facing rooms that become particularly warm in the summer.

Roof Lanterns

A roof lantern is an increasingly popular structure of skylight that is mostly installed in the flat ceilings of buildings. Roof lanterns are also referred to as sky-lanterns and are often chosen because of their ‘wow factor’…. they are not designed to be hidden and are often installed as a statement piece in a room, mostly in the centre. A roof lantern will also add room height and will often result in even the smallest and darkest of rooms feeling brighter and much more spacious.

Our EdgeSky Roof Lantern is of the highest quality and designed to fit simply to a pre-formed weathered upstand on the roof. With a fixed pitch of 25 degrees, we can manufacture them in any size up to 4000x 6000mm, in matt grey, matt black or gloss white (with other RAL colours available on special order). Roof lanterns are an excellent alternative to a skylight if there is a need for a much larger roof glazing system to bring in a maximum flow of daylight.

Although roof lanterns have aluminium glazing bars that provide support and therefore create the look of a ‘lantern’, our roof bars are slim at only 57mm wide – some of the slimmest on the market – and this appeals to homeowners looking for a sleek finish with less obstruction to the sky. Because we aim to give builders (and ultimately homeowners) choice, we also offer the addition of extra bars to the lantern if a more traditional look is required. Our EDGESky roof lantern provides a clean, contemporary finish and structural elegance throughout, and this is why it remains hugely popular.

Keeping your roof glazing systems clean

Whilst roof lanterns and skylights are a fantastic addition to any building, we are often asked if our products come with self-cleaning glass.

The answer is yes, they do. Self-cleaning glass is treated with a special coating that helps to repel water and dirt, and because roof glazing systems are often not easily accessible, it is an important feature when considering which lantern or skylight to choose.

The self-cleaning coating also helps to break down organic contaminants when exposed to sunlight, and as a result, the glass stays cleaner for longer and is much easier to then maintain than traditional glass. In summary, there are several benefits of self-cleaning glass, including helping to reduce the amount of time and effort required to clean the glass, keeping the glass looking cleaner and newer for longer, and of course saving money on cleaning costs in the long run.

Self-cleaning glass is an ideal solution for busy homeowners and businesses, and all our roof lanterns and skylights come with self-cleaning glass as standard.

We are here to help

We offer pre-sales and after-sales support to the trade, which can be accessed via our trade counters in Chichester, Croydon and Horsham. In addition, we offer installation guides for our EDGEsky roof lanterns and EDGEsky lights to ensure we are with you every step of the way when it comes to installing our products.

Still have questions? You can email or call us about any of our products by visiting the contact us page of our website, or by visiting our branches in person where we would be delighted to help.

Bi-fold doors have massively risen in popularity in the last few years, with many house owners wanting to create a more light open-plan and airy feel to their homes and provide larger openings for entering the great outdoors.

Choosing the ideal bi-fold doors with the style and specification to suit the needs of the property and its surroundings is critical to any building project. In this blog, we’ve provided a guide to bi-fold doors and all the features you should consider when looking to purchase for your project.

Bi-fold doors are made up of at least two door panels which, when opened, fold back against themselves in a ‘concertina style.’ The panels are joined by heavy-duty hinges and run along a top and bottom track using a sturdy carriage mechanism.

Edge’s Range

At Edge, we can design, quote and supply you with the following range of smart, high-quality bi-fold door sets:

Origin OB-49

Origin OB -72

Korniche

Benefits of installing bi-fold doors

Pros of bi-fold doors

Traffic door option available – this is a door that can be used on its own, without having to fold back the rest of the door leaves.
Wide range of options and designs – a large range of standard colours, plus the option to have your bi-folds made to a special RAL colour!
Can open inwards or outwards and fold towards left or right
Aluminium frames are lightweight and sturdy – they’ll last a long time, without needing much maintenance at all
Can be fully opened to connect indoors and outdoors – let the fresh air and natural light in!
Increase home value (internal bi-fold doors and external bi-folds)
Available with a low threshold – to aid wheelchair access, or simply to make it easier to step over the threshold
Internal bi-fold doors are great for temporary partitioning – ideal for office meeting spaces.
Work in a large or small opening – we can supply a bespoke size!

A couple of important considerations when looking to purchase Bi-folds is that they need space to stack inside or outside the home once folded. Also, having a high number of panes (door leaves) in bi-fold sliding doors can impede on the view of the outdoors – so its best to keep the amount of leaves to a minimum for the space you have to install the doors.

Aesthetics and Pricing

We’ve got a handy chart showing how each bi-fold set in our range compares with the others in terms of sight lines, thermal performance, SBD options and prices:

	Korniche	Origin OB49	Origin OB72
Sight Line	130mm	110mm	154mm
Thermal Performance	from 1.5 W/m2K	Up to 1.2W/m²K	Up to 1.3W/m²K
SBD (Secured by design)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Standard Colours	Black (RAL 9005) Anthracite Grey (RAL 7016) Anthracite Grey (RAL 7016) on White (KL009	Anthracite Grey (7016M) Black Grey (7021M) Slate Grey (7015M) Hipca White (9910G) Jet Black (9005M) Dual colour (9910G/7016M)
Price Level	£	£££	££

Configurations

There is a wide range of options when configuring the perfect bi-fold door. We’ll be able to design the door to ensure that there is space for the bi-fold leaves to slide stack when folded, and the correct amount of panes to maximise the view of outdoors, bringing in as much natural light as possible.

There is also the option to add a traffic door, for projects when you know you will not always want to fully open the door set. This means that only one pane will open, just like a standard door – and the rest of the panes will act as part of the wall, remaining closed and sealed.

Marine grade

If you live near the sea, or on the seafront – it is important to get your bi-fold doors marine graded, this will ensure that the salty sea air does not wear away at the metals and cause rusting and malfunctioning door hardware. Marine grading is also important for the energy performance and sealing of doors that are installed in properties close to the sea.

If you’d like some more information on our range of bi-fold doors, pop an email to [email protected] or give us a call on 03450213333. You can also pop into our branch in Chichester to see our bi-fold doors installed in our showroom, with one of our helpful team members from the bespoke department to show you round.

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Want a quote?

Send your requirements to [email protected] and we’ll get a quote over to you.

November Installation of the Month – ANS Global

We’re delighted to award ANS Global our November Installation of the Month. They installed 240m of square black guttering into their stunning living wall at the Microsoft Offices, in the Cambridge Science Park. This impressive biophilic feature brings an element of nature into Microsoft’s commercial office environment.

This natural wall is 11 metres high – 33 square metres in total – and required a scissor lift to install the wall modules, irrigation pipes and maintenance. ANS installed guttering behind their living walls to catch the water runoff, and they chose Edge specifically because our guttering is easy to install and ensures a good seal at the joins.

This project took the ANS team two weeks to install, and we are told that the project went very well – with the installation team playing a big role in ensuring the project ran smoothly from start to finish.

Incorporating biophilic design into workspaces is becoming more and more popular nowadays. Not only does greenery satisfy our innate desire to be surrounded by nature, but it also helps to absorb noise, removes carbon dioxide from the air, and helps improve happiness and overall productivity of the workforce.

In a recent blog ANS said: “In a modern building there is often a lack of colour, a lack of inspiration, and a lack of nature. But with plenty of unused wall space, there is huge opportunity to fill what is lacking in terms of natural connection”.

ANS were delighted with the service they received from us and said the Edge team were “lovely people, friendly and nice to deal with”. Thank you ANS!

So, big congratulations to ANS Global, we are always excited to supply innovative projects like this, and we look forward to seeing more of their work in the future.

If you’d like to see more of our guttering range, head over to our website or call us on 0345 021 3333 or email [email protected]

If you are considering a front door upgrade or unsure about the right style and security solution for a new property, then we have the answer. When it comes to the very best in style and security, we recommend the composite door!

In this blog, we’ll show you why composite doors are the best choice to install in new builds, renovations or even to replace your current door if it has seen better days.

About Composite doors

Composite doors have risen in popularity in recent years and are a brilliant choice for anyone wanting to upgrade the external doors of their home.

These doors are designed to give properties greater security and thermal superiority. They feature a solid core made with 16 layers of laminated veneered timber called Kerto® and other high-endurance materials that are compressed under high-pressure conditions. In using sixteen layers of lamination, the grain runs in multiple directions and provides increased strength and rigidity. In traditional wood, the grain can often be the leading cause of warping or splitting.

Composite doors are thicker, stronger and easier to maintain over time than other materials – meaning your home or project is future-proofed and utilises the best materials for the job. Another big bonus is the ability to choose the colour or finish that suits the environment best, without the need for painting and maintenance. Each composite door comes with two robust coloured PVCu skins that give the flexibility to make any designer happy with the end result.

Composite Doors | Durable, Stylish, Secure

Composite doors come complete with a Sculptured frame (Chamfered is available on request) in a choice of 22 coloured foils as well as plain white or cream. There are also the options of a 57mm low PVCu threshold instead of the normal 77mm as well as a 24mm aluminium which can also have wheelchair ramps fitted.

Timber is naturally renewable, and the timber in our composite is sourced from sustainably managed forests and can be recycled at the end of its useful life and not destined for landfill.

You can read our short door comparison here.

Traditional styles

Are you replacing an older traditional door, or recreating a traditional style in your new build?

We can help you achieve the right style, but with added benefits – strength, minimal upkeep and better security.

Composite Doors | Durable, Stylish, Secure.

Modern styles

We have a range of modern styles available for contemporary projects.

Composite Doors | Durable, Stylish, Secure.

Door accessories

You can make a statement, or keep it subtle with our wide range of door accessories, letter plates and hinges.

Composite Doors | Durable, Stylish, Secure.

Why choose composite doors?

Composite doors are:

Durable – made from high quality, compressed materials
Low maintenance and trouble-free– you won’t need to treat a composite door or varnish it, like a wooden door, the occasional wipe down and drop of oil on the hinges every now and then is pretty much all that is needed to keep your door functioning perfectly.
Solid core – for added security and peace of mind
Available for bespoke design – create your own!
Thermally advanced – meeting the project’s needs and latest regulations.
Able to feature glass designs – with privacy glass and artistic designs to give more character.
Secure – composite doors offer better protection than any other material thanks to some incredible locking systems, which you can read more about below.
Stylish – composite doors are a wonderful choice as there’s a broad variety of colours and styles to suit any property. Those who love the look of a wooden door will be pleased to know that you can achieve the traditional style with a composite door. It’s sometimes hard to tell the difference between composite and wooden doors!

Composite Doors | Durable, Stylish, Secure.

Locking Systems

There are a number of locking systems available to have installed in your composite doors:

Winkhaus Heritage

This is a Slam Shut Lock. The aesthetics of a traditional rim latch, but incorporating the latest high-security multipoint lock which activates automatically once the door is shut. Comprises of 2 anti push back Hooks with a centre latch and deadbolt. The cylinder measures approx. 590mm from the top of the slab.

GU Security Automatic

Another Slam Shut Lock. The spindle is situated at 960 from the bottom of the slab giving you the extra choice of a standard-positioned handle using a slam lock. Fully adjustable composite keeps with edge protection. With 3 deadbolts and a centre latch, this is a PAS23/24 tested lock and Secured by Design registered.

Yale Conexis

This is a Smart Lock which can be used with most 92mm centred multi-point door locks. Say goodbye to keys with the Conexis. You can send mobile keys to family and friends to be able to access a home for a few hours or weeks. Configure, control and unlock your Smart Door Lock from your smartphone via the secure Bluetooth app alternatively use a key card or key tag to open your door.

Yale Lockmaster

This lock incorporates 2 hook locks with a centre latch and deadbolt. Secured By Design accredited and tested to PAS23/24. Suitable for Lever/ Lever and Lever/Pad operations. 960 spindle height from the bottom of the slab.

Composite Doors | Durable, Stylish, Secure.

Need more information?

Our helpful team in the bespoke department would be happy to help you if you have any queries. You can also view our composite door samples in any of our three branches. You can design your own door here or send your requirements to [email protected] for a quotation or advice. Otherwise, pick up the phone and call 0345 021 3333.

You can design your own composite door on our portal HERE.

Read more about our range of composite doors:

Composite vs pvc vs steel vs aluminium doors

What you need to know about composite doors