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Zone an open-plan area with doors to match units Glass folding doors allow light to ﬂood in family life, interests and technology. A combination of sliding or folding doors can be used to create snugs and quiet spots, separating zones while preserving a sense of ﬂowing light . There are also social factors that are inﬂuencing the demand for privacy and space. Generation boomerang, adult children who return to the nest while they ﬁnd a job or save for a deposit on a home of their own, means that parents need to ﬁnd creative ways to live with this new arrangement. In the same way, a family with young children might want a space where the parents can have some peace and quiet but still be able to keep an eye on their little ones. Also, new technology has freed up more people to work from home, so the ideal would be a private area that isn't completely cut off from the rest of the family, but blocks out any noise. Anyone who has ever watched a property show on TV will be familiar with the trend of open-plan living, where homeowners take a sledgehammer to their walls to join together rooms such SLIDING DOORS CAN BE USED TO CREATE SNUGS AND QUIET SPOTS, SEPARATING ZONES WHILE PRESERVING THE FLOW OF LIGHT as the kitchen and dining room. Invariably, it creates a massive room with high ceilings and plenty of light, but how practical or energy-efﬁcient this new space is, isn't always taken into account. Ways to adapt For 95 years, PC Henderson has been at the forefront of helping people live adaptable lives in their homes with its range of sliding and folding door hardware that effortlessly divides a multitude of spaces. What's great about PC Henderson's moving partitions is that house owners can have the best of both worlds - open and broken-plan living. A big living space is great for a dinner party or birthday celebration - and with room dividers, the concertina doors can be folded back to make best use of the space. When closed, the smaller rooms can be used for independent activities such as reading or catching up on TV shows or simply minimise the cost of Match en-suite and exit sliding doors heating, as only the area in use needs warming. Safe from outdoor elements If you have internal sliding doors and are looking to install a similar system leading out to the garden from a kitchen-diner or conservatory, matching external sliding doors will ensure design continuity. But it's also important to consider security. The main safeguards to look out for include third party certiﬁcation and accreditation - the best standards acknowledge quality products that meet burglar resistant requirements. They should also meet the European standard EN 1627 and the UK speciﬁcation PAS 24 for performance and test standards with regard to anti- burglar security. Both look to conﬁrm that hardware systems have passed the prescribed tests, offering an enhanced security performance from attack. PC Henderson's Securefold Ultra has enhanced security components and Secured by Design hardware. It has three-point locking on every door seam and a unique interlocking anti-tamper hinge, making it difﬁcult to be forced out of position or dismantled. Made from marine grade stainless steel, it is durable and tested to withstand the elements, including air and water tightness, and wind resistance, so when used with the recommended seals, it protects the home from the external elements and ensures that the property is thermally efﬁcient when the doors are closed. FOR MORE INFORMATION Call 0191 377 0701 Visit www.pchenderson.com Email sales@pchenderson.co.uk http://www.pchenderson.com

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