News
6th March 2018
Please join us in offering congratulations to the winner of the February Pinnacle Award, Sarah Hepple. Sarah is Birtley Groups head office Administration Assistant and was nominated for her consistently positive attitude and her helpfulness to all departments that require admin support. Most recently Sarah has undertaken work to assist our Bowater Doors customer service […]
27th February 2018
James Matthews, Commercial Director at Bowater Doors, looks at the reasons why specifications for composite doors continue to increase and why it makes sense to partner with a reputable manufacturer. “One of the most impactful ways that your customers can improve the appeal of their home is by choosing a new entrance door. Composite doors […]
7th February 2018
Kings Barton will be a sustainable new suburb to the North of Winchester. The development is a mix of apartments and two to five bedroom houses. THE DEVELOPMENT Kings Barton, Andover Road, Winchester SCHEME OBJECTIVES CALA Homes needed to achieve PART L requirements on plots throughout the development SUPATHERM RESULTS PSI Value calculations and full […]
7th February 2018
We have received a surge in interest for our new PSI Value Calculator as specifiers seek cost effective ways of reducing cold-bridging across the external envelope. Highly accessible via PC, tablet or mobile, our PSI Value Calculator offers an essential reference point for building designers and energy assessors. The Value Calculator instantly presents W/mK thermal transmittance data on our Supatherm […]
7th February 2018
The Birtley Group Pinnacle Awards, an internal programme that recognises excellence across the business group, has now entered its second year. First up for 2018 is our technical team leader, Michael Pallister, winner of the January award. Michael consistently goes the extra mile for our customers, ensuring scheduling timings are met and customer expectations are delivered. He […]
6th February 2018
Lintels are an essential structural element wherever there is an aperture in a wall. The wall above most doors and windows is supported by a lintel. The majority of lintels used in the UK are made from steel. What standards apply to lintels? Steel lintels should be manufactured and tested in accordance with BS […]
25th January 2018
As part of a wider move to increase customer support, Birtley group has launched its customer magazine, The Wire. The 36 page magazine aims to provide all customers, under the group’s umbrella, access to news, events and features from around Birtley Group, along with customer profiles, current affairs and research insights that they may find […]
13th December 2017
Bowater Doors set out its stall at the beginning of the year that it would offer choice to the market. Following news of its double rebate and flood composite doors, the company is pleased to promote its 60 minute fire rated door. “We offer both 30 minute and 60 minute fire rated doors, to give […]
13th December 2017
Flood defence is a hot topic in the UK, especially through the winter months, but are we doing enough as an industry to address the critical needs of residents in high risk flood areas? Kevin Kiernan of Bowater Doors suggests more could be done. Are Doors Doing Their Bit? Flooding is an increasingly relevant issue for […]
1st November 2017
The National Fenestration Awards have named their finalists and Birtley Group is thrilled that the Bowater Doors range is among the respected industry companies that have made it to the shortlist. “We’re thrilled to be on the shortlist of these industry awards,” says Kevin Kiernan of Birtley Group, “especially as we only officially brought the […]