Hybrid from Senior's, an aluminium timber composite fenestration system, continues to evolve as one of the most popular choices for specifiers. Designed and stocked across the UK - availability is not an issue and fabricators are free to cut lead times to a bare minimum.

In order to distinguish the various Hybrid styles now available, Senior's have decided to restructure the system. From immediate effect the systems are now broken down into three main series:

Hybrid Series 1 - Windows and doors in a traditional frame design.
Hybrid Series 2 - Windows in a slim sight line design for commercial projects.
Hybrid Series 3 - Curtain wall systems.

Hybrid Series 2 is a recent addition to the Hybrid range. It is distinctly different to traditional composite window frame and has a more contemporary design for specifiers. Hybrid Series 2 offers open out windows and fixed lights which carry the same sight lines and be incorporated in extensive areas of glazing.

For the specifier, the availability of a wide range of frame options that ensures any project can be specified with Hybrid.

Low rise aluminium curtain wall systems have been with us for some time and whilst ‘split box’ curtain wall designs are not new - the split box ‘SCW+’ system has always been available from Senior's.

Carrying a CWCT test certificate, SCW+ offers a simple fabrication solution where frames are made up into ‘ladder’ assemblies in the fabrication workshop. Once delivered to site each ladder frame is installed, with the next ladder frame clipped and fixed into place alongside. Ideal for multi storey installations, a large facade can be quickly installed and glazed.

Despite the system being economical and efficient in design and installation, SCW+ also offers enhanced levels of insulation by means of a specially designed capping system and gasket arrangement. With frame values down to 2.2W/m2K and when coupled with high performance glazing the result is a reduced programme on site and increased ‘U’ values in use.

Senior's offer SCW+ from stock based in Doncaster, Newport and Livingston through a trained fabricator network across the UK backed up by a technical support team.

Seniors Fabricator, Secco Services, based in Derby, has recently won the the project to supply new windows for the Lancaster Travelodge scheme. Hybrid - Series 2 has been chosen for its minimal slim lines and commercial appeal which allows for larger vision areas to be achieved compared to some alternative composite systems.

‘Hybrid Series 2’ follows in the footsteps of the award winning and highly successful Hybrid system from Senior Architectural Systems comes a new streamlined product designed with specifiers in mind. ‘Hybrid Series 2’ offers slim sight lines, which until now, has only been available as an import’.

Widely requested by specifiers, fixed lights and opening lights in ‘Hybrid - Series 2’ carry the same sight lines offering clean uniformity once installed. The system has already been tested to, and exceeds, the current British standards for a window of this type and is suitable for all projects, including ‘high-rise’ applications.

Secco Services, will be manufacturing the windows in Derby from stock delivered from Seniors head office in Doncaster, which offers a reduced carbon footprint whilst keeping UK fabricators busy.
Hybrid products are easily deconstructed at the end of their useful life, which is typically 30 years or more, this ensures easy recycling and in many cases the value associated with recycling for this type of system, can often offset replacement costs.

Seniors have recently launched a hardware option for its successful open out window suites. The hardware allows for parallel opening vents to be manufactured whilst still accommodating a multi-point locking system for exceptional weathering and good security. Parallel opening vent can be used in a wide range of applications where natural ventilation and/or smoke ventilation is required.

Windows can be either operated by hand and locked or can be fitted with actuators which can automate the unlocking and opening sequence. When linked to the building management system (BMS) almost perfect room ventilation can be achieved. Parallel opening vents allow for cool air to enter at the bottom of the vent with warm air out at the top, whilst offering the largest safe free air opening of any opening configuration.

Tested to achieve the equivalent weather rating of a typical top hung window the new hardware offers specifiers a further choice of opening systems.

SD Commercial Doors, designed and produced in the UK by Senior Architectural Systems, are one of the longest established commercial aluminium doors of its kind. The system has changed little in its 20 year life to date, which is a testament to its good design and long life expectance.

In order to meet ever more stringent requirements for commercial doors in new buildings, the SD range has been tested to, and passed, ‘PAS 24’ for commercial doors. This follows the companies move to provide a complete range of products which can be manufactured to meet higher security standards required on certain projects.

Commercial doors can be installed into various configurations of commercial fixed light glazed screens supplied in the SD system, or installed into one of five of the companies high performance curtain wall systems, which includes the award winning Senior Hybrid Curtain Wall, a high performance timber aluminium composite system.