Deceuninck explores the appeal of ‘Crittall-style’ interior glazing and outlines why its Encasa system presents the perfect opportunity for fabricators and installers keen to capitalise on the trend.
With sleek, slim sightlines, internal glazing systems provide the perfect way to divide a space, without losing the bright, airy feel that homeowners crave.
Increasing privacy and reducing noise without blocking light, it’s an increasingly popular solution for busy domestic lives.
“The open-plan concept has many benefits for end-users,” explains Darren Woodcock, General Manager at Deceuninck. “It can create a spacious feel and let more light into a property, which helps to lift our mood and support our wellbeing.
“But that isn’t always practical for family life. There are times when some members of a household need to work, while perhaps others want to play, socialise or relax, and you can’t do it all in the same area.
“Internal glazing systems are a great way of zoning a space, while visually enhancing its architectural appeal but also maintaining that open-plan feeling,” Darren adds.
The benefits for homeowners are clear, but for fabricators and installers, taking on a new product can often bring added cost and complexity.
Setting a benchmark for style, versatility and value, Deceuninck’s steel-look internal glazing system, Encasa, addresses these challenges head on.
Aligning with the modular Decalu system, known for its fabricator-friendly pre-inserted gaskets and minimal stockholdingrequirements, Encasa is straightforward to manufacture in-house. This gives fabricators the opportunity to expand their aluminium offering with little extra outlay, keeping costs down and preserving margin in the process.
“Deceuninck consulted fabricators and installers when designing Encasa, and the result is a highly desirable, design-led architectural product that prioritises efficiency and simplicity, without compromising on aesthetics,” explains Darren.
“Crucially, it enables fabricators to win additional revenue from existing customers, as well as venture into new interiors markets, without retooling for steel or timber, which is also a significant advantage,” he adds.
With ultra-slim 34mm aluminium profiles that emulate traditional steel-framed partitions, Encasa creates a classic, high-end look, suitable for properties old and new. Delivering the coveted heritage steel aesthetic with all the benefits of modern aluminium, Encasa is light to handle, durable, and easy to install.
Dry-glazed with minimal mess, consistent components and installer-friendly tolerances reduce time on site, as well as callbacks.
Accommodating maximum heights of 2.5m and sash weights of up to 150kg, the highly flexible system can be formatted as a hinged, sliding, pivot or pocket door, or a fixed screen. Suitable for use throughout the whole home, narrow sightlines, bold grids and authentic transoms and mullions emulate the classic ‘Crittall-style’ look designers ask for, with a range of glass available to offer privacy, control light transmission or minimise noise.
“Encasa responds directly to the needs of fabricators looking to expand their in-house offering. It gives them the ability to quote competitively, retain more margin, and deliver a high-quality product quickly,” adds Darren.
“It’s also the perfect upsell partner, packaging with our external Decalu windows and doors for a coordinated whole-house aluminium story.
“The internal glazing trend is not just stylish, it’s timeless, and it’s a concept that appeals to both homeowners and architects alike. That makes Encase, in all its relative simplicity, a reliable and profitable addition to any trade portfolio.”
For more information about Deceuninck’s aluminium and PVC-U product and service offer, please call 01249 816 969, email deceuninck.ltd@deceuninck.com, or visit www.deceuninckaluminium.co.uk.