Trade fabricator Fentrade showcased its expertise and ability to work to tight timescales in a recent commercial refurbishment project at Treorchy Comprehensive School in Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales.
The project involved replacing the windows and doors in and around the school’s dining hall, all to a tight schedule. Chris Reeks, Fentrade’s Managing Director, said: “Our customer was awarded the installation contract in July. The work had to be completed by the end of August during the school holidays when there would be no students on site and disruption could be minimised.”
Alongside the tight schedule there were also several complex requirements to manage. These included thermally broken profiles in RAL7015 on white on all windows and doors, fold-over openers to all casement windows, and a mixture of electric door strikes and panic bar operation functionality on all doors. Also required was an AluK Optio BSC94 monorail Sliding Door featuring internal handles only, that would be reimagined into a canteen serving hatch to enable staff to serve students outside.
Chris noted: “The AluK BSC94 was a great choice for this project. It’s designed for effortless operation so is perfect for busy school canteens.”
The expertise and project management skills of the Fentrade team successfully met the challenge of a complex project with an exacting deadline. All project elements were fabricated to schedule ensuring the customer could complete the installation on time.
Chris commented: “The finished results show the quality of the fabrication and the installation. The school is delighted with the project, as are we.”
The project is one of several commercial school refurbishments Fentrade has worked on this year, with more in the pipeline.
Chris said: “Our commercial work is continuing, even as we head into the winter months. Alongside further school refurbishment projects, we are also looking forward to working on several educational community centres.”
Fentrade’s busy order book reflects its commitment to its customers. The company has built its name on being the fabricator that understands what installers really need. Its service includes quotes being provided with 24 hours, phone calls that are always returned and technical assistance that’s always available. Quality is a focus from incoming materials to finished goods. There’s also reassuring reliability, because it delivers on time in full every time. It’s an approach that translates to happy customers and a powerful reputation.
