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Energy Efficiency
without compromise
Who
are
we?
We are an Irish-owned family
business that has grown from our
humble beginnings in the west of
Ireland to become Ireland’s premier
manufacturer of windows and doors.
•The name you
can trust
•30 years in
the business
•300,000
sq. ft. factory
•60 acre site in
Charlestown,
Co Mayo
Visit our showrooms in
Charlestown and Maynooth
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What
do we
do?
We have been manufacturing
windows and doors in Ireland since
1979, that’s over 30 years. We
have produced well over one million
windows and three million glass
units which are installed in over one
hundred thousand homes throughout
Ireland. That’s a lot of experience
and a lot of happy customers.
•30 years
•100,000 Homes
•1,000,000
Windows
•3,000,000
Glazing Units
•A lot of happy
customers
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How do
we do it?
In short, we use our vast experience
combined with the very best materials,
machinery and people so we can
give you an outstanding product
which is amazing value for money.
This is our passion. This is why
Grady Joinery has thrived for
over thirty years and why we will
continue to be at the fore-front of
our industry long into the future.
Composite Materials
Only the most modern and
durable materials are used
in all our products
Experience
Vast experience in residential
and commercial work
gained over the years
Investment
€20 million in capital investment
over the last 10 years
Design
In house 3D modelling
and simulations
Testing
Continuous Testing to NSAI
and BSI standards
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Advanced Production
Lean manufacturing processes
Technology
Efficient Sales Ordering
and Production Control
Innovation
€600,000 R&D budget for 2009
Market
leading
products
Tradition
The best techniques passed
from generation to generation
Certification
Product certification programmes
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What makes
us different?
Its our beliefs that
make us different.
We care for the environment, we believe in
protecting it, we must do all we can to pass it on
to future generations as a world they can live in.
We don’t compromise, we believe our products
should perform at all the functions they provide
and excel in the extremes that life will throw at
them, whether protecting you from Atlantic storms
or from the unwanted attentions of a burglar.
Quality is our goal, unlike other manufacturers
who give you an energy efficient window
that is second-rate because…
• the steel reinforcement has been removed or
• the aluminium spacer bar has been
replaced with a sponge
The following qualities are standard features
of all our products and where they excel...
•Energy Efficiency
•Security
•Durability
•Weather Resistance
•Great Looking
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Grady Joinery receives the first Window Energy Performance Certificate
from the NSAI for their 0.8 U-Value Window
Pictured: John Judge - Senior Sales representative, Grady Joinery
Arthur Grady - MD, Grady Joinery
Maurice Buckley - DCEO, NSAI
Duncan Stewart - Architect, TV Presenter, About the House, Eco Eye
Michael Cullen - Senior Sales representative, Grady Joinery
Kieran Grady - Director, Grady Joinery
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Energy Efficiency without compromise 0.8 U-Value Window
U-Values, Solar Heat Gain Coefficient, Air Leakage,
Low-E, Low Iron etc. We won’t bore you with the
science, we’ve done the homework. Our windows are
independently tested by NSAI (National Standards
Authority Ireland) under the Window Energy
Performance (WEP) scheme. They have awarded
Energy Certificates for all our Elegance ZE products.
We don’t like to brag but we are proud we can offer
you four different A-Rated windows. We are the first
manufacturer in Ireland to have NSAI WEP certified
A-Rated windows. NSAI insist that all windows certified
under the WEP scheme carry their registration number, so
don’t be deceived, look for the NSAI registration number.
Our 0.8 U-Value window is not just an A-rated window
- any window with an Energy Index of zero or above
qualifies as an A-rated window - our 0.8 U-Value
window exceeds this by far with an Energy Index
of 23.34 (kWh/m2/year), that’s significantly better
than an A and a massive energy saving for you!
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We’re not bragging!
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Security
The key to feeling
secure…
• 100% Reinforcement - all our
PVC products are reinforced
with galvanised steel, it won’t
rust and it will stay strong
• S
hoot bolts - our products are
fitted with multi-point locking
systems that incorporate Dead,
Hook, Shoot bolts. When you
lock your door or window these
bolts are activated, keeping you
and your home safe and secure
• Internal beading - our products
are glazed from the inside, a
burglar will have to get in before
they can get the glass out
• E
xtensive Testing - Not every
admirer of your home has good
intentions, so our products
are tested continually to BSI
standards. Our windows and
doors are tested to breaking
point to ensure they will endure
what ever life throws at them.
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•100% Galvanised
Steel reinforcing
•Dead, Hook, Shoot Bolts
•Internally beaded
•Cylinder Guards
•Tested to BSI Standards
Windows tested to:
Enhanced Security - Windows
• Manipulation (BS 7950)
• Mechanical loading (BS 7950)
• Manual check test (BS 7950)
• Glazing removal (BS 7950)
Doors tested to:
Enhanced security - Doors
• Manipulation (PAS 24:2009)
• Mechanical Loading (PAS 24:2009)
• Manual Check Test (PAS 24:2009)
• Soft Body Impact (PAS 24:2009)
• Hard Body Impact (PAS 24:2009)
• Security Hardware and
Cylinder Test (PAS 24:2009)
• Cylinder Vulnerability
(PAS 24:2009)
• R
esistance to Letter Plate
Attack (PAS 24:2009)
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Durability
When you purchase your windows and doors you are
making an investment in your home for your future.
We want our products to be prepared to serve
you well, that’s where we use our experience...
• 100% welded Frames - by choice we don’t
mechanically joint anything, joints will always be
watertight. Using mechanical joints is the cheapest
way to make a window as there is less material used
and a lot less capital investment on machinery
• Weather seals are inserted after welding - we don’t
use co-extruded profiles, this means the weather
seal doesn’t get spoilt in the corners at welding,
it costs us more but we think it’s worth it
• Window hinges, locks and restrictors are
all stainless steel - in our climate, we’re
sure you can see the benefit in that.
We have put a lot of thought into our products,
we’ve used the best materials, we have done
all this to ensure you get the best and become
another happy customer for years to come.
•100% Welded Frames
•Effective Weather Seals
•Stainless Steel Hardware
•Window Sash Hinges
designed to carry 40kgs
•Window, Door Hinges
and Keeps are secured
into galvanised steel
•Only 100% virgin uPVC
used to ensure consistent
high quality and eliminate
imperfections
Tested to the following…
• Operation and strength (PAS 23-1:1999)
• Cycle operation (PAS 23-1:1999)
• Operating forces (PAS 23-1:1999)
• Slamming resistance (PAS 23-1:1999)
• Closure against obstruction (PAS 23-1:1999)
• Abusive forces on handles (PAS 23-1:1999)
• Thermal distortion (PAS 23-1:1999, Annex D)
• Resistance to artificial weathering
• Colourfastness
• Cross breaking strength
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Weather
resistance
Whether your home is on the edge of the Atlantic or
nestled in a town or city, our products are designed to
withstand the heaviest showers and the most extreme
weather. Continually tested to BSI standards for
water-tightness, air permeability and wind resistance,
our products go through hell to ensure they will
keep you snug and dry, whatever the weather.
•Gale force winds
•Torrential rain
•Sun or Snow
Tested to the following…
• Weather tightness (PAS 23-1:1999)
• Air permeability (PAS 23-1:1999)
• Wind resistance (PAS 23-1:1999)
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Great
Looking
Contemporary Living, Country
Cottage or Period Residence, we have
the product that will fit your needs
and look great long into the future.
Let us help you…
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…create something special
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uPVC Elegance ZE – the ultimate
uPVC product range for thermal
efficiency and durability
The Elegance ZE sculptured window frame is extremely
stylish yet contemporary, its stylish appearance is designed
to enhance any home. We have taken all aspects into
consideration and as a result the Elegance ZE range not
only looks great but it performs brilliantly. It is our best
performing window and it achieves top marks for energy
efficiency, security, durability and weather resistance.
This versatile window can be used in almost any
situation, from small bathroom windows, sunrooms &
conservatories to massive architectural feature windows.
Features
• Triple or Double Glazed
• Long Life
• Virtually maintenance free
• High security multi lock system
• Internally beaded
Available
colours
• Welded Joints
• Warm-Edge sealed glass units
• Argon gas filled as standard
• Foam insulation
• 100% Steel Reinforced
Types of
windows
Casement
Tilt and Turn
Single Door
French Doors
Types of
doors
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French
Arched
Angled
Bay
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Designs available
Create your own design
Options Available
Elegance ZE2-SV
Elegance ZE2-SV Diamond
Elegance ZE3-SV
Elegance ZE3-SV Diamond
Elegance ZE frame with 28mm double
glazed low-e, argon filled glazed units
Elegance ZE frame with 28mm
double glazed low-iron & low-e,
argon filled glazed units
Elegance ZE frame with 44mm triple
glazed low-e, argon filled glazed units
Elegance ZE frame with 44mm
triple glazed low-iron & low-e,
argon filled glazed units
A-Rated: -0.24 (kWh/m²/year)
Glass Unit U-Value: 1.187 W/m².K
Glass Unit U-Value: 0.601 W/m².K
A-Rated: 23.34 (kWh/m²/year)
Window U-Value:
1.28 W/m².K
Glass Unit U-Value: 1.187 W/m².K
Window U-Value:
0.84 W/m².K
Glass Unit U-Value: 0.601 W/m².K
Solar Factor:
0.41
Window U-Value:
1.28 W/m².K
Solar Factor:
0.34
Window U-Value:
0.84 W/m².K
Solar Factor:
0.44
Solar Factor:
0.37
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A-Rated: 16.78 (kWh/m²/year)
A-Rated: 6.32 (kWh/m²/year)
-0.24 (kWh/m²/year)
A
6.32 (kWh/m²/year)
A
16.78 (kWh/m²/year)
A
23.34 (kWh/m²/year)
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uPVC Elegance ZE –
A Rating
We’re proud of our A-Rated window,
we worked long and hard on it.
Most manufacturers remove stuff like steel reinforcing from their windows
to reduce thermal transmittance and make their windows more thermal
efficient. This weakens the window and limits the choice of colours
available (darker colours will absorb more heat from the sun and therefore
must be 100% reinforced). It also means hardware like hinges have
nothing to grip to and are only screwed into the PVC, we don’t need
to explain why this type of window won’t stand the test of time.
We didn’t. Far from removing anything from our windows, we added to them.
• We added insulation to the reinforcing chambers in the window, we
combined steel and foam to produce a composite reinforcement,
this fills the reinforcing chamber and thermally breaks the steel.
• We added a third weather seal to our window
sash to reduce air flow and convection.
• We added foam insulation to the outer edge of the
window to further prevent heat loss.
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e have removed the aluminium spacer bars from our glass
units, but only to replace it with a better one. With a combination
of polycarbonate and stainless steel, the composite spacer
bar we use is extremely durable and thermal efficient.
• On our Elegance ZE3 windows, we added a PVC Glazing insert, designed
by ourselves. This piece of profile fills the cavity between the glass and the
window profile and reduces convection from the inside to the outside.
We’re happy with our work and even happier that NSAI
(National Standard Authority Ireland) have awarded the
Elegance ZE window an A-Rating for energy efficiency.
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Our Glass…
not just something to look through
The fact that on average seventy percent of the surface area of your window
is glass means it has an incredibly important role to play in the performance
of your windows. Apart from just letting you see out, the glass in your
windows acts as a barrier to the outside world. This barrier keeps heat on one
side, cold on the other side and allows heat from the sun to pass into your
home. Glass is not alone in doing this job, it is manufactured into insulated
glazing units and it is these glazing units that act as this barrier. How well
your glazing units do this job will determine how your windows perform.
Glazing Units
Double Glazed Low-E
Double Glazed Low-E + Low Iron
Triple Glazed Low-E
Triple Glazed Low-E + Low Iron
A glazing unit is made by sandwiching two or more sheets of glass with a
spacer bar in between, seal it up with some sealant and fill the middle bit with
gas. Sounds simple but in reality it’s a very complicated thing. You have many
different types of glass, you have different types and widths of spacer bars,
different types of sealant and different types of gas. It’s a combination of all
these that will determine how good your glazing unit is. Thankfully you don’t
need to worry about any of this because we’ve selected the best materials
and manufacturing process to ensure you get the best glazing unit available.
All our units are hermetically sealed. This means there is no gas movement
in or out of the unit. We only use warm edge tubular spacer bars which are
filled with desiccant immediately prior to assembly. This eliminates moisture
inside the unit. Each glazing unit is assembled by application of two seals.
The first is a hot melt seal which is excellent at retaining gas throughout the
life of the unit and at holding the unit together while the second seal is applied
and curing. Curing of the second seal takes approximately two hours. Other
companies use an integrated desiccant/spacer bar with one hot melt seal.
These units are cheaper and require less time to make and while they may
perform well in terms of energy efficiency, they are not as durable and are more
prone to breakdowns where the seal fails and moisture builds up inside the
glazing unit causing condensation. We will not use or associate our name with
such glazing units as in our experience they do not stand the test of time.
We are so confident in the glazing units we manufacture, that we give you a ten
year warranty against breakdown and condensation build up inside the unit.
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Elegance ZE
Door Range…
don’t compromise
We don’t believe in compromising
on quality, we love our Elegance ZE
doors and we think you will too.
Our high performance composite GRP doors are attractive, natural looking,
virtually maintenance free and extremely durable. Thanks to their construction
of high impact GRP which is bonded to composite rails and filled with
a thermal efficient foam core, they won’t warp, crack, dent or bow.
Our GRP composite doors are finished with a natural wood effect and
are available in either a solid timber or uPVC frame. The frame has a
thermally broken aluminium threshold. All this means, you get all the
benefits of a beautiful timber door without any of the headaches.
•No warping, twisting or bowing
•No cracking, high dent resistance
•Six times better heat
insulation than timber
•Secure and durable by design
•Low maintenance
•Can be easily repainted
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Elegance ZE Door Guide
Features
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Timber or uPVC frames
Long Life
Low maintenance
High security multi-lock system with cylinder guards
Energy efficient
Durable, no warping, twisting or bowing
Warm-edge sealed and argon filled glass units
Available Frame/
Door Colours
Designs Available
Single
Sidelight Left
Half Sidelight Left
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Sidelight Left Full
Sidelight Right
Half Sidelight Right
Sidelight Right Full
Double Sidelight
Half Double Sidelight
Double Sidelight Full
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Elegance ZE Door Range
Ashford Collection
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Elegance ZE Door Range
Straffan Collection
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Elegance ZE Door Range
Carraig Collection
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Elegance ZE Door Range
Tralee Collection
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Elegance ZE Door Range
Delphi Collection
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Elegance ZE Door Range
Straide Collection
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Elegance ZE Door Range
Dunhill Collection
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Elegance ZE Door Range
Silvermines Collection
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Elegance ZE Door Range
Doors Available
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Slane
Kilcolman
Kilfenora
Moyra
Mourne
Boyle
Kylemore
Carrickbeg
Ross
Lombard
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Carbon footprint Ours and Yours
With all the worries of the world energy crises, climate change and
the destruction of our planet, it is important that we all play our part
in doing whatever we can to reduce our carbon footprint.
What is a carbon footprint? A carbon footprint is “the total set of
GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions caused directly and indirectly by an
individual, organisation, event or product” (UK Carbon Trust 2008) .
Ours
In recent years we have strived to reduce our carbon footprint and
have introduced many practices to enable us to do this, the phrase
“Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” is at the core of everything we do.
We have reduced the amount of electricity, gas and diesel we use and have
implemented an energy monitoring system to help us make further reductions.
All our timber is harvested from managed forests and we only use
sustainable raw material where possible. The glass we use is produced
using 30% less energy because it is made from recycled glass. We break
down and recycle all the components of your old windows when they
are brought back to our factory, we also recycle all the timber, glass,
aluminium, PVC and steel waste we produce from manufacturing.
Yours
By choosing energy efficient A-rated windows you will reduce your
carbon footprint as your home will be easier to heat and therefore use
less energy. Even better, your windows will draw carbon neutral and
free solar energy into your home. By choosing Grady Joinery as your
window supplier you will make a further contribution to reducing your
carbon footprint and saving the planet because you will be purchasing
a window that was manufactured with a lower carbon footprint.
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Charlestown, Co. Mayo, Ireland
GPS Co-ordinates: 53.9693, -8.7464
Unit 7G, Science & Technology Park, Mooneycooley,
Maynooth, Co. KIldare, Ireland
GPS Co-ordinates: 53.365624, -6.587827
Locall 1890 411 411
tel +353 (0)94 929 1000 fax: +353 (0)94 9254 355
www.gradyjoinery.com
info@gradyjoinery.com
sales@gradyjoinery.com
All the information in this booklet is provided for guidance only and is given in good faith, but window warranty or guarantee of any kind, whether implied or expressed.
Our policy is to continually improve our products, therefore methods, materials and changes of specification may be made from time to time without prior notice.
Colour samples printed in this publication should only be used as a guide and are as accurate as printing processes allow.
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