Vale Secure has launched Vale Window System U, its latest window offering with enhanced features designed specifically for the mental healthcare industry.
The new Vale Window System U builds on the success of the original Vale Window System of which thousands of units have been installed over the past seven years.
Vale Secure is a UK-based engineering company that designs, engineers and fits specialist solutions for mental healthcare settings including its own range of anti-ligature windows.
Further, the new Vale Window System U has a U value of 0.95, making it the highest-performing mental healthcare window on the market.
The Vale Window System U represents a significant advancement in mental healthcare infrastructure
Features of the Vale Window System U
The Vale Window System U was engineered with a care-focused design that prioritises the well-being of patients.
Its thermal performance aids in creating a healing environment as this feature ensures a stable and comfortable indoor climate, crucial for patient recovery and comfort.
Another feature of the Vale Window System U is its infection control capabilities, thanks to a removable, fully welded stainless steel mesh.
The Vale Window System is also available with a fixed mesh option.
Another feature of the Vale Window System U is its infection control capabilities
Further, the easy-to-clean design supports stringent hygiene protocols, minimising contamination risks and promoting safer environments for patients and staff.
Security is another significant feature of the Vale Window System U. Its attack-resistant design provides robust protection, which safeguards patients and staff.
This ensures a secure and safe environment, vital for the operation of mental healthcare facilities.
The Vale Window System U has also been designed with sustainability in mind
Beyond performance and safety, the Vale Window System U has also been designed with sustainability in mind, the window system is energy-efficient, which can help architects and the NHS achieve the collective goal of becoming carbon net zero by 2040.
Oliver Lomas, Co-Managing Director at Vale Secure, said: "The Vale Window System U represents a significant advancement in mental healthcare infrastructure by combining thermal performance, infection control, enhanced security, and sustainability, it offers a comprehensive solution that meets the unique needs of modern mental healthcare settings."
