Posted On - 02/08/2023
We talk to Listers’ MD Roy Frost about why single source supply across windows, doors and lanterns will help you meet demand while cutting costs. Listers has celebrated the outcome of this year’s FIT Show, as it continued to promote its expanding door offer. The national trade fabricator unveiled Sheerline’s new lift-and-slide patio soor, new aluminium entrance doors, and a...
Posted On - 02/08/2023
Robert Corah, secondary ops technical and software technician at Liniar, explains how the Elevate lantern roof has been designed to bridge the gap between traditional and modern lantern roofs. Available in both rectangular and square configurations, with bespoke components for each, the cutting-edge Elevate roof brings in natural light with a sleek transition of roof bars. Elevate’s robust aluminium frame delivers...
Posted On - 02/08/2023
By Stuart Dantzic, managing director, Caribbean Blinds UK. If the global pandemic and multiple national lockdowns taught us anything, it’s the importance and value of our outdoor spaces. For UK homeowners, it reignited our love for the great outdoors, creating a ‘holiday at home’ culture that’s expected to continue to flourish. According to research, approximately 87% of British homes have...
Posted On - 02/08/2023
By Chris Powell, sales and marketing director at Britmet Lightweight Roofing. In today's fast-paced world, property owners are increasingly seeking ways to extend their living spaces, enjoying the comfort and versatility of their homes. Homeowners are realising the potential of conservatories, roof lanterns, and roof lights to enhance their living environments, providing additional space for relaxation, and entertainment, or as...
Posted On - 02/08/2023
Brett Martin impressed visitors to this year’s FIT Show with a range of high quality products, including a new aluminium roof lantern system. Brett Martin, a leading manufacturer of daylight systems, has introduced a new roof lantern to its product lineup. The new lantern has been designed to enhance the quality of any space but according to Brett Martin, it...
Posted On - 02/08/2023
Don’t be tempted by low-cost alternatives to true self-cleaning glass. It will cost you and your customer more than you might think, explains TuffX’s commercial director, Paul Higgins. It’s no secret that the first half of 2023 has been notably quieter for our industry. This isn’t unusual – we’re used to seeing an annual lull post-Christmas, while the weather is...
Posted On - 02/08/2023
With recent national press headlines intent on ‘Conservatory Bashing’ in a bid to squeeze every column inch out of the cost-of-living crisis, Prefix Systems is a little more positive about the evolution of the conservatory. Chris Cooke, director, points out the different opportunities that this presents for installers. Conservatories were one of the mainstays of our industry during the 90s...
Posted On - 02/08/2023
Dave Jackson, managing director of Icotherm, discuss the importance of roof design and application. We must be able to address the whole replacement conservatory sector and more if the sector is to reach its full potential, he argues. With over two million conservatories in need of upgrade, alongside the growing demand for new single storey applications, the solid roof market...
Posted On - 01/08/2023
By Stuart Dantzic, managing director, Caribbean Blinds. After a chaotic and unpredictable few years, life post-pandemic is certainly different for many of us. Reigniting our love for the great outdoors and the ‘staycation’ are now amongst some of the most prominent new norms for Brits. Whilst the country is experiencing challenging times – such as the current cost of living...
Posted On - 13/04/2023
Research conducted by tiled roof replacement specialist, SupaLite, has found that despite economic uncertainty, monthly consumer search trends for ‘conservatories’ and ‘conservatory roof replacements’ have not been affected. When exploring the popularity of these keywords, SupaLite found that the number of monthly searches for ‘conservatories’ has remained the same since last summer at an impressive 74,000 per month across the...
Posted On - 13/04/2023
The solid, tiled roofing market is growing strongly, and the long-term prospects look great for all those involved. But material choice and sustainability will be crucial as Dave Jackson, managing director of Icotherm points out. While the conservatory market of the noughties was born from a number of systems that all shared material similarities in the form of aluminium capped...
Posted On - 13/04/2023
By Stuart Dantzic, managing director, Caribbean Blinds Life post-pandemic certainly looks a lot different for many Brits, where reigniting our love for the great outdoors and the staycation are amongst some of the most prominent new norms. Statistics show an additional 18,000 restaurants that listed ‘outdoor dining’ as part of their offering since the start of the pandemic. For establishments...
Posted On - 12/04/2023
When homeowners Sarah and Steven were looking to update their old, unused conservatory, the couple wanted a solution that would provide lots of light, a solid roof, a large expanse of contemporary bi-fold doors, and an open plan space that would be a comfortable temperature across the seasons. However, when looking at the traditional ‘bricks and mortar’ build route, they...
Posted On - 12/04/2023
Wes Clarkson, sales director at SupaLite, explains why installers can still cash in on demand of home improvements despite the gloomier outlook for 2023. There is no doubt that the long and unrelenting UK property boom is over. Halifax recently reported that house prices have fallen at the fastest rate for 14 years and across the sector, there seems to be...
Posted On - 12/04/2023
Dave Jackson, managing director of Icotherm, talks about the fundamental importance of timber as a structural roofing element. The very best properties are built using timber and we are going to see wider adoption in the tiled roof market as he explains. Timber has been used in construction since the dawn of time and in stark contrast to the aluminium...
Posted On - 31/01/2023
Ultraframe marketing director, Alex Hewitt, talks to Glass Times about the outstanding energy efficiency performance of the company’s hup! building system. With the rising cost of living and in particular, energy bills, high on the agenda for all of us right now, it’s more important than ever for homeowners to be able to confidently choose home improvement products that are...
Posted On - 31/01/2023
Glass Times catches up with SupaLite’s managing director, Steve Hacking, who explains more about the company’s registered installer scheme and how it has managed to double its customer base in the last 12 months. “For the last ten years, SupaLite has been driven to deliver the best service to its installers,” says Steve Hacking, managing director, SupaLite. “Throughout the decade,...
Posted On - 30/01/2023
By Stuart Dantzic, managing director, Caribbean Blinds Ancient civilizations designed their architecture based on achieving thermal comfort through passive building design, to keep buildings cool in the summer and warm in the winter by capturing solar energy. It was the Victorians who introduced awnings to shade elaborate glass shop frontages, functional in design, made of cloth and retractable. We then...
Posted On - 30/01/2023
Andy Clear, co-founder of ARC Design, says that in a competitive marketplace, it’s more important than ever to invest in lead generation. Could augmented reality be the answer? Over the past two years, no one in the industry was immune to the disruption of supply chain issues, while at the same time, many witnessed a surge in demand as consumers...
Posted On - 09/11/2022
In the last few years, the industry faced a huge increase in demand. But now, as Brits are being hit with rising energy bills and increases to their cost of living, many businesses may start to feel the pinch as homeowners act cautiously and cut down on their expenses. As the home improvement market cools, installers must explore how they...
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