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Jason Robinson, technical director at steel door manufacturer Robust UK, looks at how door installers can help customers to protect their businesses following a break-in. A recent increase in the number of businesses experiencing break-ins is leading to higher demand for innovative temporary door solutions. With recent research by the Government’s Commercial Victimisation Survey (CVS) revealing that 8% of business...
Ian Sims, managing director of Double R Glass & Roofing Systems, says there is exciting potential for installers in the home extension market, as long as the products they use have built-in simplicity. As the market continues to falter, especially as we wait for the next budget that we have already been warned may contain more bad news for UK...
Following the hottest UK summer on record, Caribbean Blinds’ managing director, Stuart Dantzic, explains why smarter solar shading matters more than ever. When the history books describe the summer of 2025 in the UK only one word will be required: hot. Four heatwaves swept across Britain sending temperatures past 30°C and leaving thousands of homes uncomfortably hot. Bedrooms became ovens...
When it comes to construction projects, the base is often the stage where the most headaches occur. Difficult ground conditions, awkward obstructions underground, unforeseen costs, waste disposal and the sheer mess all play a part in making traditional foundations one of the most unpredictable aspects of a build, especially on small sites. Alex Hewitt, marketing director at Ultraframe, spoke with...
Roofing solutions specialist, SupaLite, recently partnered with one of its valued Premium Installers, Tyneside Home Improvements, transforming an outdated conservatory into a stunning, vibrant new heart of the home. The homeowners were said to be struggling with a common issue: their outdated conservatory was unbearably hot in the summer and freezing cold in the winter, making it impossible to enjoy...
Chris Cooke, commercial director at Sheerline Bespoke, reflects on three decades of change in the conservatory and roofing sector after more than 30 years in the industry – from the dominance of white Victorian conservatories in the ’90s to today’s demand for sleek, aluminium-framed solid and glazed roof systems. It’s safe to say that, over the last 30 years, the...
Jon Crohill, Sheerline’s technical and design office manager asks whether thermal efficiency will be the next trend in the glazed roof industry. Thinking back to this time last year, we were waiting for a date for the Future Homes Standard updates, we were talking about U-values and the importance of transparency, and we were waiting to see if the wider...
By Jason Pascoe, general manager – Aluminium Division, Frame Fast UK. As someone who's worked in the aluminium glazing industry for many years, I’ve seen plenty of trends come and go. But some shifts are more than trends – they become standard expectations. And flat roof windows are very much in that category. At Frame Fast, we’ve seen a steady...
Ian Sims, managing director of Double R Glass and Roofing Systems, talks about the need for installers to be ready with the right portfolio of energy-efficient products. If there was ever any doubt as to whether the importance of energy efficiency is waning, the recent uplift in the energy price cap on 1October cements its position at the forefront of...
Ultraframe marketing director, Alex Hewitt, talks to Glass Times about how the Ultraroof solid roof is still wowing customers almost 10 years after its launch. Since its launch in 2016, Ultraroof has continuously set new standards in conservatory roofing, and nearly 10 years later, it continues to wow homeowners and installers alike with its incredible value for money, award-winning customer...
Paul Higgins, commercial director at TuffX, provides further details about the latest conservatory glazing solutions, including low-carbon options and heated panels, highlighting the attractive business opportunities in the market. Effectively regulating temperatures in conservatories to make them comfortable year-round has long been a challenge for the industry. While advancements in modern technology have made today’s conservatories far more energy-efficient than...
SupaLite recently supplied its tiled roof system – a lightweight, insulated, and easy-to-install solid roof that is designed to fit seamlessly onto existing conservatory window frames – to resolve a leaky and thermally inefficient conservatory that was suffering from a poorly installed ‘clad over’ system. SupaLite recently partnered with one of its valued Premium Installers, Greenoak Concept & Design, on a...
Sheerline says that its latest innovation, the S3 architectural roof system, has redefined single pitch roof design for modern aluminium extensions. First revealed to the industry at the 2025 FIT Show, the sleek, thermally advanced single pitch roof system is said to have wowed visitors with its modern detailing, thermal performance and fast-fit design. Designed from the ground up to...
Ian Sims, managing director of Double R Glass & Roofing Systems, looks at the need for installers to differentiate to survive and explores the possibilities in the home extension market. Differentiating can be daunting, but when done well it can catapult a business. It’s easy to forget that when Amazon was established in 1994, it was an online bookstore. But...
When it comes to designing hospitals and retirement living environments, much of the focus rightly centres on clinical excellence and comfort. But there is another essential design component that can dramatically impact patient recovery, resident well-being and long-term operational efficiency: natural daylight. With decades of experience across healthcare construction and refurbishment, the importance of integrating natural light into these settings...
SupaLite has celebrated its most successful trade show to date at the 2025 FIT Show, with an impressive stand that showcased its ongoing commitment to innovation, quality – and most importantly – its valued trade partners. From reconnecting with familiar faces to welcoming new partners, SupaLite's stand was busy throughout. According to SupaLite, visitors were keen to see first-hand how...
Sheerline’s innovative S3 roof system drew plenty of acclaim at this year’s FIT Show. In this article, we look at five reasons why… Sheerline Bespoke made a confident debut at the 2025 FIT Show, unveiling the S3 modern single pitch lean to roof system to a hugely positive response. The latest addition to the aluminium specialist’s S Series, which includes...
Eurocell has brought to the market a premium aluminium roof lantern that is billed as ‘a complete game changer’ for how fast and easy it is to fit on a flat roof – with size options reportedly spanning larger than any other roof lantern in UK home improvements. Iconiq from Eurocell has been engineered to set a new standard for roof...
According to Ian Sims, managing director of Double R Glass & Roofing Systems, there is still a huge amount of renovation potential in the conservatory market, but only with the right innovations, both new and established. Conservatories have had their fair share of bad press, most recently taking the blame for devaluing properties. But these criticisms are leveled at old...
Stuart Dantzic, MD of Caribbean Blinds, explains the significant challenges Part O has introduced to the glazing industry and shares how he believes overheating in buildings can be tackled. Part O building regulations have presented new challenges for glazing professionals within the industry. Designed to prevent overheating in new residential buildings, these new rules have resulted in the unintended action...