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Posted On - 06/08/2024
Steve Winscott, company director at Nine Zero Timber Windows and Doors, discusses the reasons we’re seeing a dip in conservatory enquiries, but a 30% rise in homeowner demand for garden rooms this summer. Last month we released news of the surge in demand for garden rooms that Nine Zero and our partners have spotted this summer. With lead generation platform,...
Posted On - 06/08/2024
Growth in garden room and single-storey extension leads shows demand is there for installers, says Andy Royle of Leads 2 Trade. The appeal of garden rooms lies in their simplicity thanks to their ability to create a separate space without the complexity and cost of a full-scale home extension. At Leads 2 Trade, the UK’s leading provider of double-qualified sales...
Posted On - 05/08/2024
Adding rooflights is a popular way to improve the quality of a space and increase access to natural light. However, an incorrectly specified rooflight can pose a danger to occupants due to the glass they use and the design of their frames. Here, Tony Isaac, sales director at Brett Martin discusses the difference between laminated and toughened glass and how...
Posted On - 05/08/2024
With conservatories, garden rooms and glazed extensions continuing to prove popular options for UK homeowners, Gary Walker, joint managing director at Bedfordshire Windows, discusses the importance for trade installers to offer a comprehensive level of choice. Conservatories. Love them or hate them, they have long been a staple in the British home improvement industry. The demand for extra light and...
Posted On - 10/07/2024
By Karl Grandfield, sales manager, Whitesales. If you’re a fabricator or installer looking to make more money from rooflights, then I would advise you to look beyond the lantern. You obviously need a quality, easy to assemble and cost effective lantern in your range because lanterns still account for a large proportion of the residential rooflight market (cue the Whitesales...
Posted On - 10/07/2024
The hup! building system from Ultraframe offers quick installation times, outstanding energy efficiency, and can be used to transform outdated conservatories with old fashioned polycarbonate roofs. The hup! building system from Ultraframe has been designed to quickly and easily transform outdated conservatories into modern, energy efficient extensions in a matter of days. The flexibility of the system means that walls,...
Posted On - 10/07/2024
In today's rapidly evolving roofing solutions market, exceptional customer service and support are crucial for business success. SupaLite, a leader in innovative roofing solutions, says that it exemplifies this by setting a high standard for customer support. SupaLite’s dedication to going the extra mile for its trade partners and commitment to exceeding expectations, is said to be key to its...
Posted On - 10/07/2024
By Jon Crohill, project manager, Sheerline. Summers in the UK are predicted to get increasingly hot over the coming years. We’ve already witnessed record temperatures over the past few seasons, with unpredictable weather systems wreaking havoc throughout the rest of the year. One thing that has become apparent is that this trend will continue, both in the UK and around...
Posted On - 10/07/2024
After an unprecedented wet start to 2024, consumers are now looking to make the most of their time outside. From an opportunistic trade perspective, outdoor living solutions are set to be one of the big growth areas too as Chris Cooke, director of Prefix Systems, explains. The British have an obsession with the world outside and we are the leading...
Posted On - 10/07/2024
Made for Trade has been awarded a King’s Award for Innovation 2024. Glass Times editor, Luke Wood, talks to MFT’s managing director, Bradley Gaunt, to find out more about the inspiration behind Korniche and what the award means for the company. Luke Wood (LW): You must be incredibly proud to have won a King’s Award for Innovation for the Korniche...
Posted On - 10/07/2024
Liniar’s secondary operations director, Daryl Fradley, explains the benefits of the Elevate system. Opening up a room from above with a lantern roof is an increasingly popular way to deliver a naturally well-lit interior. Liniar’s Elevate lantern roof system was designed with input from our customers, and delivers an installer-friendly, sustainably manufactured solution that combines slim sightlines, excellent thermal performance...
Posted On - 10/07/2024
As the innovative roof manufacturer’s customer base continues to grow, managing director, Rhys Hoddinott, explains what Leka has to offer – and why, for any fabricator or installer yet to bring Leka into their portfolio, there’s no time to waste. The strength of the market in thermally efficient roofs remains buoyant, making them a must-have product in every portfolio. The...
Posted On - 10/07/2024
Expert Trades, a construction-based marketing consultancy in the Midlands, has taken on its very first property renovation project, teaming up with a host of businesses, contractors and suppliers such as Keylite Roof Windows (Keylite). The property renovation was documented from start-to-finish across social media platforms in a series called, ‘Verified by Expert Trades.’ The aim of the online series was...
Posted On - 10/07/2024
Despite effortlessly incorporating natural light in the home, rooflights have long been considered the unsung hero when it comes to modern home design, but it seems they are finally getting the attention they deserve. Andy Short, director at Jack Aluminium, talks about how the systems company is reacting to trends with the evolution of its TRL90 flat rooflight. Just as...
Posted On - 10/07/2024
By Ian Kernaghan, head of product, design, and development at Eurocell. Homeowners frequently face frustrations with outdated conservatories, primarily due to extreme temperatures – unbearably hot in summer and freezing in winter. Instead of opting for costly extensions or the upheaval of moving, many are discovering a modern solution with conservatory roof systems. These innovative products not only enhance living...
Posted On - 10/07/2024
Brett Martin has made several updates to its glass rooflight range, including new products, colours and sizes. Here, we find out what’s new for the specialist daylight solutions manufacturer. Glass rooflights are an architecturally stunning means of introducing more natural light into a space, whether it’s a period terraced home, a quirky grand design or a contemporary commercial building. The...
Posted On - 10/07/2024
AluFoldDirect has added a roof lantern to its Solution series and launched a guide to Part L compliance. Award-winning trade and commercial fabricator, AluFoldDirect, says it is ‘redefining energy efficiency standards’ with its Solution series. It has now added a roof lantern as the latest addition to the product range. The Solution series’ roof lantern offers a 0.8 W/m²K U-value,...
Posted On - 05/07/2024
SupaLite has announced a new and improved ILite Roof; an advanced solution tailored to trade professionals. According to SupaLite, the ILite roof system has been engineered specifically for professional installers and fabricators, offering ‘unmatched strength, thermal efficiency, and installation convenience’. SupaLite adds that the ‘ground-breaking’ design is not only a testament to its commitment to quality and performance, it’s a...
Posted On - 05/07/2024
Chris Cooke, director of Prefix Systems, talks about the company’s unrivalled standards when it comes to product design, manufacturing excellence and outstanding customer care. It’s about being best in class throughout all aspects of business, he adds. Companies throughout our industry make bold claims, some back this up with factual and supporting evidence while others are merely causing disruption at...
Posted On - 05/07/2024
We talk to Caribbean Blinds’ MD, Stuart Dantzic, about the advantages of being a Made In Britain manufacturer. Recent research exploring whether UK businesses prefer to purchase products made in or outside of Britain shows a rise in demand for items manufactured within the country. In fact, almost 60% of businesses admitted they would much rather invest in British-made products...
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