Posted On - 04/02/2024
Glass Times editor, Luke Wood, talks to Prefix director, Chris Baron, about the successful introduction of Sheerline’s S2 glass roof. Prefix introduced the new S2 roof from Sheerline at the 2023 FIT Show and the response, according to director Chris Baron, has been overwhelmingly positive. “S2 was really well received at the FIT Show but for us it’s not just...
Posted On - 03/02/2024
In certain parts of the market, companies have been fitting the same old glazed roofing systems for decades, but like everything in life things change, explains Chris Cooke, director of Prefix Systems. It’s also why the S2 Sheerline product will be a revelation he adds. The market for the cost-effective small conservatory has long gone and the market sector as...
Posted On - 28/09/2023
Paul Higgins, commercial director at TuffX, says that more challenging trading conditions post pandemic are putting pressure on the industry to sell on price, not quality – including for products such as self-cleaning glass. He argues that such a false economy will only create problems further down the line for installers. The glazing industry was very fortunate to enjoy a boom...
Posted On - 28/09/2023
The humble conservatory has taken a bashing in consumer channels recently, but with the launch of the next generation S2 glazed roof system from Sheerline, are we going to see a complete re-invention of the sector? Chris Baron, director of Prefix Systems certainly thinks so. Back in the noughties, conservatories were the top of the wish lists of consumers eager...
Posted On - 28/09/2023
Caribbean Blinds made its FIT Show debut this year and continues to enjoy strong demand from the extended living sector. Glass Times editor, Luke Wood, talks to Caribbean Blinds managing director, Stuart Dantzic, to find out more. Caribbean Blinds made an impressive debut at this year’s FIT Show in May, and according to the Sudbury’s based firm’s MD, Stuart Dantzic,...
Posted On - 28/09/2023
By Stuart Dantzic, managing director, Caribbean Blinds UK. Despite the current cost of living crisis in the UK, the home improvement sector is ripe for continued growth, with research revealing that British homeowners are predicted to spend a total of £217 billion on renovations and extensions before the end of 2024. The most popular type of renovation expected to be...
Posted On - 02/08/2023
Ian Cowling, director of Warm Roof Pro 0.1, talks through the system and how it’s changing the game for installers and homeowners, offering one of the lowest U-values around, at a time when homeowners are looking to make their homes more energy efficient. When homeowners are looking to improve their properties, they want to get the most out of...
Posted On - 02/08/2023
By Rob Hamblen, commercial director, Whitesales. You might think you’ve heard everything there is to say about Part L, but did you know that new rules apply to rooflights as well? If you’re contemplating adding rooflights to your offering in 2023, here’s a quick guide to what has changed. The new Part L is the first step on the road...
Posted On - 02/08/2023
Ultraframe marketing director, Alex Hewitt, speaks to Glass Times about the huge potential of the conservatory transformations market and how Ultraframe has a roof – and walls! – for every project. Since 1994, around 3 million conservatories have been built in the UK. The early ones offered the promise of a space to enjoy the garden but as the years...
Posted On - 02/08/2023
Rooflights represent a fantastic way of transforming conservatories, extensions or interior spaces, but often at the expense of solar gain. TuffX commercial director, Paul Higgins, highlights a solution that maximises natural light, while minimising heat transmission. If there was a perfect way to highlight the increasing demand in home extensions and conservatories, it was the amount of roofing solutions on...
Posted On - 02/08/2023
SupaLite has introduced the long awaited S2 as its new glass conservatory roof system. We talk to sales director, Wes Clarkson, to find out more. The S2 marks a new era for SupaLite which now supplies and manufactures a range of glazing extension products made predominantly of glass. Whilst SupaLite is an experienced supplier of tiled and hybrid roof systems,...
Posted On - 02/08/2023
By Lee Marson, operations director of SolarFrame and Sol Conservatory Roofs We’ve been manufacturing roofs for over 10 years now and certainly have no plans of slowing down! Working hand in hand with SolarFrame, SOL can offer customers a one-stop shop for all things conservatories; roofs, frames, doors, windows, handles, locks, guttering, downpipes, etc – all on one invoice, delivered...
Posted On - 02/08/2023
While homeowners are searching for more energy efficient homes, the desire for light filled spaces is equally as in demand. Andy Jones, Silka’s sales and marketing director for England and Wales, talks about how its super-insulated rooflight delivers it all. Energy efficiency is a well-versed discussion in the industry that has only become more important over the past few years,...
Posted On - 02/08/2023
Chris Baron, director at Prefix, explains why the company has a new supply partner for glass roofs and lanterns and outlines the benefits for customers. There’s no getting away from the fact that market conditions are tough at the moment for most manufacturing businesses. The economic outlook doesn’t look great, with rising interest rates starting to bite, borrowing through new...
Posted On - 02/08/2023
By Ian Short, MD of Morley Glass. Integral blinds have really captured the imagination of homeowners in recent years as the advantages they offer in terms of visual appeal and practicality have been increasingly realised. Long established in the market as the go-to shading and privacy solution for bi-fold doors, integral blinds have grown to become a popular choice for...
Posted On - 02/08/2023
Made For Trade’s operations director, Chris Wann, explains how the third product in the multi-award winning Korniche range continues to offer the same market-leading design and installation efficiencies, for flat glass roof glazing. Since inception, the Korniche brand has always represented a new era in the field of fenestration design; with a quality-led focus on clever engineering applied from other...
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...
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