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Kömmerling’s re-brand is now 12 months old, and the strapline ‘Today for Tomorrow’ has never been so pertinent, as Robert Thiroff, managing director of Profine UK and executive director international markets explains. Our global brand was a radical change to the traditional branding for Kömmerling that had served so well for decades. Gone are the safe colours of deep blue...
After manufacturing Liniar 70mm profile for over 10 years, fabricator and installer, Rooms & Views (R&V) has now won a major contract to supply Liniar’s 90mm Passivhaus-capable Zero 90 range for the first time. CEO, Kevin McClure, discusses the benefits he believes it will deliver to R&V customers. We decided to begin fabricating Zero 90 as soon as we could...
Jack Aluminium has donated products for a project undertaken by Sherwood Stainless Steel & Aluminium, which saw a sensory room built for a five-year-old boy living with SWAN Syndrome. When Simon, one of Sherwood’s shift managers, wanted to create a sensory room for his disabled son, the company stepped in to help in whatever way it could. Sherwood reached out...
By John Park-Davies, group managing director, Ikon Aluminium Systems. For architects, specifiers, contractors, and installers operating across private developer, commercial and social housing contracts there is always demand for high-performance, proven fenestration products. Usually, these must carry necessary and appropriate certification backed by independent, third-party testing to meet the specification requirements. PAS 24 certification Proven security is often a key...
New regulations for Part O, designed to prevent overheating in buildings, came into effect on June 15, 2022. Jon Crohill, Sheerline’s roofing and lantern specialist, looks at the most frequently asked questions surrounding Part O, while putting forward workable solutions. What is Part O? Put simply, the role of Part O is to consider how overheating in new residential dwellings...
Are you ready for the renewed interest in aluminium, asks Deceuninck Aluminium’s director, Nigel Headford. The rise in popularity in aluminium as a profile material has been steady over the last decade and a half, driven by factors including easier access by the domestic market, improved thermal performance, and the popularity of bi-folding doors – to name a few. But...
Phil Slinger, CEO of the Council for Aluminium in Building, reports on the association’s latest State of Trade survey. The Construction Products Association (CPA) has recently revised downward its forecast for this year and next. It expects construction output to fall by 7% this year – the forecast was 6.4% contraction forecast at the start of May, with only a...
When Mr and Mrs Wood first purchased their home in 2012, they agreed to wait until their two young boys were older before embarking on a complete renovation. The house was built in 1967 and had been updated over the years. The previous owners had made some improvements, including a new kitchen but “…the house lacked the wow factor,” commented...
Sheerline has expanded its sales team with some new key appointments, further strengthening its reach North and to the South West. Howard Hirst joins Garnalex as area sales director – North. Howard brings with him a wealth of experience and looks forward to helping existing customers realise their growth ambitions, as well as expanding Sheerline’s network northwards. He will also...
By Sue Davenport, group marketing director, Liniar. Equal opportunities for women across a wide range of roles available within a given company is important to help promote fairness and diversity. Eliminating gender bias and empowering women means their talent and expertise can be harnessed, leading to innovation, better decision-making, and a more harmonious workplace. This is epitomised by Anita Orme,...
There’s been debate about deeper product platforms and the 2025 Future Homes Standard (FHS) explains Andrew Charlesworth, technical director of profine UK and Kömmerling. Typically, new system development takes 18 months from concept to commercial reality. Which begs the question, who’s ready for the future? The aim of the UK is to be carbon zero by 2050, which will require...
Martin Benn, head of new build at Eurocell, weighs in on how effective window and door solutions are helping to deliver the levels of energy efficiency both housebuilders and consumers are seeking as the current regulatory landscape continues to change, as well as key considerations for planning a renovation or new build project in line with new regulations. The Future...
Energy efficiency was at the top of the list when Deceuninck Aluminium designed the new Decalu88 flush casement window. Director Nigel Headford explains why. Right now, many aluminium systems struggle to meet the new Part L requirements with a double glazed unit. And many of these systems are relatively new to market. To recap, windows and doors (with a >60%...
By John Park-Davies, group managing director of Vertik-Al. When it comes to powder coating, the industry is constantly changing. Coating technology and powders are evolving to cope with ever-changing global demands. This includes a rise in powder coating on alternative materials such as wood products and our response to the climate crisis, as architects and specifiers seek more sustainable...
By Jo Trotman, marketing manager at The Residence Collection. The summer season brings new interior styles and colour palettes. At The Residence Collection, we have studied consumers' colour preferences and habits to determine the most popular window and door colours for this season. Despite bold colours being anticipated to take over at the beginning of the year, data from buyer...
By Tracey Jackson, business development manager for Howells Patent Glazing. The cost-of-living crisis has caused many of us to consider the energy efficiency of our homes. Turning lights off; not over-filling the kettle; turning the thermostat down a few degrees, everyone is finding little ways to cope with the rising cost of energy. But what do you do if you’re...
New research from Deceuninck reveals that the end-users’ enduring love affair with the white window is set continue – unless you offer them an alternative. Half of all homeowners would choose white windows. The findings of a newly released survey commissioned by Deceuninck and conducted by YouGov found that white remains the default choice for 49% of homeowners when choosing...
We’ve reached a point of no return when it comes to window and door design, argues Deceuninck Aluminium’s director, Nigel Headford. The latest Part L update, which was launched last summer, brought the need for even more thermally efficient windows and doors going into newbuild homes and refurbished properties. June 15th marks the end of the newbuild transition period and,...
With the Future Homes Standard inching closer, Andy Jones, Silka’s sales and marketing director for England and Wales, talks about how Silka is more than ready for one of the biggest overhauls on Building Regulations we have seen in the UK, thanks to its ahead-of-the-curve products. Home heating and power accounts for roughly a third of the UK’s energy...
Regulation is the primary driver of change in any industry. As the sector awaits the outcome of the Future Homes Standard consultation, John McComb, technical services director at Reynaers Aluminium UK, provides some insight on the impact the changes will have on the industry. The built environment produces around 40% of the greenhouse gas emissions in the UK, with more...