Quotes for aluminium ‘surge’

Tommy Trinder has reported that the volume of aluminium quoted by installers on its Framepoint app continues to surge, with £11million worth of products quoted to homeowners via the platform in September.

“Our numbers suggest that around two thirds of installers now include aluminium products in their portfolio,” said Tommy Trinder’s founder and CEO, Chris Brunsdon. “To keep with the demands of our users the challenge has been to ensure Framepoint can cope with the complexity and options that aluminium provides whilst, as ever, keeping the app super simple and fast to use.”

Latest in a run of aluminium orientated features launched by the firm is the ability to touch, show and price a wide range of interlocks on patio doors.

“Demand for stylish aluminium sliding doors has soared in recent years, largely because they let homeowners flood their properties with natural light,” said Chris. “Interlocks have become slimmer and slimmer as a result. Our latest release allows users to show clients the effect of a slim interlock in one touch – both up close and on the house.

“Seeing is believing when it comes to convincing homeowners to invest in premium products and we’re confident that being able to quickly and simply model the dramatic effect of these expansive glass areas will help installers win orders.”

A range of up to five interlocks can be configured in Framepoint in sizes ranging from an ultra-slim 20mm all the way up to 100mm. Sliders can be finished in any RAL colour in a tap, and users can add finishing touches such as stainless style ironmongery and flush thresholds.

“Customers love to try before they buy and it’s a ‘wow’ moment when you are able to bring all the design elements together in a few clicks and have them render in full photo-realistic detail,” concluded Chris.