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Milwood Group has hailed The FIT Show 2019 as the most successful exhibition in company history, with a record number of enquiries for its range of premium aluminium verandas, canopies and shelter solutions. Operating across two stands, visitors focused their attention on Milwood’s new product lines, officially launched at The FIT Show. The first was Simplicity Xtra, Milwood’s new easy-fit...
Ultraframe has carried out consumer research to understand the key trends that are driving home improvement projects. Key findings were that while the over-riding driver behind such projects is the need for additional space, the desire for the type of space has evolved, with open-plan living continuing to grow in popularity. Many consumers also favour conservatories that are more akin...
Eurocell has broadened its range of lantern roofs with the new flagship Skypod Black Edition. The latest Skypod features a premium all-matt black external frame, adding to the range of six architectural colours already available. Aluminium ridge and rafter top caps offer exceptional weather performance and UV stability, which historically have been particular challenges with black roofing products. The result...
Made for Trade pre-launched the new Korniche Aluminium Bi-Folding Doors alongside the established and successful Korniche Aluminium Roof Lantern at this year’s FIT Show. The new bifolding doors welcomed visitors from the Hall 6 entrance in a pavilion style stand, with a further four-leaf door set inside enclosing a space showcasing the new bifolding doors. Features include: fully assembled doors;...
Leka Systems launched the Leka Xi Modular Conservatory Base System at the FIT Show. Rhys Hoddinott, managing director of Leka Systems, said: “It is a new modular extension that raises the bar in thermally efficient home extensions or garden rooms. And due to the intelligent design, it can be constructed in just three to five days.” Leka Xi is a...
Leka Systems will be unveiling the Leka Xi Conservatory Base System at this year’s FIT Show. Rhys Hoddinott, managing director of Leka Systems, said: “The Leka Xi Conservatory Base System is a new modular extension that raises the bar in thermally efficient home extensions or garden rooms. And due to its intelligent design, they can be constructed in just three...
Apeer has unveiled the Lumi2 rooflight, a product that is aimed at the retrofit market, and which has been designed to complement the existing Lumi2 window and lift and slide door as part of the manufacturer’s ‘extend and renovate’ package. The rooflight offers the same edge-to-edge ‘frameless’ aesthetics that feature on the original Lumi window, but with a slimmer 70mm outerframe...
Leka Systems unveiled the Leka Xi Conservatory Base System at this year’s FIT Show. Rhys Hoddinott, managing director of Leka Systems, said: “The Leka Xi Conservatory Base System is a new modular extension that raises the bar in thermally efficient home extensions or garden rooms. And due to its intelligent design, they can be constructed in just three to five...
Tradesmith is seeing demand increase for high quality conservatories thanks to its partnership with Ultraframe, the company said. The range includes nine different designs, from traditional lanterns to contemporary orangery-styles. Each conservatory is individually manufactured by the trade fabricator, with full in-house design and support. Mark Hutchinson, MD of Tradesmith, said: “Our installer customers are always looking for products that...
Ultraframe’s Ultrasky PVCU lantern is now available in smooth anthracite grey foil on a reduced lead time of just five days, and at a far more competitive price, the company said. Ultraframe’s marketing director Alex Hewitt said: “Where previously a grey Ultrasky lantern would have been sprayed, or featured aluminium cappings, both our fabricators and kit customers can now get...
Ultraframe has announced new dates for its popular solid roof sales training course, which helps installation companies to sell its Ultraroof system. The objective of this course is to equip salespeople with the knowledge they need about the product and the tools to assist them with the sale. Ultraframe’s marketing director Alex Hewitt said: “During the course you’ll learn about...
Leka Systems has introduced the new Leka Eco range, an extension of the Leka Warm Roof and Leka Orangery roof products but at a more competitive pricing point. Rhys Hoddinott, director of Leka Systems, said: “With the options of Leka Eco, Leka Eco+ and Leka Eco++, fabricators have a comprehensive product range offering U-values from 0.18W/m²K to 0.12W/m²K.” In the...
Prefix Systems has just updated its 20-page WarmRoof Product Guide with additional technical information, new CGIs and cross-sectional images, along with the new plasterboard finish default option for the triple glazed hybrid variant. Other recent additions to the hybrid variant include the now standardised plasterboard finish with the Opus hardwood upgrade option, and Tapco slate effect tiles as an alternative...
SupaLite has introduced the Sky Vista hybrid roof system, which combines SupaLite’s lightweight tiled roof with high-performance glazed panels. This allows consumers to have the thermal performance of a SupaLite system, while benefitting from higher levels of natural light. Sky Vista has been a popular request among SupaLite fabricators and installers, the company said, and joins SupaLite’s range of replacement...
Milwood Group has promised a world first at The FIT Show when it launches Ali-deck, its new aluminium decking system. Ali-deck is a quick fit, slip-resistant decking system designed for both domestic and commercial settings. Milwood Group claims Ali-deck is faster to install than both timber and composite decking, it’s safer and stronger, and can span 300% further than traditional...
Howells Patent Glazing will unveil a new rooflight at FIT Show 2019, which will appeal to commercial and domestic installers. The stand will showcase over 50m2 of rooflight products including double hipped, mono, flat, and pitched slimline. Each rooflight has been designed and manufactured by the Birmingham-based company, and benefits from continuous improvement and testing. The flat rooflight displayed will...
The FIT Show will see the official launch of SkyElevate, SupaLite’s new roof lantern system. Designed to complement its flat roof orangery system, SkyElevate offers trade partners a kit-form solution that is available glazed or unglazed, and can be finished in 36 different colour combinations. The system is available with everything included, such as walled top caps, fully foiled top...
The FIT Show is about innovation in the fenestration industry, which is epitomised by the TRL90 Rooflight, according to HiTGech Blinds’ sales director Ian Woolley, which comes with an automatic integrated blind as standard. Rooflights represent a growth area in fenestration; slim-sightlines and minimalist design, coupled with the practical flexibility of extending out further without losing light within the original...
Sunsquare has developed a new opening lantern rooflight, featuring a fully hinged 30° pyramid design that marks what it calls a global first for the industry. Offering easy mechanical operation, complete weather-proofing, security, and no obstruction to first-floor windows, the new Aero Pyramid has been developed to solve the functionality and efficiency issues often associated with conventional 45° lanterns with opening...
Centor’s S4 Screen and Shade System won a Red Dot ‘Best of the Best’ Award in the German design competition. Launched in early 2019, Centor’s S4 Screen and Shade System enables homeowners with large door openings to enjoy the luxury of inside-outside living without any of the traditional compromises. Screens and shades control insects, sunlight and privacy and retract discreetly into the frame when not in use,...