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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,...
Ultraframe has launched a new marketing support brochure, detailing the range of marketing tools that are available to its customers. Covering everything from bespoke websites, and ready-to-go-campaigns, through to bespoke retail brochures, point of sale materials and installer apps, the new brochure summarises the whole package in one document. Ultraframe’s head of marketing Andrew Parmenter said: “We are proud of...
Sternfenster has signed up to offer the new HiTech Blinds TRL90 Aluminium Rooflight, which is supplied with an automatic motorised blind as standard. The slimline and thermally broken system features an automatic pleated blind, which can be fully retracted or closed via a wall mounted switch or remote. Sternfenster’s managing director Mike Parczuk said: “We’ve always been an early-adopter of...
Howells Patent Glazing has launched its new roof vent system, which will be exhibited at the FIT Show. Designed to integrate with the company’s patent glazing bars, the vent is also compatible with other systems. It can be accommodated into any application with overhead glazing, both single and double glazed. The vent attains the best achievable results when independently tested...
Wendland has been given a face lift and now boasts a new features and support, all at value for money prices, the company has said. For example, in a bid to take advantage of the growing trend for orangeries and flat-roofed extensions is the Wendland lantern, which is robust, easy to fit and offers a sleek design in a choice...
Ultraframe has recently added WhatsApp to its technical support repertoire. The service is available to installers needing fast, on-site assistance when fitting the Ultraroof tiled roof system. The technical support team can now accept text queries, photos or videos from fitters on site via WhatsApp and quickly reply with an answer by sending documents, images, text replies and even animations...
Milwood Group has launched the Heston range, its new collection of premium awnings. Combining three distinct awning systems, the new range is designed to provide installers with a premium solution to suit any outdoor space, the company said. While the Heston Light boasts a sharp, modern design, the Heston Flat features a smooth, more rounded finish. The star of the...
Ecoglaze UK has worked with Leka Systems for just over a year and in that time has been extremely impressed with the conservatory roof products, the company has said. Josh Whale, director of Ecoglaze UK, said: “With Leka roofs, there are no negatives. We are yet to find a flaw with the system.” Leka roof products have a GRP construction...
Prefix Systems has launched a new super slim, flat rooflight under the Opal brand. It has been designed to offer maximum daylight, with minimal framework and is available from any one of its four regional branches. Opal is the new brand name from Prefix to promote its range of aluminium products, and the flat rooflight has been designed and engineered...
Milwood Group will be returning to the FIT Show in 2019. The Kent-based firm will be showcasing its range of shelters, and has hinted at a number of “exciting announcements”. Mark Wood, managing director of the Milwood Group, said: “With a number of new product launches in 2018, our stand is double the size of last time just to fit...
The results are in from an online poll by Ultraframe about whether homeowners prefer a traditional or modern orangery – with a resounding 74% choosing the modern style. The contemporary orangery which took the vast majority of the votes was created using the Ultrasky roofing system, along with super insulated columns and the flat cornice. Ultraframe marketing director Alex Hewitt...
Pantone has already announced that 16-1546 Living Coral is its colour for 2019 and, closer to home, Prefix expects that its big push on colour is likely to be in various shades of grey and blue for the home improvement sector this year. Just over 18 months ago, Prefix Systems made a major investment in its production site in Blackburn...
SupaLite has revealed Stafford UPVC Windows as its SupaLite Fabricator of the Year 2018. Announced at SupaLite’s third annual Fabricator Conference, the award recognises the Staffordshire-firm’s performance, both in sales and in its commitment to championing the SupaLite brand. Not only has the fabricator seen SupaLite sales to the trade increase by 100%, but it has assigned dedicated personnel and...
Turner Windows of Somerton has explained why it favours the Leka warm roof. Managing director Craig Turner said he particularly appreciates the GRP construction of the roofing products. “It means they’re lightweight,” he said. “There’s no aluminium so there’s no sweating, and there’s no timber so no there’s no movement due to drying out. It’s everything you want. “As long...