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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...
TuffX has expanded its rooflight range, with the addition of a new aluminium framed walk-on version that offers light to dark basements or roof terrace areas. Developed in-house by TuffX, the walk-on rooflight features toughened, laminated glass, a thermally broken powder-coated aluminium frame with a sleek, black decorative border, and can be supplied as a complete finished unit, ready to...
Ultraframe has launched a new trade website that allows customers and prospects to quickly access a host of resources and information. The new site is interactive and provides information to a number of audiences, including: fitters on site wanting a quick answer to a technical question; users of other systems interested in Ultraframe; and customers wanting to order products and...
Unless you have the right products in your portfolio, retro-fitting solid conservatory roofs is not always as easy as it seems, according to Modplan. Justin Williams, international sales and marketing director at Modplan, said: “Many replacement roofs are heavier than the originals so structural calculations and appropriate structural reinforcement is needed to ensure the conservatory is able to hold the...
Sunsquare has launched Aero Dual, which has been designed for applications where a large opening to the roof is needed but roof space is limited. Instead of a conventional sliding mechanism, it has two panels that open independently to 90º, allowing for a maximum opening area, with a minimal footprint. It also features UV-neutral, laminated glass. Mark Lambert, sales director...
Ian Woolley, sales director at Hitech Blinds, discusses the company’s new rooflight with integral blinds. There has been a definitive shift in UK architecture towards contemporary minimalist designs and clean sightlines. That has driven the development of the growing market for rooflight installations, as flat-roof extensions take an increasing share of the home improvement market. Also, home extensions are becoming...
Prefix Systems has introducing an option for a plasterboard finish to the glazed section reveal of its WarmRoof hybrid system. This will be offered in addition to the Opus hardwood option. Where consumers don’t want oak in their new extension, the plasterboard finish is a welcome development, the company said, and has already been specified on a number of roofs...
Following the hustle and bustle of the London-based Homebuilding and Renovating Show, the Korniche team wasn’t sure what to expect from the smaller Harrogate show. However, they needn’t have worried, as the northern crowds turned out in their droves to attend the well-organised show. The interest in the Korniche lantern product at Harrogate came from the usual direct trade requests, self-builders and...
Reading’s Homeview Windows started working with Leka Roof Systems over two years ago, installing both the warm roof and orangery roof products. The company now has three fitting teams dedicated entirely to fitting solid roofs. Colin Stichbury, director at Homeview, said: “I liked the idea of a product that used GRP not aluminium. It means no wood worm or moisture...
SupaLite has reported strong interest from visitors to Grand Designs Live in its full range of replacement tiled roof systems. Grand Designs Live is the marquee attraction of UK Construction Week, which is attended by thousands of industry professionals, self-builders, homeowners and enthusiasts every year. James Casby, sales manager at SupaLite, said: “We had a fantastic few days at Grand...
Leka Systems has reported a 100% upturn in sales of its roofing products, driven by demand for the company’s warm roof and orangery roof products. Rhys Hoddinott, director at Leka, said: “The demand for our Leka roofs has been superb as more fabricators and installers see for themselves the benefits these products can deliver. “The Leka warm roof and the...
At the Build Show, installers and home improvement companies learned how easy it is to add solid roof conservatories to their range with Icotherm Roof Systems. Icotherm used the opportunity on the Pigs Pavilion in the Doors, Windows & Glass Show to showcase its timber solid-roof to visitors. Dave Jackson, director at Icotherm Roof Systems, said: “The Icotherm roof was...
Tuffx has launched a new aluminium-framed rooflight. Developed in-house, the contemporary Tuffx design allows the rooflight – available in anthracite grey as standard – to be supplied directly to installers as a complete assembled unit, which can then be dropped into place and secured. Manufactured in either 6mm triple glazed thermal toughened safety glass with a U-value of 0.7W/m2K, or...
Modplan has added the Wendland Lantern Roof to its product portfolio. Justin Williams, international sales and marketing director for Modplan, said: “Today’s homeowners are looking to create light-filled rooms that add extra year-round space and that’s exactly what the Wendland Lantern Roof delivers. The addition extends our conservatory and roofing solutions range and means installers have access to a full...
SupaLite will be exhibiting at the FIT Show 2019. Alongside a variety of lightweight conservatory roof systems, the SupaLite stand will feature its new flat-roof orangery system along with its new Sky Vista roof. SupaLite has even hinted at some surprises on the stand when doors open in 2019. “After another great FIT Show appearance last year and very successful...
Prefix Systems has published a new 28-page Extended Living consumer brochure, which is designed to communicate all the benefits of different additional living space options and also useful for the trade. Conservatories, orangeries and flat rooflights are covered in the glazed roofing section, which also includes glass performance details. There are also product details for the LivinRoom pelmet, super insulated...
Icotherm Roof Systems has launched a new flat roof system for orangeries: IcoSpan. Using the same roof technology as Icotherm Solid Roof, IcoSpan offers installers the benefits of fast and easy fitting coupled with excellent thermal performance and impressive aesthetics. The system is available in two options – ‘naked’ or ‘ready to dress’ – dependant on installer preferences. Dave Jackson,...