36 DOORS, WINDOWS & CONSERVATORIES
housebuilder’s choice is not limited, and the ability to create private spaces along- side an open plan environment is certainly a vote winner.
NATURAL LIGHT
Drawing in natural light through glazed doors is certainly one way to give your properties the wow-factor. Historically, developers have been cautious about offering glazed options because they tend to have a slightly higher price tag than a standard door. However, in terms of encouraging a sale, glazed doors are a winning combination. With a range of glazes available, consumers can still have their privacy as well as their natural light, and this light can make a property far more appealing.
TIMBER VENEERS If a development is targeted at a more affluent market, timber veneers alongside higher quality fixtures and fittings are likely to be the most popular choice. Oak and walnut finishes have a track record of being popular with a wealthier demographic, offering a striking first impression.
DISTINCTIVE DESIGN
Housebuilders often find that providing buyers with a wider choice of doors can add
value to their sale. They may choose to offer a particular type of door as standard, but also provide a selection of upgrade options. This can encourage a buyer to create a personalised vision for their home. Most door firms offer a range of bespoke options, that can in turn be offered to the purchaser. For example, you can change
veneers on different door designs, change the types of glaze and even create pocket, bi-fold and fire doors, should the buyer wish. Offering such a wide range of options without an impact on your budget will certainly set you apart.
Simon Johnson is sales director at JB Kind Enq. 142
3 things Theresa May’s strategy was missing Affordable wooden looks with Deco Paint
Garador’s hugely popular GaraRoll roller door comes in an assortment of colours, with a breadth of choice for specifiers and homeowners alike. There are nine colours and two timber effect finishes for GaraRoll; the latter applied using a foil coat. But the timber effect is now also available in Deco Paint, a style offering real timber effect but with a serious cost advantage over the foil coated options. Using the latest paint technology, the Deco Paint finish has been designed specifically to cover GaraRoll’s aluminium laths enhancing their durability and appearance. Rosewood and Golden Oak are the two timber effects on offer in the GaraRoll range; shades designed to complement both modern and traditional homes. The Deco Paint finish comes at a significant cost advantage and with its hardwearing timber effect, GaraRoll doors supplied in this colour are an excellent new choice for new builds and existing garages across the UK.
01935 443794
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Government’s latest attempt at an ‘industrial strategy’ looks good on paper but still lacks some fundamentals needed to turn the UK into Singapore without the sunshine. This is the view of Michele Wietscher, Director of Newview Windows and Conservatories – a home improvement company based in Worthing. Theresa May’s announcement is designed to boost the UK economy post-Brexit and comes at a time when regional leaders across the UK are mapping out their own regional strategies. The strategy includes a commitment to invest in science, research and innovation; a new emphasis on vocational skills for non-graduates and investment in the poorer regions of the country. But Michele says that although it included sensible ideas, it lacked three key fundamentals that are necessary to boost productivity in the UK economy. Michelle comments: “What I would have liked to have seen alongside the big-ticket items is a plan to tackle the UK’s housebuilding crisis, as the country fell well below its 2016 target of 240,000 homes. Secondly, I would have expected more focus on the need to equip students with business skills and thinking at an earlier age. There was an emphasis on vocational skills for non-graduates but I believe it needs to go further.”
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