DOORS, WINDOWS & CONSERVATORIES 31
FENESTRATION WITHOUT THE FRUSTRATION
John Whalley of Nationwide Windows & Doors discusses the latest fenestration trends in new builds.
ith calls to ‘fix the broken housing market’ in the headlines, and senior ministers urging the Government to take advantage of record low interest rates and borrow to invest in new homes – up to 300,000 every year – new build is now firmly under the spotlight. Record profits for major housebuilders
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and Theresa May’s £2bn affordable home pledge are no doubt injecting a sense of urgency and requirement for innovation within the new build supply chain. Fast moving markets require investment to meet demand for volume, while keeping the focus on consistent quality and seamless service. Being a single supply partner able to offer multiple solutions appears to be proving key to achieving a lean and efficient supply chain.
THROUGH PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT IN COATING, PAINTING AND DRYING TECHNOLOGIES, ALMOST ANY COLOUR AND FINISH IS NOW AVAILABLE
TREND SPOTTING
One of the most significant trends in the fenestration market over the last few years has been the demand from housebuilders and developers for a ‘one stop shop’. The variety of housing now being constructed on many sites demands a mix of door and window solutions. Larger developments generally have a combination of single dwelling homes and multiple occupancy dwellings, which in turn require not only different product
styles but also different materials. For example, aluminium entrance systems are best for high traffic areas, while PVCu can be more cost-effective and versatile to match the build style of the rest of the homes. Naturally, the door and window specifications for high end multi-million pound homes are different to affordable housing. Add to this cavity closers, curtain walling, the legal requirements for fire doors and security considerations through next generation
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