32 DOORS, WINDOWS & CONSERVATORIES; FINANCE & INSURANCE
almost any colour and finish is now available. There has even been a blurring of lines between aesthetics and materials, such as smooth grained anthracite grey PVCu windows that look exactly like aluminium. When it comes to desire for urban design, there’s also been growth in demand for long, slimline glass cassettes within full height doors which have a European feel to them.
SECURITY
Secured By Design (SBD) is a passport for any door and window supplier working in new build and, along with many accreditations, is hugely important. Not only does it offer peace of mind to homeowners who will eventually move into the property, SBD products can help keep live build sites safe too. Supplying housebuilders is hard, with
hardware and composite doors, and the complexity of the door and window solutions required for even one new build site is evident. Traditionally, a housebuilder would have to use multiple suppliers to fulfil all these requirements, but through the investment in manufacturing, product development and range expansion, some single suppliers are able to meet all these demands.
COLOUR
Although the 1980s saw the introduction of first generation PVCu whitewash our buildings and homes, colour is now a major driver. In fact, one in four windows in the UK is now coloured, with RAL7016 Anthracite Grey proving particularly popular. That said, through product development and investment in coating, painting and drying technologies,
margins often tight, so it’s critical that suppliers have a deep understanding of the sector, develop close, collaborative relationships and invest in product ranges, infrastructure and IT that allows them to provide the right products at the right time, every time.
John Whalley is managing director of Nationwide Windows & Doors
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