Letter to the Editor - Adrian Simpson, DGCOS Dear Ian In our role as the industry’s leading consumer protection champion, DGCOS is often asked by its members about issues surrounding the Consumer Contract Regulations, and as such wanted to take the opportunity to remind the broader market about the routes to compliance. Thanks to our considerable experience of working with our members, we’re in a great position to able to advise on how businesses can best comply with th … » more from Double Glazing and Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme (DGCOS) …»
Letter to Fenestration News Dear Ian Since publishing our door furniture performance and warranty research in May, installers have told us about the true cost of product failure which is tarnishing reputations as well as furniture. The door furniture ‘credit on return’ policies, where a credit for the rotting component is paid only when the faulty product is brought back from site, packaged and shipped off to the supplier for inspection. This is … » more from Brisant Secure …»
Letter to the Editor - Niche to making at scale Dear Ian, The flush sash market is growing rapidly, and research among fabricators indicates that it’s forecast to grow from an attractive niche to a mainstream window. But, if fabricators want to supply this growth market they need an economic way to make flush windows at scale. It’s growing fast because homeowners love minimal maintenance and windows which look wooden, even on the joints. For many years th … » more from Duchy Investments(Timberweld) …»
Letter to the Editor, definition of ‘suited hardware - Nick Dutton Dear Ian Over recent weeks there’s been increased debate about what exactly is the definition of ‘suited hardware.’ For years we have been sold door furniture ranges under this banner, yet this definition is now being questioned. The Cambridge Dictionary suggests that suite is a noun often used in relation to ‘a set of furniture for one room, of matching design and colour.’ So, for the door furniture sector it would s … » more from Brisant Secure …»
Letter to the Editor - security and guarantees Dear Ian We hear a lot about crime in the media, and it’s that awareness of crime that drives perceptions and magnifies our fear. So homeowners feel vulnerable when they hear that some police forces have stopped investigating burglaries because they say they don’t have the time or budget to investigate them, and the chances of bringing someone to book are very low. Homeowners also puzzle over conflicting reports abou … » more from VBH (GB) Ltd …»
Letter to the Editor - coloured profile in the heat Dear Ian According to the Met Office, since 2002 we’ve had nine of the 10 hottest years in the last 100. Climate change scientists say this summer’s heatwave could soon be the norm. We’re sweltering! But, how are your foiled and colour windows, doors and conservatories? Some say, not so well. There’s been more of the usual crop of problems from people cutting corners and ignoring systems companies’ (Syscos) prudent r … » more from Deceuninck …»
Letter to the Editor - Tradesmith to suspend the sale of bought-in fire-rated composite doors Friday 10 August 2018 Dear Ian, Following the Government’s announcement (31 July) that five manufacturers’ fire doors failed to meet fire performance standards after an on-going investigation by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), Tradesmith is suspending the sale of bought-in fire-rated composite doors until further tests have been carried out and the results published. I expec … » more from Tradesmith …»
Letter to the Editor - Installation tape offers a solution to the silicone shortage Dear Ian, As hundreds of your readers will know all too well, we’re in the middle of the worst silicone shor e in years – and in fenestration, that’s a big problem. We’re now faced with higher prices, longer lead times - often by weeks, not days - and the dilemma of whether to suck up the punishment and try and wait it out, or think long-term and look for alternatives. The causes for the shor e are complex … » more from tremco illbruck Limited …»
Letter to the Editor - Implications of a colour-only fabricator, Rob McGlennon Dear Ian Many fabricators chase every order. White or foiled, selling more frames is the goal, even if you take a hit on margins. When I predicted we’d see the first colour-only fabricators this year, it caused a stir. But it wasn’t a publicity stunt. We’re very nearly there with several fabricators selling colour and supplying white only if asked. Imagine a different business model from the one most fabricators are … » more from Deceuninck …»
Letter to the editor: Housebuilding is BACK, is your business missing out? Dear Ian, Whilst it’s long been said that the UK housebuilding industry is on its knees, we are once again beginning to see an increase of new houses being built. Yes, it may not yet be enough to meet the incredible demand for houses, but new developments are appearing all over the UK. In fact, in 2017 UK construction companies experienced their best year in a decade as builders registered plans to start over 160,000 new hom … » more from Insight Data …»
Letter to the editor: Fire safety is far more than just fire doors Dear Ian, The tragedy of the Grenfell Tower disaster last year has quite-rightly put fire safety back at the top of the industry’s agenda where it belongs. Since these devastating events last June, manufacturers, suppliers, installers and end-users have all been questioning not only the quality of their fire-rated products, but also their performance. Whilst this scrutiny of fire-rated products is incredibly importa … » more from Teal Products …»
Letter to the editor - to supply R9 on a frame-only basis Dear Ian, There’s been a lot of discussion (and I suspect that there’s probably a lot more to come!) about our decision to offer Residence 9 unglazed - in addition to glass bonded options - which puts us in an almost unique position of being able to supply R9 on a frame-only basis. Our reasons for doing this are pretty simple. R9 is a great system. It’s redefined the way that PVC-U is sold and it has opened up major … » more from H.W.L. Trade Frames …»
Duchy Investments Ltd(Timberweld) Letter to the Editor - Protecting intellectual property - Alan Burgess Dear Ian, The industry has a mixed record of respecting intellectual property (IP). We’ve probably all seen cases of copying (ranging from accidental infringement to blatant copying and theft) of innovations, product design and brands. Co ... »
MRA Marketing - MRA Marketing launches new research website, MRA Marketing, the full-service marketing agency specialising in the construction and home improvement markets, has launch ...»
Deceuninck - Deceuninck wins G18 Product of the Year with Linktrusion™ technology, Deceuninck has won the G18 ‘Product of the Year’ award with Linktrusion™ technology. This is the second year running Deceu ...»
Spectus Windows Systems - Spectus windows help transform iconic hotel into luxury seafront apartments, Specialist Spectus fabricator Mercury Glazing has manufactured and supplied 204 windows for the sympathetic landmark refur ...»
ODL Europe - trustTriSYS says ODL Europe, The TriSYS frame system, designed and exclusively manufactured by ODL Europe, is the market leading composite door glazing ...»