DOORS & WINDOWS
Home Improvement Drive Warrants More Window Customisation
As homeowners look for more ways to take pride in their homes , installers and fabricators should look to expand their window offering with new customisation options , says a leading polymer specialist .
» FOLLOWING FURTHER GROWTH IN the home improvement market during the pandemic – a trend that is not set to change any time soon , according to the recentlypublished Checkatrade Home Pride Index – REHAU is making significant investments across its window business into hardware and accessories . Malcolm Taylor , Commercial Product Manager at REHAU , is spearheading the rollout and advocates that offering more choice of the finer window details will help tradespeople stand out from competitors in a buoyant market .
The latest launch sees REHAU enhance its highly successful Rio flush fit window with a range of Monkey Tail and Tear Drop Handles , along with complementary stays and pegs . These are particularly suited to homeowners seeking a traditional timber window aesthetic .
Malcolm comments : “ Through 2020 we ’ ve seen a remarkable rise in the number of people undertaking home renovation projects and we ’ re not expecting this to slow down in the coming year , given that around 79 % are looking to make further improvements on their home . One of the top focuses last year was on windows , with 15 % of homeowners looking to install new windows .
“ More recently , there ’ s been a renewed focus on system accessories which offer consumers more choice when it comes to style and colour . We are responding to this trend by developing additional products that match the quality of our profiles .”
The new REHAU Rio Hardware range features key-locking handles that are designed to fit REHAU ’ s TOTAL70C and TOTAL70S profiles . This aims to provide installers and fabricators with peace of mind that the hardware is quality-assured to the usual REHAU standard , and simplifies the hardware procurement process .
Malcolm adds : “ All our products are designed to enhance modern life and not only has spending more time at home boosted the renovation market , more focus is being placed on fresh air supply via windows . The new Rio TOTAL70 Chamfered and Sculptured Pegs are just another feature that allow homeowners to open the windows at pre-defined distances , in style .”
Available in black , chrome , satin silver and antique black , the handles can be designed in full zinc casting for high quality finish and longevity . The product also comes with a 10-year guarantee and is 240-hour salt spraytested , exceeding BS EN 1670:2007 .
REHAU is one of the world ’ s largest extruders of PVC-U window profile . It offers a range of high-quality profiles for windows and doors in an array of colours , from flush fit windows in Turner Oak to sliding doors in the popular anthracite grey . REHAU also boasts one of the industry ’ s first coextruded profiles , using 100 % postconsumer waste in the core .
Additionally , REHAU ’ s furniture division aims to make modern designs easy , offering innovative surface and edging technology . REHAU is a leading supplier of edgebanding as well as its popular RAUVISIO Crystal range including RAUVISIO Crystal Décor – its most recent collection of ‘ on trend ’ surface materials , suitable for both furniture production and interior wall cladding .
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