ALUMINIUM
A Key Element in Business Success
» WHEN MARK CREABY STARTED A high-end glazing business in the Home Counties at the start of the first lockdown in 2020 , his priority was to find a supplier that could match the ambition and the exceptionally demanding standards of him and his team .
He found that in Blackburn-based AluFold Direct , which has been supplying Mark ’ s fast growing Open Square Glazing business with aluminium windows and doors for more than a year and been a key element in its early success .
Open Square Glazing has been buying AluFold slimline casement windows , bi-fold doors and sliding doors all on guaranteed short lead times and all delivered direct to sites in Berkshire , Buckinghamshire , Oxfordshire and now London .
During that time , Open Square has added two full time fitting teams , expanded to cover north London as well as the Home Counties and opened a dedicated showroom in Eastcote .
Mark says : “ We ’ re very much targeting the high-end domestic refurbishment market and small-scale premium developers . We provide design advice and full project management , as well as bespoke structural glazing works and supply and installation services and we ’ re concentrating on building a reputation which will win us recommendations and repeat business .
STYLISH SYSTEM TRANSFORMS USABILITY OF OUTDOOR SPACES
“ We have to know therefore that our fabricator won ’ t let us down on product quality or on delivery . Even in the hectic market over the last year , AluFold Direct has always been there to rely on and we ’ ve been able to concentrate on growing the business without worrying about our supply chain .”
AluFold Direct ’ s recently launched online quoting tool , which enables trade customers to get an instant price for nearly every product in the range via the new website is of great use to Mark . All customers need to do is enter in their sizes , select glazed or unglazed and standard or non-standard colours , and the tool will calculate the price and send it instantly by email . For users like Mark Creaby , it means they can be generating quotes for customers at any time that ’ s convenient to them and update and requote as many times as they like before placing their order .
www . alufolddirect . co . uk www . opensquareglazing . com
» REYNAERS ALUMINIUM , THE specialist in sustainable architectural aluminium systems , has launched ParallelRoof 100 ( PR 100 ) – an integrated roof veranda system which provides cover for outdoor spaces while maintaining a stylish aesthetic .
Designed to deliver a minimalistic appearance , the system utilises slim and lightweight aluminium profiles which also equip the structure with excellent rigidity . Ideal for transforming outdoor spaces , PR 100 is suited to a variety of external structures such as winter gardens , glazed verandas , greenhouses and car ports .
As a wholly integrated system , PR 100 includes wall plates for easy fixing to existing structures , alongside gutters and downpipes for roof drainage . Accepting infills from 6mm to 32mm , the non-insulated system also incorporates glazing beads into the rafters , negating the need for screw down or hammer down systems . By incorporating these elements into the system , installation is quick and easy , and a consistent appearance can be achieved every time .
John McComb , Director Technical Services at Reynaers Aluminium , said : “ There ’ s a big trend across the UK to maximise the potential of outdoor spaces , but with the classic British weather , it ’ s not always possible to get out into the garden . With PR 100 , homeowners can make their gardens and patio areas usable all year round with a stylish system which can be easily added to their home .
“ Remaining true to our commitment to deliver systems which both look the part and perform as expected , this system shares the slim aluminium appearance of many of our window and door systems , while being expertly designed to ensure it stands the test of time . That means it can become an outdoor fixture for years to come and protect people from the elements when they want to enjoy some time outside – no matter the weather .”
www . reynaers . co . uk
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