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Berkshire Installer Transforms Homes with Cladding
Freefoam Building Products recently visited and filmed Freefoam Registered Installer Glen Young in Reading , Berkshire , to see how he regularly transforms homes using Freefoam PVC products .
» THE VISIT TOOK IN THREE properties , all of which had PVC Fortex or X-Wood cladding installed . The first two properties had previously featured hanging tiles above the ground floor elevation . Both homeowners were undertaking refurbishment inside and out and wanted a more modern feel . Glen fitted Fortex Weatherboard style cladding , in Storm Grey and Misty Grey , to tone in with the existing brickwork and complement the white windows and black doors . The third property had been built originally with a white wood cladding to the front and the homeowner wanted a maintenance free option . He chose X-Wood cladding in white to create a smart , neat finish .
Over the last 12 months Glen has seen quite an increase in cladding enquiries , with requests to replace hanging tiles , render and pebble dash a common theme . Glen finds that installing external cladding really can drastically change , modernise and improve the appearance of a home . He explained : “ I use both Freefoam ’ s Fortex and X-Wood cladding ranges . Fortex has a large colour range and it features an embossed wood effect finish , which is very popular with customers . I think X-Wood cladding is amazing , it has a woodgrain finish which means it ’ s a great option where wood might typically be chosen .
‘ Combining great products with a quality installation has always made homeowners happy ’
It has by far has the nicest finish and more customers are choosing it .”
Glen also fits insulation behind the cladding to help improve the heat retention of homes . He said : “ The difference fitting insulation can make to the heating costs and comfort of customer ’ s homes is life changing .”
Another benefit to installers like Glen is that the Freefoam cladding system is it ’ s quick and easy to fit . Glen finds that he can complete the front of a property in a few days , giving the homeowner an almost instant makeover , transforming the look and create that all important kerb appeal .
Glen took over the family business established by his father three years ago , and has had 30 years experience of fitting UPVC products including fascia , soffit , guttering and cladding . He works in and around Berkshire on a wide variety of properties and buys the
Freefoam range from local Freefoam stockist Willmotts Plastic Building Products in Reading . Glen explained : “ The owner Scott is amazing . Willmotts are always there to help , and the effort they made throughout the COVID lockdown to keep my business going was phenomenal . The delivery drivers are always on time and they will always try to get deliveries to me the next day . I couldn ’ t say enough about how fantastic Scott and his company are .”
As a Freefoam Registered Installer Glen receives support from Freefoam , including marketing materials and sample packs , which help him me sell to customers easier . He also receives free homeowner leads for cladding and roofline work , which he finds a valuable addition to his business .
Glen summarised : “ Hopefully I ’ ll be fitting Freefoam for many more years to come . Combining great products with a quality installation has always made homeowners happy .”
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