Since the start of the pandemic , we have seen a shift in consumer ’ s buying preferences when it comes to replacing their windows and doors . To understand what today ’ s homeowners are looking for , it ’ s worth looking at the latest research .

The first is the need for natural light . Two thirds of homeowners say it is very important to have lots of natural light in their home ¹ . This is obviously the direct result of the various lockdowns which meant people spent more time in their homes than at any other time . We are also aware that an abundance of natural light into the home offers substantial benefits for our health and happiness so it ’ s not surprising that homeowners are seeking products that deliver this feature .

The second is that today ’ s homeowners are increasingly eco-conscious . Whether it ’ s the rising cost of energy bills or concern for the climate , creating a thermally efficient home is seen as vital . Half of UK homeowners consider themselves to be eco-conscious and 57 % want to be more eco-friendly . For one in five homeowners , this means installing double glazing . ²

When it comes to getting inspiration for their homes , a quarter of homeowners turn to TV design makeover shows and 16 % browse online .

Taking all these stats together , it ’ s hardly surprising that sales for domestic aluminium products is a massive growth area as the products tick every box for homeowners . And when it comes to helping homeowners realise all the benefits that aluminium windows and doors deliver , the Stellar aluminium system delivers over and above .

Firstly , Stellar has the slim sightlines that maximise the natural light that homeowners prioritise . In fact , Stellar is at least 30 % slimmer than the main

competing systems . Comparing a window of the same overall size and layout , this translates to a glass area that ’ s about 12 % larger . It also maximises the aesthetic benefits of aluminium that homeowners will have seen on television and online . It ’ s the only aluminium system on the market that offers a truly fully flush system , with flush aesthetics inside and out .

The Stellar system also takes the eco benefits of aluminium to the next level . It ’ s long-lasting with its lifespan of 30-40 years . It ’ s 100 % recyclable too . But more than that , it uses 30 % less aluminium than rival systems , so it uses fewer resources from the start .

These benefits are just a few of the many reasons that Stellar is fast securing a reputation for being a solution for the lucrative high-end projects that every installer craves , but is equally at home in all property types from modern to sensitive heritage transformations .

But Stellar isn ’ t just a system that holds consumer appeal , it a system that appeals to both fabricators and installers too . It

has several patented features including the Reverse Butt Joint that means no dummy sashes or reverse adaptors are needed and pre-gasketing that saves time and reduces waste . It all adds up to a system that is 20 % faster to fabricate than its rivals . It ’ s also quick to install , especially for those installers more familiar with fitting PVC-U product because it uses the same installation principles as PVC-U , including pre-gasketed knock in beads . Common feedback is that Stellar is easier and faster to fit than anything else on the market which is vitally important when time is literally money .

Stellar was designed to be the future of aluminium windows and doors . It ’ s already set a new benchmark in the retail aluminium sector and picked up several industry awards in the process . But here at Epwin Window Systems , we won ’ t stand still , which is why 2022 will see several new , equally fast-fitting , feature-rich products that will complement the Stellar range .

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