Conservatories
Why invest in flat roof orangery market ?
» REWIND THE CLOCK 40 YEARS and you ’ ll be taken to a time when conservatories first became popular in UK homes . Unfortunately , it didn ’ t take long for the thermal performance of these conservatories to be put under the spotlight as they failed to regulate temperatures in the hotter and cooler months , making them unusable for most of the year .
Incredible advances in technology mean homeowners can now invest in updating their conservatory so it becomes a modern and usable living space . One trend that has grown in popularity in recent years is conservatory roof replacements which adopt similar traits to an extension .
Wes Clarkson , Sales Director at SupaLite , says : “ Consumers have been on the hunt for products that create a modern take on a conservatory and flat roof orangeries seem to be the system of choice .
“ By combining the light and views of a traditional conservatory with the walls and ceilings of an extension , they tick all the boxes for homeowners who want to make the most of this extra space in their home . “ To help installers stay in touch with ever-changing consumer demand , we continuously research , test and manufacture brand new products to keep them ahead of the game .”
One of the latest products manufactured by tiled roof specialists is ILite . The flat roof system is unlike anything else on the market with its incredible strength , durability , and impressive u-value of 0.13w / m 2 K .
“ We ’ ve specially engineered and manufactured a unique design to create a hassle-free system ,” adds Wes .
“ ILite is a pod-based flat roof orangery system that is lightweight but incredibly strong . And , unlike traditional flat roof orangeries , it can typically be built in hours which saves installers huge amounts of time on site .”
Like all SupaLite products , ILite has been expertly designed and rigorously tested and , as a result , outperforms most competitor roof systems and traditional orangery constructions .
Made from timber I-Beams that can reach spans of five metres means the flat roof orangery is dimensionally stable and doesn ’ t distort or shrink . Plus , as the beams are much lighter than conventional large timber trusses and steel , less pressure is placed on the supporting walls and frames .
Wes continued : “ At SupaLite , not only do we work tirelessly to review and update our existing product range , but we also develop brand-new innovative systems to help guarantee installers can offer a host of first-class products that are highly sought after by homeowners .
“ ILite is the latest system to be added to our portfolio of products , and since launching earlier this year we ’ ve received fantastic feedback from our customers who have first-hand experience installing this flat roof orangery .
“ Engineered with products that should last a lifetime , ILite is incredibly strong , durable and incredibly quick to install – it is a fantastic addition to our conservatory roof replacements .”
www . supaliteroof . co . uk
ARC shortlisted in Tech SW Awards
» TECH STARTUP AUGMENTED Reality Creations ( ARC ) has been named as finalists in the Tech South West Awards , in recognition of ARC Design , a ground-breaking innovation that ’ s been a game changer for the conservatory market .
The Tech South West Awards celebrate and showcase the best of the sector across the entire South West region , with ARC being shortlisted in the ‘ Best Startup Award ’ category .
Augmented Reality Conservatory Design – or ARC Design – is a unique visualisation tool that sits within an installer ’ s website .
With the click of a button , the homeowner can then view their design in 3D augmented reality , allowing them to view the conservatory in situ on their house , helping them make their final decision .
ARC COO and Co-founder Andy Clear comments : “ Augmented reality has really taken off within the glazing industry , and with ARC Design , we ’ ve created something that ’ s already seen a huge difference to conservatory installers across the country .”
Winners of the Tech South West Awards will be announced at a ceremony on Thursday 10th November at Aerospace Bristol .
www . arc-solutions . co . uk www . techsouthwest . co . uk
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