Clearview 253 - December 2022 | Page 22

Doors & Windows

Futureproof your business with a nod to the past - Tim Taylor

» WITH THE ECONOMIC climate causing us all issues , Fabricators and Installers are certainly looking for new ways to secure leads . Thinking ‘ outside the box ’ could be key , and the solution may not be what you expect .
In 2008 , the UK weathered the worst recession in its history , but despite that , research shows that home improvement spending increased , particularly amongst luxury products . Our industry didn ’ t just survive , it thrived . To secure revenue , we diversified our products and services . This resulted in a better product portfolio , with improved quality and
choice . Arming ourselves with those improved products and continuing to innovate has proved invaluable .
Let ’ s talk about the Vertical Slider ( VS ), one of the most coveted window styles , not only due to aesthetics , but also due to its historical association with style and wealth . It is of course the default style for heritage buildings , but we are also seeing a rise in it being specified in luxury new build developments , as architects and designers recognise not only the elegance of this traditional style , but also , its superior ventilation performance .
Most UK windows are now replacements of replacements ,
which means that homeowners are giving more consideration to their choice , and willing to invest in enhancing features such as style , hardware , and colour . Providing an interesting modern twist has become an art form , and the Imagine Vertical Slider offers traditional design that boasts the modern performance benefits of PVCu .
Designed and launched in 2018 , this new generation window hosts 30 ‘ clever little details ’ and is still the most technically advanced VS on the market .
VEKA customer Window Warehouse has recognised the opportunity this highend product can offer and has recently undertaken a successful expansion project , which has enabled it to begin fabrication of the Imagine VS .
In these uncertain times , investing in luxury may seem an unusual thing to do , but history has shown that there is a market out there . By offering homeowners this affordable , accessible , heritage system , you could start to explore it .
www . veka . co . uk

Iconic retail store transformed

» BATLEY ’ S REDBRICK MILL IS AN iconic department store for furniture and interiors and is home to over forty carefully selected high-quality retail brands . A former steam powered woollen mill built in the 1860s , Redbrick Mill was launched by a local textile entrepreneur in 2000 with the ambition to create a major high-end retail destination .
The manufacture and installation of the 200 Spectus casement windows were awarded to longstanding Spectus Approved Window Contractor , Jade Windows ( Brighouse ) Ltd . Based in Batley , West Yorkshire , Jade Windows is a longstanding family-owned business with considerable experience in the commercial sector and an exceptional track record of working on several prestigious commercial projects .
The contract required the fabrication and installation of 200 bespoke 3 metre x 3 metre casement windows with arched frames to perfectly replicate the aesthetics of the building ’ s original timber frames .
The windows were manufactured in Anthracite Grey with Georgian bar detailing to visually replicate the industrial aesthetics that this iconic building required . All products were manufactured in the 70mm Spectus Bevelled system by Jade Windows .
The popular Spectus Bevelled system can achieve a Window Energy Rating of Band A ++ and U values as low as 0.8W / ( m 2 K ). In this project , the windows were manufactured in Anthracite Grey finish to the external and internal faces . This chosen colour palette perfectly replicated the required aesthetics and delivered an effect that has long been associated with Art Deco and Modernist movements in early 20th Century architecture . All products were manufactured to PAS24:2016 standard .
Ryan Fozard , Sales Manager at Jade Windows commented : “ The iconic store has been completely transformed . The bespoke windows perfectly blend with the historic architecture of the former mill and the chosen aesthetics pay homage to its industrial heritage . We are delighted to have worked on this prominent project and once again , the quality and reliability of the Spectus system has delivered at every level . This is a symbolic stand-out building in Batley and we are proud of the finished results .”
www . epwinwindowsystems . co . uk
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