Clearview 254 - January 2023 | Page 62

PVCu Extra

Sustainability takes a back seat amid the cost-of-living crisis

» IN FEBRUARY 2022 , A study of 2000 UK homeowners showed that although they cared about sustainable windows and doors , it wasn ’ t enough to pay more . Nine months on in , the midst of an energy fuel crisis and imminent recession , the Double Glazing Blogger requested that VEKA repeated the OnePoll research to see if opinions had changed .
Whilst 75 % of respondents still consider sustainable windows and doors to be important , only 26 % of homeowners are willing to pay more for recycled products – which is a 5 % drop since February .
Interestingly , in terms of the product , installation process
and / or removal of old products , more conversations are taking place between homeowners and installers . Back in February just 20 % of those that had new windows and doors fitted discussed sustainability , whilst in October , this increased to 37 %. 76 % of respondents said that sustainability is important when it comes to their homes in general , and 49 % of those people are concerned about the impact on the environment .
Our research once again shows that homeowners believe that sustainability should be a given , which is why they are reluctant to pay a premium for the privilege . At VEKA we don ’ t believe in eco-ranges ,
we believe that every product we produce should be manufactured in as sustainable and ethical a manner as possible .
This ongoing commitment and partnership with sister company and Europe ’ s most advanced Recycling Centre , VEKA Recycling means that in September 2022 , VEKA included the highest percentage of recycled content ever recorded – 33 %. The average for 2021 was 19 %, with the year-to-date average for 2022 raising substantially to 29 %.
Closing the loop on PVCu recycling is now necessary to build on this success . We need our installers to support us by ensuring that old windows and doors are returned to UK based recycling companies , so that they can be recycled , reprocessed , and returned to the UK market , protecting their supply , and strengthening their own sustainability story .
www . veka . co . uk

BRINGING A CUSTOMER-FOCUSED APPROACH TO THE PVC-U SECTOR

» ALUMINIUM FABRICATOR Fentrade has announced it is expanding into PVC-U and will be manufacturing the Residence Collection from January 2023 . Chris Reeks , Fentrade ’ s Director , said : “ The Residence Collection brings together a suite of premium window and door systems , designed and made in Great Britain . The range offers the premium aesthetics and quality today ’ s discerning consumers want . As such it offers significant market advantages for our customers .”
Fentrade will be manufacturing three suites in the Residence Collection .
Residence 9 is the original timber window alternative . It has been meticulously designed and has the traditionally elegant flush exterior and stylish decorative interior needed to authentically replicate 19th century timber designs .
Residence 7 windows are versatile without complication . Beautifully flush inside and out , the system is equally at home in heritage projects and modern homes .
Residence ² offers an alternative to aluminium windows . Symmetrical and sleek , it ’ s perfect for modern interiors .
All systems have a diverse colour offering covering a number of architectural styles . Hardware choices include bespoke butt hinges , dummy or working , and a choice of handles and stays , in a range of colour options .
Chris continues : “ The Residence Collection demands expert fabrication with an eye for detail , two traits we pride ourselves on . We are looking forward to combining the expertise of Fentrade and
Residence Collection to take our business to the next level .”
Alongside the Residence Collection , Fentrade will continue to manufacture a full range of aluminium windows , doors , bifolds , inline sliders , GFT commercial screens , shopfronts and curtain walling utilising products from renowned industry brands such as AluK , Reynaers and VBH Greenteq .
Fentrade is an award-winning fabricator committed to superior quality and results across every area of the business . Quotes are delivered within 24-48 hours , there ’ s a reliable delivery schedule with on time in full deliveries and in-house technical support from industry experts .
Fentrade has rapidly gained a reputation in the aluminium sector for its total customer focus . Businesses in the PVC-U sector will soon be able to discover the benefits of working with the company too .
www . fentraderesidence . co . uk
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