Installer Insight
Partnering on premium cladding solutions
» LEADING ALUMINIUM TRADE fabricator Direct Trade Windows has formed a strategic partnership with façade design studio CladUp Design , marking a significant milestone for both companies as they join forces to provide high-quality cladding works to both domestic and commercial sectors .
Based in London , CladUp Design is a family-run business specialising in cladding design , boasting a proven track record in window , door , curtain walling and rainscreen cladding , and has a commitment to precision and reliability that seamlessly aligns with Direct Trade Windows ’ own ethos .
Direct Trade Windows Director AJ Hassanali comments : “ Cladding has become an essential aspect of modern architectural design , and this collaboration will allow us to meet the growing demand across both residential and commercial projects .
“ CladUp Design ’ s deep understanding of cladding intricacies ensures that every project is executed flawlessly , exceeding customer expectations .”
Serving installers across the country , Direct Trade Windows manufactures and supplies a wide range of premium products , including steel-look aluminium windows , doors and internal screens , bi-folds , patio doors and internal doors , as well as shopfronts and aluminium façade systems .
www . directtradewindows . co . uk www . cladupdesign . co . uk
GLAZPART SPONSORS INSTALLER AWARDS
» GLAZPART IS PLEASED TO announce sponsorship of the Glass and Glazing Products Magazine ( GGP ) Installer Awards 2024 .
Glazpart is sponsoring the “ Installation of the Year ( residential under £ 20,000 ) category ” and for this award , the judges will be looking for an example of a residential property that has been significantly improved with the addition of new windows and doors , including PVC-U , timber and metal products . Installers will be required to show proof the project was completed on time and under £ 20,000 .
On the sponsorship , Dean Bradley , Sales Director , Glazpart commented , “ We are delighted to sponsor this award as it promises to be a popular category and we look forward to attending the event in Manchester next March . With the deadline in November , there ’ s still plenty of time to enter . I encourage all installation companies to take part and enter .”
To find out more and / or to enter the GGP Installer Awards please visit : www . ggpinstallerawards . com
Winners of the GGP Installer Awards will be announced on 14 March 2024 , at the Midland Hotel , Manchester .
www . glazpart . com
CAB ’ s Residential Website for Homeowners
» ALUMINIUM SYSTEMS ARE CONsidered by many homeowners as an aspirational choice for home improvement given its slim , good looks , long service life and 100 % recyclability . But , as a home improvement company where do you point your customers to learn more about this product in a clear unbiased way ? The Council for Aluminium in Building offer a generic website which offers the facts about aluminium home improvement fenestration . The website can be found at residential-aluminium . org . uk and it explains , in layman ’ s terms what aluminium is , where it comes from and what
products are available . The website is there to substantiate your claims , as a reputable home improvement company , as to why homeowners should choose fenestration made from aluminium .
As a home improvement company if you are serious about the supply and installation of aluminium fenestration , why not consider joining CAB and becoming part of the voice for aluminium fenestration in the UK ? With a wide range of technical support and training offered to Members of the Association you will be joining the elite the industry has to offer . c-a-b . org . uk
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