Heritage & Timber
Surge in sales of heritage internal and external doors
AluFoldDirect is reporting a significant rise in sales for its heritage internal and external door range , which the leading aluminium fabricator attributes to the trend for broken plan living .
» THE INTERIOR DESIGN SHIFT from open plan to broken plan has gained rapid momentum in 2024 , and AluFoldDirect has seen its range of heritage internal and external doors become a go-to solution for architects and builders responding to homeowner demand .
Sales of aluminium internal heritage doors have increased by 15 % in the last six months for AluFoldDirect , when compared with the same period in 2023 , with sales of external heritage doors increasing by 17 %.
“ Broken plan living has become a key trend in residential design , combining the benefits of open plan layouts with a renewed need for defined spaces ,” says Commercial Director , Rhodri John .
“ With the industrial look still high on the homeowner wish list , our heritage aluminium range has proven to be an ideal solution to strike the perfect balance of room division , without losing precious natural light , or the visual connection between spaces .”
Available in both ID30 internal and SD70 external systems , AluFoldDirect heritage aluminium doors and screens stand out with ultra-slim sightlines , starting from just 74mm . Built with high-grade aluminium for exceptional strength and durability , they also come with high-performance hardware , a wide variety of threshold and glazing options , and a 10-year guarantee .
“ Our heritage aluminium doors and screens are also highly practical ,” Rhodri adds . “ They ’ re designed to be both durable and easy to install , saving precious installation time , but an often transformational result .”
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A HERITAGE PORTFOLIO THAT NEVER DATES
» GLAZERITE ’ S HERITAGE portfolio meets the increasing demand from homeowners looking for classic styles that suit both period and contemporary properties . The fabricator ’ s range of high-quality uPVC heritage windows also meets different price points and consumer tastes thanks to innovative and reliable supply partners like the Residence Collection and VEKA .
Crafting heritage products like the Halo Flush Sash , the VEKA Vertical Slider , and Residence 9 and Residence 7 from the Residence Collection demands meticulous attention to detail from Glazerite ’ s skilled fabricators , who deliver high-quality windows as durable as they are aesthetic .
It is this blend of traditional style with modern materials that makes heritage windows so popular with today ’ s time-poor consumers . While timber windows are prone to rotting and warping , and require regular sanding and re-painting , uPVC windows are virtually maintenance-free and therefore a lot less hassle when it comes to upkeep .
It ’ s no wonder that homeowners are choosing uPVC over timber , particularly as the classic R9 , which replicates 19th-century design , is winning over planning officers even in conservation areas . Its flawless style is underpinned by the low-maintenance nature of uPVC and offers the added draw of leading thermal , acoustic , and security benefits .
Glazerite installers looking to specify R9 and
R7 are also supported by the technical support offered by the Residence Collection as well as its range of marketing communications collateral . Combined with the tailored marketing tools and support on offer from Glazerite , which includes a heritage brochure , social media content and POS materials , Glazerite ’ s installers can really set themselves apart from their competitors .
Complementing Glazerite ’ s Residence products are the high-quality Halo Flush Sash and the Imagine Vertical Slider , which give our installers and their customers access to a broad range of heritage solutions to meet every need .
It ’ s the comprehensive nature of its portfolio and the added value solutions the fabricator offers in the form of technical advice and marketing support that are the main drivers for installers to work with Glazerite .
www . glazerite . co . uk
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