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» WHAT DO INSTALLERS really want from a door panel? After 30 years in manufacturing, Vista Panels has the answer: products that fit faster, perform better, and keep customers coming back.
That insight underpins Vista’ s latest PVCu Panel Door Collection, which adds four bold new styles this year – Riga, Prague, Geneva and Vienna – to its long-established range. Each new design reflects the company’ s ongoing investment in materials, style and installer-friendly performance – a formula refined through three decades of listening to the trade and adapting to how the market has evolved.
Ian Smith, Head of Operational Sales at Vista Panels, comments:“ Every design in our panel collection is
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born out of what we hear from our customers. Installers want panels that are reliable, quick to fit, and visually strong, while fabricators need a dependable supply partner that helps them stay competitive. These new additions combine the looks homeowners want, with the performance and consistency the trade demands.” |
Manufactured with double-skinned PVCu and a high-density core, the new panels are pressure-bonded for long-term stability and strength. Realistic woodgrain and foiled finishes are engineered to resist fading, peeling and cracking, helping reduce callbacks and maintain quality standards on site. |
The latest designs are joined by a refreshed brochure that makes specifying and selling even easier for trade customers. Featuring new imagery, colour options and technical information, the updated literature reinforces Vista’ s focus on quality, performance and installer support.
Ian adds:“ For 30 years, Vista has grown alongside the trade. We’ ve evolved as our customers have evolved – from the rise of new build to today’ s demand for colour choice and contemporary styles. Every update to our panel range is about helping our partners respond to what homeowners want, without compromising on performance or turnaround times.”
www. vistapanels. co. uk
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» SPECTRAL WINDOWS has expanded its fabrication range with the addition of The Residence Collection- the original timber-alternative window system, designed and made in the UK to combine traditional style with modern performance.
Installers across the majority of the UK, from Cheshire to Northamptonshire and across the South of England, can now source the full suite of Residence Collection
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windows systems from Spectral, including Residence 9, Residence 7 and Residence 2, fabricated locally with a focus on craftsmanship, lead time efficiency and personalised trade support.
Originally launched in 2011, The Residence Collection has become the go-to brand for high-end PVC-U flush sash windows, designed to replicate the look and feel of traditional timber while delivering outstanding energy performance. The range is widely approved for use on listed buildings and conservation areas and has proven especially popular in heritage rural and premium residential settings.
All Residence systems offer advanced thermal efficiency, with u-values as low as 1.2W / m ² K with double glazing as
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standard. The multi-chambered profiles are designed to meet current Document L requirements, and trickle vent options and discreet vent covers help installers comply with Part F where necessary.
The systems are available in an extensive palette of up to 26 colours including heritage tones, dual colours and timber-effect finishes. A variety of jointing options are available- including mechanical joints, graf welds, Timberweld ®, and traditional mitre welds- depending on the desired aesthetic and project type.
R9 remains a market leader for heritage and period properties, featuring an authentic flush sash and deep traditional detailing. R7 offers a clean, flush finish inside and out for a more contemporary yet classic
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feel. R2 is a bold, architectural look with sharp square edges and equal sightlines- ideal for modern design-led homes and new build developments.
Nick Rudd, Director at Spectral Windows comments:“ There’ s a real appetite in the market for premium, low-maintenance timber alternatives. The Residence Collection delivers on every front – style, performance, colour, and compliance – and it gives our installer customers the edge when competing for high-value residential projects.”
www. spectralwindows. co. uk
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