Conservatories & Extensions
From vsHome to VisiRoom with Stafford uPVC Windows
» IT’ S ONE THING TRYING TO describe to a homeowner what their new conservatory, windows or doors will look like but it’ s another thing being able to show them. For Stafford uPVC Windows, that’ s where vsHome and VisiRoom from Production Software Technology( PST) have made their mark.
The family-run business which has been serving Staffordshire and Shropshire for almost 50 years, first discovered PST at the FIT Show. Having used other software previously, the team were already comfortable working digitally but the vsHome package offered greater flexibility in front of the customers, particularly through its integrated app.
“ We love the VisiRoom app, it’ s now a real USP for our business. Being able to show customers exactly what their designs will look like on a tablet or phone has made such a difference,” says Andrew, Technical Supervisor at Stafford uPVC Windows.
Every customer’ s project starts in vsHome, where the user can design, visualise and price a wide range of products. Discounts, markups and finance options can be added at the touch of a button and branded reports can be exported instantly. Once the model is complete, it can be brought into VisiRoom giving the homeowner an interactive experience in their own home. The app allows the team to walk homeowners through designs in real time, demonstrating products clearly and helping customers feel confident in the decisions they are making.
Onboarding with PST was straightforward and the team found the customer support to be excellent. Andrew notes that the team are always available to answer questions and this level of support gave him and his colleagues real confidence in the system.
For Stafford uPVC Windows, vsHome has strengthened the way they present
themselves to customers, something that is increasingly important in today’ s market. Projects are clearer, appointments are more interactive and homeowners are feeling better informed and assured.
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BRICK RAIL SYSTEM IMPROVES SPEED, SIMPLICITY AND AFFORDABILITY
» ULTRAFRAME HAS ANNOUNCED A series of significant enhancements to its market leading hup! Building System, delivering greater ease of specification, smoother ordering, and faster on site installation for its pioneering hup! Brick Rail System.
As part of the upgrade, installers can now purchase a wide range of brick slips directly through Ultraframe as part of their hup! order. This integration removes the need for separate suppliers, simplifying specification, streamlining invoicing, and ensuring customers receive exactly the right components for each project.
Alex Hewitt, Marketing Director at Ultraframe, commented:“ We analysed the most requested colours and expanded our range to include smoother, contemporary brick styles that align more closely with modern UK housing stock. These new bricks are 14mm and 15mm instead of 20mm, offering a cleaner aesthetic and a lower cost. Installers can still request bespoke colour matching through our hupbrickslips. co. uk website.”
Alongside the extended brick slip range, Ultraframe has also introduced a major installation improvement. Following extensive on site trials and investment in product development and fire testing, the company has added a new“ helping hand” feature to the back of the rails. This addition, fully fire tested, greatly improves handling during installation and removes the need for a calcium silicate board behind the rails.
The new brick slip offering will also be available within the upcoming release of Udesign, enabling installers to visualise finishes, configure project details and automatically calculate precise quantities of plan bricks, corner bricks and mortar. The new software release provides designers with increased flexibility, including options for aperture trim finishes or side reveals with or without soldier courses. Brick rails will be configured automatically to suit the chosen aperture detailing, with corner bricks used for corners, reveals and soldier courses.
Colour charts and price lists for the expanded brick slip range are now available on the Ultraframe Trade Website. Brick slips will be delivered to site shortly after the hup! kit on a separate delivery, helping to support efficient workflow on site.
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