Clearview Midlands January 2014 - Issue 146 | Page 54

CONSERVATORYNEWS WELCOME SUPPORT FOR INSTALLERS Synseal has received well over 300 applications from installers to join their Synseal Registered Installer (SRI) scheme since the April launch at the FIT Show, and this impressive number includes several K2 roof installers who purchase from Premier Conservatory Supplies, based in Bolton. ‘I decided to adopt a totally open mind and I’ve been impressed’ Premier’s Managing Director, Peter Gray, is pleased with the innovative support that Synseal is now offering to K2 customers. “When Synseal acquired K2 last year I wasn’t sure how things were going to pan out, but like many others I decided to adopt a totally open mind and I’ve been impressed with how Synseal go about business,” says Peter. “They have adapted their SRI support package to include installers of K2 roofs and the free welcome boxes they provide are full of useful stuff such as retail brochures that really add value and help my installer customers sell to homeowners.” Peter Gray, MD of Premier Conservatory Supplies and Mark Davenport, Synseal’s Northern region Key Account Manager. While the overall branding of SRI reflects the Synseal group identity, the scheme recognises that many professional installers have a longterm purchasing loyalty to the K2 and Global conservatory roofing brands, so eye-catching logo van stickers are also available to promote these popular products. 12 MONTHS ON Just 12 months ago, Prefix Systems launched its Garden Room Roof and with total sales now well ahead of forecast, the prospects for 2014 look substantial for the UK’s leading conservatory and extended living space specialists. When the Garden Room roof was launched in October 2012, it was the result of a carefully managed product research and development process over several years, which more recently included the valuable input from Tim Harris, their structural engineer. This is a function and role not usually seen in a trade conservatory related business, with even the systems companies not employing such a person. Sales of the Garden Room roof are equally split between new ‘3 million existing conservatories’ are estimated to be in need of repair. Chris Baron and Chris Cooke, co-directors of Prefix Systems comment: ‘The first 12 months have been a whirlwind. 2014 looks set to be a great year for this product.” and enticing old customers with the option of upgrading to a new Garden Room. The potential in the UK is considerable with an estimated 3 million existing conservatories, of which 500,000 Call 01254 871800, e-mail [email protected] or follow @prefixsystems on Twitter. You can also download the new iPhone and iPad app from the App Store. installations and conservatory replacement projects, with several sales savvy installation companies going back through their database “BELT & BRACES” GLASS STOP OPTION Glass slippage is not something that installers encounter when fitting Synseal’s market leading Global conservatory roof. However for a “belt and braces” installation approach the proven K2 paddle glass stop is now an available option to give extra reassurance when installing wide-span or large-scale roof glazing assemblies. Although not required on typical conservatory jobs, for major projects featuring large and weighty roof glass installations the paddle glass stop provides added reassurance to prevent any glass unit slip over years of weathering, which in turn eliminates 54 JAN 2014 any possibility of leaks and minimises requirements for cosmetic repair work. Global roof ’s variable valley is designed to suit varying pitches and angles and is clad with trims both internally and externally to give an aesthetically pleasing appearance. Angle roof pitches varying from 5o to 35o can be accommodated by the flexible valley design and in similar fashion the paddle glass stop neatly adjusts to the required valley angle to assist in supporting the glazing units. The glass stop can be attached to the end of rafter assemblies and features adjustable paddles to bring the glass stop in line with the valley and the edge of the glass unit. To read more, visit www.clearview-uk.com