Clearview National August 2018 - Issue 201 | Page 4

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In with
the old,
and in with
the new…
» » FOR A MAGAZINE THAT CELEBRATED ITS
200th issue last month, it’s reassuring to know that ‘Heritage’
is still very much alive and well in the industry. In fact, this
month – an issue with a ‘triple treat’ of Extra sections – the
first being Heritage; is dedicated to all the products that
are reminiscent of ‘yesteryear’, yet available right now. As
a country that is steeped in history and rich with period
properties, fenestration suppliers and manufacturers
continue to innovate in the design and development of not
just materials, colours, and styles of windows and doors,
but also in the hardware that provides a finishing touch
to any project. And, by fabricating and installing units that
are sympathetic to a property from an aesthetics point of
view, we are not only making buildings look better today,
but helping to preserve them for years to come as the
performance and protection of modern designs keeps the
elements out of older properties, while also reducing heating
costs of buildings that are in their nature costly to run;
allowing more ‘money in the pot’ for future restoration.
Moving on from Heritage, if there is one word that
sums up the fenestration industry this season – from the
contributions that are sent in every month at least – it’s
Colour. And, as the demand for colour continues to
rise from consumers, so the offerings from suppliers,
fabricators, and installers has increased, as have our pages
that are dedicated to the topic. It’s not news to say that
grey is the favourite foil ‘du jour’, but what is interesting is
the many variations available from smooth PVC-U in grey
to emulate aluminium, to aluminium itself, to hardware
companies making matching locks, latches, and handles, to
painted timber windows that can be sanded and re-finished
whenever and whatever the next trend will be. It seems
grey hasn’t been this exciting since a certain book trilogy
was published.
Finally, to our favourite topic as Brits (now that the
football hasn’t come home); the weather. Outdoor Living
may always feature in July/August magazines, but this time,
the extra pages on rooflights, verandas, orangeries, and
conservatories seems all the more relevant while we
continue to enjoy this long, hot summer. And, as one article
advises that “natural li