Clearview National January 2020 - Issue 218 | Page 40

PROUD SPONSOR OF DOORS & WINDOWS DOORS&WINDOWS ‘Best on the market’ for high- end spec new build Retail installer County Windows has just completed the installation of 26 Optima windows, two sets of Optima French doors with side screens and a single Optima residential door in a stunning new build detached property in Herefordshire. » MITCH LUCKMAN, OWNER OF County Windows, said: “We are delighted with the results of this build. It was a one- off development from local developer S A Lancett Carpentry and Building, who we have been working with since the business was formed over 15 years ago. The spec of the project was extremely high end. The use of Optima in anthracite grey with white interior delivered everything that was needed and more.” Optima from Profile 22 was developed to give fabricators and installers everything they need to compete in the market. As Mitch’s comments and the results of the Herefordshire development show, it’s certainly doing that for County Windows. County Windows has been a Profile 22 installer for over 15 years and Mitch is clear how he feels about the Optima system: “It’s the best on the market. It’s great for consumers and it’s great for us as a business too.” Mitch says the Optima system’s aesthetics fit perfectly with all house styles and it’s a very popular choice with consumers. Optima also offers exceptional performance in energy efficiency, weather protection and security, to keep homes perfectly protected. As well as the aesthetics, Mitch also praises how easy Optima is to install: “The products are very uniform so the range suites together perfectly.” Mitch continues: “Optima is a well-designed system that is easy to sell, easy to install and offers a high- end finish every time. We couldn’t ask for anything more.” County Windows’ commitment to installing quality products at competitive and realistic prices has seen it become one of the area’s most trusted names. County Windows purchases Optima Windows and Doors from manufacturing partner Central RPL, one of the Midlands largest, trade fabricators. Central RPL’s Martyn Elwell, commented: “With Profile 22 as our partner, we feel it’s the perfect combination for installers who are looking at entering these markets to complement their existing retail business.” www.profile22.co.uk WINDOW AND RESIDENTIAL DOOR TRENDS FOR 2020 » AS 2019 DRAWS TO A CLOSE, THE Residence Collection is already looking towards 2020, with a view to leading the market in terms of tomorrow’s window and residential door design convention, across their R2, R7 and R9 pioneering product platforms. According to the influential brand, 2020 is likely to be a year where product differentiation is paramount, with R7 taking share out of 70mm window systems and R2 cutting a unique product trajectory for what is the ultimate contemporary PVCu window. 40 » JAN 2020 » CL EARVI E W- UK . C O M R2 has the same product dimensions as the defining R9 window and door, yet with a square architectural edge and matching square glazing beads for double and triple glazing. While other companies are still playing catch up with ‘heritage inspired’ windows, R2 is likely to find its niche for a the ultimate urban PVCu window and door design, with genuine architectural appeal. When it comes to residential doors, then after a huge surge of interest in 2019, the new RD range of engineered panel doors will also experience further strong product adoption. www.residencecollection.co.uk www.residencecollectiontrade.co.uk