Clearview National November 2019 - Issue 216 | Page 58

CONSERVATORIES
Side by Side: the
Choice is Clear
» » ULTRAFRAME INSTALLER,
Lifestyle Windows of Derby,
has revealed that when side-by-
side with competitor systems,
homeowners can clearly see the
benefits of the Ultraroof tiled roof
and choose it due to its stunning
aesthetics and unmatched
technical credentials.
This news didn’t come as a
surprise to the team at Ultraframe
as earlier this year, Ultraroof
was declared the preferred tiled
roofing system of 8 out of 10
homeowners during independent
research. (Independent market
research study conducted during
February 2019 amongst 64 UK
homeowners.)
Chris Vincent, Director at
Lifestyle Windows, said: “We
added a competitor tiled roof to
our show site last year to show
customers the real difference.
That may sound extreme as an
Ultraframe installer, but the
average homeowner really has
a hard time telling one roof
from another unless she can
look directly at them both, even
with cross section samples. The
competitor roof looks poorly
finished next to the Ultraroof but
that’s the point - it was a brilliant
move.”
The reasons why Ultraroof
appeals to consumers are clear.
Homeowners expect a solid tiled
roof to feel less like a conservatory
and more like an extension, and
unlike other tiled roofing systems,
which are based on conservatory
technology, Ultraroof has a
380mm wide box beam which
is so strong that it never needs a
tie bar – ever. This fully insulated
box beam provides an incredible
amount of insulation around
the eaves beam and also creates
an internal pelmet to give a
spacious vaulted feel. Ultraroof
also features full-length glazing
panels – not just smaller Velux-
type windows. These full-length
panels not only look stunning
from inside and out, but they also
ensure that the interior is flooded
with natural light to ensure a
feeling of space.
Ultraframe Design &
Development Director, Andrew
Thomson, added: “Of course,
one of the main reasons that
homeowners choose a tiled roof
is to benefit from the outstanding
thermal performance that this
kind of roof can offer, and
Ultraroof boasts unrivalled
thermals, with a U-Value of
just 0.13 possible. It is also the
strongest tiled roof on the market,
with unsupported spans of up
to 4m possible, ideal for ever-
popular bi-fold doors.”
ultraframetrade.co.uk
Shortlist success no slim pickings
British rooflight manufacturer, Roof Maker, has been
shortlisted as part of the first Conservatory & Orangery
Awards for its innovative Slimline® roof lantern in
the ‘Best rooflight and lantern system’ category.
» » FEATURING ULTRA SLIM
aluminium glazing bars and
available as flat pack or pre-built,
the Slimline®’s innovative design
combines a sturdy, insulated
construction with a clean,
contemporary aesthetic to support
professionals in specifying and
installing the highest standard in
performance and style.
Offering an outstanding
Ug-value of 0.8 w/m2K by
using triple glazing as standard,
the Roof Maker Slimline® roof
lantern significantly reduces
potential heat transfer, aiding
clients in reducing potential
energy loss and subsequent energy
tariffs.
In addition to having ultra
slim aluminium glazing bars to
maximise the amount of natural
light entering the property, the
roof lantern also has deep unit
seals, which significantly reduce
the risk of condensation and
increase product life expectancy.
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Roof Maker is unique in
the industry as it is the only
manufacturer to provide a 20-year
unit seal warranty, with a life
expectancy of up to 30 years.
Vanessa Howard, Chief
Marketing Officer at Roof Maker,
said: “We are delighted to have
been shortlisted for the first ever
Conservatory and Orangery
Awards. Our Slimline® roof lantern
is designed and manufactured
to offer the highest standards in
performance and aesthetics, so it’s
fantastic to receive this recognition
within the glazing industry.”
Available in any RAL frame
colour and a range of glass
tints and glass types, including
security, solar performance or
acoustic options, the Slimline®
roof lantern is designed to provide
professionals and their clients
with a premium rooflight that
stands out from its competitors.
www.roof-maker.co.uk