Pro Installer April 2022 - Issue 109 | Page 44

Outdoor Living
44 | APRIL 2022

Outdoor Living

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LIVING PROOF : SALES JUST KEEP GROWING

Ultraframe has reported a 43 % year-on-year increase in sales for its Livinroof solid roof system , which continues to grow in popularity , despite the strong growth in the tiled roof market .
There are many reasons why Ultraframe believes that Livinroof has seen such dramatic growth . Based on the company ’ s original Glass Roof , Livinroof is familiar to surveyors and fitters and extremely simple to install . Available in almost any shape or size , Livinroof is the ideal choice for any style of extension , and with a pitch as low as 5 °, can even be used for creating contemporary low pitch lean-tos .
Glass panels – including shaped glazing – can be integrated virtually anywhere into the design at no extra cost , giving natural light where needed and creating a stunning feature on the interior of the roof .
As with all Ultraframe systems , fitter-friendliness is at the heart
of the system and Livinroof is no exception . A patented adjustable speedlock system optimises glazing bar compression , makes the roof simple to fit and ensures fast fit , first time , every time .
Ultraframe Marketing Director , Alex Hewitt , said : “ Many homeowners realised during the various lockdowns that they needed more space on their home and Livinroof is a fantastic way to achieve this . Its contemporary good looks , coupled with its many innovative features and class-leading performance make Livinroof an easy choice for installers and builders wanting to take advantage of the boom in home improvements .
“ These same features also made it the perfect choice for us to use on our new range of Garden Rooms . While Livinroof can already achieve a fantastic U-Value of just 0.16 , we are currently working to enhance its thermal performance even further to ensure it exceeds the changes to the
Building Regulations which come into force in June .”
To support the growth of the system during the pandemic , Ultraframe ran a series of live webinars and training events to help Livinroof users understand more about the system and the support available , all of which are available to rewatch upon request on the company ’ s YouTube channel . One of Ultraframe ’ s new ‘ explainer ’ videos is also available to support new or prospective Livinroof users , with all the features and benefits of the roof clearly demonstrated .
Concluding , Alex said : “ Livinroof is a fantastic option for any style of new extension , or for replacing a shaped conservatory roof on existing window frames . We are continuing to enhance the system and hope to see its popularity continue to grow .”
www . ultraframetrade . co . uk

CLADDING TRANSFORMS HOMES AND BOOSTS SALES

Fortex cladding from Freefoam was the star of a recent installation by Peterborough-based Think Home Fascias .
A homeowner recently asked Matt Edwards , the owner of Think Home Fascias , for a solution to replace the tired , worn and crumbling render on the front of their property in West Pinchbeck , just north of Peterborough .
Matt said : “ At first the customer was looking at the possibility of re-rendering the house , but as they wanted to modernise it , I suggested Freefoam cladding and they were really taken with it .
“ Originally the customer wanted to go for white cladding , but I suggested it might be too overpowering
for their property . They weren ’ t actually aware of the colour options available , so we discussed different possibilities , including Anthracite Grey , and they decided to go for Storm Grey .”
As well as giving the front of the property a new lease of life with a transformed appearance , Think Home Fascias added an insulating layer of Celotex behind the cladding to boost the home ’ s energy efficiency and help lower their energy bills . Fitting Freefoam Fortex cladding is an all-round solution . A high-quality , ultra-low maintenance product that has given the homeowner a warmer property and saved them time , hassle and money on costly home upkeep .
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Matt adds : “ They were over the moon and gave us a positive review straight away . They have even posted pictures on Google and on social media . They were really impressed .
“ There are a lot of similar homes in the area with render that is starting to wear , and we posted a display board outside the house . One of the customers ’ neighbours has also shown interest in replacing the render on their property too .
“ At Freefoam , the service is there alongside good quality , durable products . I can contact them directly and get straight through . The range of colours is a real selling point for Fortex cladding . Greys are most popular but I ’ ve sold a lot of Sage Green , particularly
for homes in the local villages .”
Matt set up Think Home Fascias in 2018 and is largely focused on fascias , soffits , guttering and cladding installations . He ’ s a Freefoam Registered Installer , fitting Freefoam products for 12 years and he has a great rapport with his local stockist
, Special Building Factors in Peterborough .
Colin St John , Commercial Director at Freefoam , says : “ It ’ s great to have installers on board like Matt who understand our range , and the potential cladding has to make a real statement and transform a property , particularly through
the bold use of colour . While the benefits for the customer are clear , Freefoam Registered Installers who use our products on a daily basis also find that Freefoam cladding is very easy to install .”
www . freefoam . com thinkhomefascias . co . uk