Pro Installer August 2015 - Issue 29 | Page 40

40 AUGUST 2015 PRO INSTALLER PRO NEWS www.proinstaller.co.uk Warming hearts and homes A Hull-based VEKA fabricator and installer, Yorkshire Windows and Doors Ltd, has come to the aid of a local family struggling with unmanageable heating bills, largely caused by outdated glazing in their new home. Beki Taylor and her family had been living in the property for just four months when they received a heating bill for £800. “I put two and two together” says Beki, “and we got a window supplier to come and have a look at all the windows in the house. He found that 75% of heat was being lost through our windows.” What made the circumstances absolutely critical is the life-threatening leukaemia that affects Beki’s two-year-old daughter, Georgiana: “It is important that we get Georgi’s room warm enough” Beki explains, “because she can easily pick up cold or flu. Last time she had flu she had to be hospitalised and was put in intensive care.” ‘clearly brought smiles to the faces of all those involved’ Realising the gravity of the situation, the family quickly turned to Yorkshire Windows and Doors Ltd – a trusted provider of industry-leading PVCu systems from The VEKA UK Group. Andy Winn, the fitter who attended to assess the family’s home for a quote, was struck by their story. Beki continues: “When we told Andy what Georgi was going through, he got really upset. “When he came back with what we thought was an estimate a week or so later, he just hugged me and said the company would like to fit all the windows and our front and back door as a gift from them and their suppliers to get our little girl better.” The family would have faced a £9000 bill for the window and door installation. Colin Torley, Sales and Marketing Director for The VEKA UK Group commented: “Yorkshire Windows and Doors has made a truly re- markable contribution to support Georgi and her family. “The VEKA UK Group are honoured to be associated with a company that, besides running an impeccable business, made time to organise this truly selfless gesture – one that has clearly brought smiles to the faces of all those involved. We wish Georgi and her family well in their cosy new home!” Richard Hornby, MD summed-up Yorkshire Windows and Doors’ involvement: “When we heard about Georgi from Andy, the company wanted to do something to help, as the job was rather an expensive one. We are just glad we were in a position to help Georgi and keep her warm in future.” www.vekauk.com ALL THE NEW RIGHT TOOLS FOR THE JOB T O F I N D Y O U R N E A R E S T S T O C K I S T, P L E A S E C A L L 0 8 4 4 8 8 0 0 4 3 0 O R E M A I L I N F O @ W I C U K . C O . U K