DECEMBER 2022 | 27
Installer Support
SCREWFIX OFFERS UNBEATABLE VALUE TO HELP TRADE REMAIN COMPETITIVE
Screwfix , the omnichannel retailer , has launched its Unbeatable Value commitment to help tradespeople remain competitive and meet the needs of their customers .
At a time when value is key for both the trade and consumers , Screwfix has made the commitment to offer Unbeatable Value through a combination of price cuts , price locks , low prices on pro products , and bulk save offers .
The new campaign runs across many ranges including 1,000 prices cuts and more than 8,000 bulk save options . In addition , Screwfix is locking hundreds of prices on essentials until the end of the year , providing the certainty tradespeople need for quoting on jobs .
Customers can rely on the great value and high quality of a wide range of must-have products , including DeWalt Safety Boots , which have remained at the same low price for six years - locked until at least at the end of 2022 - and the Makita 18V Brushless Cordless Combi Drill , at a breakthrough price to get the job done affordably and right first time .
What ’ s more , with energy prices being crucial , Screwfix has exclusively secured Tado Smart Thermostat Starter Kit for under £ 100 , allowing customers to save up to 28 % on their energy bills .
Jack Wallace , Marketing Director at Screwfix , commented : “ We know tradespeople are seeking great value to ensure they can be as competitive as possible when quoting for work . That ’ s why we ’ ve launched Unbeatable Value .
“ We ’ re committed to ensuring we deliver unbeatable value day in , day out so tradespeople can get what they need , when they need it , to get their jobs done quickly , affordably , and right first time .”
Unbeatable Value is also supported by Screwfix ’ s convenient services including Click & Collect in as little as one minute , next-day delivery every day , and Screwfix Sprint , which allows delivery to site or home in under one hour via the Screwfix app .
Tradespeople can access the Unbeatable Value products offered by Screwfix through the app , online , via the 24 / 7 award-winning contact centre , or by visiting one of its 800 + stores .
www . screwfix . com
GGF ’ S FINGER ON THE PULSE KEEPS MEMBERS COMPLIANT
Following much speculation on the Approved Document F legislation regarding trickle vents , the Glass and Glazing Federation ( GGF ) is pleased to announce that bookings are now open for a new service that will help installers prove compliance once and for all .
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“ The introduction of pulse testing allows fitters to show the airtightness of a building pre and post installation ,” expands Dave Mechem , Director of Inspection & Assessment . “ If the reading doesn ’ t change , which we have found is often the case when like for like PVC-U windows are installed , there is no need for additional ventilation . That ’ s not to say the new windows aren ’ t better than the old , just that they offer a similar level of airtightness .
The tests themselves take less than half an hour to complete and the installer and homeowner can be provided with the results immediately upon completion . The testing will initially be rolled out across the South and South
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East of England from the 21st November 2022 with the intention to expand the service to all members from the 1st January 2023 .
“ Many installers have managed to meet the new regulations by offering the necessary additional ventilation , but there are still circumstances whereby the requirement for extra vents are losing sales . Perhaps because of
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a previous bad experience on the part of the homeowner , or perhaps other installers have already convinced the consumer more ventilation is not a good thing . For these situations , pulse testing is a good alternative way to prove compliance .
“ We have meticulously researched the available technology for this type of testing and found a solution that is quick , simple , safe , repeatable , and usable in an occupied home . Fully accredited testing with this equipment is now available to installers in the South and South East of the country but will be rolled out further afield early in the new year . Bookings can be made at https :// risaltd . co . uk / pulse-testing-trickle-vents / and
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GGF and FENSA members can enjoy discounted rates for the service .”
Dave concludes : “ It ’ s not always easy to decipher complex legislation , let alone prove compliance , which is why we want to support our members to do just that . We ’ re not suggesting
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installers don ’ t offer extra ventilation , but we do believe it ’ s important to have an alternative so that reluctant homeowners don ’ t miss out on new windows , and installers don ’ t miss out on valuable sales .”
www . ggf . org . uk
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