But developers , architects and specifiers have now seen the advantages of using colour as a signature for their building projects . And homeowners , inspired by property improvement programmes , now regularly choose colour as they look to personalise their homes .

Advanced technology

Being able to offer colour as a standard part of a product range is the key to success . Lead times and ‘ special ’ orders are considerable barriers to sales .

Freefoam , which manufactures environmentally friendly and innovative

fascia , soffit and rainwater products , decided to maximise colour opportunities and developed the technology to reduce lead times and increase colour choice , becoming a colour roofline specialist .

Freefoam ’ s extensive colour range is based on its patented ColormaxTM technology , a system which offers colourfastness , colour variety , and reliable colour matching . Using an advanced master-batching process , a special blend of natural PVCu compound is dosed on-line with specific concentrations of pigment for the required colour . The range of pigments

has been restricted to those known to have the highest levels of fastness to achieve and keep the desired colour . And product formulations have been adjusted to suit the application , increasing Titanium Dioxide ( TiO2 ) levels in products exposed to high levels of Ultra Violet ( UV ) light and extreme temperatures to counteract the effect of strong sunlight .

Colour choice guaranteed

While some other roofline suppliers still only offer a limited range of colour , Freefoam sells eight colours as standard : white ,

black , leather brown , pale gold , sable , storm grey , dark grey and anthracite grey . Most colours are available off the shelf , or have a minimum lead time , are competitively priced and are available in all profiles and mouldings with matching pins . Rainwater gutters and pipes are also available in their own appropriate colour range with a white co-extruded interior in the gutters , a Freefoam innovation , to counteract the problems associated with rapid heat absorption and expansion .

The colour range ’ s ten-year guarantee gives peace of mind to installers and homeowners .

Differentiate yourself

As more homeowners and developers look to personalise their properties , colour can be offered as part of the sales and quotation process , with confidence in the knowledge that products are manufactured to last and available straight from stock . Colour is now an attractive proposition for any installer , a way to meet consumer demand and maximise order potential .

For more information call Freefoam on 01604 591110 or visit www . freefoam . com