Sherborne Windows , Vision Conservatories and Panoramic Windows have created three spectacular installations and scooped the latest winning places in the Atlas Installation of the Month competition .

A fabulous Skyroom demonstration model at Sherborne Windows ’ showroom impressed a family from Ascot in Berkshire . With teenage children to accommodate , the owners wanted to create extra space at the rear of their property and had settled on a traditional Edwardian-style conservatory to mirror their neighbours .

Vision Conservatories created a real showpiece installation on a period property in Wiltshire which ultimately helped the owners to sell their home . The 4.8 x 4 metre extension was cleverly designed to fill an unsightly dead space in the garden and bring light into

an otherwise dark zone . It combined an eclectic mix of building materials - reclaimed bricks , cedar cladding , glass and aluminium - and was crowned with a large pyramid lantern roof to bring a striking and unique flavour to the property .

Bristol-based Panoramic Windows showcased their fine design skills when they created a sensational light-filled Skyroom on a detached village property in North Somerset . The retired owners wanted an elegant extension to connect with their garden and had originally set their minds on a conventional orangery . They had a complete change of heart however when they saw the Atlas Skyroom on display at Panoramic Windows ’ showroom .

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Just 37 minutes and three attempts is the average time it takes Britons to try their hand at a failed DIY task before giving up , according to research .

A survey of 2,000 UK homeowners by BuyMetalOnline . co . uk revealed that a notso-handy 62 % of the population have tried and failed at a household DIY task in the past 12 months .

78 % confessed they would try to fix their household DIY problem before calling in a professional , with 32 % attempting their own repairs to save money , and 27 % doing so to save time .

Britons listed building flat pack furniture ( 68 %), painting ( 56 %), putting up a shelf ( 38 %), wiring a socket ( 31 %), and fixing a leaking tap ( 26 %) among the top five DIY tasks they struggle to tackle .

As a result , the top five trades Britons turn to in times of need include electrical ( 59 %), decorating ( 52 %), plumbing ( 31 %), building / construction ( 29 %), and joinery ( 23 %).

Sara Halman , managing director at BuyMetalOnline . co . uk said : “ It seems the art of DIY is dying out among the British population , with more recent generations being

able to turn their hand to technical computer-based problems as opposed to hands-on DIY tasks .

“ Attempting to fix the problem yourself is one way to save money . However , if the job is hazardous or beyond your skill set , it is best handled by a trained and qualified professional . There is no shame in turning to a professional to ensure the job is done properly and to the highest safety standards .”

Young homeowners ( those aged 25-34 ) called out a tradesperson five times on average in the past 12 months , compared to those aged 55-64 who did so just once .

Those in Newcastle admitted to the highest number of professional help call outs , with an average of four call outs to a tradesperson in the past 12 months , while those in Edinburgh made an average of two .

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Sherborne Windows ’ Skyroom Gatcombe

Vision Conservatories ’ Lantern

Panoramic Windows ’ Skyroom

Quanex company Edgetech , experts in warm edge technology , called on the industry knowledge and expertise of Insight Data for a special anniversary event to mark ten years of UK manufacture .

As part of the proceedings which celebrated Edgetech ’ s decade of success at its UK headquarters in Coventry and highlighted bold plans for the future , Insight Data ’ s managing director Andrew Scott provided an in-depth analysis of the fenestration industry using Insight ’ s industry-specific data .

“ When Edgetech asked me to be a part of their event to delve into the state of the industry , I was more than happy to

oblige ,” comments Andrew . “ Through our pioneering live data , specific to the wider construction and fenestration industries , we can see where the industry is heading .”

As well as curating renowned industry reports

, Insight Data is the force behind Salestracker which combines an online prospect database , CRM system and now an integrated email marketing platform .

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