SUSTAINABLE ADVANCEMENTS
At Precision ’ s new sustainable product launch for the roofing industry
Michael Hewitt , Sales Director of AT Precision explores the importance of ever growing sustainable advancements , although highlights the lack of in the fenestration and roofing industry . He goes on to explain how this matter inspired AT Precision ’ s recent sustainable product launches of 2023 .
‘ The fenestration and roofing industry are noticing the increase in demand for new sustainable innovations due to the rise in concern for climate change and the nature of some of the resources used in these industries . We have therefore felt the increasing pressure to reduce our carbon footprint and environmental impacts and produce new advancements to tackle this pressing issue .’
In 2023 , AT Precision began their evolutionary movement towards creating sustainable innovations for both the fenestration and roofing industry . They successfully produced and launched their RTR bars used for window extrusion , made out of 100 % recycled PVC , which would have otherwise gone to landfill .
After their huge success rate in this product launch , their ammunition to further reduce their environmental impacts grew , following the launch of ‘ EcoLath ’ for the roofing industry , the eco-friendly alternative to timber used for roof battens and joists , also made from 100 % recycled plastic .
The backbone of this initiative is their in-house recycling scheme , which involves collecting unwanted or unused plastic offcuts from customers nationwide , taking these to their recycling plant where their state-of-the-art extrusion machine
Due to the nature of AT Precision , the company is also making this sustainable alternative more competitive in price , up to thirty percent cheaper than timber .
grinds the offcuts down and molds the recycled plastic into pvc roof battens and joists .
The £ 475,000 investment towards the recycling scheme has acquired an abundance of advantages for those who choose to use the recycled joists and roof laths over the traditional timber material . An astonishing fifty plus life expectancy , no knotts , rotting , warping or bending for a hasslefree installation , to name a few . Due to the nature of AT Precision , the company is also making this sustainable alternative more competitive in price , up to thirty percent cheaper than timber . Introducing unprecedented advantages for roofers nationwide , promoting cost-effectiveness and astounding durability .
AT Precision are proud to be setting a sustainable example to the rest of the construction industry and have plans to further expand their ecofriendly product range , to maximize reductions of their carbon footprint .
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