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DGB Turns 10!
Strictly speaking that particular milestone was achieved in March. I've only just got round to writing about the occasion! But yes, I can confirm that DGB is now ten years old. Quite remarkable for [...]
Freefoam Release New Cladding Brochure
This is a sponsored article by Freefoam Freefoam Building Products are pleased to announce the launch of a brand new cladding brochure – The Complete Cladding Solution. Featuring all PVC-UE cladding products within the [...]
Everyone’s A Winner At Edgetech’s Action-Packed FIT 2019
This is a sponsored article by Edgetech UK Last month’s FIT Show was a momentous one for warm-edge experts Edgetech, who used it to celebrate thirty years of a landmark product and introduce an [...]
Is The Fenestration Industry Ready For Smart Window And Door Tech?
One of the big takeaways from the FIT Show this year was that smart window and door tech is really starting to take root in the sector now. Brisant Secure launched their Ultion SMART [...]
We’ve Focused Too Little On Ventilation
Over the past decade and longer, our industry, along with the wider construction sector, has been working hard to make sure that the product we all install keep as much heat inside the home [...]
What Is Fenestration?
As part of the wider effort to engage with the outside world and help attract new talent to the industry, many have commented that when you say the word fenestration to most people, they [...]
Temporary Relaxed Planning Permission Rules Made Permanent
In 2013, planning permission rules on extensions were relaxed. It was meant to be a temporary measure, introduced by the government to help stimulate home owners into building on to their existing homes. It [...]
64% Believe Quicker Lead Times Have Lead To Poorer Quality And Customer Service
For those who have championed shorter and shorter lead times, the results of this poll won't make for good reading. Last week my latest poll concluded, this time focusing on the subject of short [...]
Review: FIT Show 2019
The industry gathered for three days this week at the NEC in Birmingham for the 2019 FIT Show. The industry's show came against a backdrop of political uncertainty, a stagnant economy, a chronic skills [...]
Four Seasons Home Improvements Of Exeter Goes Into Administration
It is being reported in the Devon Live website that Exeter-based Four Seasons Home Improvements has entered into administration. A statement on the Four Seasons Home Improvements website states: MOST RECOMMENDED LTD T/A FOUR [...]
Has Quality And Service Been Sacrificed For Shorter Lead Times?
In the past couple of years our industry has been quite vocal about it's problems with product quality and customer service. I remember the problems being quite acute in 2017 and 2018. I have [...]
Camden Are Proud Winners Of The Manufacturing And Innovation Award
This is a sponsored article by Camden Group Camden Windows and Doors has been crowned with the ‘Manufacturing and Innovation Award’, at the Made in Northern Ireland Awards 2019. They collected their trophy in [...]
Two Thirds Believe Its Not Too Late To Resolve The Skills Crisis
Well ain't that a positive headline for a change! There's plenty to be moody and frustrated about in our industry right now, but in my latest poll it does seem that there remains some [...]
Freefoam’s Quality And Service Underpin 20-Year Relationship With Exmoor Fascias
This is a sponsored post by Freefoam Based in Devon, Michele Muir, Managing Director of Exmoor Fascias, celebrates 30 years of trading and growth in 2019. In an ever-evolving market, the company’s partnership with [...]
Brisant-Secure And Salto Collaborate To Create Ultion SMART
This is a sponsored article by Brisant-Secure Ultion SMART will change how people lock their doors. Ultion SMART combines the tried and tested Danalock technology by worldwide electronic access experts Salto, with Brisant’s 3 [...]
Why The Window Industry Can Never Go Back To White Windows
For the past few weeks I have been talking about the importance of new products and trends, such as colour, flush windows, timber look joints as the future of our industry. This is true, [...]
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