CONSERVATORIES & SOLIDROOFS
Business bonanza for Select few
ROOF REPLACEMENTS ON A HIGH
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THE MARKET FOR conservatory roof replacements is on a high says Prefix Systems and one of the latest jobs carried out by Stevenage-based Conserv-A-Tech , shows that consumers still yearn for the appeal of a glazed roof .
As part of Prefix ’ s proven Refurbish My Conservatory scheme , Conserv-A- Tech have access to dedicated marketing materials , along with specific products for roof replacements . These products have been specially designed by Prefix for these types of applications and include Retro-Fix posts to carry the additional loading of glass or even solid roofs and Bi-Span to support the structural requirements for large openings .
With around 3million existing conservatories installed in the UK and many first-generation ones glazed in tired polycarbonate , there ’ s an important market sector emerging . Over the last 10 years the market has also seen the rapid development of specialist solar control glass with U-values now down to 1.0W /( m2K ) and so glass is now very much the dominant glazed material .
Eric Knappett , owner and director of Conserv-A-Tech commented : “ Conservatory roof replacements are becoming more prevalent in terms of our sales opportunities . It ’ s re-assuring to know that we have a supporting brand and product range specific to this sector .”
www . prefixsystems . co . uk
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EUROCELL HAS LAUNCHED A pioneering industry initiative in Select – the sector ’ s first comprehensive solid conservatory roof approved installer scheme . Designed to give scheme members a competitive edge and boost business , Eurocell Select will seek to address homeowners ’ fears about product and workmanship quality .
Built upon the company ’ s leading Equinox solid conservatory roof range , Eurocell Select is being operated in partnership with certification body , CERTASS .
The scheme features a two-year workmanship ( installation ) warranty , an alternative dispute resolution service ( ADR ) with no annual fees and low per case fee ( from £ 35 per party ) and a comprehensive marketing support package .
Membership will be limited to 150 companies during the introductory period , so it will be a race against time for professional installers seeking to grow sales and profit to sign up on a ‘ first come , first served ’ basis . Those ‘ early adopters ’ will get free entry to the scheme , discounted CERTASS accreditation and a significant Eurocell contribution to the first year ’ s subscriptions .
Entrance to the scheme includes typical ‘ professionalism criteria ’, such as meeting the terms set out in competent persons and quality assured installer schemes ; and installing Equinox , in compliance with Eurocell specifications .
www . eurocell-select . co . uk
Conservatory installed values up by 9 %
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NEW FINDINGS FROM PALMER Market Research reveal that the total installed value of the UK conservatory market jumped by 9 % to £ 1.05bn last year – the highest level since 2009 .
According to the Market for Domestic Conservatories 2017 average installed prices also rose by 12 %. The rate of fall in volume also slowed to 1.4 % compared to 6 % last year .
Nonetheless , the market still hit a new all-time low in volume of 77,700 units , with a 4 % decline in first-time installations .
Figures from Palmer show that PVC-U remains the dominant material type across sectors , with aluminium remaining static and failing to replicate the inroads that it has made in other areas . Wood is again forecast to be static this year , ahead of decline going forward .
The Market for Domestic Conservatories also tracks the rapid growth seen in orangery and orangery-hybrid – up 38 % in 2016 .
The trend towards higher value products , reflects a broader shift across the window and door industry . The Window , Door and Conservatory Markets in Housing in Great Britain , published in September , citing growth of 1 % in volume terms and 7 % in value terms to £ 4.5bn .
www . palmermarketresearch . co . uk
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