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install, and those that buy-in and
install. While there are exceptions,
those that fabricate tend to be
larger and have fared better
financially.
Installers have diversified;
extending their range of products
to include additional niche
window/door products and other
home improvements such as
garage doors and driveways. One
of the most exciting opportunities
for installers is renewed interest
in conservatories, although
the nature of the product is
changing.
Consumer demand for
replacing conservatories or
conservatory roofs with better
performing, all-year-round
solutions has risen sharply, while
over the last 3 years several major
suppliers have launched new solid
roof solutions giving installers
the opportunity to increase order
values and provide larger, more
complex home extensions.
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New product innovations
have led to a notable increase
in companies investing in
showrooms, which is counter-
intuitive in today’s online market
place. Indeed, the number of
showrooms has increased from
3473 in 2014 to 3796 in 2017,
reversing a trend in earlier years.
While the number of installers
fitting PVC-U windows and
doors has remained largely
unchanged, since 2014 there
has been a 40% increase in
firms offering aluminium
and a 25% increase in timber
installers. 6,353 installers now
offer aluminium and 5,468 offer
timber products.
Trade counters continue to
evolve with a notable increase
in acquisitions over the last
year as companies focus on
distribution channels and volume.
876 trade counter depots now
supply windows, doors and
conservatories, supplying both
small installation companies and
a rapidly increasing number of
builders who offer this product
range.
Indeed, the number of builders
who buy-in windows, doors
and conservatories stands at
15,739 firms, well ahead of the
9,553 traditional double-glazing
installers who buy-in frames.
THE INSIGHT REPORT
The full Insight Report
provides in-depth analysis of
the industry, including product
information, markets and
financial data.
For a copy of the report contact
Insight Data on 01934 808293
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