Pro Installer June 2017 - Issue 51 | Page 32

32 | JUNE 2017 Installer Essentials MAXIMISE YOUR EXISTING ORDER BOOK All home improvement companies are looking for ways to expand their business. Products to upsell to existing customers, opportunities to revisit previous customers and options to develop new markets – for window, roofline and conservatory fitters PVC cladding could be that opportunity. There has been a huge interest in external cladding products in recent years, fuelled by aspirational TV programmes like Grand Designs where it seems that any new build that doesn’t feature at least one exterior wall of cladding just doesn’t cut it! Timber is still pop- ular but homeowners are now looking at more low maintenance options - busy families have little time or often the skill to undertake large DIY projects that are expensive and time-consum- ing. PVCu external cladding is one of the fastest growing home improvement prod- ucts. Its versatility means it can be used on a huge variety of projects from a feature wall on part of an existing building, an exterior finish for a new extension or part of a loft conversion. One of the quickest and simplest ways of totally transforming the look of any home. Freefoam Building Products are specialist PVC manufactures producing a wide range of long lasting, low maintenance cladding products. The Freefoam cladding range features a choice of smooth wood- grain finish or Fortex® tim- ber effect embossed boards in Shiplap, Double Shiplap and Weatherboard styles. Available in a wide variety of colours from traditional Mahogany, Rosewood and Oak to subtle ‘New Eng- land’ shades of Misty Grey and Cappuccino and more dramatic contemporary op- tions like Anthracite Grey, Slate Grey and Black Ash. All ranges come with a high quality, purpose made, easy to fit trim system making installation straight forward and quick. PVCu cladding also offers significant environmental credentials, being award- ed an A+ rating from the Building Research Estab- lishment’s (BRE) ‘Green Guide To Specification’ when installed with stand- ard components, making PVC a real alternative to timber and fibre cement products. Commercial Director, Colin St John, explains “Cladding is fast becoming one of our success stories. Creating the ultimate win win has been our driver over the years. Developing winning products for win- ning stockists and installers and being part of the whole sales process has been key to continued growth.” To find out about Freefoam cladding products or become a Freefoam Registered Installer and receive FREE cladding leads contact Freefoam on 01604 683864 or email [email protected] Freefoam Regist