Notifications of replacement windows and doors in domestic properties in the second quarter of 2014 are up just 0.54%* on the same period last year, says FENSA.

This represents a slowing down in the growth of installations figures.  In comparison, the second quarter of 2013 saw an increase of 8.53% over 2012.

April was up 3.7% on 2013, May up 1.2% and June was down 3.3%. “We need to ask whether the installation market has currently peaked,” comments FENSA Managing Director Chris Mayne.

“A number of other indicators and some commentators have predicted a slowdown in the construction sector.

Also, June could be an anomaly.  June 6 saw the deadline for FENSA installers to Transition to Certified Installer and a number had their accounts frozen, meaning they were unable to advise us of installations.” 89% of all window installations are covered by FENSA according to DCLG.

*  Calculated from the most up to date window and door installation figures notified to FENSA in April, May and June 2014