24th June 2022

June Edition of Trade Counter News.

LONG-TERM PERFORMANCE STILL HAMPERS COMPOSITES, SAYS ENDURANCE

With summer just around the corner, the performance of composite doors will again come under the spotlight says Endurance Doors.

Rising temperatures will lead to a notable rise in heat on the surface of composite doors, with the risk of delamination, cracking and splitting when inferior door skins are utilised.
 

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Since Covid-19, supply chain disruption has continued, leading to more turbulent waters for our industry. The one thing that’s certain in business is that there will always be external pressures and uncertainty – so it’s important to have the confidence that your suppliers are stable, reliable and customer-focused.

Choosing a profile supplier with the capacity for growth, good inventory levels, robust systems and a track record of excellent customer service delivery can help fabricators and installers weather the ongoing storms. We speak to PVCu systems house Liniar to find out why the company continues to receive positive customer feedback despite the many challenges we have all faced.

Leka Systems fabricator Boringdon Plastics has recently completed the fabrication of an impressive 16.5m by 4.2m Leka Warm Roof for a conservatory refurbishment project at Torr Home, a premier care home in Plymouth, Devon.

Torr Home is set in a substantial 19th century country mansion in the highest part of the city of Plymouth.

The building has extensive grounds and enjoys panoramic views over the city of Plymouth, as well as Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor. One of the best places to enjoy the views is in the home’s large conservatory. However, like many ageing conservatories, it was too cold in winter and too hot in summer.

PVCu windows and doors fabricator, Polyframe, is prepared and ready to meet the new Building Regulations following the step-change in requirements which will come into force on Wednesday 15th June.

Polyframe, which is part of the Customade Group, has worked with its profile...

Since the Grenfell Tower tragedy five years ago, there has been an even greater focus on fire safety in the social housing sector. It’s a responsibility that Greater Manchester social housing provider, Irwell Valley Homes, takes very seriously, with a compliance team inspecting its 8,000 homes on a rolling programme to prioritise upgrade works to fire safety.