Marketing Column – The Three Things That Matter Most
As St Patrick’s Day approaches, Purplex MD Andrew Scott references his Northern Irish roots as he explains why a bit the ‘luck of the Irish’ doesn’t extend into business. There is a ‘holy trinity’ he says of hard work, dedication and proper planning that will always win over taking a chance and seeing what comes in – especially when it comes to marketing. For the non- Shamrock wearers…Saint Patrick’s Day falls as ever on 17 March (Monday). It falls on the week after the Cheltenham Festival – Monday-Friday 11-14 March.
Cover Story – What’s Better Than One S1 Roof Lantern?
Two of Them says Jon Crohill, Sheerline’s design project manager. Since its launch in 2021, the S1 Roof Lantern has become hugely popular and gained fabricator and installer recognition thanks to its fitter-friendly design. We hear from a couple who bought two of them for their new extension.
Toxic positivity is a thing. We all know someone with that ‘gotta look on the bright side, keep smiling’ outlook. You know, the person who makes you want to scratch your eyeballs out with rusty razors, writes Kate Ashley-Norman. She suggests not only steering clear of them but being in touch with reality so that anxiety focuses you on solutions not on masking the pain.
FENSA Column – Why MTC Cards and Qualifications Matter
For any window and door installer or surveyor working in the glazing industry, holding a Mandatory Technical Competence card is not just a requirement – it’s a badge of credibility, writes FENSA’s Tom Butler as he explains what an MTC is and why you have to have one.
Good Ventilation Saves Energy And Improves Health
Fitting energy efficient windows insulates and keeps homes warm while ventilation lets in drafts – this would be the general view of homeowners…but actually you can get better efficiency with proper ventilation, writes Glazpart’s Dean Bradley.
Technical Article – Correct Shimming Of Bay Windows
Nowadays, the screw down jacking systems should avoid the defects seen in this photo, writes The Installer’s technical and legal expert, Don Waterworth. Nevertheless, you need to be aware of what can happen if loads are not suitably supported and what that might cost your reputation.
Retrofit Right – Making Social Housing More Energy-Efficient
With local authorities and housing associations facing acute pressure to upgrade millions of social homes in line with modern net zero and thermal performance standards, retrofitting energy-efficient windows and doors will offer a vital way forward, say the people at Rehau.
Editor's Comment
Editor Brian Shillibeer reviews the news pointing to the Labour Party’s failure to get Britian building at all since it came to power last year on the back of pledges that we would see planning permission reforms and 1.5 million new homes. Meanwhile, Shillibeer is still confident that confidence will return and a trip to the FIT Show is just what busy installers need to get inspiration for the big push.
.jpg)