Making the most of the opportunities – glazing outlook
In the current market landscape, businesses are faced with a multitude of challenges, from economic uncertainties to the escalating cost of living crisis. As the domestic refurbishment market shows signs of a slowdown, the need for installers to seize every possible sales opportunity becomes even more crucial. Steve Cross, Director of Mercury Glazing, a leading specialist fabricator, sheds light on capitalising on market opportunities.
The fenestration industry finds itself in a state of flux, influenced by several external factors such as the cost-of-living crisis, rising inflation and economic instability. Amid a slowdown in home improvement spending, businesses must stay focused to maximise the existing sales opportunities.
History has shown that every market situation has its winners and losers. In the premium segment of the domestic market, opportunities still exist, with consumers seeking standout products with feature-rich qualities. Whether to complement a building’s heritage or promote a design-oriented aesthetic, there are still opportunities to be had. And as a specialist window fabricator, this is where we can help our customers gain a competitive advantage.
Two Decades of Glazing Excellence
Mercury Glazing was one of the UK’s first fabricators of the Spectus Vertical Sliding Sash Window and two decades later, sales of our PVC-U Sash Windows continue to grow year on year. Our Vertical Slider delivers the outstanding authenticity that today’s high-end projects demand and for applications where next-level heritage detailing is essential, we offer a mechanically jointed option too.
The broader appeal of vertical sliders, particularly in modern homes, has been steadily growing. By eliminating heritage detailing such as sash horns, we can produce sash windows with clean lines that immediately enhance the aesthetics of any space.
For customers looking for a modern twist on a classic style, coupled with superior strength and product durability, our aluminium vertical sliders continue to tick all the boxes.
We manufacture the versatile Smart VS 600 vertical slider system, which is suitable for both residential and commercial applications. It can be used in heritage and conservation areas and is also suitable for high occupancy buildings. The window offers a flush opening with no projection into or out of the building, making it ideal for schools and hospitals. The window features a low line glazing gasket that will accept 28mm sealed units for next-level aesthetics.
As one of a few specialist fabricators who manufactures both aluminium and PVC-U vertical sliders, we can offer our customers a wide range of window options to support all contracts.
For customers working in listed buildings and on specialist refurbishment projects, our Alitherm 47 aluminium windows offer a seamless blend of energy-efficient technology with the timeless aesthetics of traditional steel windows.
In the past, replacing steel windows with modern alternatives often meant sacrificing energy efficiency for aesthetics. However, with the Alitherm Heritage 47 range, you can have both. These windows help reduce heat loss and energy consumption, ensuring your customers’ homes remain comfortable and environmentally responsible.
Our Heritage 47 windows are available in a wide range of colour options. From heritage hues to metallic and dual-colour options, there is a perfect shade to suit the tastes and the architectural character of all projects.
It isn’t just the depth and breadth of our high-quality products that makes the difference. When you work with Mercury, you also get the experience of our specialist inhouse team who will work with you throughout the buying process.
All our products are manufactured by our skilled fabrication team in our dedicated production facilities in Gloucester. The expert team ensures every window is precision manufactured, resulting in premium products that combine functionality, durability, and high-end aesthetics.
As economic uncertainties persist, Mercury’s commitment to providing feature-rich product solutions that today’s consumers are looking for is front and centre of our operation. So, if you’re looking for a reliable specialist partner to navigate the ever-changing refurbishment market, then take a closer look at Mercury.
For more information, please visit www.mercuryglazing.co.uk.
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