The Construction Products Association Autumn forecasts reports states that construction output remains on forecast to fall by 6.8% during 2023. The two largest construction sectors contributing to this fall is private new housing and private house repair (r&mi), maintenance and improvement. In 2024 the forecast is for a further drop of 0.3% in construction output. […]
Since aluminium’s commercialisation in the 1880’s with the advent of the Hall-Héroult process, aluminium’s recyclability has been well documented. In fact, it has always been encouraged as the material is valued highly with its ability to be virtually 100% recycled. With the advent of portable handheld XRF analysers (X-Ray Fluorescence) the ability outside the laboratory […]
Fifteen years ago you could open any fenestration magazine and you would be introduced to windows, doors and conservatories all in PVC, aluminium product promotion in home improvement was few and far between. House builders at that time had adopted PVC as the fenestration product of choice which encouraged new home sales and, whilst aluminium […]
Aluminium systems are considered by many homeowners as an aspirational choice for home improvement given its slim, good looks, long service life and 100% recyclability. More expensive than other fenestration materials, aluminium’s advantage is that it can offer a longer service life with minimal maintenance which makes it a sound investment. As a home improvement […]
Most home improvement companies today now offer an aluminium option for discerning homeowners, indeed, most PVC systems companies now have their own aluminium systems that sit alongside their PVC systems. Virtually all suppliers of aluminium systems in the UK and Ireland are members of the Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB) and a growing number […]