An article in the Telegraph cited Modern Heritage as a new interior design trend and indeed it now seems to be a term popping up in all areas of life. The feature cited shows like Saltburn, The Gentlemen and Rivals as the inspiration for homeowners looking for more classical features and décor for their homes and goes on to say, the demand for modern heritage is coming from a desire to recreate traditional designs, but in a way that works in contemporary homes. This is precisely where PVC-U heritage windows deliver an on-point solution.
Now being installed in both modern and traditional properties, heritage windows give homes a more classic design feature, while offering all the benefits of modern windows. This gives installers a pocket of opportunity, but only if they have the right specification and the right price point to get the sale over the line.
Get ahead of the competition
Kömmerling has invested heavily to keep its customers ahead of market trends and its PVC-U vertical slider offering is a good example of this. It has the technical excellence discerning homeowners expect, the energy efficiency consumers seek to lower their fuel bills, the built-in sustainability that more people are coming to demand from manufacturers, all at a sensible price so that installers don’t have any obstacles when making the sale.
Technically better
The Kömmerling PVC-U VS system is fully reinforced with galvanized steel to strengthen the sash, but this reinforcement also provides a strong and secure fixing point for handles, latches, and other components. We also use high quality Caldwell spiral balances as standard to ensure the windows maintain their equilibrium. This gives homeowners peace of mind that their new vertical sliders will be easy to move up and down and will remain secure when held in a stationary position.
The corners of the Kömmerling VS system are Graf welded to ensure a smooth finish and the system continues to mirror traditional features with its run-through sash horns and sculpted Astragal bars. We also offer a deep bottom rail option and there is the possibility for both sashes to slide, giving homeowners more flexibility.
A full portfolio of options
In a bid to make it as easy as possible for installers to sell the Kömmerling PVC-U VS, we have anticipated the needs of consumers looking for something a little more unique, as well as those looking for something more traditional, with our wide range of single and dual colour options. The same goes for the shape and style of window. We don’t want installers to come up against any requirement they can’t fulfil – the market is fragile enough – so our vertical sliders can be manufactured in any shape and style, and although come with equal sized top and bottom sashes as standard, can be manufactured to other split ratios on request.
PVC-U vertical sliders with low environmental impact
With ever-fluctuating energy prices, homeowners continue to look for ways to improve the energy efficiency of their homes to better protect themselves from varying fees. The Kömmerling VS system is a 360 solution when it comes to environmental impact because it can achieve an ‘A’ Window Energy Rating as standard with double glazed units, making sure consumers can stay warmer in the colder months, but it is also manufactured responsibly according to our well publicised commitment to sustainability.
Installers need to maximise the potential for growth and the with heritage products continuing to be popular for both traditional and modern properties, it’s a strong sector to be in. But the products have to stand out from the competition, be suitable for today and tomorrow where sustainability credentials are concerned, and the price point has to work for all involved. Kömmerling’s PVC-U VS delivers on all counts.