Eurocell the Guttering Specialists - Bristish Weather
Gary Driscoll, public sector and new build manager at Eurocell discusses
how sustainability and long-term maintenance have become the new driving
forces in social housing, changing the way that roofing and cladding
products are specified. As a result, many roofline manufacturers are now
working in partnership with contractors because they are best placed to
provide valuable feedback on the ways to reduce future maintenance.
Keeping the damage caused by the British weather to a minimum is a
constant battle for housing providers and the roof, simply because of
its exposed elevation, receives more than its fair share of wind and
rain. Recently, with the unusual weather patterns including wind-driven
rain and ever tighter thermal performances required, many housing
providers are now evaluating roofline products in terms of lifetime
cost, including maintenance needs, rather than just initial purchase
price.
Much of this roofing refurbishment is being carried out on Decent Homes
programmes and normally the contractors we work with carry out a survey
on each property to determine the extent of work needed. This varies
considerably by site although fascia, soffits and rainwater systems
often require most attention. Listening to the feedback from the
contractors has enabled us to identify the most common problems and this
has translated directly into many new products that should help social
housing providers reduce their future maintenance requirements.
Eurocell Profiles Ltd is one of the UKs leading suppliers of PVC-u
window, door, conservatory and roofline systems. From its base in
Derbyshire, Eurocell supplies a national network of fabricators with a
uniquely
comprehensive range of UPVC Products including
guttering,
conservatories,
inline patio doors, vertical sliders, conservatories, roofline,
cavity closers and curtain walling. Eurocell Building Plastics (EBP) is
the
sister company of Eurocell Profiles and operates over 76 depots
nationwide stocking
sliding sash windows, windows trims, conservatory roofs and most
other items
required by the trade and DIY customer.
