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Windows Active Windows Active is the UK's leading media provider for the window, door, conservatory and glazing sector. The publication is edited John Cowie.

Windows Active is available in print, online via its website and social media channels. The high gloss magazine is mailed to over 10,000 readers each month and is also email to 18,000 in a unique interactive format. Windows Active is also available online via the website www.windowsactive.com and attracts over 6,000 unique visitors per month. The magazine is also active on Twitter.

FEATURE: Slimline shading for tomorrow’s homesAn expanded range of colours for Morley Glass’s exclusive slimline SL16 in...
28/10/2025

FEATURE: Slimline shading for tomorrow’s homes

An expanded range of colours for Morley Glass’s exclusive slimline SL16 integral blind system adds a new dimension to the appeal of this thoroughly modern shading and privacy solution for the upgrade of heritage properties. Ian Short, the company’s managing director explains why.

Two current home improvement trends are driving increased interest in integral blinds for the windows and doors of heritage properties. Firstly, many homeowners are currently opting to ‘improve rather than move’ in response to the short term economic outlook. This is illustrated in a survey commissioned by Compare the Market earlier this year, which found that 52% of homeowners said they are staying put and making improvements to their property rather than moving.

Another trend is homeowners looking to take steps to improve the energy efficiency of their homes, whilst at the same time giving their property an aesthetic makeover. This is driven by a growing realisation amongst the wider public that one of the most effective ways to reduce energy bills is to invest in the fabric of their homes, taking steps to boost insulation and reduce heat loss rather than hoping in vain for gas and electricity costs to fall.

Both trends mean interest is relatively strong amongst homeowners in replacing windows and doors or even just the IGUs with the latest generation of products, particularly in the middle to high end of the market.

Integral blinds have not always been regarded as compatible with the IGUs we usually find in the windows and doors of older properties. This is because many of the older generation frames will not accommodate the 28mm IGUs which is the minimum width required for standard integral blinds and the norm for many new windows and doors today.

Hence why we introduced a slimmer Venetian integral blind system into the UK in 2018 called the ScreenLine® SL16. This is designed to be fitted into 24mm IGUs, the width that is common in new PVC-U vertically sliding sash windows today as well as many older casements.

READ MORE AT: https://www.windowsactive.com/slimline-shading-for-tomorrows-homes/

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Former DIY SOS handyman Mark Millar will be ‘bigging up’ aluminium at this month’s Northern Homebuilding & Renovating Sh...
27/10/2025

Former DIY SOS handyman Mark Millar will be ‘bigging up’ aluminium at this month’s Northern Homebuilding & Renovating Show

Professional carpenter, Mark Millar, one of the most recognisable handymen on television, best known for working on BBC One’s DIY SOS, will be on stage at this month’s Northern Homebuilding & Renovating Show talking about the role of aluminium in house renovations, as well as appearing on the stand of show sponsor, Korniche.

From 31 October to 2 November, self-builders and renovators visiting the Homebuilding & Renovating Show at the Harrogate Convention Centre will have access to trusted advice from the biggest line-up of property experts and exhibitors under one roof. During the show, Mark and Korniche Operations Director Chris Wann will be delivering a Masterclass on why homeowners should choose aluminium for their upcoming projects.

Mark, who is currently presenting Channel 5's Build Your Dream Home in the Country, is enthusiastic about Korniche’s aluminium bi-fold doors and roof lanterns. In particular, he has hailed the company’s flat glass roof system.

“This is such a fantastic system. It comes as either a double or triple glazed unit with laminated glass. And get this, it’s self-cleaning glass! It also has an interior trim, so you don’t see any fittings whatsoever. Even if it gets damaged, we can remove the glass from the outside and replace it without causing any damage to the interior of your home. It's just brilliant.”

Mark, who is originally from Northern Ireland, runs his own building firm in Bristol, working on projects as far afield as Europe and the USA. He spent 17 years on DIY SOS as both the show’s carpenter and project manager before joining Channel 5’s property programmes. Mark has appeared on Children in Need many times, as well as Pointless Celebritiesand hosts Building Ideas on FIX Radio, the station aimed at the trade and building industry.

Korniche is in its third year of sponsoring the Homebuilding & Renovating show. As well as its Flatlite Rooflight system, the company will be exhibiting its newly launched, heritage-styled internal glass partition and a new slimmer and stronger Roof Lantern at this year’s event.

“The original Korniche Lantern set new standards in the market,” said Korniche Marketing Manager, Ian Bousfield. “With this evolution, we’ve taken everything our trade partners love about the original - speed, simplicity, style and raised the bar even higher. Slimmer, warmer, stronger, faster. Quite simply, it’s better in every way.”

Anyone wishing to attend the Northern Homebuilding & Renovating Show can register for a pair of free tickets for any one day of the show by clicking on: https://www.homebuildingshow.co.uk/pr-general-outlets

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GLAZED EXTENSIONS: Providing stylish roofs for all-year comfortSupalite’s market-leading products are designed to withst...
27/10/2025

GLAZED EXTENSIONS: Providing stylish roofs for all-year comfort

Supalite’s market-leading products are designed to withstand any weather, creating a versatile conservatory space that can be enjoyed 365 days of the year. With the SupaLite Tiled Roof System, installers can transform conservatories, extensions, or new build applications into comfortable and energy efficient living spaces. SupaLite recently partnered with one of their valued Premium Installers, Tyneside Home Improvements, transforming an outdated conservatory into a stunning, vibrant new heart of the home.
Struggles of an old conservatory

The homeowners were struggling with a common issue: their outdated conservatory was unbearably hot in the summer and freezing cold in the winter, making it impossible to enjoy for most of the year. After thorough research and exploring their options, they discovered the SupaLite Roof, an exceptional insulated solution. It offered everything they were looking for – perfectly addressing their comfort and design needs.

Tyneside Home Improvements expertly replaced their old conservatory roof with a new SupaLite Tiled Roof System, finished beautifully with ExtraLight Tiles in charcoal. The result? A transformed conservatory that has made the homeowners fall in love with their home all over again!
To further enhance the conservatory, they chose two SkyVista Glass Panels, allowing natural light to flood the room, creating an inviting space they enjoy every day

The homeowners are delighted with their SupaLite roof: “We had a top hat fitting replacing an old plastic roof and old windows and doors where the conservatory was too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter. We also had tiles put onto the roof and argon glass to make the room cooler in summer and warmer in winter. We can definitely feel the difference so far, and it looks amazing!”

READ MORE AT: https://lnkd.in/gNZnny5u

PRODUCT INNOVATION: Renolit unveils grey-tone wood grain finish for exterior window surfacesNow you can achieve a sophis...
27/10/2025

PRODUCT INNOVATION: Renolit unveils grey-tone wood grain finish for exterior window surfaces

Now you can achieve a sophisticated wood grain appearance combined with the appeal of two new recently matched RAL grey tones, thanks to the Renolit Exofol TruGrain textured surface, designed for exterior windows.

The TruGrain woodgrain texture is exclusive to Renolit and replicates the genuine feel and visual depth of natural wood grain. It contains fine linear woodgrain pores cleverly interspersed by none planking cathedrals giving movement and variety which accumulate into a low gloss soft touch surface finish. There is no better way to display the impact of this new appearance than with Silk Grey and Stone Grey.

READ MORE AT: https://www.windowsactive.com/renolit-unveils-grey-tone-wood-grain-finish-for-exterior-window-surfaces/

OBITUARY: Asa TurleyIt is with great regret that GT Window Products has to announce the sad passing of Asa Turley after ...
08/04/2024

OBITUARY: Asa Turley

It is with great regret that GT Window Products has to announce the sad passing of Asa Turley after a brave battle with cancer aged 45. A long serving legend to not just GTWP but also the industry. His knowledge, enthusiasm and detail to customers will be missed by many. Asa started in the window industry straight from school by joining DSG in Andoversford after leaving School when he was 15, At 17 he joined Vinylex as a profile blender, he then began his career in Sales by joining Trojan and later Fab and Fix and eventually Windowware, where between them he crafted his expertise in window hardware and technical sales. He was soon headhunted by Cotswold Architectural and finally moved to GT window products in 2009 where helped grow and develop GT Window Products brand and product range.

He also built his love for Technical Hardware, testing, driving and meeting customers where he has enjoyed 15 years of building relations with customers from all over the country, mastering his trade in technical sales, testing and helping any fabricator he could. Asa is well loved by many customers in the industry, an infectious person that would go out of his way for anyone, his passion for the industry and the product he sold never went unnoticed, the window industry and GT window products was his life.

Funeral details are 03/05/2024 @ 1pm , anyone wishing to attend please contact [email protected] or a live video link will be available on request.

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The high gloss magazine is mailed to over 10,000 readers each month and is also emailed to 18,000 in a unique interactive format. Windows Active is also available online via the website www.windowsactive.com. and attracts over 6,000 unique visitors each month. The magazine is also active on Twitter with over 5,000 followers. Editor John Cowie is an influential and well connected figure on Linkedin.