QSD Newsletter 12 : Conservatory Roofs

Approved Fabricator Network

Quantal Award | Roof Fabricators, South West

South West based Aura Conservatories has been awarded British Board of
Agrément (BBA) certification for the manufacture and supply of the Quantal
roofing system.

The presentation follows a stringent independent inspection programme that
tested the production process and customer service offered by the company.
BBA is the most prestigious standard for construction throughout the UK, and
is only presented once the board is satisfied that the very highest standards of
performance are continuously met.

Chris Yates, Director at Aura, was presented with the BBA certificate by Bob Keyse,
Area Business Manager for BBA, at their factory. He comments, “Achieving this
award endorses the high quality of product and dedicated service that we strive to
give our customers”.

Installation Photo | Roof Fabricators, South West
This unique conservatory was fabricated and installed by Nailsworth-based
Trade Plas. It is perched high on the Cotswold Hills with beautiful, far-reaching
views that can be enjoyed all year round, whatever the weather.
The superior aesthetics of the cream powder-coated aluminium Quantal roof
perfectly compliments the Roman-style Cotswold stone pillars, which were
crafted locally to his exact specification. To further emphasise this feature,
a light is sunk into the floor at the base of each pillar giving a spectacular display
at night.
The roof is glazed with Antisun and K-glass, to reduce glare on the brightest days.
A high-efficiency air conditioning unit maintains a comfortable temperature in
the conservatory during the summer, and under-floor heating keeps it cosy
when it’s cold outside.

Vans | Roof Fabricators, South West
Ad Hoc PVC-U Installations Ltd has become the latest
company to join the thriving Quantal Approved Fabricator Network.
When the directors of conservatory and window fabricator Ad Hoc were looking
for a new roofing system to compliment their stylish products, their checklist
included durability, aesthetics and strength. It was not until they travelled from
Bagillt in North Wales to the Glassex 2003 exhibition in Birmingham that they found everything they were looking for – in the Quantal system.

Co-founder and Director of Ad Hoc, Ainsley Moorst, explains, “When we visited
the Quantal stand at Glassex, we liked what we saw. The system has great style,
and being powder coated aluminium it is tough and has superior strength. And,
most importantly, it maintains its good looks despite weathering.”
Ainsley and fellow co-founder and Director Philip Campbell first began trading
in 1992, installing windows, doors and roofline. The company was named Ad Hoc,
which is Latin for ‘Formed For A Specific Purpose’. The following year they decided
to start fabricating, and today they manufacture over 130 windows and doors a
week at their new 12,000 sq ft purpose built fabrication unit, for new build, trade
and retail customers, and employ 20 people, including their original team.

Ainsley continues, “Our complete turnkey conservatory installation package
is bespoke to suit each customer’s needs, from design and planning, to tiling
and electrical work. We offer products and service of the highest quality, all
supported by a 10-year, insurance backed guarantee.
“What makes our company different is that the directors and staff are always accessible; we believe that by giving the personal touch we can ensure total
customer satisfaction.“We are keen to get more involved with new build projects,
and the superior quality and aesthetics of the Quantal system means that we
can easily differentiate our offer in the marketplace,” concludes Ainsley.

Approved Installer Network

Installation Photo | Roof Fabricators, South West
Salisbury based member of the Quantal Approved Retail Network,
Castlegate Windows has installed a fabulous conservatory for soccer hero
Nick Holmes, who played for Southampton Football Club when they won the
FA Cup in 1976.
Nick, who made over 500 professional appearances for the Saints, is now
manager of Salisbury City Football Club. Neville Beal, Managing Director
of Castlegate, is also a director of the Wiltshire team.

At Quantal we have the resources and knowledge to help our network
members make their offer even more attractive to consumers. With a
wealth of well established showroom design concepts and a wide range
of off-the-shelf and bespoke point of sale material, we can give guidance
and inspiration to suit your company’s individual presentation style If building
or refurbishing your conservatory showroom we can offer support with planning
the layout and pass on some proven tricks of the trade we know work well.

Active Ventilation | Roof Fabricators, South West

Our expert marketing and design team
can draw on their extensive knowledge
to help you get the best from your show
site, and show off your products to
their best advantage.

Attractive and informative displays can illustrate to homeowners the benefits
of the many styles and finishes available
to them.

Our specially made demonstration units
and display panels give you the chance
to explain the advantages of the
different glazing and ventilation options,
so your discerning customers can make informed choices to suit their particular needs.

And once you have completed your new showroom, we can even help you
promote it in your local press, with
adverts and press releases. So, go on:
let Quantal help you to set your business
far apart from the crowd.

Key Personnel

New Recruits | Roof Fabricators, South West
Newest recruits to the Technical Services team
Gareth Gwynne (left) and Phil Crease.

Steve Whistler is Technical Services Manager and heads the technical
department at Quantal.
The team is responsible for product development, software enhancement,
quality assurance and the purchasing of all component materials.
Quantal has made a significant investment by upgrading its 3D CAD modelling
software. This powerful development and visualisation tool will reduce lead
times and enhance communication.
The package is already contributing considerably to new and existing product enhancements. Steve Whistler explains, “We are able to ‘build’ even more
realistic 3D models on screen and look at them from every aspect, making
adjustments as necessary.
“Once we have the measurements and coordinates for the various different components we can assemble, move them about and check them for
appearance and performance. Mathematical calculations that used to take
hours are done by the computer very quickly.
“We can even have a prototype made of a component in the conceptual stage
by emailing the coordinates to a machine shop which produces a model that
we can assess. This work could not previously have been undertaken easily
because of the high costs involved in terms of time and money.

“Once we are satisfied, we can communicate with, for example, a mould
tool machine, transfer information by computer and make modifications as
necessary.” Steve is assisted by Development Technicians John Kay and Gareth Gwynne, and Phil Crease, Design Engineer.

Roof Structure | Roof Fabricators, South West
Ian Cocken has joined the Quantal Sales Team
as National Key Accounts Manager.

With 12 years of industry experience, Ian previously worked for window systems
and conservatory roofing companies, most recently in the newbuild sector.
Of his new role Ian comments, “Quantal offers a great product with huge
potential, and is a company with the back-up to deliver a first class, expert
service to customers. I am looking forward to joining a professional team and
having the opportunity to make a real difference in the marketplace.”
Married with two children, Ian enjoys fly-fishing and property renovation in
his spare time.

The Essential Facts.

Smooth polyester powder coated external aluminium frame for consistent
finish across all exterior surfaces.

Internal PVC-U cladding ensures high thermal efficiency and coordinated
good looks.

Solid cast cresting and finials lend uniquely authentic period aesthetics
to differentiate your conservatory offer from the crowd.

2½ - 37½ (degree) Variable pitch for total design flexibility.

Box section aluminium eaves beam allows the building of larger roofs,
without the need for tie bars.

Integral clip-in ogee gutter system matches roof bars perfectly.

Accommodates from 16 - 35mm glazing in glass or polycarbonate
within one system.

Available in white and 2 shades of brown with complementary wood grain
effect interior cladding finishes and guttering.

Exclusive Natural real wood internal cladding option for use with timber frames.

Full BBA certification for structural, weather and thermal performance.

Uniquely different for differentiated sales advantage.

Quantal offers a complete business package for fabricators and installers.

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