9 July 2007

SHEERLITE SALES ROCKET 70%

Sales of L.B. Plastics’ advanced conservatory roof system Sheerlite have increased by 70% over the last 12 months and, as more window fabricators switch to the system, 2007 is proving to be another strong year.

L.B. Plastics developed Sheerlite to provide a roofing solution for those fabricators who were struggling to achieve the right balance with their existing systems. By listening closely to fabricators and building their feedback into the development programme, L.B. Plastics has created a roof which offers excellent visual appeal, top thermal performance ratings and optimum structural integrity. Features to allow easier installation were also built-in to address the issues that installers were facing on a daily basis using many different roof systems.

In addition to standard residential conservatories, the Sheerlite system is also demonstrating a high degree of flexibility for fabricators and installers who are commissioned for more unusual projects. With the support of L.B. Plastics’ technical team, fabricators have recently been able to successfully create large-scale conservatories for commercial premises and custom-styled conservatories for retail customers.

According to Mike Butterick, who heads the Sheerlite team at L.B. Plastics, the roof system is becoming increasingly popular as fabricators respond to the demand for high quality conservatories which score highly on sustainability.

“Sheerlite has already proved itself in the marketplace in terms of aesthetics, strength and installation with widespread use particularly by those fabricators serving the newbuild sector. However, many Sheerlite fabricators and installers are increasingly finding that their customers, whether housebuilders or homeowners, are demanding a sustainable conservatory and it is here where they are finding that they have some important USPs.

“In common with our Sheerframe window and door systems, Sheerline decking, fencing and ramps and Hometrim roofline products, Sheerlite is a lead-free product, meaning that the PVC is manufactured using calcium-organic stabilisers for total peace of mind. Sheerlite is also designed to deliver a long service life with excellent thermal performance in-use when used with an effective glass/gas combination. Finally, when the conservatory does reach the end of its service life, the Sheerlite roof, along with the PVC doors and windows which make up the conservatory, can be recycled easily.”