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Windows And Doors Market Report 2006
Key Note Publications Ltd, April 2006
This report analyses the UK market for windows and doors, including both new build and replacement products. In 2005, the market was estimated to be worth £5.09bn.
The window and door market is heavily dependent on both the housebuilding and the repair and maintenance markets. Although modern double-glazed windows and doors were first developed in substantial volumes for the replacement market, they are now also widely sold to the new build market. Including installation fees, the largest sector by value is that of unplasticised polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U) products, followed by wood, aluminium and steel. There is also important business to be won in the commercial sector, where offices and retail projects can have a high demand for windows and large glazed areas.
Sales of windows and doors depend on the health of two key sectors — construction industry new build work, and replacement windows and doors in the domestic market. Historically, the construction industry used wooden products, but PVC-U products are now widely used. However, there is also a large market for wooden windows and doors.
Housebuilding, a vital market for windows and doors, has been held back by a generally slow housing market. House prices are so high that many prospective homeowners cannot afford to join the property ladder. The lack of affordable housing, and frequent delays in obtaining planning permission for building, mean that the industry is experiencing challenging market conditions.
Several key issues affect the window and door market. Market conditions are currently difficult due to both the extensive penetration of the stock of older property, and dull conditions in the housing market. As a result, there have been some cutbacks among window and door companies. `Cowboy' operators are still attracting the wrong kind of attention, although the new Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Trustmark scheme provides scope for window and door companies (along with other trades in the construction industry) to demonstrate commitment to high-quality work. Revisions to the Building Regulations include matters relating to energy conservation and ventilation, both relevant to windows and doors. Sustainability is now also an important theme in the construction industry, and window and door manufacturers are expected to discuss the sources of their materials in this context.
There is currently a skills shortage in the construction industry, and there are likely to be difficulties in attracting and retaining good employees in window and door fitting, as well as manufacturing. A future strategy for window and door companies could be expansion into other aspects of the construction industry.
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