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Ready for a spring clean? Perhaps some decorating over the long Easter weekend? Maybe you are planning a much bigger project?  Let’s take a look at some of the most popular home renovation trends of Spring 2024 to help you create an aesthetic and vibrant home.

It is not surprising that due to rising mortgage rates and a fluctuating housing market lots of homeowners are choosing to invest in their current properties rather than move. Extensions remain a popular method of home renovation as people look to create larger living spaces and kitchens, and possibly even add more bedrooms to their property.

Trends to look out for in Spring 2024

• Making our homes more energy efficient.
• Bring the outside in – natural fabrics, décor, and light.
• Communal spaces – open plan rooms to share with your family.
• Embracing maximalism – bold and vibrant statement pieces.

Energy efficient home design – Reducing our carbon footprint with stunning home renovations.

This Spring, there’s a growing emphasis on making our homes more energy efficient. From investing in smart appliances to implementing sustainable building materials, homeowners are prioritising eco-friendly solutions to reduce their carbon footprint and lower their energy bills.

We’ve all experienced the difficulties of a conservatory – too cold to sit in during the winter, and then sweltering in the summer. Instead of investing in a full-scale conservatory, one high-quality roof light can bring effortless style and sophistication to a room without making it inhabitable. EDGEsky ensures that you can keep the heat in and the weather out by eliminating the risk of cold bridging. This has been achieved by isolating the external profiles from the internal ones. Coupled with high-performance glazing, the EDGEsky aluminium roof lantern is an industry leader in reduced heat transfer. By ensuring that the warmth generated inside your home stays in the house, you will not see an increase in your energy consumption, and you’ll be able to enjoy the warmth of solar energy during those glorious summer days.

“Edge provides a great range of stock and bespoke sizes of rooflights to fit any size requirement. Glazed from edge to edge, the mastic joints are not exposed, thereby reducing the chance of them breaking down in adverse weather conditions overtime.” Gavin Stephens, Bespoke Department

Bring the outside in – Bridge the gap between nature and the home.

Nature-inspired elements take center stage as we bring the outside in. Expect to see a surge in natural fabrics, earthy tones, and botanical motifs to create a serene and organic ambiance within your living spaces. Houseplants are just as popular as they were during the COVID years, so a trip to the garden center should be in the diary! Let ample natural light flood your rooms, illuminating every corner with warmth and vitality.

Flat roofs are becoming more popular, especially with the rise of ‘living roofs’, an exciting trend in eco-design. Flat roofs also provide an excellent opportunity for a flat glass rooflight to bring a stream of light and warmth into a room. The EDGEsky flat glass rooflight is the ultimate in simplistic modern design, making the view the focal point of your room. By flooding your living space or new kitchen extension with light, you can bring attention to the vibrant greens of any botanical décor. Your house plants will also be happy, as they can thrive in the warm and sunny environment.

Open-plan living – Creating spaces that your family can enjoy together.

In the spirit of togetherness, open-plan living spaces will remain popular in Spring 2024. Designing communal areas where family and friends can gather together and connect fosters a sense of unity and shared experiences. Whether it’s a spacious kitchen island, or a cosy family room, creating inviting spaces that you can all enjoy together will boost the market value of your home and improve your family’s quality of life.

Kitchen extensions are always popular. With working from home remaining a feature of many professionals’ lives, that new kitchen island may also be doubling as a desk and a board room. It is important to work, live, and cook in a space that has a reliable source of natural light. Many studies have proven that natural light improves our mental health, helps our bodies produce Vitamin D, and regulates our circadian rhythms. The EDGEsky roof lantern has been optimised to provide the largest glass span and fewest rafters of any other system currently available. With more glass and less roof, you can leave the main light off during your video calls, reducing your energy consumption and improving your overall well-being.

Embracing maximalism – Bring back vibrant colours and bold style choices this Spring.

Say goodbye to the minimalism of recent years and hello to a new wave of maximalism. Spring 2024 celebrates boldness and self-expression through vibrant statement pieces and eclectic home décor choices. Experiment with rich textures, and unexpected colour combinations to infuse your home with personality and flair.

Did you know that you can bring your home’s colour scheme to your rooflight? There is no need to compromise with an uninspiring window with EDGEsky rooflights. The stock sizes of EDGEsky roof lanterns are available in Gloss White, Matt Grey, and Matt Black. The EDGEsky flat glass rooflights are available in Matt Black and Matt Grey as stock. Not exciting enough? Any EDGEsky rooflight can be supplied in a bespoke colour of your choice from the standard RAL and BS colour ranges. Bring light into your home and the wow-factor with an exciting frame colour.

“Edge offers a wide range of stock and bespoke colours to suit the needs of our customers. A special feature of the EDGEsky rooflights is the pocket for plasterboard, allowing for a more aesthetically pleasing finish.”  Gavin Stephens, Bespoke Department

Final Thoughts

As you embark on your Spring home renovation journey, keep these exciting trends in mind to create a space that reflects your unique style and values. From prioritising sustainability to embracing bold design choices, let Spring 2024 be a season of inspiration and transformation for your home.

Look out for next week’s blog! Exploring how to incorporate sustainable practices into roofing projects.

Chat with our Bespoke department today to get expert advice on how to incorporate EDGEsky into your home renovation. Our showroom in Chichester is open 7am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday, featuring both the EDGEsky flat glass rooflight and the roof lantern. Please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] or telephone 0345 021 3333 and select option 2.

When it comes to the exterior of our homes, the attention often gravitates toward the aesthetics – the window styles, the doors, the choice of cladding – and with good reason. However, it is important to remember the unsung heroes that frame and protect the property. In this blog, we focus on the subtle yet indispensable roles that fascias and soffits play in the design of our property exterior, and the innovative ways they can visually enhance our homes and increase that all-important curb appeal.

Ensuring Design and Protection Go Hand in Hand.

Fascias and soffits form an integral part of the roofline, protecting homes from the elements and providing a finished look to the structure. The fascia is the vertical edge of a roof, and the soffit is the exposed surface beneath the overhanging section of a roof eave. Together, they not only prevent rainwater and pests from entering the roof space but also contribute to the overall look and style of the home.

In the context of design and construction, these elements often don’t receive the attention they deserve. This oversight can lead to missed opportunities for creativity once the functional aspects are fulfilled. Understanding the role that these components play in the larger canvas of home design is so important.

Functional and Aesthetically Pleasing.

Edge Building Products provide a range of functional and aesthetically pleasing fascias and soffits that can seamlessly integrate with modern home design. Far from the standardised and uninspired options that once dominated the market, we offer a range that pairs exceptional design with robust performance.

But how do we differ from other building companies? We stand out with our bespoke services, including a spraying service, meaning your client’s fascias and soffits can be uniquely tailored to match any RAL colour, encompassing an extensive range of colours.

A Colour Palette for Every Taste

The colour of fascias and soffits can really impact the overall look of the house. While traditional whites and neutral shades can and will always hold appeal, more adventurous homeowners may opt for bold contrasts or shades that complement the landscaping. Over recent years, trends have changed and evolved and the demand for new, contemporary colours has accelerated. Edge continue to move with the times by ensuring our product offering evolves too.

We hold stock of fascia and soffits in colours that aren’t commonly found elsewhere, such as the subtle yet impactful Painswick, which has emerged as a popular choice for its versatile pairing with various exterior shades.

Have you tried the Edge Fascia and Soffit Visualiser? Explore the extensive range of colours available, such as anthracite grey smooth finish, a contemporary choice that pairs elegantly with modern design elements, such as aluminium windows.

We have noticed two key style trends when incorporating soffits and fascias into the overall design of a property.

• The first is to match the colour of soffits and fascias to the windows or cladding of a building creating stylish cohesion throughout the exterior design.
• Alternatively, homeowners are choosing a bolder aesthetic is to create a contrast between materials, so for example choosing white fascias and soffits with a darker shade of cladding. This can inject a bit of drama and visual interest into the façade and often suits bolder more contemporary designs.

Final Thoughts

In conclusion, the significance of fascias and soffits in the grand design of our homes shouldn’t be understated. These elements are unsung heroes, but really do form the backbone of a cohesive and resilient exterior. At Edge Building Products we offer a thoughtful range of styles and colour choices meaning the potential to elevate your clients’ property aesthetics is boundless.

We are passionate about supporting the trade through supplying low maintenance, high quality building plastics. We know that our customers are busy, often juggling several projects at a time. This is why we endeavour to make our customer’s lives easier through convenient open hours (7am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday) across our three trade counters: Chichester, Croydon and Horsham. We also offer next day delivery for orders placed before 3pm (in the South East only.) For more information on our roofline products please do contact us at [email protected] or telephone 0330 191 4098.

As we look hopefully towards a warm spring, news outlets are quick to remind us that February 2024 saw the most rainfall and was the warmest in England and Wales since records began in 1836. In this topical climate, it is almost impossible to detach business interests from environmental concerns. We ask a lot from the materials we build with. They must be functional, durable, easy to work with, and low maintenance. Are they environmentally friendly as well? This blog will explore the environmental impact of uPVC windows and what can be done to reduce the carbon footprint of essential construction materials.

Difference between PVC and uPVC materials.

Conversations about the environmental impact of uPVC materials can be misleading. There are plenty of online articles that will discuss at length the greenwashing of construction suppliers. However, many of these articles will not differentiate between PVC and uPVC products. Not only does this undermine the environmental efforts of uPVC suppliers, but it also limits discussions on the environmental change possible in the construction industry.

PVC stands for Poly Vinyl Chloride. The principal environmental concern of this product is the presence of chloride. Chloride is not a renewable product as it is produced through industry treatment. Greenpeace is highly critical of the production of PVC products as the production of chlorine increases the environmental pollutants of local districts. Lots of common household and commercial items are produced using PVC plastic, such as plastic water bottles, cutlery, food bags, and clingfilm. As we know, these plasticised products are sometimes difficult to recycle at home. Many companies are making a conscious effort to reduce their consumption of PVC plastics by swapping single-use items and packaging to paper or bamboo-based products.

uPVC, however, identifies the product as being non-plasticised. This means that the material is sturdy and rigid, perfect for moulding into roofline and window trims. Although uPVC is still a Poly Vinyl Chloride product, its rigid structure makes it considerably easier to recycle than plasticised products, such as disposable shopping bags. uPVC building products also have a much longer lifespan than household PVC plastic does. For example, many window manufacturers offer a 10-year guarantee against the warp or discolouring of their windows from the point of installation. However, uPVC windows will remain functional long after these warranties have expired, with most having a typical lifespan of 20-35 years or more.

Why choose uPVC windows?

Maintenance and appearance

uPVC window products are a firm favourite for a lot of builders. Available in a vast range of colours and finishes, uPVC window products can seamlessly blend into a multitude of builds, from new build estates to property renovations. Unlike timber window products, uPVC windows are resistant to weathering and are low maintenance. They do not require regular treatments and will not rot away with all the wet weather we have been experiencing. uPVC windows simply require a wipe down every few months to keep them looking fresh. If you love the look of traditional timber windows, consider a uPVC window in a flush casement or sliding sash style to maintain the period features of your home without compromising durability.

Saving energy

Lots of us are looking for ways to reduce our heating costs. We want to be cosy at home, and our windows could be the key to keeping the warmth in. Therefore, while shopping for new uPVC windows, energy efficiency should be at the top of your requirements. By building or renovating your home using highly energy efficient products, you will be reducing the carbon footprint of your household. Here at Edge Building Products, we offer windows that are up to a fantastic A++ WER (Window Energy Ratings), but what does this mean for you? When the sun does shine on those chilly winter mornings or glorious summer afternoons, this heat will be radiating into your home, and then, rather than escaping through the glass, it will be reflected into the room. The weathertight seals also prevent any unpleasant drafts from entering your property, with the added benefit of improving the noise reduction of the windows. All of these features will increase the ambient temperature of your home without needing to adjust the thermostat. On that note, A++ energy efficiency will also save you money.

By keeping the heat produced by your radiators trapped within your home, it is estimated that you could save 14kWh per m2 each year compared to a standard A+ rated window. This saves you enough energy to do a 2kg load of washing every other day for a year!

Improved production techniques

However, we know that production methods are also important when picking an environmentally clean product. uPVC windows supplied by Edge BP are high-quality, energy efficient and 100% lead-free. This reduces the pollutants caused by the product process of uPVC windows and therefore reduces the carbon footprint of new uPVC windows. uPVC products, as they are non-plasticised, are also recyclable. The uPVC window products supplied by Edge BP, for example, are 100% recyclable. This means that as houses are being renovated and older uPVC products are removed, these items can be recycled to produce new uPVC products for future builds. uPVC windows will not naturally decompose, making them a durable and reliable product, so it is important to purchase from suppliers who are actively investing in recycling older uPVC to reduce waste going to landfills. If you are completing your own home renovation, be sure to contact a local waste management service to ensure any scrap uPVC is responsibly recycled.

Final thoughts:

While it can be difficult to juggle to demands of a home renovation – aesthetically beautiful, easy to maintain, and energy efficient -uPVC windows are an easy way to fulfil these important objectives while staying environmentally conscious.

uPVC windows improve the energy efficiency of homes by letting the warmth of the sun in and blocking any cold draughts from outside. Easy to clean and maintain, uPVC windows are durable and can withstand even the wettest of months. By purchasing uPVC windows that are 100% recyclable, you can rest easy knowing that by the end of their lifespan, your windows can be recycled and turned into new products.

Click here to check out our great range of uPVC window products.