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The construction industry in the UK is one of the most regulated industries in the world. Builders and contractors are required to meet certain industry standards before they can operate here in the UK. These standards are necessary to ensure that building products are safe, stable, and durable. Builders and contractors must also comply with a wide range of other industry standards, including those relating to environmental sustainability, materials and equipment, and site security. These standards are designed to ensure that construction projects are carried out in an environmentally responsible way, and that the materials and equipment used are of a high quality and safe to use.
Using low-quality building products can lead to building faults, safety hazards, and maybe even the destruction of property long-term. It is therefore crucial to work with a reputable and reliable company who provide high quality building and glazing solutions.
In this blog, we explore the importance of working with high quality products and how we ensure this is a priority in our offering to you.
Using High-Quality Building Products Meets Safety Regulations:
Safety regulations are ultimately put in place to protect people and property. Using low-quality building products that do not meet industry standards can put the safety of workers, homeowners, and the general public at risk. At Edge, we prioritise safety by providing building materials that meet and exceed industry standards. This ensures that the tradesman who use these products can work safely without endangering themselves or others, whilst maintaining the safety of the property owners who will be using the buildings now, and in the future.
At Edge we understand that safety doesn’t end with the material themselves, and that is why we also stock surface protection and PPE. We know that site safety and cleanliness is vital in keeping your projects running smoothly. Our customers are often working to tight deadlines and under immense pressure to complete building projects. We understand that you don’t always have the time to go to multiple locations to pick up your materials and equipment. This is why that alongside high-quality building products, you can pick up gloves, dust sheets and surface protection film from us, saving you valuable time and resources.
Ensure Durability:
Quality building products are essential for building construction and repairs. Building with poor quality products can result in defects in the building structure, making it vulnerable to wind, rain, and fire damage. High-quality building products on the other hand, are designed, built, and tested to withstand various environmental factors to remain robust for years to come. Using high-quality building products ensures that the building will exist for many decades to come, protecting the occupants and their investments.
Many of the leading brands we stock offer guarantees on products, including Triton who offer a 10-year guarantee on their WPC Double Faced Decking range, and the Fortex Cladding products which are also guaranteed for 10 years (T&Cs apply).
Save time and money:
It can be tempting to use cheaper or low-quality building products to save money, but in the long run, this strategy can actually end up costing your business more time and money. Cheap building products often require more frequent repair and maintenance and can even cause you long term financial problems due to the need for complete renovations. Your reputation may also be at stake which is an important consideration in this competitive industry.
High-quality building products, on the other hand, may have a higher initial cost, but they last longer and require fewer repairs, thus saving time and money. We offer competitive pricing, and we are confident in the brands we stock. Together with our brand partners, we have a shared passion for supplying high-quality building products to you, the trade.
Edge’s commitment to high-quality products:
At Edge Building Products we are committed to supplying the trade with the very best products the industry has to offer. We have built strong relationships with our stockists and only supply high-quality, low maintenance building plastics for the trade which includes uPVC windows, doors, cladding, decking, home maintenance tools, hardware and more. We take time and consideration when choosing the building products we stock, and we ensure that we only work with the most reliable suppliers.
Working with a reputable supplier of building products
When working with building products, it’s important to partner with a reputable company who has a proven track record of providing high-quality products that meet industry standards. A reputable company will also be able to provide expert guidance on the best products suited to your specific needs, ensuring you have the best possible materials for your project.
At Edge Building Products, we also pride ourselves on being able to offer support and informed advice and guidance to our trade customers, should they need it.
Many of our customers are returning customers and we see our relationship as a partnership. We are often their first port of call when they are starting out a new project, or if they face a last-minute emergency fix or product.
Through our supportive and personable approach, we have become one of the South East’s leading building products suppliers.
Edge keeps our customers at the forefront of everything we do. We operate convenient opening hours to support your working day, with our three branches (Chichester, Croydon and Horsham) open Monday-Friday 7am until 4:30 pm. We also offer Next Day Delivery for orders placed before 3pm (South East only), can provide assistance with scheduling, access to our technical specialists for site surveys on glazing projects and, in case that wasn’t enough, we offer FREE hot drinks at all of our trade counters!
Contact our Customer Service Team on 0345 021 333 or email [email protected] to discuss your requirements now.
Posted: 2nd January 2024.