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News Release from: AMA Research | Subject: Replacement Door and Window Market UK 2008- 2012
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 06 February 2008
Replacement Door and Window Market UK
2008- 2012
AMA Research will publish the report with detailed review of developments within the domestic replacement sector, with interpretation of trends and their implications for the future.
priced at £625, the report will be available from AMA Research Ltd, First published in 1990, this report on the Domestic Replacement Door and Window market is the 9th Edition, and represents a detailed review of developments within the domestic replacement sector, with interpretation of trends and their implications for the future Many changes in the industry have taken place over the last 10-15 years in terms of products, materials, methods of distribution, competitive structures and marketing techniques as the market has matured
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 22 Jul 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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The UK market for replacement domestic doors and windows is facing major challenges in 2008.
The market is large, but mature, and volumes are declining.
As companies compete for business in a strongly price oriented market, major problems have resulted in substantial restructuring in 2007, as the market adjusts and consolidates.
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The market is also having to adapt to meet the requirements of legislation and the issue of sustainability, and a much wider and deeper awareness of the environmental, social and economic impact of all building works are also significant factors in this market.
These factors, combined with external factors such as changes in interest rates, the slowing house market and the impact of the 'credit crunch' which began to impact the market in the latter half of 2007, are combining to further pressurise this market and more rationalisation is expected.
The impact of these issues can be clearly seen in the chart above.
In 2007, the private home improvement market for doors and windows has declined, with a high percentage of homes in the private sector now fitted with replacement windows.
The proportion of 'replacements of replacements' in this market has increased in recent years, but this has not made up for the decline overall.
The social housing sector has been buoyant in 2007 and in the recent past, with the government's Decent Homes initiative driving refurbishment programmes.
Our estimate of the total value of the replacement windows market in 2007 is around GBP1340m, at installed prices.
The total estimated value of the replacement market for patio doors was around GBP200m at installed prices in 2007, while the total installed value of the residential door market is estimated at around GBP880m.
PVCu is the dominant frame material, particularly in window applications, but market saturation has been reached with increasing competition from timber and aluminium.
In addition, composites are a growing market in new build and public sector replacement markets, with the private replacement markeyt offering increasing opportunities for growth.
The overall prospects for the replacement doors and windows market for 2008 remain downbeat, with a forecast decline of around 3%, reflecting a combination of market saturation, continued pressure on prices throughout the supply chain and the impact of the current credit crunch.
In addition, the economy is set to slow down in 2008-09 and falling house prices are also likely to slow the market.
In the medium term, some recovery may be achieved and the sector will offer growth prospects in some niche applications.
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