Trade-only fabricator Direct Trade (Yorkshire) Ltd, has reported exceptional uptake for Stellar Aluminium since adding the system to its product portfolio in August 2022. The decision to switch to Stellar marked a strategic move away from what would be considered other traditional aluminium systems, driven by Stellar’s status as a complete Part L compliant window and door solution.
Mark Powell, Sales Director at Direct Trade (Yorkshire) Ltd, said: “With the 2022 changes to Building Regulations, we needed a complete aluminium window and door system that was Part L compliant by design. Stellar Aluminium was well ahead of the curve when it came to its U-values and compliance so was an easy decision for us to make. It also offers a level of design flexibility and installation simplicity that is impressive.”
Mark continued: “Stellar is as straightforward to work with as PVC-U, which was also important to us. The knock-in pre-gasketed beads make it incredibly installer-friendly, and the five-day turnaround, including all standard RAL colours, means we can maintain our competitive three-week lead times without compromise.”
Stellar’s in-house marine-grade, QUALICOAT-approved surface finish reinforces confidence in long-term durability and the system’s expanding sash options mirror the variety typically associated with PVC-U systems.
Crucially, the switch to Stellar Aluminium didn’t just deliver product benefits. Mark commented: “The marketing support from Stellar has been excellent. The quality of the assets and POS materials has allowed us to communicate the advantages clearly and build even stronger relationships with our customers.”
Joe Leeming, Key Account Manager at Stellar Aluminium, concluded: “Direct Trade (Yorkshire) Ltd’s decision to switch to Stellar reflects the strength of the system’s credentials. With full Part L compliance, fabrication efficiency and modern aesthetics, it’s everything today’s market demands.”
