REPLACEMENT DOOR AND WINDOW MARKET UK 2008-2012

Abstract

Replacement Door and Window Market - UK 2008-2012 offers an up-to-date and informed report on the Home Improvement market, with particular emphasis on the double-glazing sector and forecasts up to 2012.

Sectors covered in detail include: WINDOWS, RESIDENTIAL DOORS, PATIO DOORS

The replacement door & window market has experienced a slowdown in recent years, with 2007 a particularly testing year across most sectors of the market. This report contains a detailed assessment of the market with interpretation of major developments and forecasts of future trends by product.

Market saturation is a key issue for the replacement sector and there are many significant implications for the industry in the medium term in terms of material usage, price levels, changing supply and distribution structures etc, which are reviewed in the report. In addition, the deteriorating economic climate in early 2008 will inevitably add to market pressures, particularly if there is a decline in the housing market and consumer confidence.

Of particular interest:

• Market activity levels in 2005-2007
• Forecasts for 2008 and up to 2012 - review of key market drivers.
• Material usage trends in all product sectors - including the growth of composite doors.
• Review of changes in the distribution structure.
• Market trends in the private and public sectors.

Key areas of coverage in the report include:

THE MARKET

• Market size by Volume and Value - recent developments to 2007 and forecasts of future trends within each product group up to 2012.
• Review of market in 2006-07 - market performance and future potential in short/medium term.
• Forecasts from 2008 - 2012 - short and medium term issues - market saturation, price levels, industry restructuring, sustainability issues etc.
• Share and analysis of market by product - windows, doors and patio doors.
• Share and analysis of market by frame material - PVC-u, timber, aluminium, composites and steel.
• Share and analysis of market by sector - direct sell, indirect private and public sector.
• Analysis of developments in the private and public sectors - growing role of Housing Associations, List of Top Housing Associations by dwelling stock.
• Household penetration levels - 1981-2007 and future growth. Prospects for further penetration - growth of ' second' replacement market.

PRODUCTS

• Market size by Volume and Value for each product sector - recent developments to 2007 and forecasts of future trends from 2008-12.
• Analysis of market trends for each product, including the use of aluminum, PVC-u, composite and timber by product.
• Product trends, forecasts of future developments up to 2012 - opportunities/threats, including impact of composites on entrance door market.
• Distribution by sector - Social Housing, Private direct sell and Builders sector - for each product.
• Importance of frame materials within market sectors - Local Authorities, Direct Sell, Housing Associations etc.

SUPPLY & DISTRIBUTION

• Detailed analysis of distribution structure for PVC-u, Aluminium, Timber.
• Role of Extruders, Systems Companies, Fabricators, Merchants, Builders, Local Authorities, DIY Outlets etc - reasons for their market positions, market changes, acquisitions etc.
• Review of changes in the market structure over the last 2-3 years - recent mergers, acquisitions.
• Analysis of leading suppliers within each material group -including market share analysis, strengths and weaknesses, Industry rationalisation in the future.
• Review of composite door supply structure.
• Retail distribution - review of suppliers in the direct sell and builders sectors of the market, market shares, strengths and weaknesses, leading companies.

KEY INFLUENCES/FUTURE PROSPECTS

• Review of standards and legislation.
• Review of current and future performance of the housing market.
• Review of performance of the conservatory market.
• Developments within major product groups - market saturation levels, new areas of growth, niche sectors. Material and distribution trends. Growth of Housing Associations.
• Economic influences and growth prospects up to 2012.