Happy Retirement Gerry
Dear Customer, I am pleased to announce our Rainham branch manager Gerry Delacy is hanging up his boots and taking early retirement on the 14th May 2021. Gerry has worked at F.H. Brundle for 22 years and in that time has overseen a huge transformation in our London branch, including overseeing a big move in 2007 from Stratford to Rainham, when we had to relocate for the London Olympics. [...]
Meeting the challenge of Britain’s aging population
Paul Smith, Head of Marketing at F.H. Brundle, explains the government’s proposed changes to Part M of Building Regulations. Between September and December last year, the government held a consultation on how they could improve accessibility standards across the UK. The fact such an exercise went ahead despite the huge disruptions caused by the pandemic was telling – aging is a huge issue for the UK, and ministers know it. In [...]
Rinato deck boards and glass balustrades bring Blackburn canal-side bang up to date
Once, it was at the beating heart of industrial Britain – a 127-mile artery bringing commerce and prosperity to businesses across Northern England. But more than a century on from its Victorian heyday, the Leeds and Liverpool Canal is more about leisure and tourism than heavy industry – and when one installer was tasked with transforming a neglected stretch of it to make the most of its scenic potential, he [...]
The Marano aluminium fencing range: stylish, versatile and virtually maintenance-free
Marano is F.H. Brundle’s range of robust, easy to maintain aluminium fencing. Extremely quick and easy to install, Marano fencing products can be fixed to virtually any post and incorporated into steel gate frames. Marano fencing is available in five different finishes – two realistic oak wood effects, and three contemporary colours: Serengeti Sand, light sage, and anthracite grey. For maximum versatility, F.H. Brundle also offers a mill finish [...]
The history of mesh is more interesting than you might think
Paul Smith of F.H. Brundle charts the history of one of the most versatile and widely-used products in our industry. I’m willing to bet you haven’t spent a lot of time thinking about the history of mesh. It’s unlikely to strike you or virtually anyone as an especially interesting topic. In fact, it might seem like one of those things that’s just always existed. But, like every product, it has [...]
Juliet balconies: a simple solution for achieving luxury
By allowing homeowners to let more air and natural light into their living spaces without compromising on safety, Juliet balconies have many advantages. Here, F.H. Brundle’s Head of Marketing Paul Smith talks about the extensive range the company has to offer… Juliet balconies, also known as ‘balconettes’ or ‘French balconies’, get their name from the famous balcony scene in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Simply put, a Juliet balcony consists of [...]