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Posted On - 01/08/2023
Andy Lake, UK & IRE sales director at Pyroguard, explores how, when specified correctly, fire safety glass can deliver far more than just fire protection. Given the focus and drive to reduce the carbon of our country’s buildings, and considering recent rising fuel costs, more and more emphasis is rightfully being placed on the energy efficiency and thermal performance of...
Posted On - 01/08/2023
Phil Brown, European regulatory marketing manager at Pilkington UK, discusses the uplift to Part L building regulations for new and existing dwellings in England – and how it’s key that the industry has the right products available in preparation for tighter regulations. Last June, building regulations in England were updated to implement more rigorous requirements for energy conservation. The aim...
Posted On - 01/08/2023
Victoria Brocklesby, co-founder and COO at Origin, discusses the original changes to Part L regulations and explores the upcoming Future Homes Standard. Following the introduction of the new Part L of the building regulations last year, now is the time to begin thinking about the Future Homes Standard – if you haven’t already. What originally felt like a deadline years...
Posted On - 01/08/2023
Ben Brocklesby, director at Origin, talks to us about why the fenestration industry should be prioritising windows when talking to homeowners. Bi-folding and sliding doors have become statement investments for homeowners over the years, offering value from a visual and functional perspective. Windows, on the other hand, are still seen by many homeowners as a necessity and somewhat of a...
Posted On - 01/08/2023
It may have its roots in the traditional timber market, but Mighton is now leading the way with smart home security. We talk to chairman, Mike Derham, to find out more. This year Mighton Products celebrates its 40th year in business. The company was started by Mike Derham, when as a manufacturer and restorer of period box sash windows, he...
Posted On - 01/08/2023
Listers’ MD, Roy Frost, argues that doors can literally be the most convenient route into a sale… When Listers meets customers on its stand at the FIT Show this May, the national trade fabricator will be promoting the new additions to its door range. “Most of the products we are displaying at this year’s show are absolutely brand new,” says...
Posted On - 01/08/2023
Select Windows, a company that is said to have a track record of delivering quality home improvement installations, has recently been busy enhancing the energy performance of social housing around Walsall. The eco-scheme is designed to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of homes in Burrowes St, Leamore, Sandbank, and Chuckery, making them more sustainable whilst also increasing comfort for occupants....
Posted On - 01/08/2023
By Chris Armes, design and development director, Liniar. Intended to help combat climate change, the UK Government's Net Zero strategy aims to achieve a balance between carbon emissions and carbon removal by 2050 through actions across different sectors. The construction sector will be significantly impacted by The Future Homes Standard (FHS), an incoming set of energy efficiency standards for new...
Posted On - 01/08/2023
Andrew Charlesworth, technical director of Profine UK and Kömmerling, talks about the 2025 Future Homes Standard (FHS) and the implications on window and door product systems for the new build and residential markets. The overriding goal for the UK is to be carbon zero by 2050. With just 27 years to achieve this new standard for existing and new dwellings,...
Posted On - 01/08/2023
Ash Pearson, sales manager at Jack Aluminium, talks about how the aluminium system company’s commercial expertise has driven the development of its domestic aluminium range. When it comes to aluminium glazing for local authority, healthcare, educational and retail projects, performance is key. Security is very high on the agenda for developers and specifiers, as is safety, energy efficiency and longevity....
Posted On - 01/08/2023
Andy Swift, sales and operations manager for Iso-Chemie, says building regulations requiring windows to be ever more airtight will drive an uplift in energy efficient homes. Changes to Part L of the Building Regulations are the driving force behind stricter standards and compliance procedures around energy and ventilation performance, contributing towards a roadmap to a net zero carbon future and...
Posted On - 01/08/2023
By Aaron Soloman, sales manager, Insight Data. The Bank of England has recently announced yet another hike in the base interest rate, following a surprising rise in inflation in February. Consequently, a rapid surge in costs has rendered borrowing unaffordable for many, with rates reaching their highest level since the financial crisis in 2008. These changes have led to an...
Posted On - 01/08/2023
A year ago, Glass Times reported on the first installation of GS-MR’s IG-L robotic loading system at IGU manufacturer, Glass Systems. The innovative technology, which loads glass onto IGU lines by the edge, rather than with suction on the face of the glass, was heralded as a game changer for the industry – 12 months on, we re-visit Glass Systems...
Posted On - 01/08/2023
The Glazing Summit returns for its fifth year on Thursday, 12 October, with the one-day industry conference expected to attract around 500 fenestration leaders. Taking place at regular venue, Edgbaston Stadium and Conference Centre in Birmingham, the Summit, headline sponsored by Yale, is being heralded as a must-attend event for industry professionals. The event presents the opportunity to tackle the...
Posted On - 01/08/2023
By Kevin Jones, senior technical officer, GGF We have all felt the impact of change within our industry over recent times and there will continue to be more as we go forward. The Building Safety Regulator, Future Homes and Buildings Standards and the rumoured Approved Document Q consultation to name but a few. Never has it been more important to...
Posted On - 01/08/2023
Chris Beedel, head of advocacy & stakeholder relations at the GGF, offers a comprehensive overview of the Future Homes Standard, and explains what installers should be doing now to make the most of the opportunities and prepare for what’s ahead. Heating and powering buildings accounts for 40% of the UK’s total energy usage. So, to meet the UK’s net...
Posted On - 01/08/2023
Pioneer Trading’s Danny Williams is showing Gerda residential doors again at the FIT Show. Just don’t think of it as yet another composite door, says Danny. When Danny Williams, managing director of Pioneer Trading, questioned the poor quality and lack of service received from the industry’s leading composite door brands, he set about sourcing an alternative brand. His aim was...
Posted On - 01/08/2023
Colin St John, commercial director at Freefoam, argues that sustainability is not a trendy green label to be added to the same old products – it’s a completely different way of doing business and we all need to get on board. The effects of climate change are increasingly hard to ignore, from devastating heat waves, droughts and forest fires to...
Posted On - 01/08/2023
With over 15 years of experience in the sector, Filtraglass designs and manufactures water filtration systems for use in the glass industry, exporting its systems to various countries on several continents. The company boasts an innovative and dynamic team, cutting-edge technology and personalised customer service. Water consumption savings The main goal of a water recycling system is to reduce water...
Posted On - 01/08/2023
With U value requirements set to be reduced again in 2025 as part of the Future Homes Standard, Phil Parry, business development director at Epwin Window Systems, considers the challenges in achieving reductions – and shows why Epwin products are more than capable of overcoming them. Our industry – and the building industry more widely – will have a critical...
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